By KETV Staff Click here for updates on this story OMAHA, Nebraska (KETV) — Three people were found dead Wednesday afternoon in a home on 136th Circle of Z Street, west of the Millard Airport. A fourth person found in the home was hospitalized. Omaha fire investigators say there are elevated levels of carbon monoxide
Continue ReadingBy Adam Bartow Click here for updates on this story PORTLAND, Maine (WMTW) — The Ocean Avenue elementary school in Portland has launched a fundraiser to help restock the library shelves. The school says it loses more than $2,000 in library books every year, mostly because they are never returned. The school currently lists about
Continue ReadingBy Katie Sivco Click here for updates on this story POLK COUNTY, Florida (WESH) — Over the weekend, a man in Polk County allegedly shot and killed another man while celebrating his own birthday. Following the Aug. 27 early morning shooting, Thomas Jackson, 35, of Loughman, was arrested. According to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office,
Continue ReadingBy John Cardinale Click here for updates on this story ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico (KOAT) — Vast nothingness for miles is what makes Edgewood New Mexico so serene. “We used the property sometimes on the weekends. Just go by and enjoy nature,” said Celia Namvar But sometimes in the quietest places, peace doesn’t seem to exist.
Continue ReadingBy Amy Cutler Click here for updates on this story PHOENIX (KTVK, KPHO) — Three days after a heavily armed shooter opened fire at a north Phoenix hotel, killing two people and injuring five others, including two police officers, Arizona’s Family returned to the hotel to follow up with one man who was shot. Wesley
Continue ReadingBy Walter Perez Click here for updates on this story WALLINGFORD, Pennsylvania (WPVI) — A Wallingford, Pennsylvania family’s loss turned into life thanks to some miraculous odds. Elizabeth Raiburn says anyone who knew her 7-year-old daughter Mackenzie Rose would tell you that she was something else. “She was feisty and she was sassy. She definitely
Continue ReadingBy Joe Vigil Click here for updates on this story LAS VEGAS, Nevada (KVVU) — On Wednesday morning CCSD Police Department held a school zone speed enforcement operation outside Lummis Elementary, Becker Middle School and Shenker Academy. “There’s a lot of schools in this tiny area and we’re just trying to get drivers to slow
Continue ReadingBy Regina Ahn Click here for updates on this story LAS VEGAS, Nevada (KVVU) — In recognition of “Wellness Month” in August, we spoke with a Las Vegas small business owner who is making a difference in our own backyard. Coach Rose Peterson, a mother of three, said that through her own journey, she’s been
Continue ReadingBy Caitlin Lilly Click here for updates on this story LAS VEGAS, Nevada (KVVU) — A blackjack dealer who is the last remaining year-one employee at Caesars Palace officially retired on Wednesday. According to Caesars Entertainment, Benny Figgins celebrated over 55 years at the resort. The company says Figgins was hired at the property on
Continue ReadingBy Elaine Emerson Click here for updates on this story LAS VEGAS, Nevada (KVVU) — Nearly 300 dogs were discovered at a property in Amargosa Valley last week. Since then, the community has continued to reach out about how they can help. Oksana Higgins and Vasili Platunov were arrested on animal abuse charges in connection
Continue ReadingBy Karen Jordan Click here for updates on this story CHICAGO (WLS) — A Chicago mother said she, her daughter and her daughter’s cousin were attacked and robbed by a mob of people outside a CTA Red Line stop. Lura Irvine said she will never ride the CTA again after the incident. She said Monday
Continue ReadingBy Samiar Nefzi Click here for updates on this story ASHEVILLE, North Carolina (WLOS) — Communities internationally held vigil events in honor of National Overdose Awareness Day on Wednesday, Aug. 31. In Asheville, SeekHealing held a two-hour event in Carrier Park. “The reality of what is happening is a crisis,” SeekHealing executive director Jennifer Nicolaisen
Continue ReadingBy Terry Cancila Click here for updates on this story ST. LOUIS (KMOV) — “C’mon! Let’s go catch some snakes, lizards, toads, frogs, spiders and whatever else we can find today!” “Don’t be afraid of any of them because they won’t hurt you. They like us! “ Move over Jack Randall and Coyote Peterson. Welcome
Continue ReadingBy Drew Marine Click here for updates on this story PORTLAND Oregon (KPTV) — It’s a futuristic solution to an age-old problem. “He’s different than a regular security guard, for sure,” Aloft’s Area General Manager, Mike Daley, said. Their security guard is 5′3″, roams the parking lot in random patterns and can even self-charge when
Continue ReadingBy KMOV Staff Click here for updates on this story ST. LOUIS, Missouri (KMOV) — A boy has died after shooting himself in north St. Louis City on Wednesday. Officers with the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department said evidence showed the 1-year-old boy shot himself in the head before 1 p.m. in the 900 block
Continue ReadingBy Nathan Vickers and Marleah Campbell Click here for updates on this story KANSAS (KCTV) — Kansas casinos will launch their sportsbooks on Thursday, drawing fans to place their bets at the state’s approved sites. Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly will be at Hollywood Casino in Kansas City, KS, on Thursday morning for the ribbon-cutting and
Continue ReadingBy Katrenia Busch and Rayvin Bleu Click here for updates on this story MONTROSE, Michigan (WNEM) — A grieving mother is distraught over the murder of her young son. The murder of 16-month-old Chaos Demilo, whose body was found last week in a ditch on Morrish Road near Dodge Road in Genesee County’s Montrose Township,
Continue ReadingBy Jenna Wells Click here for updates on this story MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin (WDJT) — Veterinarians across the country are struggling to meet demand. With more pet adoptions, the need for care has increased since the pandemic, all while the industry is seeing a higher turnover rate. Recent data shows these factors are causing burnout for
Continue ReadingBy Daeshen Smith Click here for updates on this story MOBILE, Alabama (WALA) — A routine play set off a long turn event for junior cornerback Leon White during last Friday’s game between Spanish Fort and Blount High “He actually got right up. It was when he came to the sideline after the game that’s
Continue ReadingBy Rebecca Cardenas Click here for updates on this story NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WSMV) — A 988 operator reflects on one month since the launch of the crisis lifeline; for him, the work is personal. “I’ve been on the other side of the phone,” Greg Bennett said; who knows what it’s like to be in crisis?
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