By Christy Somos Click here for updates on this story TORONTO (CTV Network) — Ontario researchers have created chemical compounds that can neutralize SARS-CoV-2, the virus behind the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as several of its variants. Detailing their findings in a recent paper published in the Journal of Medicinal Chemistry, researchers at the University
Continue ReadingBy Tammy Watford Click here for updates on this story ARDEN, North Carolina (WLOS) — Members of the Climb Time Outdoor Classroom have been making progress on a project at Valley Springs Middle School. They planned, designed and are now building the outdoor classroom. Students said they like creating something tangible that all students can
Continue ReadingBy Kari Barrows Click here for updates on this story BUNCOMBE COUNTY, North Carolina (WLOS) — Three people now faces charges in an ongoing Buncombe County homicide investigation. The Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office announced Tuesday evening that the U.S. Marshals Service took Crystal Chevon Logan into custody related to the homicide of Kedrick Green on
Continue ReadingBy Chuck Morris Click here for updates on this story FRANKLIN, Tennessee (WSMV) — A Fairview Elementary first-grade teacher is on unpaid leave after his arrest in Maury County on multiple aggravated sexual battery and rape of a child charges, Williamson County Schools confirmed. The school system sent a letter to families and staff late
Continue ReadingBy Andrew Masse, Ayah Galal, Rob Polansky Click here for updates on this story HARTFORD, Connecticut (WFSB) — A deadly double shooting Monday has been ruled a murder-suicide. The incident unfolded sometime Monday evening at a two-family home at 45 Fenwick St. Police described the scene as “horrific.” The victims were identified as Alicia Underwood,
Continue ReadingBy Alice Queen Click here for updates on this story CONYERS, Georgia (Rockdale Citizen) — A Rockdale County Sheriff’s Office deputy was arrested Dec. 5 after allegedly fleeing from a Georgia State Patrol trooper at speeds in excess of 130 mph. Tibias Dechun Holmes, 25, was arrested by GSP Trooper Youngblood on Interstate 20 westbound
Continue ReadingBy Lauren Brigman Click here for updates on this story CANDLER, North Carolina (WLOS) — A local effort is underway to provide Christmas gifts to the children impacted by the recent tornadoes in Kentucky. Several locations in Western North Carolina are taking holiday donations, including Hominy Baptist Church in Candler. From now through Sunday, the
Continue ReadingBy Web staff Click here for updates on this story SHREVEPORT, Louisiana (KTBS) — Helen Godfrey-Smith, 72, of Shreveport, has pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Elizabeth E. Foote to making and using a false document, U.S. Attorney Brandon B. Brown announced Tuesday. A bill of information charging Godfrey-Smith was filed Nov. 15. She made
Continue ReadingBy Rachel Kubik Click here for updates on this story RACINE, Wisconsin (The Journal Times) — Dabrion Whitehead, 22, of Milwaukee, has dreams of becoming a barber. He’s been incarcerated at the Racine Youthful Offender Correctional Facility since 2017 when he was involved in a high-speed chase in Fond du Lac with a stolen vehicle.
Continue ReadingBy Emily Hamer Click here for updates on this story BARABOO, Wisconsin (madison.com/Wisconsin State Journal) — An urgent care clinic in Baraboo is temporarily closing because it is experiencing “extremely high patient volumes,” SSM Health said Monday. The urgent care inside of SSM Health St. Clare Hospital-Baraboo will be closed starting Tuesday. SSM Health did
Continue ReadingBy TIFFANY FLOURNOY Click here for updates on this story MINDEN, Louisiana (KTBS) — Police in Minden have arrested a woman in the stabbing death of Tqarontarion Dcortez “TQ” Harrison, the 32-year-old brother of Kansas City Chiefs cornerback L’Jarius Sneed. Angela Washington, 47, has been charged with second- degree homicide, according to Police Chief Steve
Continue ReadingBy Alan Mauldin Click here for updates on this story ALBANY, Georgia (Albany Herald) — Alarm over a social media post sent out the evening of Dec. 8 by a student in the wake of several fights at a Dougherty County high school added to confusion the following day as parents rushed to remove their
Continue ReadingBy Jeremy Lee Click here for updates on this story KIHEI, Hawaii (KITV) — Cones still line the roadways in Maui Meadows where floodwaters carried off chunks of asphalt and other debris. “Water [was] coming down the hill with enough force to hit this retaining wall. And according to our neighbor the water was breaking
Continue ReadingBy The Southern Staff Click here for updates on this story Southern Illinois (The Southern Illinoisan) — With two weeks left before Christmas, people across Southern Illinois are coming together to gather supplies, raise money and donate toys for Mayfield, Kentucky tornado victims. Jena Parson, with Robin’s Nest Learning Center in Marion, said these donations
Continue ReadingBy Matthew Nuttle Click here for updates on this story HONOLULU (KITV) — Employees at the Board of Water Supply and Emergency Medical Services are being urged to monitor their credit reports after a cyber-attack targeting a widely-used payroll vendor. According to a press release, the attack was discovered Sunday evening, disrupting Kronos Private Cloud
Continue ReadingBy KMOV Staff Click here for updates on this story ST. LOUIS (KMOV) — A 17-year-old who escaped from a St. Louis detention center was killed after being struck by a car on Interstate 70 Tuesday. The incident happened around 8:30 a.m. on the highway near North Broadway. St. Louis City Police Chief John Hayden
Continue ReadingBy Gabriela Vidal Click here for updates on this story EDWARDSVILLE, Illinois (KMOV) — It was a terrifying scene inside the Amazon Warehouse on Friday night as 39-year-old Craig Yost watched helplessly as the building began to collapse around him. “The walls caved in, and I got pinned to the ground by a giant block
Continue ReadingBy James Felton, James Paxson Click here for updates on this story Michigan (WNEM) — Cleanup is underway in Kentucky after devastating tornadoes ripped through the Midwest. At least four tornadoes hit Kentucky Friday evening, one of them stayed on the ground for more than 200 miles. More than 60 people were killed in that
Continue ReadingBy Haley Mason Click here for updates on this story SMYRNA, Georgia (WGCL) — The old Aunt Fanny’s Cabin restaurant in Smyrna is in disrepair and considered by the city an unsafe structure. In April, the City of Smyrna’s Chief Building Official drafted a memo stating the building needs to be either demolished or restored.
Continue ReadingBy Andrew Masse Click here for updates on this story SEYMOUR, Connecticut (WFSB) — A family made a call for justice on Tuesday morning. Members of the Taborra family said they want to see the person who was involved in a deadly hit-and-run in Seymour come forward. A news conference happened shortly after 11:30 a.m.
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