Click here for updates on this story MEMPHIS, TN (WREG) — A Memphis family escaped a life-threatening fire, and authorities are crediting their smoke detectors with making the difference. The Orange Mound family of 13 lost their house, but they escaped the blazing fire with their lives early Tuesday morning. “I just seen a whole
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story DENVER, CO (KDVR) — Ms Gertie Abkes of Denver was born Aug. 4, 1912, just months after the Titanic sank, and she has a special request for her 108 birthday. Gertie would love to receive 108 birthday cards to celebrate! This avid Denver Broncos fan grew up in
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story DENVER, CO (KDVR) — In about a month, Colorado schools will either be opening their doors or their laptops to begin what will be viewed as one of the most challenging school years for teachers on record. The state’s largest union for educators says if concerns over reopening
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Millennials and Gen X parents appear to be spanking their kids less than previous generations, according to a research letter published Monday in the medical journal JAMA Pediatrics. “This article is really impressive … and corresponds with our view that there’s been a generational change,” said child abuse pediatrician Dr. Robert Sege, lead author of
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story MOBILE, AL (WALA) — Mobile Fire Chief Mark Sealy announced Tuesday he’s retiring after 29 years of service. Sealy started his career as a fire medic in 1991. He moved up the ladder over the years and was named chief in 2017. In a statement to all MFRD
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High temperatures will climb above average today and Thursday. It is likely that we could set a new record high Thursday afternoon. Make sure you are drinking plenty of water as temperatures run around 5 to 10 degrees above average. On Friday a cold front will bring a dip in temperatures and increased storm chances.
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story NORMAN, Okla. (KFOR/KAUT) — A Norman woman battling a terminal illness is also battling unemployment fraud. She’s been laid off and her condition makes it extremely difficult to find safe work during the COVID-19 pandemic. Jenny Johnson has pulmonary fibrosis and COPD. Doctors say she’s only got three
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story NORMAN, Okla. (KFOR/KAUT) — A group of University of Oklahoma staff, faculty and students protested the OU Board of Regents meeting Tuesday afternoon to voice their concerns and rejection of the university’s Safe and Resilient fall return plan. Organizer Sarah Warmker is a recent masters graduate, and is
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story SCRANTON, Pa. (WNEP) — The St. Francis of Assisi Kitchen, on Penn Avenue, has been cooking up hot meals for individuals and families seven days a week. The team resumed its evening meal service. Now every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday between 5 and 6 p.m., folks can come
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Here’s some background information about Big Ben, the clock and bell in Elizabeth Tower at the Houses of Parliament in London. Facts It is one of the most famous landmarks in England. The name Big Ben originally referred to just the bell but now it encompasses the clock, the tower and the bell. Big Ben
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More than half of residents living in Mumbai’s crowded slums may have contracted coronavirus and are likely being infected at a much higher rate than those not living in slum areas, a new study has found. The study released Tuesday raises questions over the level of testing in India, which has the third highest number
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story HENRY COUNTY, GA (WGCL) — A Confederate monument came down less than 24-hours after protesters gathered in McDonough Square demanding it not be removed. Three weeks ago on July 7 the Henry County Board of Commissioners voted to remove the monument; however contracting issues prevented the planned July
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story HARTFORD, CT (WFSB) — Governor Ned Lamont and the Department of Public Health are expressing concern over the recent COVID-19 outbreak among teens and young adults in Connecticut. Statistics show that 18 to 29-year-olds are representing a substantial number of new coronavirus infections in recent weeks. The DPH
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story PORTLAND, OR (KPTV) — Protecting peaceful protesters – that’s why the group Wall of Vets has now become another fixture at the protests in downtown Portland. The Wall of Vets says their mission and message is simple: they support peaceful protesters and are standing as a shield between
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Department of Public Health announced 13 coronavirus-related deaths and 255 new cases Wednesday. The death toll now stands at 252 in El Paso County. The 13 fatalities makes Wednesday the second-deadliest virus day for El Paso. The previous record of 15 was set last week. El Paso
