EL PASO, Texas — An elected member of the El Paso Community College Board of Trustees put out an urgent and highly emotional public plea Friday for El Pasoans to avoid holiday weekend mass gatherings, practice social distancing and wear face masks. The reason for her plea? Bonnie Soria Najera, who is EPCC’s district 7 trustee for
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Click here for updates on this story Omaha, NE (WOWT) — The goal is to get 50,000 pounds of locally grown produce into the hands of those hit hard by pandemic; and on Thursday The Big Garden took a big step in making it happen. It was an all-day effort across the street from the
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Rapper Quavo of the trio Migos can cross graduating high school off his to-do list. The Atlanta native announced on Instagram that he’s joining other graduating seniors in the class of 2020 at the age of 29. “Finally Can Say I Graduated High School Class Of 2020,” he wrote on Instagram. “We Lit. Now What
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A man who recorded the fatal shooting of Ahmaud Arbery in Georgia was arrested in part because investigators believe he used his vehicle to try to “confine and detain” Arbery multiple times in the minutes leading to Arbery’s death, an arrest warrant says. William “Roddie” Bryan Jr. was arrested Thursday on charges including felony murder
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A man who recorded the fatal shooting of Ahmaud Arbery in Georgia was arrested in part because investigators believe he used his vehicle to try to “confine and detain” Arbery multiple times in the minutes leading to Arbery’s death, an arrest warrant says. William “Roddie” Bryan Jr. was arrested Thursday on charges including felony murder
Continue Reading New York state will allow Memorial Day ceremonies honoring America’s military veterans to be held with up to 10 people in attendance, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Tuesday. The attendance restriction is based on advice from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and local governments can decide if and how they want to hold
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As many as 80 million babies worldwide are missing out on routine childhood vaccines because of the coronavirus pandemic, the World Health Organization said Friday. The pandemic has disrupted vaccination programs in at least 68 countries, according to a joint news release by WHO, the global vaccine initiative Gavi, the United National Children’s Fund UNICEF
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EL PASO, Texas – The first confirmed case of coronavirus inside the downtown El Paso County jail was reported by sheriff’s officials on Friday. A 36-year-old inmate being held on a parole violation developed a fever while being held in quarantine after booking, and subsequently tested positive for the virus, officials said. A sheriff’s spokeswoman
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The weather will cooperate for us all this weekend. Lots of sunshine and warm temps in the low 90’s. A cold front next Monday will begin to cool us down a bit and bring in some added humidity with slight rain chances. For the latest weather and Doppler radar: http://www.kvia.com/weather Follow Doppler Dave on twitter:
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EL PASO, Texas — Friday marks 10 weeks since El Paso’s first confirmed Covid-19 case, though the infection almost certainly was present before it was officially detected. Here is what the data shows about the current state of affairs with Covid-19, and a look at what the next four weeks could look like if current
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story OKLAHOMA CITY, OK (KFOR) — A south Oklahoma City elementary graduation has upset a neighboring resident who claimed the celebration was too loud and the noise needed to stop. The last day of class at Santa Fe South Spero Elementary School looked different this May. The school’s administration
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When Covid-19 struck Washington State and the greater Seattle area locked down to mitigate the spread, Zeeks Pizza saw 60% of its business evaporate. The homegrown pizza chain, which has expanded to 17 restaurants since its 1993 founding, lost its dining room, bar and catering business, resulting in the layoffs of 120 employees — about
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When Covid-19 struck Washington State and the greater Seattle area locked down to mitigate the spread, Zeeks Pizza saw 60% of its business evaporate. The homegrown pizza chain, which has expanded to 17 restaurants since its 1993 founding, lost its dining room, bar and catering business, resulting in the layoffs of 120 employees — about
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During his motorcade ride to a Ford Motor plant in Michigan on Thursday, President Trump ripped into his favorite network, Fox News, for having “garbage” people on the air. Just hours later, he was having a friendly chat with Fox’s chief White House correspondent. On Twitter the president trashed Fox’s liberal co-host of “The Five,”
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A small study of 16 pregnant women who tested positive for Covid-19 found evidence of injury to the placenta, the organ that acts as the gut, kidneys, liver and lungs for a fetus during pregnancy. Pathological exams completed directly following birth found evidence of insufficient blood flow from the mother to the fetus and blood
