Missouri AG Eric Schmitt announces run for U.S. Senate
Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt announced his plans to run for Roy Blunt’s US Senate seat Wednesday morning.
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Man jumps in river, saves dog near Sellwood Riverfront Park
Click here for updates on this story PORTLAND, Oregon (KPTV) — A dog rescue this weekend in Portland resulted in a man jumping in the Willamette River to save the pup. On Sunday, Bruce Silverman and his wife took their newly adopted 8-year-old Havanese Sunny to Sellwood Riverfront Park. “He walked up to somebody who
Continue Reading Semiconductor shortage causing issues with layoffs and dealership inventory
Click here for updates on this story FLINT, Michigan (WNEM) — Automakers are seeing a ripple effect of production line slow-downs and shut-downs due to the ongoing global computer chip shortage. It’s now impacting areas that hurt automakers the most. Many are cutting back on production of pick-ups and SUVs, which are the real money
Continue ReadingPolice: Man arrested following chase in stolen U-Haul van that reached speeds over 100 mph
Click here for updates on this story WEST SILOAM SPRINGS, Oklahoma (KFSM) — A 39-year-old suspect is behind bars in Benton County after police say he led deputies on a chase in a stolen U-Haul van that reached speeds over 100 mph. According to a court affidavit, On March 18, 2021, a Benton County deputy
Continue Reading Man sentenced after officers seized 62 debit/credit cards
Click here for updates on this story LINCOLN, Nebraska (WOWT) — A man from Alliance, Nebraska was sentenced on Tuesday after an investigation by Homeland Security and Alliance Police. Randall W. Hillman, 70, was sentenced in Lincoln to three years of probation, $5,500 in fines, $36,566 in restitution, and a $200 special assessment. He was
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Two big factors are making things worse at the border. But they’re not getting much attention
The devastating storms struck more than 1,000 miles away from the US-Mexico border, wiping out homes, crops and jobs. Now, months later, some migrants hoping to start over in the United States say the hurricanes are a big reason behind their decision to head north. “The house fell down all around us. Thank God my
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Myanmar protesters join ‘silent strike’ after soldiers kill 7-year-old girl in her father’s arms
Myanmar’s security forces shot dead a 7-year-old girl in the city of Mandalay on Tuesday, the youngest victim yet in the military’s bloody crackdown on civilian opposition to the February 1 coup. The young girl was killed in her home during a military raid, according to advocacy group Assistance Association for Political Prisoners (AAPP) and
Continue Reading US states ignore Covid surge warnings
A top health official warned the US could see a surge in Covid-19 infections if Americans let up on restrictions now. He argued, however, that it was entirely avoidable. That was Monday. On Tuesday, Indiana and Virginia unveiled plans to loosen mitigation measures anyway, joining at least a dozen other states that had already done
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Moberly man arrested following an hours-long standoff
The Moberly Police Department said a 38-year-old man was arrested after barricading himself inside his home Tuesday night.
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Supreme Court to discuss case that could expand Second Amendment rights
When Supreme Court justices meet behind closed doors Friday, a conference that comes three days after the country’s latest mass shooting, they are scheduled to discuss whether to add a blockbuster issue to the docket for next term: the scope of the Second Amendment. The court has largely dodged the issue since issuing two landmark
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How climate change and Covid are making things worse at the border
The devastating storms struck more than 1,000 miles away from the US-Mexico border, wiping out homes, crops and jobs. Now, months later, some migrants hoping to start over in the United States say the hurricanes are a big reason behind their decision to head north. “The house fell down all around us. Thank God my
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Hong Kong and Macao suspend BioNTech coronavirus vaccine rollout due to packaging defect
Authorities in Hong Kong and Macao have suspended the rollout of BioNTech’s Covid-19 vaccine citing a packaging defect found in their first batch of doses. Both governments said in statements Wednesday they had received a letter from BioNTech and its Chinese partner, Fosun Pharma, indicating an issue with the seal on individual vials in batch
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2 Asian American senators back off threat to oppose Biden nominees after White House agrees to add senior AAPI adviser
Sens. Tammy Duckworth and Mazie Hirono on Tuesday backed off their threat to vote against any of President Joe Biden’s nominees who aren’t minorities, after going public with their anger that the Cabinet lacks Asian Americans, and Duckworth earlier saying she felt insulted by the White House’s attempts to brush off her concerns. The move
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A year fighting a global pandemic leaves US hospitals in shambles, new report finds
Burned out medical staff suffering from trauma and in some cases PTSD, the erosion of public trust in hospitals, and frustration over the “unpredictable and insufficient” supply of vaccines are just some of the problems outlined in a new report on US hospitals released by the Department of Health and Human Services inspector general Wednesday.
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New Boone County health order takes effect Wednesday at noon
Columbia’s latest health order set to go into effect Wednesday at noon, will lift all occupancy limits on businesses.
Continue Reading 5 things to know for March 24: Colorado, Covid-19, White House, Myanmar, North Korea
Summer is right around the corner, and it’s time for parents to decide: Are summer camps and other warm-weather activities safe enough yet? Here’s what you need to know to Get Up to Speed and On with Your Day. (You can also get “5 Things You Need to Know Today” delivered to your inbox daily.
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NYPD investigating attacks on Asian Americans as potential hate or bias crimes
At least three incidents Sunday involving physical assaults against Asian Americans are being investigated as possible hate or bias crimes, NYPD spokesmen told CNN on Monday. They come on the heels of an alleged subway assault on Friday in which an eyewitness said the Asian victim was struck simply for who he was. One of
Continue Reading A Virginia school district is returning a woman’s wallet almost 70 years after she lost it in her high school gym
A Virginia school district was able to track down a former student to let her know that they had found her lost wallet, almost 70 years after it went missing. A contractor found the wallet in some ductwork in the rubble of the old Poquoson Middle School gym, which was torn down as part of
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Prepare your kids mentally for the transition back to school
For many parents whose children have attended school online for the better part of a year, mass vaccinations could mean looking ahead to what life with in-person instruction could be. We all must continue to take Covid safety precautions for now, but at the same time we very well might be in the homestretch of
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Apple cider vinegar and weight loss — what the experts say
The claims are everywhere: If you add apple cider vinegar to your daily diet, it will help you lose weight. “Helps maintain a healthy weight range,” declares one manufacturer. “A lot of this is marketing,” said registered dietitian and CNN contributor Lisa Drayer. “Consumers get those messages, and they think, ‘Oh, this must be the
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