ST. LOUIS (AP) — Energy utility Ameren is seeking to raise customer rates to cover billions of dollars recently invested in electric grid upgrades and new wind generation facilities. The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports the company said in a filing last week to state regulators that it wants to boost electric rate revenues by almost
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Click here for updates on this story EDEN PRAIRIE, Minnesota (WCCO) — The Muslim community is racing to vaccinate as many people as possible before Ramadan begins next week, which will draw people to worship in-person together. On Thursday, 200 people received their shots at Masjid Al Tawba in Eden Prairie. Hundreds more got vaccinated
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story FREEHOLD, New Jersey (WCBS) — A New Jersey family was rescued after going for a hike on a mountain in Maine. CBS2’s Meg Baker spoke with a family member who detailed what went wrong. Connor Latona, 18, captured video after hiking for two-and-a-half hours up the 3,000 foot
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George Floyd’s heart disease and use of fentanyl were not the direct cause of his death, the medical examiner who performed his autopsy testified in the trial of former police officer Derek Chauvin. Hennepin County Chief Medical Examiner Dr. Andrew Baker ruled Floyd’s death last May a homicide and identified the cause as “cardiopulmonary arrest”
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story TOMS RIVER, New Jersey (KYW) — A New Jersey family is reportedly demanding an apology from an airline company after they were temporarily removed from the flight over a mask dispute involving their toddler. According to Yahoo.com, the family is from Toms River, and they were removed from
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania (KDKA) — In the heart of Hazelwood, the rhythm of progress and aroma of promise attracts a special team of budding professionals. “This is CKP. That’s what we call the abbreviated version. Community Kitchen Pittsburgh,” said chef trainer Garland Richie. Richie showed KDKA’s Kym Gable around
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story LONG GROVE, Illinois (WBBM) — What started out as a plumbing nightmare dragged on to an insurance nightmare – and now, a Long Grove family is suing their insurance company because they say they can’t get straight answers about their repairs. They told CBS 2’s Tim McNicholas all
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story WEST SACRAMENTO, California (KOVR) — Eight days into Autism Awareness month, the owners of a West Sacramento restaurant say their son on the autism spectrum was bullied while working. The owners of Vince’s were waiting to take their son Giacomo, 23, home when a customer became upset with
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story CHICAGO (WBBM) — Two doctors with the same name are now part of a medical mixup that is causing a nightmare for one of them. Thursday the State of Illinois offered an apology, but Dr. Brian Yu had been trying to get the issue straightened out for weeks
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story ROYALSTON, Massachusetts (WBZ) — Intentionally setting the land on fire, helping it survive so life can thrive once again. It’s called a prescribed burn and it’s part of MassWildlife’s Habitat Management Program. “I look at it as painting with fire. If there is an artistry to managing wildlife
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story SAN FRANCISCO (KPIX) — A gray whale carcass washed ashore at Muir Beach in Marin County Thursday morning, the fourth dead whale to have washed ashore in the Bay Area in just over a week. The Marine Mammal Center said its necropsy team would investigate both the whale
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A South Carolina community is reeling after a former NFL player killed five people — including a prominent doctor, his wife and their two young grandchildren — before killing himself, authorities said. Officers responding to a 911 call found Dr. Robert Lesslie, his wife Barbara and two of their grandchildren, ages 5 and 9, dead
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Click here for updates on this story BRIGHTON, BOSTON (WBZ) — To drive a car in Massachusetts these days, you have to deal with a ton of regulations. And one of them is the annual inspection. But don’t try getting that done right now. On March 30, a malware attack targeted the computer system that
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Ping! It’s the email you’ve been dreading — your child may have been exposed to Covid-19 at school. How are you to cope with the next two weeks of quarantine and the fear that your child — or another member of the family — may fall ill? By being prepared, experts say. Here’s what you
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Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services Director Dr. Randall Williams said he hopes to have 75% of the population vaccinated by the end of May.
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The medical examiner who performed George Floyd’s autopsy has taken the stand in the trial of former police officer Derek Chauvin. Hennepin County Chief Medical Examiner Dr. Andrew Baker’s testimony could be crucial, as Baker ruled Floyd’s death last May a homicide and identified the cause as “cardiopulmonary arrest” that occurred during “law enforcement subdual,
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story Hawaii (KITV) — A local developer with a history of building affordable homes announced his latest project that’s expected to be move-in ready by next year. Kihei Wailani Village on Maui will offer 81 residential condo units between two and four bedrooms to be sold with prices between
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story KANSAS CITY, Missouri (KCTV) — A car being chased by Clay County deputies early Friday morning crashed into a Northland home’s garage, sending the driver to the hospital. The chase started around 3 a.m. and involved the Clay County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies chased the suspect to North Troost
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You may recall your tv show being interrupted on Wednesday afternoon due to severe weather. Why do we cut in for severe weather? The minute we get notification that severe weather is in the area, especially potential tornadoes, we make it our top priority to make residents aware that they need to take shelter. For
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story FLINT, Michigan (WNEM) — A Michigan State Police helicopter helped troopers on the ground detain several individuals and illegally possessed firearms after multiple shots were fired in Flint. On Friday, April 2 at 11:30 p.m., Secure City Patrol troopers heard 20 gunshots while conducting a traffic stop. The
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