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‘There was sky where the ceilings should be’: Residents recall damage left behind by EF2 tornado

By Yazmin Rodriguez Click here for updates on this story     FINLEYVILLE, Pennsylvania (WTAE) — It’s been almost 24 hours since residents in Washington County were faced with a terrifying situation. An EF2 tornado touched down, based on a preliminary rating, causing many to shelter and wait out the damage. One of those places where people

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Seriously burned firefighter released from hospital

By A.J. Bayatpour Click here for updates on this story     MILWAUKEE (WDJT) — A firefighter seriously injured while responding to a deadly house fire last month returned home from the hospital Friday afternoon. The Milwaukee Fire Department announced Ryan McMenamin was released Friday afternoon from Ascension St. Mary’s Hospital. McMenamin suffered serious burns when he

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Fleeing a traffic stop is only a misdemeanor in Illinois, and police chiefs want to change that

By Jermont Terry Click here for updates on this story     CHICAGO (WBBM) — The punishment for taking off during a traffic stop is only a misdemeanor in Illinois—and law enforcement leaders are looking to fight back against such offenses, which amount to an ongoing problem. Police chiefs across Chicagoland say they need stricter laws, saying

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