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Moderna’s stock price skyrocketed as much as 30% on Monday after the biotech company announced promising early results for its coronavirus vaccine. As ordinary investors piled in, two insiders were quietly heading for the exits. Moderna’s chief financial officer and chief medical officer executed options and sold nearly $30 million of shares combined on Monday
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CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico — Chihuahua state health authorities on Friday reported that the confirmed cases of Covid-19 rose by 36 in Juárez, and 24 new deaths occurred. The death toll now rises to 196 in Juárez and the total number of infections is up to 841. Chihuahua Gov. Javier Corral said the virus curve in
Continue Reading Universal Orlando plans to reopen to the public on June 5. Universal Studios Florida, Universal’s Islands of Adventure and Universal’s Volcano Bay will reopen with limited attendance on that date. “This carefully managed reopening comes with stringent new health, safety and hygiene procedures in place. So, as we enjoy our parks together again, everyone will
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Think back to your amusement park adventures in those heady days before the coronavirus pandemic. You may hear screams of fear and joy coming from full roller coasters or see soaked riders giddily emerging from a splash ride. Perhaps your mind drifts to prancing cartoon characters delighting children or eateries full of tasty treats. What
Continue Reading Think back to your amusement park adventures in those heady days before the coronavirus pandemic. You may hear screams of fear and joy coming from full roller coasters or see soaked riders giddily emerging from a splash ride. Perhaps your mind drifts to prancing cartoon characters delighting children or eateries full of tasty treats. What
Continue Reading Actress Lori Loughlin and fashion designer husband Mossimo Giannulli formally pleaded guilty to conspiracy charges Friday for their roles as two of the most famous names in the brazen college admissions scam. The hearing occurred via teleconference before US District Judge Nathaniel Gorton in Massachusetts because of the coronavirus pandemic. “Yes, your honor,” Loughlin told
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Actress Lori Loughlin and fashion designer husband Mossimo Giannulli formally pleaded guilty to conspiracy charges Friday for their roles as two of the most famous names in the brazen college admissions scam. The hearing occurred via teleconference before US District Judge Nathaniel Gorton in Massachusetts because of the coronavirus pandemic. “Yes, your honor,” Loughlin told
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story ASTORIA, OR (KPTV) — A man arrested off the Oregon coast while on a sailboat containing gallons of liquid meth was sentenced to more than three years in federal prison on Thursday and five years of supervised release. John Philip Stirling, 65, from Canada, previously pleaded guilty to
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story OZARK, AR (KFSM) — A man driving down Interstate 40 in Ozark is being called a hero after he alerted a woman her garage was on fire. Steve McCormick spotted the smoke about a mile away from the house, and when he got close, he saw the flames
Continue Reading Moderna’s stock price skyrocketed as much as 30% on Monday after the biotech company announced promising early results for its coronavirus vaccine. As ordinary investors piled in, two insiders were quietly heading for the exits. Moderna’s chief financial officer and chief medical officer executed options and sold nearly $30 million of shares combined on Monday
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Public health officials in an Ohio’s most populous county are apologizing for telling African-Americans and communities of color to avoid wearing face masks that elicit stereotypes or masks with colors associated with “gang symbolism.” Following the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommendation on April 3 for people to wear face coverings in public, Franklin
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President Donald Trump announced Friday that his administration is issuing guidance deeming places of worship “essential” during the coronavirus pandemic, calling on governors to reopen religious institutions for services. Trump threatened to “override” governors if their states did not follow the new federal recommendations, but he does not have the authority to do so. The
Continue Reading Nick Cordero’s wife said she’s learning that when it comes to her husband being ill “it’s one step forward, two steps back.” Amanda Kloots took to her verified Instagram account to offer an update on Cordero, who has been battling complications from Covid-19. She had earlier posted that the Broadway actor had taken a turn
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Nick Cordero’s wife said she’s learning that when it comes to her husband being ill “it’s one step forward, two steps back.” Amanda Kloots took to her verified Instagram account to offer an update on Cordero, who has been battling complications from Covid-19. She had earlier posted that the Broadway actor had taken a turn
Continue Reading When students finally return to school, sweeping changes will be in place to help stop the spread of coronavirus. Items such as masks and hand sanitizer will be familiar sights in stuffed backpacks. Classes and school buses will have fewer people while some office meetings will be conducted by video conference, experts say. Although school
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