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Panhandler group in West Michigan using photo of murdered Spanish boy to solicit money for a fake funeral

By Michael Martin Click here for updates on this story     GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan (WXMI) — Grand Rapids Police are aware of panhandlers who’ve been appearing at several locations around the city this week soliciting donations, claiming they need money for funeral expenses for a child in their family who died just days ago, but FOX

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Minnesota cow herd tests positive for bird flu; “Pasteurized dairy products remain safe to consume,” says CDC

By Mackenzie Lofgren Click here for updates on this story     BENSON COUNTY, Minnesota (WCCO) — Lab tests have confirmed highly pathogenic avian influenza in a dairy herd in Benson County, the Minnesota Board of Animal Health said. Highly pathogenic avian influenza, also known as the bird flu, HPAI or H5N1, is a highly contagious virus

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Minnesota Vikings reveal white “Winter Warrior” uniforms with new helmet

By Anthony Bettin Click here for updates on this story     MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — A year after giving fans an oft-requested throwback uniform, the Minnesota Vikings have unveiled another long-awaited alternate getup. The “Winter Warrior” uniforms revealed Thursday feature a white helmet for the first time in franchise history, according to the team. The unis also

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‘Hot Steel’: Lee’s Summit romance novelist Fran Baker memorializes late husband’s World War II battalion

By Tod Palmer Click here for updates on this story     LEE’S SUMMIT, Missouri (KSHB) — Fran Baker is a romance novelist by trade, but she made a foray into nonfiction as an homage to her late husband, Vincent Baker, and the 58th Armored Field Artillery Battalion’s exploits in World War II. The Kansas City, Missouri,

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