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By Connor McCarthy Click here for updates on this story     PORTLAND Oregon (KPTV) — A Portland Uber driver escaped a scary situation early Monday morning after her passenger pointed a weapon at her and told her to drive or he was going to kill her. The driver, who goes bay ‘Kri’ to protect her and

By Sawyer Buccy, Miles Montgomery Click here for updates on this story     ATLANTA, Georgia (WGCL) — When you are 8 years old, it is important to know that people care about you; that is what a Georgia family is trying to make clear for their little boy. He has had several birthday parties where no

By Katrenia Busch Click here for updates on this story     FENTON, Michigan (WNEM) — The Genesee County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help identifying suspects accused of stealing catalytic converters. “These suspects have stolen at least nine catalytic converters from vehicles at numerous businesses in Fenton Township. They need to be identified ASAP.

By Eric Resendiz, Tim Pulliam Click here for updates on this story     LOS ANGELES (KABC) — The manager of California’s power grid declared a statewide Flex Alert for Thursday and Friday, asking residents and businesses to cut back on power usage to prevent strain on the system. The California Independent System Operator is calling on

By KABC Staff Click here for updates on this story     LOS ANGELES (KABC) — An alarming new TikTok challenge has led to an 85% increase in car theft in the city of Los Angeles compared to last year, according to LAPD Chief Michel Moore. Moore discussed the trend during Tuesday’s police commissioners meeting, saying more

By Christiane Cordero Click here for updates on this story     VAN NUYS, LOS ANGELES (KABC) — Dramatic new bodycam video shows the moment two Los Angeles Police Department officers raced to deliver a baby at a gas station in Van Nuys. After a radio call for help, the officers found a woman in active labor

By Maher Kawash Click here for updates on this story     CHICAGO (WLS) — A five-year-old boy shot last Sunday in Rogers Park has died, a community activist said. Community activist Andrew Holmes confirmed Friday morning that Devin McGregor died from his injuries at Lurie Children’s Hospital. Police said Devin was shot in the head near

By Diane Pathieu Click here for updates on this story     CHICAGO (WLS) — DePaul University has issued an alert after two sexual assaults at the school’s Lincoln Park campus earlier this week. In a safety alert, the DePaul University Public Safety Department said the same person is suspected in both offenses. The alert comes as

By KETV Staff Click here for updates on this story     POTTAWATTAMIE COUNTY, Iowa (KETV) — One of the Iowa teenagers charged with murdering his high school Spanish teacher got a new trial date Thursday. Seventeen-year-old Willard Miller will now go to court in Pottawattamie County on March 20 — an evidentiary hearing is planned for

By Lydia Fielder Click here for updates on this story     ROGERS, Arkansas (KHBS, KHOG) — Police arrested a former Rogers High wrestling coach on a charge of sexual assault on Thursday, according to booking information and a district spokesperson. Colton Campbell Looper, 26, was arrested on suspicion of sexual assault in the first degree, according

By Jonathan Ayestas Click here for updates on this story     JAMESTOWN, California (KCRA) — Forward progress has been stopped on a fire that sparked in Tuolumne County on Thursday night and forced evacuations in the area. The fire has burned 21 acres and was 10% contained, as of Friday morning. Evacuation orders are still in

By Andrew Mollenbeck Click here for updates on this story     NEW SHARON, Iowa (KCCI) — Dozens of fire trucks and emergency vehicles rolled through New Sharon Thursday to honor Gary DeCook, the Barnes City volunteer firefighter who died unexpectedly Aug. 27. Following the funeral service, the fire trucks led the procession to the cemetery. “You’re

By Adam Bartow Click here for updates on this story     FARMINGTON, Maine (WMTW) — Two teenagers are accused of breaking into a home in Farmington, setting fires and stealing a gun. Farmington Police were first called to a home on Town Farm Road on Aug. 1 for a reported burglary. When officers arrived, they found

By Jason Burger Click here for updates on this story     OKLAHOMA CITY (KOCO) — Oklahoma Education Secretary Ryan Walters is clarifying his comments after a controversial stance on emergency teaching certificates. Walters, who is running for state superintendent, said emergency-certified teachers can make a big difference and he does not want to get rid of

By David Aguilar Click here for updates on this story     SAN JUAN BAUTISTA, California (KSBW) — With hot weather warnings issued for the next several days, some parents in San Juan Bautista are increasing calls to school leaders to do more to help keep kids cool in the classroom. Parents with kids at San Juan

By John Cardinale Click here for updates on this story     ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico (KOAT) — On a warm breezy afternoon on Chama Street in Albuquerque, two disabled veterans reminisce about their time serving our country. “I joined the Navy so I would not get shot at. Six months into my service, I’m getting shot at,”

By Andy Alcock Click here for updates on this story     KANSAS CITY, Missouri (KMBC) — Kansas businesses are targeting Missourians for sports betting because the Show-Me State has taken several swings at that potential revenue source and missed. Jason Gavin had lunch Thursday at The Well in the Waldo area of Kansas City. He said

By Jatara McGee Click here for updates on this story     CINCINNATI, Ohio (WLWT) — A local man who relies on an oxygen tank to breathe says he tried to get a ride home on the access bus and ended up needing a ride to the hospital. It happened over the weekend in Avondale. The Golf

By Ed Weinstock Click here for updates on this story     SILVER SPRING TOWNSHIP, Pennsylvania (WGAL) — A large amount of blood was discovered on a street in a Cumberland County neighborhood, but where it came from remains a mystery. The blood was found around 7:15 a.m. Saturday on Ashburg Drive in Silver Spring Township, not

By WDSU Staff Click here for updates on this story     HARVEY, Louisiana (WDSU) — A man accused of killing an area realtor was found guilty of murder Thursday night. A Jefferson Parish jury found Jalen Harvey guilty in the killing of Joseph Vindel. Vindel was trying to sell a dirt bike on Facebook Marketplace when