Court denies bond for suspect in 2017 Columbia homicide
The court declined to change the bond for Jeffrey McWilliams, 28, during a hearing Friday morning, according to Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Chris Shelton.
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Magician loses job, then reaches new heights building treehouses during pandemic
Click here for updates on this story LOS ANGELES (KABC) — During the pandemic, a Southern California man lost his job but found his artistic passion in a higher place. Eric Buss was able to find purpose building a fun-filled palace of sorts on a tree. One of the most beautiful parts of childhood is
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Student goes from sleeping in truck to becoming class speaker at college graduation
Click here for updates on this story RANCHO CUCAMONGA, California (KABC) — From sleeping in his truck to becoming class speaker at his college graduation, a Chaffey College graduate is hoping his story can inspire others to overcome the odds and chase their dreams. Even during his darkest days in the cold – thirsty and
Continue Reading Whoa! 3 sets of triplets graduating from high school this week
Click here for updates on this story HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — It’s not every day you see a set of triplets getting ready to graduate high school, but at Memorial High School in Spring Branch, there are three! “We’ve seen each other in classes before and it’s kind of special,” said Luke Bethancourt. His brother,
Continue Reading Milwaukee’s newest boating club means even more “freedom” to explore the open waters
Click here for updates on this story MILWAUKEE (WDJT) — Freedom Boat Club, a division of Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC) and the world’s largest boat club, recently announced their continued expansion in the Midwest with the establishment of Freedom Boat Club of Greater Milwaukee, the company’s first Club in the state of Wisconsin. This brings
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Man has wrong leg amputated in ‘tragic’ hospital mix-up
An elderly man had the wrong leg amputated during surgery, a hospital in Austria has admitted. The 82-year-old was due to have his left leg removed on Tuesday, but due to “human error” the right leg was amputated above the knee instead, the Freistadt Clinic said Friday. The error occurred after a hospital worker mistakenly
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Moms are burned-out: What can we do to ease the burden?
More than 20 years ago, it was no surprise that women did the vast majority of child-rearing, as well as all other work around the house. I found that to be true in my dissertation research back in 1999 on gender roles of parents in households, regardless of whether mothers worked outside the home. Two
Continue Reading Former DEA special agent says rough weather could be bringing in cocaine to northern Gulf
Click here for updates on this story MOBILE, Alabama (WALA) — Former DEA Country Attaché Supervisory Special Agent Sam Houston said cocaine trafficking in the northern Gulf is more common than one might think. “It’s throughout the Gulf Coast all the way from Texas, through Mississippi, Alabama and Florida,” said Houston. In Gulf Shores and
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The Israeli-Palestinian conflict has strained medical services and left families reeling. Here are six organizations you can support to help victims
As the status of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict remains uncertain, families in the region continue to reel. In just the first week of fighting, more than 200 people were killed by Israeli airstrikes according to the Hamas-run health ministry in Gaza. The ministry says more than 1,500 have been injured. At the same time, Israeli officials
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Mysterious fast radio bursts traced to spiral galaxy arms
Scientists have traced the locations of multiple mysterious fast radio bursts back to their origins with help from the Hubble Space Telescope — and it’s not what they expected. The cause of these mysterious millisecond-long radio blasts in space has eluded scientists since the phenomena was discovered in 2007. Given how quick they flare, these
Continue ReadingFaith leader, anti-gun violence activist mourns stepson killed in shooting
Click here for updates on this story PORTLAND, Oregon (KPTV) — A faith leader in Portland who’s been outspoken on the issue of gun violence, is now grieving himself. “You know nothing prepares you for it,” Vancouver Avenue First Baptist Church Pastor Matt Hennessee said. Hennessee says his stepson, 33-year-old Jalon Yoakum was shot and
Continue Reading11-year-old honored for act of bravery
Click here for updates on this story LONG BEACH, Washington (KPTV) — A young boy in southwest Washington is being recognized for an act of bravery. Back in April he saved a young boy from drowning and this week officers arrived to award that boy with several gifts to commemorate his life-saving actions. 11-year-old Aidan
Continue ReadingLocal woman makes it easier to score vintage items
Click here for updates on this story KANSAS CITY, Kansas (KCTV) — Days of scouring thrift stores and garage sales for the perfect vintage item are taking new form. Elizabeth Daniel – Decor is bringing “old-fashioned” to life online and making it easier for customers to shop those unique finds. Since she was a teenager,
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Jefferson City leaders document two years since EF3 tornado
Jefferson City community leaders and organizations will be holding a Restoring Hope Press Conference on Friday morning to document the anniversary of the EF3 tornado, which hit the city two years ago.
Continue Reading‘What else is he capable of?’ Woman details terrifying assault in park
Click here for updates on this story MARYLAND HEIGHTS, Missouri (KMOV) — Angela Perkins said she was walking on the trails in Creve Coeur Park Sunday afternoon when she came across a man on a bench. She was near the soccer fields toward the Page Avenue overpass, and she continued walking. Minutes later, she said
Continue Reading‘It is bad’: Major bust shines light on drug problem
Click here for updates on this story HENDERSON COUNTY, North Carolina (WLOS) — Eighteen people have been charged as a result of a large drug bust in Henderson County. Henderson County Sheriff Lowell Griffin said it was part of Operation WaveRider, an investigation that began eight months ago and is still ongoing. At about 8
Continue Reading ‘Sounding it out’ may not work for some children learning to read, brain study finds
Click here for updates on this story TORONTO, Ontario (CTV Network) — Researchers at Western University have discovered a biological deficit that impairs some kid’s ability to sound words out while learning to read. The multi-year research project, funded by the BrainsCAN program and cognitive neuroscientists at Western’s Brain and Mind institute, studied children’s brains
Continue Reading Coronavirus vaccines may not promote an immune response in those with certain medications or underlying conditions
Click here for updates on this story TORONTO, Ontario (CTV Network) — Experts say COVID-19 vaccines may promote little or no response in people taking certain medications or those with underlying conditions, and are calling for more research to protect this group. Dr. Deepali Kumar, the head of the University Health Network’s Transplant Infectious Diseases
Continue Reading These Asian American health care workers are fighting two viruses: Covid and hate
Health care workers are on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic, risking their lives to protect Americans from illness and even death. Among them are countless Asian American medical professionals, serving as doctors, nurses, pharmacists, lab technicians and more. But as they work around the clock to stop the virus from spreading, many are
Continue Reading Police say random, violent attacks by unhoused residents are on the rise
Click here for updates on this story LOS ANGELES (KCAL/KCBS) — As the population of unhoused people continues to grow across the Southland, so too is the number of violent crimes. “He was just tired of being asked to leave, so he came randomly one day, charging at me with a, I don’t know, a
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