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By Sharon Bishop-Baldwin Click here for updates on this story     SAND SPRINGS, Oklahoma (Tulsa World) — Michael Velasquez served two tours of duty in Iraq in 2005-06 and 2008-09 as a sergeant with the Army’s 101st Airborne Division in a gun-truck platoon escorting convoys across battle zones in Kirkuk and Tikrit. He is familiar with

By Stephen Borowy Click here for updates on this story     GENESEE COUNTY, Michigan (WNEM) — A man from Genesee County scratched off the winning lottery ticket for a $500,000 prize. The lucky player, who chose to remain anonymous, bought his $500 Reloaded! ticket at Money Convenience, located at 3020 Richfield Road in Flint. “I like

By Rob Polansky Click here for updates on this story     VERNON, Connecticut (WFSB) — State police troopers rescued an injured red-tailed hawk from the median of a highway. State police said they received several calls about the bird on Saturday afternoon. It was spotted on Interstate 84 at exit 67 in Vernon. Two troopers responded

By Amanda del Castillo Click here for updates on this story     SAN JOSE, California (KGO) — In San Jose, a new safe parking site meant for people living in their vehicles is not getting a warm welcome from people who live in the area. The temporary site is on City-owned property at 71 Vista Montana,

By Dion Lim Click here for updates on this story     REDWOOD CITY, California (KGO) — As the refugee crisis in Afghanistan continues, a group of young people in the Bay Area are doing their part of helping refugees from many different countries learn English with the goal of making more “Buddies without Borders”. At noontime

By J.R. Stone Click here for updates on this story     SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) — As the Caldor Fire near South Lake Tahoe continues burning, two evacuees were victimized in San Francisco over Labor Day Weekend. “At least 700 photos of my dad. My husband had a lot of fishing equipment, camping gear in there. A

By Drew Reeves Click here for updates on this story     MARION COUNTY, Oregon (KPTV) — One year after wildfires tore across Oregon, one community gathered on Labor Day to celebrate being together one year later. People from Idanha and Detroit met to celebrate the perseverance of the community, which was devastated by fire. “It is

By Web Staff Click here for updates on this story     HONOLULU (KITV) — A 60-year-old man who was hit by a car while riding his bicycle last month died on Sunday. The accident happened around 11:30 p.m. back on August 17th near the Ala Moana Beach Park. The Honolulu Police Department (HPD) reported a 26-year-old

By Web Staff Click here for updates on this story     MUSTANG, Oklahoma (KOCO) — A lifelong cheerleader almost lost her hand after being pinned under an ATV. Two years and 17 surgeries later, she’s back on the sidelines for Mustang High with a newfound passion. Avery Fulton is full of spirit and spunk, you wouldn’t

By Web Staff Click here for updates on this story     REVERE, Massachusetts (WCVB) — A Revere man was charged with animal cruelty after police say he chained a dog to a steel rod embedded in cement at the edge of a Massachusetts beach and then walked away. Massachusetts State Police said the actions left the

By Nancy Laflin Click here for updates on this story     ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico (KOAT) — On the steps of city hall Monday, Tryna Verbeck didn’t hold back. “My family and what I now know to be my countless brothers and sisters in blue hold you both equally accountable for the nightmare my family will never

By Andrew Faulk Click here for updates on this story     PLACERVILLE, California (KCRA) — Some volunteers are hoping to bring a little joy to children affected by the Caldor Fire affecting many communities in the Sierra. “Ashlee’s Toy Closet” on Monday stopped by the Green Valley Community Church in Placerville with a truck full of

By Web Staff Click here for updates on this story     BUTLER COUNTY, Ohio (WLWT) — A Butler County judge has denied a preliminary injunction request that would have ordered West Chester hospital to treat a COVID-19 patient with Ivermectin, despite a CDC warning against it. Butler County Judge Michael Oster issued the ruling Monday, saying

By KMOV.COM STAFF Click here for updates on this story     O’FALLON, Mo. (KMOV) — A man who police believe fired a shot into a child’s bedroom was charged after a standoff with officers in O’Fallon, Missouri Sunday. O’Fallon police said they received a call around 7:30 a.m. Sunday to a home in the first block

By WLOS Staff Click here for updates on this story     EDEN, N.C. (WLOS) — The family of five people killed in a North Carolina tubing accident have filed a lawsuit. The filing alleges Duke Energy did not do enough to warn people about the dam on the Dan River, near Eden. In June, nine people

By JULIE PARR, KTBS TV Click here for updates on this story     TEXARKANA, TX (KTBS) — Plans are moving forward for an inclusive playground in Texarkana, Texas. A local Eagle Scout troop is partnering with the city to construct the playground at Spring Lake Park — but they need the community’s help to make it

By TOSIN FAKILE Click here for updates on this story     NASHVILLE, TN (WSMV) — The surge in COVID-19 cases we are seeing here in Tennessee and across the country isn’t stopping people from taking to the skies this Labor Day holiday weekend. BNA says this Labor Day weekend the numbers are slightly down from the

By ALEX HEIDER Click here for updates on this story     WAVERLY, TN (WSMV) — While many people log hours of R&R on the Labor Day holiday, it was another busy day of work in Waverly Monday. Several businesses lucky enough to be spared by the deadly floods last month stayed open, trying to make up

By Stephen Moody Click here for updates on this story     MOBILE, Alabama (WALA) — Tonice LaPierre says that her stay at the Quality Inn was anything but quality. And her attempts to contact the business have been unsuccessful. “When we opened up the doors to the room, the instant smell of stuffiness is what we

By Brendan Kirby Click here for updates on this story     MOBILE, Alabama (WALA) — Jourdan Jones gave new meaning to Labor Day on Monday – going into labor and giving birth in her home before paramedics could arrive. Jones said her baby was due Friday, and she had given birth twice before. So she figured