Twelve people died and more than 80 were sickened during the Flint water crisis, and now authorities are holding Michigan officials responsible. In a news conference Thursday, prosecutors announced charges against nine officials for their roles in the crisis, including former Gov. Rick Snyder, who faces two counts of willful neglect of duty. Snyder has
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Ella is now working from home. She joins many around the world, fellow Brits — and her parents — in succumbing to safety over normalcy. She is 12 years old, a high school student in south London. “When I was in Year Seven and the first lockdown came, we were like, ‘Oh my gosh, this
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Phase 1B Tier 1 begins Thursday and that Tier 2 will start on Monday.
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Click here for updates on this story PRICHARD, Alabama (WALA) — On December 31, 2020, police units responded to 1117 W. Main St in reference to a shooting call. Upon arrival, officers found a black male subject lying on the ground suffering from a gunshot wound, and he was then transported to the hospital. The
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story GROTON, Connecticut (WFSB) — An elderly woman needed rescuing after she wandered into a heavily wooded area in Groton. According to the Poquonnock Bridge Professional Firefighters Local 2704 union, it happened on Thursday morning in the area of Winding Hollow Road and Leaf Wood Lane. Firefighters said the
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WSMV) — The coronavirus pandemic has hit Nashville hard. With tourism being our city’s biggest money maker, 2020 was a dry year to say the least. “It’s truly been devastating. Tourism is such a big part of our economy, so for it to come to almost
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In his first interview on national television, Jacob Blake said he “wasn’t thinking clearly” when he picked up a knife that he had dropped during an encounter with police, moments before a Kenosha, Wisconsin, officer shot him seven times last summer. Blake talked about the Aug. 23 shooting that left him paralyzed from the waist
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story HONOLULU, Hawaii (KITV) — The Queen’s Medical Center is battling two COVID-19 clusters, causing them to change up procedures. Officials say they’re expanding the number of clinicians available to contact patients, according to a statement released to the Honolulu Star Advertiser. Last week, the hospital reported an initial
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The Best Western Hotel in the London suburb of Croydon would normally be packed with visiting families, out-of-town construction workers, and business travelers. But today the lobby is clear of all guests and furniture except for a single table with a bottle of hand sanitizer, a box of face masks and a notice that reads,
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story SANDY, Oregon (KPTV) — Oregon State Police say a flagger along Highway 26 died when she was hit and killed by a Portland General Electric truck she was working with on Wednesday morning. OSP says it happened around 10:45 a.m. near milepost 32 outside of Sandy. According to
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story PORTLAND, Oregon (KPTV) — A juvenile is facing multiple charges in connection with damage that occurred during a riot in downtown Portland on New Year’s Eve. Police said a juvenile suspect, who has not been identified, was arrested during the riot on Dec. 31, 2020, and booked on
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The FBI has arrested Kevin Seefried, seen carrying a Confederate flag inside Capitol Hill, according to a federal criminal complaint. Seefried had been a focus of the FBI’s efforts to get the public to help them identify riot participants. The complaint identifies him as the man seen in the photos, widely circulated online, carrying a
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story ST. LOUIS, Missouri (KMOV) — Unemployment insurance has been a lifeline for so many people during the pandemic, helping struggling people just to make ends meet. News 4 Investigates has uncovered disturbing data that shows the state of Missouri is asking thousands of people to pay the money
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Sometimes you have to think big, but build small. That’s the philosophy of a mother-daughter team in Northfield. In this week’s Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen shows us how they are getting national attention for their attention to detail. “This is my little, winter cabin. Completely
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Click here for updates on this story NEW YORK (WCBS) — Because of COVID, flying may not be popular, but a growing number of locals are finding a safe way to take in the sights from above without taking off. It was date night on a double decker for Commack resident Ranvijay Kalra and his
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story NEW YORK (WCBS) — A big change is coming for New York City’s Gifted and Talented programs for students. Mayor Bill de Blasio and Schools Chancellor Richard Carranza said Wednesday the city will start phasing out the entry exam. Critics have said the composition of the programs do
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story ST. LOUIS, Missouri (KMOV) — St. Louis County released the audio file of racist remarks a county dispatcher said on police radio last weekend. News 4 was able to obtain the audio after a lawyer sued the county, accusing them of breaking Sunshine laws. County police fought the
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story NEW YORK (WCBS) — A Staten Island couple is dealing with an eviction moratorium nightmare. Their tenants allegedly haven’t paid rent in a year and a half, but they can’t kick them out, despite lavish parties and neighbors’ complaints. Instagram video shows a house party complete with a
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story DAVENPORT, Iowa (WQAD) — A Davenport police officer is speaking for the first time after he and two other officers were ambushed late last spring. It was a night Lt. Greg Behning will never forget. “In the alley, darkness, lot of chaos, shattering glass,” Behning said of the
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story DENVER, CO (KCNC) — A Denver woman is suing Denver police for arresting her for a crime in which she had no involvement. Police have since dropped the charges, and have taken disciplinary actions against the officers who made the arrest, but not before the woman had to
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