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Quesabirria tacos taking Baltimore by storm
Click here for updates on this story BALTIMORE (WJZ) — It’s taco Tuesday, and a new kind of taco is taking Baltimore by storm! It’s called quesabirria. Inside Jimmy Longoria’s kitchen, quesabirria tacos are on the menu, and it all starts with the beef. “Birria is actually just the meat, the braised beef,” Longoria said.
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Tourists renting from U-Haul due to recent rental shortage
Click here for updates on this story Hawaii (KITV) — As Hawaii sees an influx of visitors, some are getting creative when it comes to renting cars as many are noting difficulties with availability. Tourists are renting vehicles from U-Haul because of a recent shortage of rental vehicles in the islands. U-Haul’s Hawaii president says
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Ex-GOP leader confirmed as University of Missouri curator
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — The Senate has confirmed the appointment of a former state Republican party chairman to the University of Missouri governing board. The GOP-led Senate voted 19-13 to confirm Todd Graves as a curator Wednesday. The vote followed a multi-day effort by a group of Republicans and Democrats to stall his confirmation. Senators
Continue Reading MPD: 3 people seriously injured following pit bull attack
Click here for updates on this story MILWAUKEE (WDJT) — Three people are seriously after two pit bulls got loose and attacked several people near 28th and Melvin on Wednesday, April 7. Milwaukee police say it happened around 11:35 a.m. An individual fired shots at the dogs, subsequently striking them, in attempt to free the
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Columbia Board of Education to receive recommendation on next assistant superintendent for elementary education
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Board of Education will get a recommendation for the next assistant superintendent for elementary education next week. De’Vion Moore will replace current Assistant Superintendent for Elementary Education Dr. Jill Brown who announced earlier this year she would be leaving the district. Moore is currently the principal at Alpha Hart Elementary
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New Bloomfield man sentenced for sex crimes against a child
FULTON, Mo. (KMIZ) A New Bloomfield man was sentenced to 135 total years for charges of child molestation in the first degree and statutory sodomy in the first degree, three counts each. Jarrad Vandergrift was found guilty after a three-day trial in February. Vandergrift assaulted the child at various times between 2009 and 2018. The
Continue ReadingPolice: DUII driver hits four vehicles, crashes through fence and into home
Click here for updates on this story PORTLAND, Oregon (KPTV) — A 54-year-old man was cited on several charges including driving under the influence of intoxicant following crash in southeast Portland Tuesday evening. Just before 7:30 p.m., officers were called out to a crash in the 12000 block of Southeast Ash Street. Police said a
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Morning, afternoon crashes shut down Interstate 70 at Missouri River bridge
Authorities say traffic is at a standstill.
Continue ReadingTeenager’s lawsuit: Grizzlies negligent in father’s death at taco eating contest
Click here for updates on this story FRESNO, California (KFSN) — A teenager filed a lawsuit Monday against the Fresno Grizzlies’ ownership group, accusing them of negligence during the 2019 taco eating contest where his father died. Dana Andrew Hutchings had high hopes for the 2019 amateur taco eating contest during the Fresno Grizzlies Taco
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Clovis Unified School District educators pushing to form teachers union
Click here for updates on this story CLOVIS, California (KFSN) — Some Clovis Unified instructors say their concerns haven’t been adequately addressed over the years. Frustrated members of ACE (ACE graphic), the Association of Clovis Educators, believe it’s time to form a teachers union. “Teachers have been frustrated for a number of years, not feeling
Continue Reading eenager’s lawsuit: Grizzlies negligent in father’s death at taco eating contest
Click here for updates on this story FRESNO, California (KFSN) — A teenager filed a lawsuit Monday against the Fresno Grizzlies’ ownership group, accusing them of negligence during the 2019 taco eating contest where his father died. Dana Andrew Hutchings had high hopes for the 2019 amateur taco eating contest during the Fresno Grizzlies Taco
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Derek Chauvin used ‘deadly force’ on George Floyd when none was necessary, LAPD expert says
A Los Angeles Police Department use-of-force expert testified Wednesday that former police officer Derek Chauvin used “deadly force” by holding his knee on the neck of George Floyd for more than 9 minutes in a situation where no force was necessary. LAPD Sgt. Jody Stiger, in his second day on the stand, said the pressure
Continue Reading Former MMA fighter killed in Los Lunas
Click here for updates on this story LOS LUNAS, New Mexico (KOAT) — The Valencia County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that former MMA fighter Tyler East was shot and killed in Los Lunas on Monday. Officers were called out to a home in Los Lunas regarding a domestic violence call. When officers arrived, they found 30-year-old
Continue Reading Police: 65-year-old man dies after falling 41 feet from industrial catwalk
Click here for updates on this story WEST MIFFLIN, Pennsylvania (WTAE) — A 65-year-old man died after falling 41 feet from an industrial catwalk in West Mifflin on Tuesday afternoon, Allegheny County police said. Police said the industrial accident happened around 2:45 p.m. at Lafarge North America Inc. located on Buttermilk Hollow Road. The man
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Missouri joins other states not planning to mandate vaccine passports
Gov. Mike Parson announced Missouri will not mandate coronavirus vaccine passports, joining several other states in opposition of the credentials.
Continue Reading Students, staff celebrate cafeteria manager who passed US citizenship test
Click here for updates on this story EDMOND, Oklahoma (KOCO) — Students and staff at the Deer Creek Prairie Vale Elementary School celebrated their cafeteria manager Ms. Yanet Lopez. This week, she passed her test to become a U.S. citizen. Chanting “USA, USA,” the children lined up the hallway to celebrate Lopez’ accomplishment. “Every morning,
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Can your unvaccinated children visit family indoors? What you should know
At this point of the pandemic, the idea of visiting extended family again may be a bright spot after a dark year. Some people have been vaccinated against coronavirus, but the risks associated with spending time around others outside of your household haven’t been fully eradicated. “The tough part is that right now, I think
Continue Reading‘Zip-tie guy’ served eviction warrant from apartment where he once stored weapons
Click here for updates on this story NASHVILLE (WSMV) — Eric Munchel, known as the “Zip-tie guy” for his involvements in the U.S. Capitol riots, was served an eviction warrant on Monday after the owner of his apartment complex said he owed them thousands of dollars, News4 Investigates has learned. A spokeswoman for the Davidson
Continue ReadingVermont Gov. Phil Scott defends decision to expand vaccine eligibility to people of color
Click here for updates on this story Vermont (WPTZ) — Last week, Gov. Phil Scott opened vaccinations to people who identify as Black, Indigenous or a person of color. On Tuesday, he defended his decision after receiving sharp criticism from people all over the country. Scott’s press secretary, Jason Maulucci, says besides the thousands of
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