Click here for updates on this story ASHEVILLE, NC (WLOS) — Organizers from a local ‘Back the Blue’ rally gave back to local law enforcement officers on Monday. They presented letters, posters and $1,500 in gift cards to local officers. The gifts were collected by participants in the rally which took place on Aug. 1
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story SHREVEPORT, LA (KTBS) — A Shreveport police detective was cut in the throat during the arrest of a man Monday morning, police said in a news release. The detective, who was not identified, was attacked with a box cutter. She was slashed and her clothing cut in several
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story Honolulu, HI (KITV) — Several large gatherings over the weekend are now drawing criticism. The Department of Health traced at least one new COVID-19 case to a drum circle at Little Beach in Makena State Park, where hundreds of people were spotted disregarding physical distancing guidelines over the
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story SOUTH ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MO (KMOV) — Employees at a South County pizza and arcade center say they were assaulted and maced Sunday in a dispute over wearing masks. Employees at Incredible Pizza Company on Lindbergh told News 4 they’ve had issues with some customers refusing to wear
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story Bridgeport, CT (Hartford Business Journal) — Connecticut ratepayers are one step closer to funding the state’s largest ever purchase of renewable electricity, an offshore wind farm off the coast of Massachusetts that is expected to provide 14% of Connecticut’s electricity once it’s completed in 2025. The Public Utilities
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story Gwinnett County, GA (Gwinnet Daily Post) — More than 250 Gwinnett County Public Schools teachers were not at back at schools last week after they told district officials that they had tested positive for the COVID-19 novel coronavirus disease or had been in contact with someone who has
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Ryan Reynolds says he and his wife, Blake Lively, still feel sorry about holding their 2012 wedding on a former plantation in South Carolina. The topic came up during the “Deadpool” star’s recent interview with Fast Company. The publication noted that Reynolds was criticized as hypocritical in 2018 after he tweeted his support of the
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story DICKSON COUNTY, TN (WSMV) — Dickson County Schools are warning parents not to let their students board a school bus that was reported as stolen Tuesday morning. Dickson County EMA are warning parents to be on the lookout for bus #15-47 with tag 3892GB. The bus is a
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story Lansing, MI (WNEM) — A former Michigan State University head gymnastics coach is scheduled to be sentenced for lying to police during an investigation into ex-Olympic and university sports doctor Larry Nassar. Sixty-five-year-old Kathie Klages was found guilty by a jury in February of a felony and a
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One year ago, a man unleashed a barrage of bullets on a bustling Dayton, Ohio, nightspot, killing nine people, including his sister Megan and forever changing the Oregon District. Seventeen other people were injured by gunfire that night, as well as more than two dozen who sustained injuries in the stampede that followed. In the
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story SILVERTON, OR (KPTV) — Emergency crews responded to an injured 19-year-old at Silver Falls State Park on Monday. The man apparently jumped from the top of South Falls at around 12:15 p.m., according to Oregon State Police. He was pulled from the pool at the bottom by witnesses
Continue Reading Activists and social justice organizations are celebrating the history of Black resistance this month in what’s known as Black August. This year’s commemoration follows months of ongoing nationwide protests over systemic racism and the killings of Black people at the hands of police. And no, it’s not a second Black History Month. “During Black August,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso County has now had 15,142 confirmed coronavirus cases since the pandemic began. The Department of Public Health announced two new virus deaths and 228 new cases Tuesday morning. The death toll now stands at 278. The health department said the two victims were men; one in his 60s,
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story Kansas City, MO (KCTV) — Police are investigating a vehicle that crashed into a building as a homicide. Kansas City police first received reports of sounds of gunshots in the area of 46th and Benton just before 4:30 p.m. Monday. Officers were told two vehicles were firing shots
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story SUSQUEHANNA COUNTY, PA (WNEP) — At 100 years old, Camp Archbald in Brooklyn Township is the second-oldest Girl Scout camp in the United States. For the last two and a half years, girl scouts here didn’t know if it would be their last summer spent at the camp
