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By Zac Harmon Click here for updates on this story     KALAMAZOO, Michigan (WXMI) — One of seven inmates who were left locked inside a van at the Kalamazoo County Jail sued the county and two deputies for their plight. Dominique Motton filed the lawsuit in federal court on August 18, claiming the sheriff’s office was

By Zac Harmon Click here for updates on this story     PORTAGE, Michigan (WXMI) — It was a rough start to the school day in Portage on Wednesday after a car smashed into the back of a school bus. It happened on Centre Avenue near Newells Lane. The Portage Department of Public Safety posted a photo

By Waleed Alamleh, Zac Harmon Click here for updates on this story     ALLEGAN COUNTY, Michigan (WXMI) — The over-sized load that damaged a bridge over US-131 in northern Allegan County hit several other bridges before the final strike that dislodged the load and closed down the freeway. A spokesperson with the Michigan Department of Transportation

By Frank Sulkowski Click here for updates on this story     SPRINGFIELD, Georgia (WJCL) — Talk about being a teacher’s pet. “He’s very friendly, loves kids and he’s a smart dog,” said Traci Whitaker when talking about her pup, Bowie. Those qualities have this dachshund at the head of the class at South Effingham Elementary School.

By Ayron Lewallen Click here for updates on this story     BIRMINGHAM (WVTM) — For the first time in over two decades, Alabama has a confirmed case of measles. A child in north Alabama contracted the nearly eradicated virus. The Alabama Department of Public Health said a child under the age of 5 got sick while

By Eboni Anderson Click here for updates on this story     WASHINGTON (WAPT) — A family member of Emmett Till is speaking out following the release of thousands of federal records tied to his 1955 lynching. The U.S. Department of Justice last week made public more than 6,000 pages of documents from its investigation into the

By Alexis Mathews Click here for updates on this story     LOUISVILLE (WLKY) — Jan Fletcher’s typical front porch clean-up turned into her being assaulted by a young man on a bike, and it was all caught on video. “I hate to see these young people out here doing crimes, it’s sad, but I really hope

By Kelly O’Brien Click here for updates on this story     HAMPTON, New Hampshire (WMUR) — Millions of Americans are living with dementia, and actor Bruce Willis’ diagnosis of one form of the condition has highlighted the resources available in New Hampshire for patients and their families. There are 7 million people in the United States

By Maria Wilson Click here for updates on this story     GILFORD, New Hampshire (WMUR) — The historic Kimball Castle will need to be torn down after a fire Wednesday morning, fire officials said. Fire crews started receiving calls about a fire in Gilford around 3 a.m. “They weren’t exactly sure what was on fire,” Gilford

By Ava Rash Click here for updates on this story     PITTSBURGH (WTAE) — An Ohio man was found guilty of 160 traffic citations relating to littering in Pittsburgh’s Squirrel Hill neighborhood. Officials say the flyers contained antisemitic messages. Jeremy Brokaw is now facing a nearly $50,000 fine after a judge found him guilty on all

By Parker Carlson Click here for updates on this story     INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — The Indianapolis Zoo says that one of their chimpanzees unexpectedly died Monday afternoon. The announcement, made Tuesday, says that Winston the chimpanzee died at the age of 38. Chimpanzees in captivity typically live longer than their wild counterparts: between 30 and 60

By Meghan Moriarty Click here for updates on this story     MERRITT ISLAND, Florida (WESH) — SpaceX expects its Starship super-heavy-lift rocket to take us back to the moon and, eventually, to Mars. It is also looking to launch the rocket from Florida’s Space Coast. However, back-to-back failed test flights have drawn criticism and local pushback.

By Kate Amara Click here for updates on this story     ANNAPOLIS, Maryland (WBAL) — The man convicted in the killing of a promising amateur boxer was sentenced to life in prison plus 20 years on Tuesday. Nicholas Giroux, 37, of Odenton, was convicted on charges of first-degree murder and use of a firearm in a

By Nadeen Abusada Click here for updates on this story     LYNDHURST, Ohio (WEWS) — It’s been decades since one woman nearly drowned in Lake Erie — but that terrifying moment didn’t keep her out of the water for good. We introduce you to a woman who’s been active for a century — and she’s now

By Simone Garber Click here for updates on this story     MALCOM, Iowa (KCCI) — Harrison Dayton loves his food and toys, but his parents remember his time in the NICU all too well. “We would shake him and be like, ‘Come on, take a breath’ — just hearing his crying and not being able to

By KCCI News Staff Click here for updates on this story     AMES, Iowa (KCCI) — Iowa State University police quickly identified false reports of an active shooter on campus on Monday, but the investigation into the source of the calls is expected to be more complex. The campus police chief, Michael Newton, said Ames police

By Chantelle Navarro Click here for updates on this story     Oklahoma (KOCO) — A major change is coming to Flock cameras nationwide after ongoing privacy and security concerns. The cameras use artificial intelligence technology to help law enforcement track down criminals. But the company is pulling back a pilot program with the U.S. Department of