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By Marc Cota-Robles Click here for updates on this story     PASADENA, California (KABC) — A substitute security officer in Pasadena has been accused of duct-taping an 11-year-old girl’s mouth shut at school because she “was talking too much.” The family of Noemi Hurtado, a sixth grader at Blair Middle School, spoke out about the claims

By Jessica De Nova Click here for updates on this story     IRVINE, California (KABC) — Everyone knows about the benefits service dogs can bring to people, especially veterans, but getting the animals to that point is a labor of love. That’s where a local organization comes in. A service dog academy teaching veterans to train

By Tynisa Senior, Brandon Beyer Click here for updates on this story     FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida (WSVN) — Parts of the eastbound ramp from 595 to Interstate 95 in Fort Lauderdale were briefly shut down Monday morning as Florida Highway Patrol troopers attempted to capture a loose four-legged friend. 7Skyforce hovered above as the dog turned

By WCCO Staff Click here for updates on this story     MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — A Twin Cities man pleaded guilty last week to fatally shooting a mother in Minneapolis and injuring the 2-year-old child she was holding, officials said. The 21-year-old man from Savage pleaded guilty Thursday to one count of second-degree intentional murder and one

By Ashley Portillo Click here for updates on this story     DENVER (WBZ) — Viral “no-spend” challenges are becoming more popular among consumers in Colorado. It’s a commitment to only buy the essential items you need and not spend money on the unnecessary items you want. It also comes as prices of items continue to rise.

By Matt Geagan Click here for updates on this story     BOSTON (WBZ) — Kristian Campbell is off to a hot start to his Major League career with the Boston Red Sox, and the rookie may be signing a long-term extension with the team in the near future. The Red Sox and Campbell’s camp are “deep

By Marielle Mohs Click here for updates on this story     LAKEVILLE, Minnesota (WCCO) — Lakeville lieutenant and Holy Family girls hockey coach, Jason Jensen, returned to the Victoria Ice Arena on Sunday for the first time since falling during a hockey practice on Jan. 31. “To be back here is great. I love the game,

By Scott McDonnell Click here for updates on this story     NEWARK, New Jersey (WMTW) — From Nokomis High to Duke to the Final Four, Cooper Flagg’s journey just keeps climbing. The freshman phenom helped lead the Blue Devils to a dominant win in the East Regional final, shutting down an Alabama team that had lit

By Matt Smith Click here for updates on this story     GREEN BAY, Wisconsin (WISN) — Two days ahead of the pivotal Wisconsin Supreme Court election, billionaire Elon Musk gave away $2 million during a stop in Green Bay Sunday night, despite Democratic Attorney General Josh Kaul spending the weekend attempting to block the payments. “I

By Todd Kazakiewich Click here for updates on this story     DEDHAM, Massachusetts (WCVB) — The murder trial for Karen Read, the Massachusetts woman accused of murdering her boyfriend, begins Tuesday with jury selection for the case that has made headlines across the nation. Read, 45, of Mansfield, pleaded not guilty to second-degree murder and other

By Alan Shope Click here for updates on this story     KANSAS CITY, Missouri (KMBC) — Neighbors in a Northeast Kansas City neighborhood say a massive sinkhole in their street has been growing larger every time it rains, sparking concerns about safety and potential damage. The hole, which sits just outside a driveway, has been there

By Anna Behning Click here for updates on this story     OMAHA, Nebraska (KETV) — Since 1999, Noreen Witty has been rolling up her sleeve for a cause. Today marks her 41st gallon combined of platelets and blood donated over the span of two decades. She says that “it’s a blessing” to donate and encourages people

By Nicole Tam Click here for updates on this story     DES MOINES, Iowa (KCCI) — The Iowa Department for the Blind is celebrating a special milestone this week. The agency has been making a difference for Iowans with blindness or low vision for 100 years. Connie Mendenhall was a student at the department when she

By Douglas Braff Click here for updates on this story     OKMULGEE COUNTY, Oklahoma (KJRH) — The National Weather Service reports a “brief tornado” developed in Okmulgee County during the storms that moved through the county overnight March 29 and into the early morning hours on March 30. Crews and people in Okmulgee County got a

By Brian Halberstadt Click here for updates on this story     ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico (KOAT) — A fire broke out at the entrance of a Republican Party of New Mexico office Sunday morning. Party officials say the fire is a case of arson. Albuquerque Fire Rescue says it and Bernalillo County Fire Rescue were called to

By Michelle Bandur Click here for updates on this story     FOLSOM, California (KCRA) — A Folsom neighborhood is trying to figure out why their community turned into a huge teen party. Neighbors said hundreds of kids piled into two vacant homes and partied for hours. It happened around 10 p.m. Saturday night in the new

By LeeAnn Huntoon, Tony Atkins Click here for updates on this story     TAVARES, Florida (WESH) — Hundreds of people gathered at Wooton Park on Saturday night to honor the life of 10-year-old Xavier Williams, who died after weeks in the hospital following alleged abuse. The vigil drew nearly 500 attendees, including family, friends, and community

By Stephanie Moore Click here for updates on this story     PICKENS COUNTY, South Carolina (WYFF) — The crews working the wildfires in South Carolina are getting a little extra love, thanks to the Pickens County Sheriff’s Office emotional support dog. Meet Wyatt the Weightlifter. The sheriff’s office said the emotional support K-9 has been a

By Dean Fioresi Click here for updates on this story     SAN BERNARDINO, California (KCAL, KCBS) — A rapidly growing wildfire has prompted evacuation orders for residents of Inyo and Mono Counties, according to Cal Fire officials. The blaze, which is being called the Silver Fire, was reported at around 2:10 p.m. on Sunday near Highway

By Ryan Jenkins Click here for updates on this story     RAYMOND, Wisconsin (WTMJ) — A Racine County woman signed a petition from Elon Musk’s conservative group, America PAC, which opposes what it calls “activist judges.” While she hopes to collect the promised $100 for her signature, she said her vote will go to liberal-leaning Judge