By MARISSA SULEK Click here for updates on this story WAVERLY, Tennessee (WSMV) — After the deadly August floods, students in Waverly have been forced to attend classes at other schools across Humphreys County. Now Humphreys County Schools are getting closer to getting those students back in town under the same roof. “The room we
Continue ReadingBy ROB POLANSKY Click here for updates on this story OXFORD, Connecticut (WFSB) — Someone shot a red-tailed hawk in Oxford with more than just an arrow, and environmental officials are trying to track down whoever did it. The Department of Energy and Environmental Protection said the hawk was found impaled near Thorson Road and
Continue ReadingBy CATHERINE CATOURA Click here for updates on this story NORCROSS, Georgia (WGCL) — A Norcross police officer is in hot water after a November investigation revealed he was allegedly pandering for sex with a prostitute while on duty. Norcross Police were informed of the misconduct after the Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Office obtained information that
Continue ReadingBy AYAH GALAL, EVAN SOBOL, MARCY JONES Click here for updates on this story HARTFORD, Connecticut (WFSB) — The Sport and Medical Sciences Academy in Hartford opened for class Wednesday, but with a two hour delay. Officials said the delay was so teachers and staff could meet and prepare for the students’ return following the
Continue ReadingBy BRIDGET CHAVEZ Click here for updates on this story CLACKAMAS COUNTY, Oregon (KPTV) — For the time being, Clackamas County Commissioners’ meetings will be held virtually after a disruption at its January 13 meeting, over Oregon’s mask mandate. Chair Tootie Smith said she’s made in-person meetings a priority but after last week’s interruption, plans
Continue ReadingBy TREVOR SOCHOCKI, JAMES PAXSON Click here for updates on this story GENESEE COUNTY, Michigan (WNEM) — The recall effort against a local school board member said they got enough signatures to force a special election. Matthew Smith, the Genesee County Republican Party Chair and Davison School Board member, pled guilty to malicious use of
Continue ReadingBy CHUCK MORRIS Click here for updates on this story SMYRNA, Tennessee (WSMV) — A teacher and coach at Stewarts Creek High School was found dead Sunday afternoon near his car in the school’s parking lot, Smyrna Police said Monday. Smyrna Police were dispatched to the school at 2:38 p.m. in response to a call
Continue ReadingBy Web staff Click here for updates on this story KANSAS CITY, Missouri (KCTV) — The Kansas City man just released from prison less than two months ago after spending decades behind bars is now suing Missouri’s contracted medical provider for the prison system. Kevin Strickland claims they deprived him of essential medical care. Strickland
Continue ReadingBy TONY GARCIA Click here for updates on this story NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WSMV) — Summer Wells has now been missing for over seven months. The Church Hill Rescue Squad announced the reward for her discovery is up to $73,705.90, based on recent contributions. The nonprofit organization said the reward total is a combination of donations
Continue ReadingBy Alice Queen Click here for updates on this story SOCIAL CIRCLE, Georgia (Rockdale Citizen) — Hundreds of people turned out Tuesday night for a public information meeting about Rivian Automotive’s plan to build a massive assembly and battery plant in Morgan and Walton counties. Some people got answers to their questions; others were told
Continue ReadingBy EMILY ANDERSEN Click here for updates on this story DAVENPORT, Iowa (Quad-City Times) — Deaths from drug overdoses have been on the rise across the United States since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. In the Quad-Cities, the numbers of overdose deaths are too small to draw statistical significance from them, but national and
Continue ReadingBy Alexandra Mae Jones Click here for updates on this story TORONTO (CTV Network) — Any new mother can tell you that sleep is an important factor in how they feel, but a new study has found that certain changes in sleep and in biological rhythms are associated with how severe symptoms of anxiety and
Continue ReadingBy Paul Workman Click here for updates on this story KABUL (CTV Network) — Afghanistan’s capital of Kabul was turned into a fortress to defend itself against the Taliban, but now it’s Taliban fighters that are guarding the soaring concrete walls and layers of armoured barriers — all while a humanitarian crisis of hunger grows
Continue ReadingBy JENNA EBBERS Click here for updates on this story LINCOLN, Nebraska (Lincoln Journal Star) — No meat, no dairy and no animal products whatsoever. While a vegan diet may seem impossible for some, living a plant-based lifestyle is what changed Erin and Dusty Stanczyk’s lives. The Lincoln couple, both 35, met at the University
Continue ReadingBy Web staff Click here for updates on this story ALABAMA (WALA) — There’s new information surrounding the arrest in south Alabama of Tallassee’s mayor, John Hammock. A judge in Elmore County has granted a protection order to Hammock’s wife. Hammock remains in the Baldwin County Jail. He’s charged with with domestic violence – strangulation.
Continue ReadingBy Web staff Click here for updates on this story MILWAUKEE (WDJT) — Milwaukee police arrested a suspect Sunday, Jan. 16, wanted for 14 counts of felony retail theft. In a Facebook post, MPD District 6 said the Home Depot store located on Holt and Chase Avenue estimated the suspect is responsible for stealing at
Continue ReadingBy Kristen Consillio Click here for updates on this story HONOLULU (KITV) — For days now, Langitoto Tongamoa been hoping and praying to hear from his youngest brother — just 19 years old. But so far, no word. “Till this day, we’re still waiting. Every single day just just wondering if, you know, he’s still
Continue ReadingBy Caitlyn Penter Click here for updates on this story BREVARD, North Carolina (WLOS) — Roads are still icy for many parts of Western North Carolina, especially in Transylvania County, where many of the roads were still covered with inches of ice on Tuesday. Vehicles struggled to get up secondary roads like Chestnut Street off
Continue ReadingBy Paulina Aguilar Click here for updates on this story PORTLAND, Oregon (KPTV) — Portland Fire & Rescue is hiring lateral firefighters for the first time in history in an effort to fill a staffing shortage. Terry Foster, Portland Fire & Rescue’s public information officer, says typically the department hires entry level firefighters who go
Continue ReadingBy Dan Greenwald Click here for updates on this story EDWARDSVILLE, Illinois (KMOV) — The waitress at an Edwardsville restaurant is paying it forward in honor of the late comedian Betty White. Norma Caraker is a server at Sergeant Pepper’s Cafe and her love for Betty White knows no bounds. She hosted a fundraiser Tuesday
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