By Web staff Click here for updates on this story NEW YORK, New York (WABC) — NYPD transit chief Jason Wilcox told MTA board members at a meeting Monday that assaults on his officers have skyrocketed this year. In many cases, Wilcox said, while officers are attempting to enforce so-called quality of life infractions. “We
Continue ReadingBy Kyle Bloyd and Cody Adams Click here for updates on this story CARMEL, Indiana (WISH) — Less than a week after the Carmel deputy police chief was suspended, the city’s chief has resigned. Carmel Police Department Chief Jeff Horner has resigned. On July 20, he suspended deputy chief Joe Bickel “due to multiple allegations
Continue ReadingBy Web staff Click here for updates on this story HARRIS COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) — A man fired about 40 shots at a woman who was getting gas at a station in northwest Harris County, deputies said. It happened at about 8:30 p.m. Sunday at a gas station on Veterans Memorial near Spears Road. Deputies
Continue ReadingBy Charly Edsitty Click here for updates on this story PASADENA, Texas (KTRK) — A Harris County Precinct 8 constable deputy is out of the hospital and recovering at home after a fiery crash that could’ve taken her life. Officials said a tow truck driver was in the right place at the right time to
Continue ReadingBy Web staff Click here for updates on this story OXNARD, California (KABC) — A 29-year-old soccer player has died two weeks after he was assaulted during a fight involving players and spectators on a field at Oxnard High School. Police say Misael Sanchez of Port Hueneme was assaulted by several people as the fight
Continue ReadingBy Elaine Emerson Click here for updates on this story LAS VEGAS (KVVU) — A former USA Gymnastics coach working in Las Vegas was sentenced to at least two years and up to eight years in prison in a child sex abuse case. Terry Gray was accused of sexual assault and lewdness and faced 45
Continue ReadingBy James Barrickman Click here for updates on this story LAS VEGAS (KVVU) — North Las Vegas Police say a body was found in rain runoff Monday. According to NLVPD, it happened near Gowan and Belmont around 4 p.m. Officers arrived on scene and found the body in the wash area as strong storms hit
Continue ReadingBy Alexandra Mae Jones Click here for updates on this story TORONTO (CTV Network) — We all knew Tyrannosaurus rex as one of the most formidable dinosaurs to ever walk the Earth — until a study published in the spring suggested a radical idea: could the T-rex we know actually be three different species? Fast
Continue ReadingBy Michael Lee Click here for updates on this story TORONTO (CTV Network) — Indigenous leaders, activists and others are reacting to an apology by Pope Francis on Monday for the Catholic Church’s role in Canada’s residential school system, a moment recognized by some as an historic event, while others continue to urge the pontiff
Continue ReadingBy Miles Montgomery and Allen Devlin Click here for updates on this story STONECREST, Georgia (WGCL) — A grieving widow spoke to CBS46 just days after a falling tree killed her husband in DeKalb County. Abimael Ortiz passed away over the weekend after initially being taken to the hospital in DeKalb County after being struck
Continue ReadingBy Katrenia Busch Click here for updates on this story LANSING, Michigan (WNEM) — The Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services (DIFS) has issued a cease-and-desist order against Salvasen Health for allegedly violating Michigan insurance code by selling unlicensed health insurance plans and failing to pay claims, according to the state of Michigan. “DIFS’
Continue ReadingBy Marissa Sulek Click here for updates on this story NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WSMV) — Metro Police are still looking for a man they say raped a 74-year-old woman in her home Saturday morning. They say it happened in the West Nashville area near Bowling Avenue, behind Elmington Park. They say the woman believed the stranger
Continue ReadingBy David Amelotti Click here for updates on this story ST. LOUIS, Missouri (KMOV) — Local doctors are raising concern as two Cardinals stars raise questions about the coronavirus vaccine. They worry that doubting proven science could put others at risk. These two players have competed for months without the shot. It seems everyone has
Continue ReadingBy Susan El Khoury Click here for updates on this story PIKE COUNTY, Missouri (KMOV) — A Missouri family trying to adopt a little boy in what’s become an international adoption nightmare is suing the federal government and seeing their case get traction in court. Adam and Jill Trower’s struggle to adopt now 4-year-old Luke
Continue ReadingBy Jefferson Tyler Click here for updates on this story HAWAII (KITV) — After a more than 5-year investigation, the US Department of Justice brought down the hammer today on four men in what’s it’s calling a conspiracy to defraud the County of Hawaii. One of them is a county official who was supposed to
Continue ReadingBy Cynthia Yip Click here for updates on this story HONOLULU (KITV) — The Hawaii State Teachers Association held an Un-retirement Party today for educators. Despite a wave of retirements during COVID and the Great Resignation, these teachers are planning to return to their classrooms this school year. That’s because state lawmakers and the Governor
Continue ReadingBy Hannah Mackenzie Click here for updates on this story BUNCOMBE COUNTY, North Carolina (WLOS) — North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein visited Asheville on Monday, July 25, to take a tour of the Buncombe County Detention Facility. During his tour, Stein was briefed on the jail’s ‘MAT’ program. The “Medication-Assisted Treatment” program is an
Continue ReadingBy Kari Barrows Click here for updates on this story ASHEVILLE, North Carolina (WLOS) — A former teacher in Buncombe County has been sentenced after authorities found thousands of files of child pornography in his possession. The Asheville Police Department (APD) announced Christopher Todd, a former Cane Creek Middle School teacher, pled guilty in federal
Continue ReadingBy KCCI Staff Click here for updates on this story DES MOINES, Iowa (KCCI) — Hot air balloons filled the skies over Des Moines Monday morning ahead of the National Balloon Classic in Indianola this weekend. However, the planned flights did not go without a hitch. One balloon pilot made a landing in a backyard.
Continue ReadingBy WMTW Staff Click here for updates on this story BELFAST, Maine (WMTW) — The Maine Celtic Celebration was held in Belfast on Sunday featuring vendors, music and games. But perhaps the biggest draw was the cheese rolling championships on the Belfast Common. The race itself featured competitors in all different age ranges. “I was
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