By Web Staff Click here for updates on this story NORTH BRUNSWICK, New Jersey (WCBS) — The pandemic changed things for many small businesses. A company in Middlesex County had to rethink its business model and serve new clients. Its focus changed from office furniture to work-from-home furniture, CBS2’s Meg Baker reported. In a warehouse
Continue ReadingBy Web Staff Click here for updates on this story MIAMI, Florida (WFOR) — The US Coast Guard intercepted 191 Haitians aboard an overloaded sail freighter about 40 miles southwest of Great Inagua, Bahamas. The green and blue sail freighter was detected during a routine patrol Tuesday at approximately 1 a.m. The Coast Guard crew
Continue ReadingBy Web Staff Click here for updates on this story MELROSE, Massachusetts (WBZ) — A 19-year-old girl was slashed during a home invasion in Melrose early Wednesday morning. She suffered a knife wound to the neck after a man entered her home on Lynde Street and demanded items from her. It happened at about 2:50
Continue ReadingBy Jasmina Alston Click here for updates on this story DEKALB COUNTY, Georgia (WGCL) — A family said at least 50 shots were fired into their DeKalb county home Tuesday night while they were sleeping. Tamika, who didn’t want to be identified, told CBS46 that she woke up to the sound of gunshots and bullets
Continue ReadingBy Zac Summers Click here for updates on this story ATLANTA (WGCL) — A metro Atlanta man who was crushed while on the job is out of the hospital and undergoing rehabilitation at the Shepherd Center. Devin Nealy is hopeful his best friend, Kevin Freeman, who he considers a brother, will live a full life
Continue ReadingBy Kari Barrows Click here for updates on this story ASHEVILLE, North Carolina (WLOS) — Authorities are searching for a suspect they believe is behind three breaking and entering cases that occurred all in the same day. The Asheville Police Department (APD) says the break-ins happened around 4 a.m. on Sunday, Jan. 23 in the
Continue ReadingBy Orko Manna Click here for updates on this story Folsom, California (KCRA) — A Folsom High School teen said classmates have been saying racist comments to her and about her — both at school and online. Folsom High School freshman Aniyha Pier, 15, and her mother Tiffany Amos told KCRA 3 this is not
Continue ReadingBy Kalyn Norwood Click here for updates on this story SANTA FE, New Mexico (KOAT) — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham spent part of her day on Wednesday in a classroom teaching. She signed up to become a substitute to help with the teacher shortage. It’s not every day your teacher is also the governor, but
Continue ReadingBy Felix Cortez Click here for updates on this story SALINAS, California (KSBW) — A COVID-19 outbreak at the Victory Mission, Salinas’ only homeless shelter for men, has forced the shelter to close its doors to new clients. James Joseph is one of those men trying to get a bed there this week. “Everybody really
Continue ReadingBy JACKSON KURTZ Click here for updates on this story KANSAS CITY, Missouri (KMBC) — The Chiefs are so close to the Super Bowl they can taste it. And if you’re anything like head coach Andy Reid, victory tastes like one dessert in particular; chocolate cake. Reid recently compared his desire to win a second
Continue ReadingBy Web Staff Click here for updates on this story HAMMOND, Louisiana (WDSU) — The Slidell Police Department arrested a Hammond man after a bar fight led to a drive-by shooting Wednesday morning. When officers arrived, they were told a man, later identified as convicted felon Matthew X. Wilcox, 39, of Hammond, fired his gun
Continue ReadingBy Web Staff Click here for updates on this story OMAHA, Nebraska (KETV) — The Nebraska Humane Society rescued over 50 animals from a single home in Omaha on Tuesday. According to NHS, the shelter received an anonymous tip leading to over 25 dogs and puppies, along with birds, reptiles and small mammals being brought
Continue ReadingBy Meredith Stutz Click here for updates on this story CINCINNATI, Ohio (WLWT) — Hardcore Cincinnati sports fans support their teams no matter the season and no matter the score. Loyalty is a tradition passed down from generation to generation just like an old jersey. That’s what makes the story of the Lynch family so
Continue ReadingBy James Paxson Click here for updates on this story BURTON, Michigan (WNEM) — The Burton Police Department found no evidence of a bomb at Bendle High School after a fake threat was made by a student Wednesday morning. On Jan. 26, about 11:10 a.m., police were contacted by the high school about a potential
Continue ReadingBy Marcus Hunter Click here for updates on this story RIDGELAND, Mississippi (WAPT) — Ridgeland Mayor Gene McGee is withholding $110,000 in funding due to a disagreement with certain books being available, Madison County Library System Executive Director Tonja Johnson said. “Funding for this year was being withheld until we removed what he called ‘homosexual
Continue ReadingBy Stephen Borowy Click here for updates on this story Michigan (WNEM) — Central Michigan University is apologizing for a message that was sent out, leading students to believe they received a full-ride scholarship. “CMU sincerely regrets this mistake and understands the disappointment and anger these students and their families must be feeling,” the university
Continue ReadingBy Rob Polansky Click here for updates on this story DEEP RIVER, Connecticut (WFSB) — The U.S. Coast Guard scheduled an ice-breaking voyage on the Connecticut River on Thursday. Members will be joined by Sens. Richard Blumenthal and Chris Murphy on the Coast Guard Cutter Bollard. They’ll be setting out from Deep River Landing at
Continue ReadingBy Alex Durham Click here for updates on this story LOUISVILLE, Kentucky (WLKY) — Melba’s Culinary Canvas opened with a goal of offering a full culinary experience to customers in downtown Louisville. The restaurant houses a pastry shop, European coffee bar and offers express breakfast and lunch items. Since opening in November of 2020, owner
Continue ReadingBy Bridget Chavez Click here for updates on this story WASHINGTON COUNTY, Oregon (KPTV) — The Washington County Sheriff’s Office is searching for the suspect or suspects who broke into a woman’s home in Aloha on January 19. “I’m still reeling with it,” Karin Bishop said. Bishop said she returned from work that evening to
Continue ReadingBy KPTV Staff Click here for updates on this story PORTLAND, Oregon (KPTV) — A 21-year-old man was booked into jail Tuesday afternoon after police say he shot a BB gun a vehicles driving along Interstate 405 in southwest Portland. Just after 12 p.m., officers responded to calls about damage to vehicles that were driving
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