Columbia police arrest 1 linked to late-night robbery call
Columbia police say one person was arrested on suspicion of a late Tuesday night robbery on the Business Loop.
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Peanut allergies affect over 4.6 million adults in the US, study finds
Over 4.6 million US adults have a peanut allergy — and many of them developed the allergy in adulthood, a new study has found. Over 800,000 of those adults — over 17% — developed their allergy after turning 18 years old, according to a study published Tuesday in The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology.
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Trump’s second impeachment trial begins Tuesday as Democrats prepare a ‘violent crime criminal prosecution’
The second impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump begins in the Senate on Tuesday, where senators will be confronted with the violent events of the January 6 riot and whether Trump is culpable for inciting the insurrectionists that attacked the Capitol and placed their lives in danger.
Continue ReadingIt’s so cold, rare ‘Pancake Ice’ is forming
Click here for updates on this story GENESEO, IL (WQAD) — When temperatures plummet below the zero-degree mark for several days on end, you’ll begin to see some rare and unique things take place out in nature. One of those sights is taking shape in the Hennepin Canal just to the north of Geneseo, Illinois.
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Kim Yo Jong Fast Facts
(CNN) – Here is a look at the life of North Korean government official Kim Yo Jong, sister of Kim Jong Un. Although, little is known about her as the family is notoriously secretive. Personal Birth Date: September 26, 1987 or 1988 (Widely believed to be in her early 30s, though her birth year varies.)
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Crash backs up traffic on Missouri River bridge
A crash backed up traffic on the Missouri River bridge near Rocheport on Tuesday morning.
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Retired ram, UNC’s mascot for 10 years, passes away
Click here for updates on this story Chapel Hill, North Carolina (WRAL) — A retired mascot for the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill died on Monday. Rameses XXI passed away around 2 p.m., according to Don Basnight, one of his handlers. “We’re all saddened by the loss of this nice and beautiful animal.
Continue Reading Family spots mountain lion stalking young hiker
Click here for updates on this story Orange County, California (KABC) — An Orange County park has been closed after a family hiking in the area said they spotted a mountain lion stalking a young girl in the group. Whiting Ranch Wilderness Park in Orange County will be closed until further notice, an OC Parks
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Are Covid-19 vaccines safe for cancer patients? Here is what cancer experts say
Are Covid-19 vaccines safe for cancer patients? It’s a question that has been on the minds of researchers and oncologists long before the Pfizer and Moderna vaccine rollouts began. Although there is a consensus that the vaccines are safe for most cancer patients, according to the American Cancer Society and others in the medical community,
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Marty Schottenheimer, legendary NFL head coach, dies at 77
Marty Schottenheimer, a former NFL coach who led four teams to 200 regular season victories over more than two decades, has died. He was 77. He passed away from Alzheimer’s disease, according to ESPN. “Marty will rightfully be remembered as one of the greatest coaches in NFL history, but his legacy extends far beyond his
Continue Reading Sheriff: Woman’s body found in suitcase alongside river
Click here for updates on this story RALEIGH, NC (WLOS) — The body of a woman was found inside a suitcase near the shore of a North Carolina river Monday morning, authorities said. Wake County Sheriff Gerald Baker said a witness contacted Raleigh police Monday and reported seeing a body along a section of the
Continue ReadingHundreds of wrecks in result from snow mixed with frigid temps
Click here for updates on this story Kansas City, Missouri (KCTV) — On the Missouri side of the metro alone, there were more than 200 wrecks in just the first half of the day Monday. MODOT and Kansas City Police said the frigid temperatures had a lot to do with that, and that cold won’t
Continue Reading The UAE’s Hope Probe is arriving at Mars and will attempt to orbit it
The United Arab Emirates’ first mission to Mars will arrive at the red planet on Tuesday and will attempt a tricky maneuver to place it in orbit. The Emirates Mars Mission is known as the Hope Probe, and it is expected to arrive at Mars and send back a signal confirming it’s in orbit. “The
Continue Reading Mother of Ricardo Muñoz files wrongful death lawsuit against police, city county
Click here for updates on this story Lancaster, Pennsylvania (WPMT ) — The mother of Ricardo Muñoz, a Lancaster County man who was shot and killed by police after running at an officer with a knife, has filed a wrongful death lawsuit and named the Lancaster City Police Department, the city, and Lancaster County as
Continue ReadingBlack History Month: Charles Richard Drew
Anyone who has ever had a blood transfusion owes a debt to Charles Richard Drew, whose immense contributions to the medical field made him one of the most important scientists of the 20th century. Drew helped develop America’s first large-scale blood banking program in the 1940s, earning him accolades as “the father of the blood
Continue Reading Cleveland serial killer Anthony Sowell dies in prison
An Ohio serial killer who strangled women and hid their corpses in and around his Cleveland home has died in state prison, an official said. Anthony Sowell, 61, died Monday afternoon after being admitted to an end-of-life care unit at the Ohio prison system’s Franklin Medical Center in Columbus, state corrections spokeswoman JoEllen Smith said.
Continue Reading Georgia teen arrested, charged in connection with attack on US Capitol
Click here for updates on this story Milton, Georgia (WGCL) — Monday night newly released surveillance pictures included in a federal complaint, appear to show a Georgia teen inside the U.S. Capitol on the day of the deadly insurrection. The FBI said they believe the man seen wearing a jean jacket, dark sweatshirt and red
Continue ReadingPolice: Baby who died in daycare was placed face down in portable crib
Click here for updates on this story Dunwoody, Georgia (WGCL) — New details released in a probable cause affidavit revealed a daycare owner charged with murder allegedly put the four-month-old child face down before he died. Amanda Harris Hickey, 45, was arrested Friday on charges including felony murder and cruelty to children. Dunwoody Police said
Continue Reading Kroger and Delta offering vaccines or incentives to employees
Click here for updates on this story Atlanta (WGCL) — Corporate America is working hard to get employees vaccinated. Kroger and Delta are two large corporations who are offering vaccines or incentives to employees. Kroger is offering its employees $100 if they get it. “I wish they would pay me $100 to get vaccinated,” joked
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Family of 3-year-old girl bitten by dog says owner could’ve changed this
Click here for updates on this story Spring, Texas (KTRK) — Jennifer Romano, the owner whose dog attacked a 3-year-old girl earlier this month and left her with severe injuries to her face, has been booked into jail and charged in connection with the incident. The family of the little girl said despite the new
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