By Web Staff Click here for updates on this story LOS ANGELES (KCAL, KCBS) — A giant porcupine was let loose on Griffith Park Tuesday, and children could not have been more delighted. The two-story puppet named Percy was unveiled Tuesday morning at Griffith Park. Percy was built by the Jim Henson Creature shop and
Continue ReadingBy Web Staff Click here for updates on this story CHICAGO (WBBM) — As a massive Russian military convoy closed in on Ukraine’s capital city of Kyiv on Tuesday, and Vladimir Putin’s invasion of the neighboring nation entered its sixth day, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced she was temporarily severing the city’s “Sister City” relationship
Continue ReadingBy Shelby Montgomery Click here for updates on this story OKLAHOMA COUNTY, Oklahoma (KOCO) — After a detainee was found dead at Oklahoma County Detention Center, the family is demanding answers. On Saturday, Andrew “Dre” Avelar was found unresponsive in his cell. He died after being taken to the hospital. Andrew was set to be
Continue ReadingBy Munashe Kwangwari Click here for updates on this story FRANKFORT, Kentucky (WLKY) — In a state where sports are the talk of each town, making money on them is still illegal. “As far as neighboring states,” said Rep. Adam Koenig (R-Erlanger). “Every state has legalized it except for Missouri.” Koenig is looking to change
Continue ReadingBy Web staff Click here for updates on this story HOOVER, Alabama (WVTM) — A Hoover 10-year-old fighting a potentially life-threatening condition received the surprise of a lifetime Monday morning! Through wish-granting organization Magic Moments, Deer Valley Elementary student Carter Cullen learned he is going on a week-long vacation to Orlando! Carter was surprised during
Continue ReadingBy Web staff Click here for updates on this story MONTGOMERY, Alabama (WVTM) — Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey on Monday asked for the immediate removal of Russian liquor from ABC Stores throughout the state. Learn more in the video above. The governor issued the following statement about the effort to show support for Ukrainians during
Continue ReadingBy Jackson Kurtz Click here for updates on this story KANSAS CITY, Kansas (KMBC) — More than 150 works of art make up the Parade of Hearts, including a symbol of unity from students at Piper Creek Elementary School. “In their own unique style and designs,” said Stacy Haworth, an art teacher at Piper Creek
Continue ReadingBy DAVID CUSTER, JAMES PAXSON Click here for updates on this story MICHIGAN (WNEM) — A former Grand Blanc High School English teacher accused of misconduct involving a former student has pled guilty to criminal sexual conduct charges. Michael Paris, 35, was initially charged with three counts of criminal sexual conduct in the third degree
Continue ReadingBy ALEXANDRIA ADAMS Click here for updates on this story NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WSMV) — A new approach to help get guns off the streets is happening today at several churches in Nashville. As part of a program by the office of alternative policing strategies, eight churches in town will be collecting unwanted or stolen guns.
Continue ReadingBy Web staff Click here for updates on this story MISSOURI (KMOV) — Have you noticed the witty electronic message boards along Missouri highways and interstates? News 4 asked MoDOT who is behind the humor and they said it is not just the communication staff. The entire team pitches in with creativity. The message boards
Continue ReadingBy JENNA RAE Click here for updates on this story CUBA, Missouri (KMOV) — The “People’s Convoy” is one of the several trucker-led protests happening across the country right now. They claim their freedoms are being run over by COVID-19 mandates and mitigations. All of these truckers are working to make their way to Washington
Continue ReadingBy Erin Coogan Click here for updates on this story HALIEWA, Hawaii (KITV) — The bluff collapse on Oahu’s North Shore collapse is now prompting more widespread concern about similar happenings around the state’s shorelines. Experts say in studying the trends of Hawaii’s coastal erosion and sea level rise, the threat to our islands is
Continue ReadingBy Eddie Dowd Click here for updates on this story HONOLULU (KITV) — Police are investigating Saturday night’s deadly crash on O’ahu’s west side that claimed the life of two people, including a 7-year-old girl. Nanikului resident Ed Werner knows the human cost that comes from Drunk driving. His uncle was killed by a drunk
Continue ReadingBy Web staff Click here for updates on this story SHREVEPORT, Louisiana (KTBS) — A Caddo Sheriff’s Stock Patrol deputy was injured in a loose livestock call on Monday. Just after 2:30 p.m. several drivers called in about a bull running around the 5000 block of Williams Road. Stock Patrol Sgt. Gary Bailey responded to
Continue ReadingBy Jordan Honeycutt Click here for updates on this story MARION, North Carolina (WLOS) — A McDowell County high school teacher who was caught on video using a racial slur in November has returned to the classroom. McDowell County Schools officials said Jack Jensen’s paid suspension is over and he will be allowed to keep
Continue ReadingBy Jordan Honeycutt Click here for updates on this story RALEIGH, North Carolina (WLOS) — In accordance with Executive Order 251, the North Carolina Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) Commission has suspended the availability of spirituous liquor products in North Carolina which are produced by Russian entities. Russian-produced special-order products are also no longer available. The
Continue ReadingBy Ben Cousins Click here for updates on this story TORONTO (CTV Network) — The ongoing crisis in Ukraine is putting added stress on families that are already dealing with a global pandemic and rising inflation. Children feel that stress too, experts say, and it’s important to address situations like the ones in Ukraine carefully.
Continue ReadingBy Solarina Ho Click here for updates on this story TORONTO (CTV Network) — More than 5.2 million children around the world have lost a parent or guardian to COVID-19 since the start of the pandemic, with three quarters of those children losing a father, and more than half of the total losses occurring over
Continue ReadingBy Ted Scouten Click here for updates on this story HOLLYWOOD, Florida (WFOR) — A devastating loss for Anne Marie Dolce. Her 2-year-old son Tyler, 5-year-old daughter Emmie and husband Wes all drowned Thursday while playing in the pool together as they often did. “They were all full of love, that’s the only word I
Continue ReadingBy Danielle Chavira Click here for updates on this story BOULDER COUNTY, Colorado (KCNC) — The Boulder County Sheriff’s Office wants to remind victims of the Marshall Fire, if they lost firearms in the tragedy, they must report it to law enforcement. Doing so is required by the Isabella Joy Thallas Act passed in 2021.
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