The National Hockey League’s Boston Bruins will retire the jersey of Willie O’Ree, who broke the NHL’s color barrier with Boston in 1958 as the first Black hockey player in the league. The retiring of O’Ree’s No. 22 jersey is set for February 18, prior to the Bruins’ home game against the New Jersey Devils.
Continue Reading Here’s a look at the College Football Playoff, a four-team seeded postseason format which began for the 2014 season and replaced the Bowl Championship Series (BCS). January 11, 2021 – The Alabama Crimson Tide defeat the Ohio State Buckeyes 52-24 in the College Football Playoff National Championship at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida.
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It has long been understood that being physically active is good for you, particularly when it comes to preventing things like heart attacks and strokes. Physical exercise may be even more important for the prevention of cardiovascular disease than previously known — and the more activity the better, a new large study led by the
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story MADISON, WI (WDJT ) — Windows at the state Capitol were boarded up Monday as a “precautionary measure” following violence at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6. Gov. Tony Evers also authorized the Wisconsin National Guard to support Wisconsin’s Capitol Police. Members of the Wisconsin National Guard will
Continue Reading When one of my co-workers found out about a tiny, orphaned kitten that needed a home a few months ago, he didn’t hesitate to adopt it. He says his new companion helped make the months of Covid-19 isolation at home much less stressful. He is not alone. Animal shelters and breeders across the country have
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Millions of people will sit down at the Thanksgiving table this week across from family members on the opposite side of the political divide. If talk turns to the election, it could easily become a testy turkey day. Yet these are people we care about. Isn’t there a way to communicate that allows both sides
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story MILWAUKEE (WISN) — Police are investigating after thieves stole $20,000 in cash from members of the Utah Jazz. The theft happened Friday night outside the Saint Kate Hotel in Milwaukee. The Jazz beat the Milwaukee Bucks at Fiserv Forum. Earlier in the day, investigators said the thieves got
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A college football season shaped by the Covid-19 pandemic ended Monday with a familiar team and coach on top, and familiar — even if warned-against — scenes of celebrations. For the sixth time under head coach Nick Saban, the top-ranked Alabama Crimson Tide are national champions, pulling away to defeat No. 3 Ohio State 52-24
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story MOBILE, AL (WALA) — Mobile Public Safety Director James Barber confirmed that officers arrested Todd Overstreet this morning. Overstreet, 50, is accused of breaking into a woman’s home near Country Club Village on Christmas Day while she was away. He allegedly staked out at her home, waiting to
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story SHREVEPORT, LA (KTBS ) — Students who failed during the virtual learning of 2020 have a chance to catch up and get back on the path to graduate high school. Pathways In Education is a charter school in Shreveport that serves students grades 9 through 12 in the
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story FREMONT, Nebraska (KETV) — A community is in shock and a family is in mourning after a four-month-old was stabbed to death. Police say her cousin, 19-year-old Alexander Hernandez killed her. “The baby was actually born in Chicago, I believe. There was some difficulties there with a family
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The shocking invasion of the US Capitol by a mob of supporters of US President Donald Trump is proof that the anger and frustration that divides America politically has reached a boiling point. While only a radical few may condone violence, disappointment and animosity over the outcome of the election — fueled by false tales
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Columbia police officers arrested a man Monday suspected of robbing a woman of her vehicle earlier in the day.
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story NEW ORLEANS (WDSU) — The man found guilty of shooting and killing former Saints star Will Smith has had his conviction thrown out by the U.S. Supreme Court. Justices vacated the conviction of Cardell Hayes on Monday. Police said Hayes fired the shots that killed Smith and wounded
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Gov. Mike Parson said after his inauguration Monday that the state plans to move into the next phase of its coronavirus vaccination plan next week.
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story SACRAMENTO, California (KCRA) — A parade of encouragement took place Sunday in Natomas for a young boy battling cancer. Police, firefighters, friends, family and neighbors all turned out to support Ojas Ranade, who had beat cancer five years ago, but recently, he and his family were told
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story HOMOSASSA SPRINGS, Florida (WESH) — Video of a manatee spotted in a Florida river with ‘Trump’ etched into its back has been given to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for investigation. Boat Capt. Hailey Warrington shared information about the case and video of the manatee Monday with
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TODAY: We’ll be treated to another gorgeous afternoon today! Plenty of sunshine will help temperatures into the low 50’s. The only drawback might be a breeze out of the southwest, but hard to complain given the recent streak of 30’s. TONIGHT: Mostly clear skies stick around overnight as lows cool off into the low 30’s. EXTENDED: We’ll pick
Continue Reading Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer charged with murder in the death of George Floyd, will be tried separately from the other officers because of the ongoing pandemic, according to a Hennepin County District Court ruling. The three other officers, who are charged with aiding and abetting second-degree murder and aiding and abetting second-degree
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story OMAHA, Ne (WOWT) — In a zoom press conference Monday morning, Sen. Tony Vargas announced he’s introducing the Meatpacking Employees COVID-19 Protection Act. The legislation would better protect workers at Nebraska’s meatpacking plants by ensuring 6-feet of distance between employees and giving them access to PPE, hand washing
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