Continue Reading An “SOS” message written on the beach of a tiny Pacific island pointed rescuers to three missing mariners, United States and Australian authorities said Tuesday. The three men had set out in a 23-foot (7 meter) boat last Thursday to make a 26-mile (42 kilometer) journey from Pulawat to Pulap atolls in the Federated States
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As Covid-19 case counts continue to climb, schools starting up the new academic year are faced with the task of creating a safe environment for students and teachers — even as students test positive and safety guidance shifts. “I believe strongly that if we brought the kids all in, it would endanger not only the
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story PENNSYLVANIA, USA (WNEP) — Attorney General Josh Shapiro announced that price gouging efforts at two businesses in our area have been shut down. According to Shapiro’s office, Keystone Medical Equipment in Jim Thorpe sold more than 100 face masks for upwards of $28 per mask. American Surgical Supply
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story ELON, NC (WGHP) — Students are speaking out against attending in-person classes at Elon University. Their concerns are centered around the possibility of contracting COVID-19 this upcoming fall semester. “The real worst-case scenario is people will die,” said Liz Clarke, Elon University Junior. Students part of “Boldy Elon
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Near-record, high temperatures are in the forecast for today. The record to beat to in El Paso is 103 degrees which was set in 2010, we will come close, potentially tie, or break the previous record. Thunderstorm coverage will be very limited this afternoon with rain and thunderstorms confined to the area mountains. August is
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In the confusion and chaos of a global pandemic, a small but significant group of people who refuse to wear masks has emerged despite the now established evidence of their efficacy. If their emphasis on personal freedom, their misrepresentation of science and their passion to defend their position feels familiar, it is likely because the
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story New Orleans, LA (WGNO) — Audubon Zoo needs your help to reach out to Congress to help with federal funding to help them with their financial woes. Since the coronavirus crisis began Audubon Zoo lost $21-million dollars in revenue. The summer is typically their busiest time of year.
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story New Orleans, LA (WGNO) — On Monday, it was announced that Archbishop Gregory Aymond removed a Metairie deacon after learning of an abuse allegation from 20 years ago. Archdiocese of New Orleans spokesperson Sarah McDonald said Aymond first learned of the allegation last week. Deacon V.M. Wheeler has
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story HARRISBURG, PA (WPMT) — Since March 15, the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry (DLI) has paid out more than $32 billion in unemployment benefits. Some people, who never filed a claim, are receiving unemployment checks. It is a sign that scammers are still trying to capitalize on
Continue Reading Educated people who live in rich countries are far less likely to say belief in God is necessary for good morals, according to a massive new survey of 38,000 people in 34 countries. The survey, released Monday by the Pew Research Center, revealed a gaping “God gap” between relatively rich and poor countries. In Kenya,
Continue Reading Restaurante Botín, a cozy eatery in Madrid, Spain, was founded in 1725 and holds the Guinness World Record for being the world’s oldest restaurant. And like most dining establishments, Restaurante Botín was forced to close its doors when the coronavirus swept across Europe. “When we closed the restaurant during the pandemic, we felt devastated because
Continue Reading With no end in sight to pandemic lockdowns, an increasing number of cooped-up, big-city dwellers are feeling the lure of the open road. After all, if you can Zoom from anywhere, why not do it from everywhere? Choices abound, from car-share services such as Zipcar to traditional rentals to ownership. Eventually, the question becomes: Should
Continue Reading Two more teenagers, between the ages of 14 and 17, have died from Covid-19 in Florida — bringing the total deaths of children and teens in the state to seven. More than 38,000 minors have contracted the coronavirus in Florida, a hotpot of the pandemic in the United States. The deaths are a reminder that while
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Rugby league star Israel Folau’s decision not to take a knee before a game should be respected as a “personal choice,” says Catalans Dragons coach Steve McNamara. Folau, who returned to rugby league last year after being sacked by Rugby Australia for a homophobic social media post, chose not to take a knee alongside his
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A version of this article first appeared in the “Reliable Sources” newsletter. You can sign up for free right here. Joe Biden is afraid to debate President Trump. He wants to stay locked away in his basement bunker. He knows he can’t match Trump’s energy and wit onstage with the country watching and the fate
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