By Morgan Lentes Click here for updates on this story NEW ORLEANS (WDSU) — The life and legacy of America’s oldest WWII veteran was celebrated Saturday in New Orleans. Lawrence Brooks died on Jan. 5 at the age of 112. The National WWII Museum held a service Saturday in his honor. Brooks served in the
Continue ReadingBy Amanda Rooker Click here for updates on this story DES MOINES, Iowa (KCCI) — Iowa House Study Bill 511 would change the ratio of staff to students, increasing the number of kids allowed per employee. It would allow one worker to be able to watch eight 2-year-olds instead of six. It would also allow
Continue ReadingBy Courtney Sisk Click here for updates on this story MILWAUKEE (WISN) — An off-duty officer is recovering after he was shot in the stomach in Milwaukee’s Third Ward. It happened Thursday afternoon in the Shake Shack on Buffalo and Water streets. A door-dash delivery driver was picking up an order at Shake Shack. She
Continue ReadingBy Kalé Searcy Click here for updates on this story OMAHA, Nebraska (KETV) — Testing continues to be crucial as COVID-19 cases are on the rise in the metro. As we heard Saturday, people were left in the dark when they showed up to Nomi testing sites and there was no one there to help
Continue ReadingBy Greta Serrin Click here for updates on this story MANTECA, California (KCRA) — A stolen vehicle pursuit led to a deadly single-vehicle crash in Manteca Sunday, authorities said. Manteca police officers were alerted to a possible stolen vehicle in the area of North Union Road and West Lathrop Road, the San Joaquin County sheriff
Continue ReadingBy Brhe Berry Click here for updates on this story HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A baby was found safe inside an apartment where a man was shot to death Monday morning in north Houston, police say. Just before 5 a.m., HPD responded to a shooting call on W. Little York and Domino Lane, near the
Continue ReadingBy Lauren Martinez Click here for updates on this story LAS VEGAS (KVVU) — There has been a rise in homicides throughout the valley, and the increase is impacting families and funeral home directors. Las Vegas Metropolitan Police released the number of murders reported in 2021. The Homicide Investigations unit reported 147 murders — an
Continue ReadingBy KTRK Staff Click here for updates on this story HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A man has been arrested after Houston police said he attempted to rob a game room on the city’s westside. Police said the man entered the building in the 9200 block of Richmond with an AR-15 just before 1:30 a.m. Monday
Continue ReadingBy Tammy Real-McKeighan Click here for updates on this story CEDAR BLUFFS (Fremont Tribune) — Even after fire destroyed their home, Vicki Miller, Dale Schlink and John Ostrand are grateful people. They’ve experienced the generosity of a community and individuals — some of whom Miller said she hadn’t heard from in years. The family members
Continue ReadingBy KABC Staff Click here for updates on this story PASADENA, California (KABC) — Three people died Sunday night after the car they were in flew off the 210 Freeway in Pasadena and landed on the street below. The single-vehicle crash happened just before 8:30 p.m. at Michillinda Avenue and Arboleda Street, according to the
Continue ReadingBy Alexis Cortez Click here for updates on this story PHOENIX (KPHO/KTVK) — Calling beer aficionados, dessert lovers, and of course, Arizona Cardinals fans! A local brewery and a Phoenix deli are celebrating the Cardinals playoff run in a unique way — by offering patrons new foodie and beverage concoctions inspired by the Bird Gang!
Continue ReadingBy Elliott Polakoff Click here for updates on this story PHOENIX, Arizona (KPHO/KTVK) — It’s been three days since 16-year-old Brian Durham Jr. was shot in the head while working at a Phoenix Wendy’s. Phoenix Police have arrested 27-year-old Theotis Polk on suspicion of aggravated assault after he started firing into the drive-through window following
Continue ReadingBy Amy Bertrand Click here for updates on this story ST. CHARLES, Missouri (St. Louis Post-Dispatch) — Perusing the St. Charles home of Ken and Marianne McGee is like taking a lesson in local art, particularly the whimsical kind. Just past the entry, you’ll find a colorful chair by legendary St. Louis artist Charlie Houska.
Continue ReadingBy Curtis Killman Click here for updates on this story OKLAHOMA (Tulsa World) — The woman was adamant after the Chevrolet Suburban in which she was riding was stopped by a Tulsa Police officer. The officer had pulled the vehicle over one day last fall because it matched the description of one witnesses said was
Continue ReadingBy Tony Reid Click here for updates on this story CHARLESTON, South Carolina (Herald & Review) — The aunt of a 10-year-old girl fighting for her life after falling through pond ice spoke of the tragedy Sunday, and praised the bravery of the young grandfather who died trying to save her. Ma’Liyah White was later
Continue ReadingBy Beccah Hendrickson and WPVI Digital Staff Click here for updates on this story PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) — A Philadelphia gun violence memorial in Overbrook Farms is turning heads on City Avenue. Overbrook Presbyterian Church has hundreds of brightly colored t-shirts on display, each with the name, age, and date of death for a 2021 gun
Continue ReadingBy Matteo Iadonisi Click here for updates on this story ERDENHEIM, Pennsylvania (WPVI) — “I’ve cut Ethan’s hair for a long time,” said Laura Lorenzon Maxwell. “And then one day, Ethan didn’t want me to cut his hair anymore that day and we couldn’t figure out why.” 5-year-old Ethan Franks lives down the street from
Continue ReadingBy Jessica D’Onofrio Click here for updates on this story CHICAGO (WLS) — The first-ever Muhammad Ali Day is being celebrated in Chicago Monday. Several state senators sponsored the resolution to make January 17 Muhammad Ali Day. It was passed in June. As Illinoisans celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., the Chicago History Museum will
Continue ReadingBy Stephanie Wade Click here for updates on this story CHICAGO (WLS) — Dozens of cars made their way through Chicago Sunday, honking their horns and holding signs as they drove through different sites of recent crimes. “We are spreading awareness that we the citizens are tired of this. We are tired of it,” said
Continue ReadingBy Robbin Simmons Click here for updates on this story SOUTHWEST MIAMI-DADE, Florida (WSVN) — Strangers became heroes after a car landed upside down in a Southwest Miami-Dade canal, and two of the good Samaritans and a battalion chief behind the rescue described the tense moments when they helped in the efforts to pull a
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