By Rob Rogers Click here for updates on this story BILLINGS, Montana (Billings Gazette) — Officials will not appeal a state ruling requiring Yellowstone County to pay damages to a transgender former employee who faced discrimination under the county’s health insurance plan. The Montana Department of Labor and Industry awarded damages of $66,531 to Eleanor
Continue ReadingBy Alan Mauldin Click here for updates on this story ALBANY, Georgia (Albany Herald) — Phyllis Bridges knew something wasn’t right. She could have attributed changes in husband Anthony’s sleep and eating habits to aging, but the alteration was too extreme — and too sudden. Where he once was a whirlwind of energy who hit
Continue ReadingBy Matthew Nuttle Click here for updates on this story HONOLULU (KITV) — Authorities are investigating after Honolulu Police officers shot a man who allegedly charged them while holding a knife. It happened near the Ala Moana Center late Monday night. Police officers were responding to a call about an alleged stabbing near the Ala
Continue ReadingBy Stephen Borowy Click here for updates on this story Michigan (WNEM) — A Michigan State Police cruiser was struck on I-475 in Genesee County while a trooper was on the scene of another vehicle crash. At 9:30 a.m. on Jan. 25, a sergeant was in his patrol vehicle and parked out of the lane
Continue ReadingBy KMOV Staff Click here for updates on this story ST. LOUIS (KMOV) — A local hotel has a special overnight package to help you pamper your pooch. The “Doggy Date Night” at the Le Meridien St. Louis Clayton is the perfect way to spoil your four-legged friend on Feb. 5. The one-night only package
Continue ReadingBy Melissa Zygowicz Click here for updates on this story MILWAUKEE (WDJT) — It has been an extremely busy month for the Milwaukee Fire Department after averaging more than two fires a day. The department responded to more than 50 calls this month. Deputy Chief Erich Roden said this is one of the worst seasons
Continue ReadingBy WBZ Staff Click here for updates on this story SOMERVILLE, Massachusetts (WBZ) — State transportation crews spent some time inspecting a highway bridge in Somerville Tuesday, while a visitor from California counted his blessings. “I think I’m very lucky to not be injured,” said Leonard Brown. There was shattered glass all over his Audi,
Continue ReadingBy KCAL Staff Click here for updates on this story LA CRESCENTA, California (KCAL) — Parents in La Crescenta gathered outside the Crescenta Valley Sheriff’s Station Monday night, demanding deputies investigate a man reportedly harassing children as they walked home from school. “Clearly there is a problem here, not just a mental health problem but
Continue ReadingBy Aundrea Cline-Thomas Click here for updates on this story NEW YORK (WCBS) — A man seeking medical treatment on Tuesday afternoon was shot inside of Jacobi Medical Center. Police are still searching for the gunman, CBS2’s Aundrea Cline-Thomas reported. “I’m visiting my mother, saying goodbyes, and I hear ‘active shooter,’” hospital visitor David Rivera
Continue ReadingBy KDKA Staff Click here for updates on this story PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Pittsburgh police are thanking a Homestead woman who hand-delivered cards to all the officers in Zone 6. Nell Carter surprised officers when she came to the West End station with 85 cards, one for each of them. Police said she explained that
Continue ReadingBy WPVI Staff Click here for updates on this story MOUNT LAUREL, New Jersey (WPVI) — An 11-year-old boy was rushed to the hospital after suffering burn injuries during a bonfire in South Jersey. It happened at a home on the 100 block of Ramblewood Parkway in Mount Laurel around 6 p.m. Monday. Authorities say
Continue ReadingBy Danielle Chavira Click here for updates on this story LONGMONT, Colorado (KCNC) — The community in Longmont came together on Sunday to help restore a beloved church after it was vandalized last week. The Community Christ Church suffered graffiti all over its property which police believe stemmed from other crimes earlier that night. The
Continue ReadingBy Amy Cutler Click here for updates on this story MESA, Arizona (KPHO) — After a yearlong battle, a popular Mesa food park is closing. The owners had hoped to expand, but neighbors have fought that move. The owners of Power Food Park confirm they’ve pulled their application to rezone and plan to close on
Continue ReadingBy Jason Barry Click here for updates on this story PHOENIX (KPHO) — Wendy Gay Van Etten pointed to the spot where a pack of javelina attacked her dog Chancee last week. “I thought he was gone,” said Van Etten. “I thought he was gone, and for the first time in my life, I totally
Continue ReadingBy KTVT Staff Click here for updates on this story DALLAS (KTVT) — Several hours into the second day of searching for Traveon Michael Griffin, 11, of Dallas, he was found in a neighbor’s garage. “Today is a good day,” Dallas police spokesman Sgt. Warren Mitchell said. Wearing only shorts and socks, Griffin was reported
Continue ReadingBy HAL SCHEURICH Click here for updates on this story SPANISH FORT, Alabama (WALA) — A woman lost her life and her family is without their home after a fire Tuesday morning in Spanish Fort. Firefighters and police were called just before 4 a.m. to a residence on Spanish Oaks Drive West. When first responders
Continue ReadingBy Ellen Gerst Click here for updates on this story CASPER, Wyoming (Casper Star-Tribune) — The death penalty is no longer on the table for Dale Wayne Eaton. Court filings show that Eaton, who was convicted of the 1988 murder, rape and kidnapping of Lisa Marie Kimmell, is set to receive a non-capital sentence. At
Continue ReadingBy Tim O’Shei Click here for updates on this story BUFFALO, New York (The Buffalo News) — On a day Buffalo Bills fans could use any reason to smile, Gov. Kathy Hochul might be providing it. During a meeting with the editorial board of The Buffalo News, Hochul sounded a note of optimism over negotiations
Continue ReadingBy PETER SALTER Click here for updates on this story LINCOLN, Nebraska (Lincoln Journal Star) — Irvin Brown began his life alone nearly 90 years ago, at an orphanage in Rhode Island. He was almost buried alone, too. After the Air Force veteran and retired postal worker died last week, he left behind a prearranged
Continue ReadingBy Kristen Consillio Click here for updates on this story HONOLULU (KITV) — With the political will to raise Hawaii’s minimum wage, many are now focused on helping the lowest wage earners live a better life in paradise. But there’s mixed feelings about raising the hourly minimum between those who’d benefit and those who’d pay
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