Covid-19 is now killing faster than at any point in 2020. And the new year just started. The US reported its highest number of Covid-19 deaths in one day Tuesday: 4,327, according to Johns Hopkins University. In fact, the five highest daily tallies for new infections and new deaths have all occurred in 2021. Over
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The Mega Millions jackpot has soared to $750 million — making it the second highest jackpot in the lottery game’s history. No ticket matched all six numbers Tuesday night, meaning the next chance for a lucky winner to score the prize is Friday, the lottery said. The odds of winning the Mega Millions jackpot are
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Click here for updates on this story KANSAS CITY, MO (KCTV) — Officers in half of KCPD’s patrol divisions are now outfitted with body-worn cameras. Patrol officers in both Northland divisions – North and Shoal Creek – and Central Patrol Division are now using body-worn cameras. The department currently has 340 of them, and another
Continue Reading A second suspect has been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of nurse Caitlyn Kaufman, Nashville police said. James Cowan was arrested at an apartment complex in Antioch, Tennessee, on Tuesday evening, police announced on Twitter. Kaufman, 26, was shot and killed on December 3, 2020, while driving to work on Interstate 440. Undercover
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story MOLINE, IL (WQAD) — The state of Illinois announced Friday that it has made available more than $275 million in Business Interruption Grants to thousands of small businesses, including bars and restaurants that have been restricted from indoor service for months. Dozens of bars and restaurants in Rock
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story MOBILE, AL (WALA) — The Mobile Porch Parade is a way for Mobilians and visitors to celebrate the 2021 Mardi Gras season in the Port City. Organizers say participation is simple and that all you have to do is decorate your home. Participants can register to be included
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story Flint, MI (WNEM) — A Flint restaurant has had its liquor license suspended for offering indoor service. An emergency suspension of the liquor license of Down the Tracks on Court Street in Flint was issued. The Liquor Control Commission said an investigator went to the restaurant on Jan.
Continue Reading A SpaceX Dragon capsule started its journey back to Earth from the International Space Station (ISS) Tuesday with an unusual cargo: 12 bottles of wine and 320 grapevines. They were taken into space in November 2019 and March 2020, respectively, as part of an experiment organized by European startup Space Cargo Unlimited (SCU), it said
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Another round of loans is available for small businesses that are struggling because of the COVID-19 pandemic. “As soon as I heard that there was going to be another round, I definitely notified my bank and said, ‘put me on the list,’ Hazel Twenty
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Police are looking for two or more possible shooters after they found evidence of gunfire in south Columbia on Wednesday.
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story ST. LOUIS, MO (KMOV) — The St. Louis Public Schools Board has voted to close or consolidate eight schools. The vote, which came just before 10:30 p.m. Tuesday night, approves a plan to consolidate or close the following schools: Clay Cleveland ROTC Dunbar Fanning Farragut Ford Northwest Carnahan
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story NASHVILLE, TN (WSMV) — The Nashville condominium complex Adelicia is taking loud noise complaints of bars on Division Street in their own hands. Even while the pandemic continues, the HOA said they are making plans now to combat noise violations coming from bars. Their plan: to install an
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story ST. CHARLES, Mo. (KMOV) — Two St. Charles County business owners involved in a lawsuit with the city and county are pleased with the county’s decision to lift a 11 p.m. curfew. The curfew, put into place days before Thanksgiving, required restaurants and bars that serve alcohol to
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Thousands of babies and children died in 18 of Ireland’s mother and baby homes — church-run institutions where unmarried women were sent to deliver their babies in secret, often against their will — over eight decades, according to a landmark report. On Tuesday, the Commission of Investigation into Mother and Baby Homes and Certain Related
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story MILWAUKEE, WI (WDJT) — The 54th Shamrock Club of Wisconsin St. Patrick’s Day Parade has been canceled for a second year in a row due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The 54th annual parade was scheduled for a second time on March 13. According to a news release, both
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story PORTLAND, OR (KPTV) — A brand-new public safety program in Portland has launched as an alternative to sending police to mental health calls and homeless issues. The program, Portland Street Response, has started training for its five-person team comprised of a firefighter, paramedic, mental health clinician, and two
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story HARTFORD, CT (WFSB) — The Connecticut Board of Education Union Coalition sent a letter to the governor to create uniform policy for managing COVID-19 quarantines in schools. On Tuesday, the letter was sent to Governor Ned Lamont outlining the need for the uniform policy regarding how school districts
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story PORTLAND, OR (KPTV) — Oregon school districts are ironing out plans for if, when, and how to return to in-person learning. Lake Oswego School District plans to get Kindergarteners back in the classroom in just over three weeks in a hybrid model, followed by other elementary grade levels
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story MOBILE, Alabama (WALA) — The good times likely aren’t rolling the traditional way this year, but some folks are getting creative with Mardi Gras celebrations. Executive Director Josh Woods and his team at the Grounds at the Greater State Fair is planning a small and safe parade on
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story STONE MOUNTAIN, Georgia (WGCL) — It’s been over a year since 24-year-old Tyrese Washington was shot multiple times at the Polo Club Apartments. He died from his wounds and since his murder in August 2019, Washington’s mother, Latrice Cushon, has been desperately looking for answers. “I just know
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