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By Hannah Hilyard Click here for updates on this story     MADISON, Wisconsin (WISN) — How 15-year-old Natalie Rupnow got the gun used in Monday’s shooting could determine if anyone else, including her parents, could face any criminal charges. It’s been more than 48 hours since police said the teenage girl opened fire inside Madison’s Abundant

By Pamela Comme Click here for updates on this story     VOLUSIA COUNTY, Florida (WESH) — Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood announced the arrest of 26-year-old Keith Merard, who was caught in a complex fraud scheme involving stolen Starlink satellites and other equipment. Surveillance footage shows Merard loading several stolen devices into a black SUV in

By Greg Fox Click here for updates on this story     OSCEOLA COUNTY, Florida (WESH) — A woman is facing a charge of aggravated manslaughter of a child in the drowning death of her 5-year-old stepson. “This is an arrest warrant case in which probable cause has already been determined,” said a judge in Osceola County

By Addison Kliewer Click here for updates on this story     NORMAN, Oklahoma (KOCO) — Washington State’s John Mateer has committed to play football at the University of Oklahoma through the transfer portal. On Wednesday, the quarterback posted a photo standing in front of the Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium at OU on social media while

By Peyton Spellacy & Sasha Lenninger Click here for updates on this story     RIO RANCHO, New Mexico (KOAT) — One person is in custody after a standoff with SWAT officers in Rio Rancho overnight. According to Rio Rancho police, officers were dispatched to Sabana Grande Avenue and State Road 528 for a report of gunshots

By Robert Boyd Click here for updates on this story     TAMPA, Florida (WFTS) — A Hillsborough County teenager is being recognized for a project that not only saves the environment but helps our furry friends in need. When Sickles High School sophomore Zach Hartman came up with the plan to turn old stuffed animals into

By Mary Regli Click here for updates on this story     LINCOLN, Nebraska (KETV) — A virologist at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Qingsheng Li, was awarded $3.5 million to advance his work on a vaccine to prevent HIV. “We strongly believe that, actually, a vaccine is going to be a very cost-effective means to stop this

By Neal Riley Click here for updates on this story     WOBURN, Massachusetts (WBZ) — It’s a doggone miracle: A dog trainer in Massachusetts managed to create the perfect “dog nativity scene” that’s bringing a smile to pet lovers on social media this holiday season. Lori Lodato owns A Better Companion Dog Training in Woburn. She

By Adam Harrington Click here for updates on this story     CHICAGO (WBBM) — The Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday warned stores and restaurants around the country not to sell or serve oysters from British Columbia, Canada, that may be contaminated with the norovirus. Illinois was among the states where the oysters were sold. They

By Hollani Davis Click here for updates on this story     WEST PALM BEACH, Florida (WPTV) — Look for holiday travel to rev up starting this weekend. AAA projects 119.3 million people will travel 50 miles or more from home from Saturday, Dec. 21 to Wednesday, Jan. 1. That’s a 3% increase from 2019. Travel experts

By T.A. Walker Click here for updates on this story     PALM BEACH GARDENS, Florida (WPTV) — Diane Tice, a.k.a. the Christmas Tree Lady of Palm Beach Gardens, loves Christmas trees. She loves them so much that she keeps more than 10 of them up year-round in her PGA National home. She started with five full-sized

By Noah Kim Click here for updates on this story     NORFOLK, Virginia (WTKR) — Michael Vick confirmed Tuesday night that he has accepted a position as head coach for Norfolk State University’s football program. The Newport Native wrote on Facebook, “It’s an honor to announce that I’ll be the new head coach of Norfolk State

By Anna McAllister Click here for updates on this story     FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida (WFOR) — The Broward County Public School Board has approved the adoption of wearable panic button technology designed to enhance safety for school staff and students. “This is a wearable panic button, so whether it’s a medical emergency, a staff assist, or