Serena Williams rallies to beat Sloane Stephens at US Open, maintaining quest for 24th major
Serena Williams’ quest for a 24th Grand Slam title continued Saturday but she had to rally against a rejuvenated Sloane Stephens at the US…
Continue ReadingMonth: September 2020
Western New York school district delays classes after wave of teacher resignations and leaves of absence
A school district outside Buffalo, New York, has delayed the start of online-only learning programs for grades 5-12 because of mass staff…
Continue Reading
Car wash fundraiser to benefit NC child battling cancer
Click here for updates on this story HENDERSON COUNTY, NC (WLOS ) — On Saturday, Sept. 5, the community came together…
Continue Reading
US surgeon general tells states to be ready for Covid-19 vaccine by November ‘just in case’
States across the United States should be prepared to distribute a coronavirus vaccine by November 1 “just in case” one is ready, the US…
Continue Reading Man says he was cited for accident he didn’t cause
Click here for updates on this story OMAHA, NE (WOWT ) — An Omaha man says police told him he was at fault for an…
Continue Reading ‘It feels like one of the worst’: Moderate drought declared in Quad Cities region affecting local farmers
Click here for updates on this story ELDRIDGE, IA (WQAD ) — A moderate drought has been declared for a vast majority of…
Continue Reading Chicago police say officers fatally shot knife-wielding man after failing to subdue him with a Taser
Chicago police officers shot and killed a knife-wielding man early Saturday after they failed to subdue him with a Taser, police said. Officers had…
Continue Reading The University of Iowa did not have mandatory testing at the start of the semester. Protests and pushback happened next
Eva Sileo, a senior at the University of Iowa, was surprised to learn that her school would not be testing students as they returned to campus at the…
Continue ReadingNavajo Nation mourns the death of Fort Hood soldier, latest in a series of deaths at the base
FORT HOOD, Texas — The Navajo Nation says it’s “deeply disturbed” by a recent series of deaths at Fort Hood, Texas, after…
Continue Reading Steve Irwin’s family looks back on his life and legacy on the 14th anniversary of his death
It’s been 14 years since the world lost Steve Irwin, and his loved ones are remembering his life and legacy. Irwin, the former TV host known as…
Continue Reading Portland braces for its 100th night of protests
Portland, Oregon, the epicenter of recent demonstrations against police brutality and systemic racism, heads towards its 100th straight night of…
Continue Reading Up to 6,000 fans will be allowed to attend two Cleveland Browns and Cincinnati Bengals home games
The NFL’s Cleveland Browns and Cincinnati Bengals will be allowed to host up to 6,000 spectators at two home games scheduled for September and…
Continue Reading
A hospital slammed by Covid-19 in spring sees a new wave of patients in summer — gunshot victims
Dr. Dorian Alexander had just walked into the emergency room and he could immediately sense what to expect the rest of his shift. “I smell…
Continue Reading NC elections director warns against double voting
Click here for updates on this story RALEIGH, N.C. (WGHP) — Karen Brinson Bell, executive director of the North…
Continue Reading Local family blasts Kansas City’s self-proclaimed ‘largest wholesale dealer of homes’
Click here for updates on this story KANSAS CITY, MO (KCTV) — A local family says Marcus Bray took their money and…
Continue Reading Protests in Rochester over Daniel Prude’s death begin peacefully but end with damage and clashes with police
Protests over a fatal police encounter in Rochester, New York, began peacefully Friday night but ended with authorities dispersing the crowds with…
Continue Reading Grieving mother fighting to close club in KC: ‘Lives matter’
Click here for updates on this story KANSAS CITY, MO (KCTV) — The mother of a murder victim is speaking out about a…
Continue Reading Coronavirus cases tied to a Maine wedding reception hit 147, with 3 deaths
At least 147 Covid-19 cases are now linked to an August wedding reception in Maine, a state CDC spokesman said Saturday. Three people connected to…
Continue Reading Additional Hawai’i Island areas close to discourage large gatherings
Click here for updates on this story Hawaii, USA (KITV) — The 2.5-mile-long trail leads to Ha‘ena Beach, known…
Continue Reading Meriden man charged with operating a drug factory
Click here for updates on this story MERIDEN, CT (WFSB) — A Meriden man was arrested for possession of drugs and…
Continue Reading Schools implement new home football game health and safety restrictions
Click here for updates on this story FAYETTEVILLE, AR (KFSM) — Friday night high school football games look a little…
Continue Reading
El Paso has 7 new virus deaths as total grows to 440, with cases nearing 21,000
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso health officials reported seven new coronavirus deaths on Saturday morning, bringing the pandemic total in the county to…
Continue Reading Dozens come together downtown for March on KC
Click here for updates on this story KANSAS CITY, MO (KCTV) — Civil rights groups rallied with faith leaders, families,…
Continue Reading School bus slides off road with two kids on board
Click here for updates on this story TROUT RUN, PA (WNEP) — A Williamsport Area School District bus slid off the side…
Continue Reading Ferrari records worst home qualifying performance since 1984
Ferrari’s miserable season has gone from bad to worse as the Italian manufacturer failed to get either car into the top 10 at its home grand…
Continue Reading Northwood University announces 13 cases of COVID-19 among students
Click here for updates on this story Midland, MI (WNEM) — Northwood University is announcing 13 cases of COVID-19 among…
Continue Reading Overall crime in St. Louis City is declining; violent crime is on the rise
Click here for updates on this story ST. LOUIS, MO (KMOV) — New crime statistics from the St. Louis Metropolitan Police…
Continue Reading Fake profiles, bizarre voice mails and a twin: the latest twists in the Tarek Mentouri saga
Click here for updates on this story NASHVILLE, TN (WSMV) — Kelly Cochrane knew something was wrong when she was asked…
Continue Reading VA Secretary Wilkie visits Atlanta as local center works to improve service to veterans
Click here for updates on this story ATLANTA, GA (WGCL) — The U.S. Secretary of Veterans Affairs made his second visit…
Continue Reading University of Wisconsin-Madison directs 9 sororities and fraternities to quarantine due to Covid-19
The University of Wisconsin-Madison says it has directed nine off-campus sororities and fraternities to quarantine for 14 days. The university said…
Continue Reading