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story NASHVILLE, TN (WSMV) — Teachers are starting to learn about the state’s guidelines for the upcoming school year. “I was concerned as a high school teacher, as an educator with an autoimmune disease, I was quite alarmed that there seemed to be very little regard for the risk
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story PORTLAND, OR (KPTV) — For over two months, protests have been happening in downtown Portland and a crowd once again gathered to demonstrate against police brutality and racial injustice Tuesday night. Hundreds of people, including protest groups like Wall of Moms and Wall of Vets, assembled around the
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. (WPMT) — A New Cumberland man is facing charges after admitting to exposing himself to his neighbor during an argument over fireworks being set off and hitting a nearby trailer. Eric Simonetti, 44, is facing indecent exposure charges for his role in the incident. Police
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Lamborghini has just unveiled a new supercar, known as the Essenza SCV12, that owners won’t be able to legally drive on public roads. That’s why, if you buy one, Lamborghini recommends you let the company keep it for you in a special garage at the company’s headquarters in Italy. Owners will have access to a
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When it comes to screen time, parents should start worrying less about the amount of time their teenagers are online and instead focus on the quality of the content. In the age of online classes and Zoom friends and family meetups, the quality of teen content is more important than ever, according to a report
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WASHINGTON, DC — U.S. defense officials say the U.S. will pull roughly 12,000 troops out of Germany, bringing about 6,400 forces home and shifting 5,400 to other countries in Europe. The plan will cost billions of dollars and take years to complete. It has been spurred on by President Donald Trump’s demand to withdraw troops
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story ALMER TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WNEM) — A man’s life was saved when another driver stopped and performed CPR after the man went into cardiac arrest and crashed his vehicle. Just before 4 p.m. Monday Michigan State Police Troopers were sent to E Caro Road in Almer Township for a
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) — An Omaha homeowner gets some answers in a dispute over her overgrown property, but a new twist left the senior citizen with an unexpected problem. Noxious weeds have been sprayed by the Westin Hills Homeowners Association after a 6 On Your Side report. Ruth
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A former football player turned doctor said he remains concerned about the safety of organized sports as the Covid-19 pandemic continues to rage in the US. Dr. Myron Rolle, a third-year neurosurgeon resident at Massachusetts General Hospital and former NFL safety for the Pittsburgh Steelers and Tennessee Titans, told CNN’s Anderson Cooper during “Anderson Cooper
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story HARRISON, Ark. (KFSM) — Rob Bliss, a Michigan man said he wanted to have conversations with residents in the “most racist town in America” while holding up a Black Lives Matter sign. He shared the video of the negative interactions on social media, garnering thousands of views in
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story MILWAUKEE (WDJT) — With a number of area schools starting the academic year virtually, community advocates are racing against time to provide families in need with basic internet access for students. Education officials say a survey provided by Milwaukee Public Schools revealed a large number of MPS parents
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story ROCK ISLAND, Ill. (WQAD) — Breasia Terrell’s family says the ten-year-old has a reputation for telling the truth. “If you want the truth, you’re going to get it from Breasia,” said cousin Shay Tate Moore, with a laugh. Moore said many of her family members lovingly tease Breasia
Continue Reading Here’s what you need to know to Get Up to Speed and On With Your Day. (You can also get “5 Things You Need to Know Today” delivered to your inbox daily. Sign up here.) 1. Stimulus Republicans aren’t happy with their Senate leaders’ new coronavirus relief proposal, and they aren’t trying to hide it.
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV/KSMO) — The North Kansas City School District has ordered thousands of face masks to give to students and staff who need extra. There are a handful of sewing shops around Kansas City, but for an order of 25,000 adjustable, cone-shaped masks, the district turned
Continue Reading With the coronavirus running rampant within American communities, health officials have made clear it’s not yet time to ease up on precautions. Instead, governors and experts from coast to coast have urged Americans to keep face masks in indoor public spaces, maintain their distance from others and avoid crowded spaces. That’s as infections nationwide have
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