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By ASHLEY RK SMITH, ROB POLANSKY, KEVIN HOGAN Click here for updates on this story     PRESTON, Connecticut (WFSB) — A man faces charges for crashing a vehicle, fleeing into some woods with a handgun, and gouging the eyes of the police K9 that helped apprehend him. The suspect was identified as 25-year-old Presley Almanzar-DeJesus of

By Lauren Brigman Click here for updates on this story     SWANNONOA (WLOS) — A local nonprofit organization is headed to Kentucky to help those devastated by recent tornadoes. Volunteers with Hearts with Hands were helping load up a tractor trailer with supplies at the organization’s warehouse in Swannanoa Monday morning. Three volunteers are making the

By REBEKKA SCHRAMM Click here for updates on this story     ATLANTA (WGCL) — The team at FEMA’s Atlanta Distribution Center jumped into action Saturday as soon as they learned about the deadly tornadoes that devastated communities across six states. “It was horrific,” said Janet Goldson, FEMA Atlanta’s deputy facility manager. “I woke up and saw

By Amanda Becker Click here for updates on this story     MILWAUKEE (WDJT) — The devastating tornadoes that ripped through parts of the Midwest this past weekend have impacted thousands of families, many from right here in Wisconsin. D.J. Swant and her husband James moved to Mayfield, Kentucky from Pewaukee about 6 years ago. Swant recalled

By Sydney Franklin Click here for updates on this story     DURHAM, North Carolina (WRAL) — Jon Ziefle is an avid runner. But when the coronavirus pandemic hit and races were being canceled, he began to work on more personal challenges. So, Ziefle set a goal to run every single street, trail and greenway within the

By Sarah Fili Click here for updates on this story     OMAHA, Nebraska (KETV) — Omaha police are searching for the driver that hit an elderly couple and ran away. The department is investigating video from the intersection, according to a spokesperson Monday. It happened around 9:30 p.m. Friday night near 13th and Dodge streets. “That’s

By Zach Rael Click here for updates on this story     OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma (KOCO) — Authorities are searching for a suspect who shot and killed a man after knocking on his door Sunday night at a northwest Oklahoma City home. Police said the victim and his girlfriend were at their home near Northwest 10th Street

By Marcus McIntosh Click here for updates on this story     URBANDALE, Iowa (KCCI) — Five books could be pulled from Urbandale school libraries this week. District leaders are meeting Monday to decide if the books are suitable for students. It’s a debate that has been brewing for more than a month after some parents led

By Maggie Krajewski Click here for updates on this story     ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico (KOAT) — A 7-year-old boy was killed in a hit-and-run near the ABQ BioPark Sunday night. Albuquerque police said officers responded to the incident near Central Avenue and Tingley Drive around 8:30 p.m. Sunday. Police say a family of four was crossing

By Web Staff, Katie Katro Click here for updates on this story     PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) — Philadelphia police are searching for multiple suspects who robbed a groom in the city’s Old City neighborhood. It happened around 11:30 p.m. Saturday as the groom was walking toward National Mechanics Restaurant on South 3rd Street. Police say the victim

By Web Staff Click here for updates on this story     HOLLYWOOD, California (KABC) — One man was in custody after multiple shots were fired in Hollywood Sunday night near where a large crowd had gathered to honor the late Mexican singer Vicente Fernández. Witnesses reported hearing more than five shots in the 6100 block of

By Web Staff Click here for updates on this story     HOPE, Arkansas (KTBS) — The University of Arkansas Hope – Texarkana is taking major strides in solar energy technology. Starting January 11, the university will begin classes in the state’s first solar education lab. University officials say the lab will give students a real hands-on

By Eddie Dowd Click here for updates on this story     HONOLULU, Hawaii (KITV) — For one veteran from Oahu, the 2021 Honolulu Marathon was a testament to strength and determination. Garrett Ikilani is a wounded warrior. In 2016 he had a brain aneurysm while stationed in New Mexico and lost his ability to walk. As

By Web Staff Click here for updates on this story     FERGUSON, Missouri (KMOV) — Police shot a man Sunday night in Ferguson after he fired shots at them, police said. Ferguson Police said officers responded to a call for someone shooting a gun. Other departments responded as well, and more shots were fired. An officer

By STEPHEN BOROWY Click here for updates on this story     CASS CITY, Michigan (WNEM) — Authorities arrested a teen and seized firearms from his home after a threat was made toward Cass City Public Schools. On Dec. 6, a felony petition was authorized against a 14-year-old male for a threat made at Cass City Public