Cole County prosecutors charge 2 more in connection with December shooting
On Friday, Cole County prosecutors filed charges against two men accused of involvement with a late December shooting.
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Dog who ran away after car crash that killed woman’s fiancé reunited with owner
Click here for updates on this story NEW YORK (WCBS) — A woman has been reunited with her dog, who ran away when her fiancé was killed in a car crash. Annmarie Fasano and her fiancé, Michael James March, adopted “Shadow” two years ago. “We got the dog, and it was our dog. We bought
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Sources: Home invasion victim likely targeted for showing money on social media
Click here for updates on this story NEW YORK (WCBS) — Sources tell CBS2 a victim of a home invasion in Queens was likely targeted after displaying money on social media. Investigators said two armed men broke through a basement window at the home in Woodhaven just before 3 a.m. Friday. The men allegedly used
Continue ReadingTeacher saves the day after virtual class interrupted by fire
Click here for updates on this story BROCKTON, Massachusetts (WBZ ) — A quick-thinking Brockton teacher is being credited for helping get fire crews to a student’s home during an emergency. “My student, Teresa, is saying ‘my fire alarm is going off, my fire alarm is going off,’’ said teacher Betsy Doyle. Doyle tells WBZ-TV
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INSIDER BLOG: Tracking more wintry precipitation today
There’s no rest for the weary in this type of pattern. With broad zonal (flat) flow entrenched, this might be a theme for this week: light, but daily disturbances. Our next system is rippling through today. As cold as roads are, slippery conditions could develop quickly throughout the day, especially where some of the heavier
Continue ReadingMan arrested in connection with slaying of 15-yo
Click here for updates on this story FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas (KFSM) — The Fayetteville Police Department (FPD) has made an arrest in the homicide of a Washington Co. juvenile. Chief Mike Reynolds made the arrest announcement on Monday (Feb. 8). On October 21, 2020, at around 6:15 p.m., Fayetteville Police responded to the area of 13942
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Road conditions get worse as wintry precipitation continues
A MoDOT spokesman cautioned the process is slower than it might be without the extreme cold, which makes treatments less effective.
Continue ReadingCaretaker arraigned, accused of embezzling $50K from 84-yo man
Click here for updates on this story SAGINAW, Michigan (WNEM) — A woman is facing charges after state police say she embezzled tens of thousands of dollars from an 84-year-old Saginaw man who she was trusted to care for. According to Michigan State Police, multiple fraudulent charges were listed on the victim’s bank records The
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Dangerous cold temperatures could cause heating issues in homes
With temperatures dropping below zero, experts say people should take precautions to protect their heaters from overworking and pipes from freezing.
Continue Reading Pastors discuss rising violence in New Haven
Click here for updates on this story NEW HAVEN, Connecticut (WTIC/WCCT) — New Haven Police are investigating a deadly shooting in the area of Nash Street and Lawrence Street that left a Yale University student dead. The shooting happened in the Elm City’s East Rock neighborhood. Just after 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, New Haven Police
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Jefferson City police warn of Texas company soliciting area residents
The Jefferson City Police Department warned area residents of an organization allegedly collecting funds on behalf of the department.
Continue Reading Mayor, police chief, address violence, killing of Yale student
Click here for updates on this story NEW HAVEN, Connecticut (WFSB) — A Yale University graduate student was shot and killed Saturday night in New Haven near the intersection of Nash and Lawrence streets. Yale University president Peter Salovey confirmed 26-year-old Kevin Jiang was the victim of the homicide. New Haven Mayor Justin Elicker and
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New York City middle schools will reopen to some students for the first time in months
Some New York City middle school students in grades six through eight will return to classrooms on February 25, Mayor Bill de Blasio said Monday. About 62,000 middle school students who opted for in-person learning will return that day, said NYC Department of Education deputy press secretary Danielle Filson. Teachers and staff will return the
Continue Reading Man charged in deadly Halloween stabbing
Click here for updates on this story HARTFORD, Connecticut (WTIC/WCCT) — Police have made an arrest in a deadly October stabbing. Officers responded on Halloween to Maple Avenue on the report of a person stabbed. A male victim, later identified as 48-year-old Bryan Monroe of Manchester, was located with multiple stab wounds and succumbed to
Continue ReadingBad development deals could have cost city millions, officials say.
Click here for updates on this story MOLINE, IL (Quad-City Times ) — The mass exodus by department heads in Moline in recent years was attributable by some as the result of “micromanagement” by elected officials. But those officials now say it appears there was another reason: Bad development deals could have cost the city
Continue ReadingRacine is home to one of a handful of Black-owned bookstores in Wisconsin
Click here for updates on this story RACINE, Wisconsin (The Journal Times) — While bookstores around the country are closing as more people are reading online and on devices such as Kindles and Nooks, Wisconsin still has a number of them. In Black History Month 2021, there continue to be only a few Black-owned bookstores
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Despite dip in Covid-19 cases, expert says US is in the ‘eye of the hurricane’ as variants spread
While a recent dip in Covid-19 infections may seem encouraging, experts warn now is not the time for Americans to let their guard down. That’s largely because of new variants circulating in the US, putting the country once again in the “eye of the hurricane,” according to one expert. “I’ve been on Zoom calls for
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Former state senator announces run for Sen. Roy Blunt’s seat
A former Missouri State Senator announced Monday morning plans to run against incumbent US Sen. Roy Blunt (R – Missouri).
Continue ReadingScientists read centuries of history in tree rings
Click here for updates on this story PLATTEVILLE, Wisconsin (Wisconsin State Journal ) — Some people use clocks and calendars to track time. Evan Larson and Christopher Underwood use trees. Across a valley, they can recognize the contorted, reaching branches that distinguish an old oak from the more plentiful variety that sprung up around 1850
Continue ReadingNew $41.5M bridge brings new hopes
Click here for updates on this story TOSTON, Montana (Independent Record) — It’s Thursday afternoon at The Bunkhouse Bar & Grill near Toston and a few folks are trickling in for lunch, where the daily special this particular day is a jalapeno burger and fries for about $11. Larissa Tatum breaks into an easy grin
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