By Chandler Watkins Click here for updates on this story PORTLAND, Oregon (KPTV) — Violent crime in Multnomah County prompted sheriff Mike Reese to pen an open letter to the community last month, as well as lay out several strategies law enforcement would be using to tackle gun and traffic violence in the county. “In
Continue ReadingBy Abby Dodge Click here for updates on this story KANSAS CITY, Missouri (KCTV) — Surrounded by people from all walks of life, Kansas Citians gathered in Columbus Park Saturday afternoon to celebrate AAPI heritage month. “I want to have a place where I feel like I belong, and I know that other people might
Continue ReadingBy Lee Peck Click here for updates on this story MOBILE, Alabama (WALA) — Battleship Memorial Park was the perfect backdrop for Armed Services Day. “This is like Mardi Gras… Mardi Gras in red, white, and blue… That’s what this is,” said Cynthia House, Veteran. Runners — lacing up early — to pay tribute to
Continue ReadingBy WALA Staff Click here for updates on this story MOBILE COUNTY, Alabama (WALA) — Troopers with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s Marine Patrol Division rescued a Fairhope man following a single-vessel crash Saturday in Portersville Bay. The crash occurred around 3:30 p.m. Saturday. Troopers responding to the scene found a Ranger Bay Center Console
Continue ReadingBy Natalie Shepherd Click here for updates on this story SLINGER, Wisconsin (WDJT) — Most high schoolers are just starting to think about what they’d like to do with their lives. This week, we meet a 17-year-old from Slinger who’s already focused on a big goal. Aidan Abbott was born with ectodermal dysplasia. It’s a
Continue ReadingBy Jenna Wells Click here for updates on this story RACINE, Wisconsin (WDJT) — There are still many questions left unanswered after a man died in an officer-involved shooting in Racine on Friday, May 20. According to police, an officer pulled over a car around 1 p.m. on Friday, May 20 near 12th and Schiller
Continue ReadingBy Sarah Turnbull, CTVNews.ca writer Click here for updates on this story Ottawa, Canada (CTV Network) — The United Kingdom’s former prime minister Tony Blair says Russian President Vladimir Putin’s decision to invade Ukraine is an “act of madness.” In an interview on CTV’s Question Period airing Sunday, Blair said Putin doesn’t appear to be
Continue ReadingBy Michael Lee, CTVNews.ca writer Click here for updates on this story Toronto, Canada (CTV Network) — With the long weekend upon us, Canadians will likely spend the next few days out at the lake or in their backyards, gathered around a campfire. This familiar sight also comes with a familiar question: Why does campfire
Continue ReadingBy Laura Haefeli Click here for updates on this story VACAVILLE, California (KOVR) — On her birthday, Ukrainian refugee Lubov Karga has made it to the United States, thanks to the kindness of strangers and a determined daughter. Captain Zlatoslava Karga of the United States Air Force, stationed at Travis Air Force base, was the
Continue ReadingBy Dillon Thomas Click here for updates on this story DENVER (KCNC) — Rideshare companies like Uber and Lyft will soon have to further protect drivers and riders with greater insurance coverage following a series of loopholes one Colorado man fell through. Gov. Jared Polis recently signed a bill that will soon require the companies
Continue ReadingBy WCCO Staff Click here for updates on this story MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — The principal of Minneapolis North High School, Mauri Friestleben, is being placed on leave for the remainder of the school year, according to district officials. And a letter she shared with the families of students, she said that Friday would be her
Continue ReadingBy Elisse Ramey Click here for updates on this story FLINT, Michigan (WNEM) — A mother who has a great supply of breast milk has been helping other mothers make it through the baby formula shortage by donating 1,000 ounces (and counting) through a mid-Michigan community-based organization. Shonte’ Terhune-Smith connected the Flint mom with another
Continue ReadingBy Kendall Keys and James Paxson Click here for updates on this story GAYLORD, Michigan (WNEM) — One person is confirmed dead and at least 44 are injured after a tornado left a trail of destruction in the northern Michigan city of Gaylord Friday afternoon. Officials say multiple homes and businesses were destroyed or damaged.
Continue ReadingBy WBBM Staff Click here for updates on this story CHICAGO (WBBM) — A Chicago violinist is asking the public’s help in finding her stolen violin. there’s even a $10,000 reward. The vintage Italian violin, built in 1758, was taken during a burglary at her South Loop home last week. Violinist Minghuan Xu and her
Continue ReadingBy WCBS Staff Click here for updates on this story New York (WCBS) — A runner in the Brooklyn Half Marathon died and at least five more were hospitalized on Saturday. Police responded to a 911 call just before 9 a.m. and found the 37-year-old man unconscious and unresponsive on pavement, according to NYPD. The
Continue ReadingBy WBZ Staff Click here for updates on this story LYNN, Massachusetts (WBZ) — A husband and wife are dead after an apparent murder-suicide in Lynn, the Essex District Attorney’s Office said Friday. Officers responded to a home on Mudge Street around 1:20 p.m. on Thursday. A man and a woman were pronounced dead at
Continue ReadingBy WBZ Staff Click here for updates on this story WRENTHAM, Massachusetts (WBZ) — Three people were taken to the hospital after an SUV crashed into the Nike store at the Wrentham Outlets Friday night. Wrentham Police said at about 7:15 p.m., the SUV was backing out of a parking space and continued in reverse
Continue ReadingBy WJZ Staff Click here for updates on this story BALTIMORE (WJZ) — An employee was shot Friday afternoon at a pizza shop located in a shopping center in Owings Mills, police said. Officers responded at 3 p.m. to Vocelli’s Pizza shop on the 9600 block of Reisterstown Road for a reported shooting. There, they
Continue ReadingBy KPIX Staff Click here for updates on this story NOVATO, California (KPIX) — After dealing with the pandemic and remote learning, students at Novato High were looking forward to enjoying prom night. They now have hit a bump in the road as they received some bad news the day before the big event. The
Continue ReadingBy KPIX Staff Click here for updates on this story SAN FRANCISCO (KPIX) — When they are not chasing bad guys, San Francisco police officers are serving the public in many other ways, but it’s certain none will bring more smiles than what they did Friday night. A call came in from a desperate family,
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