Month: December 2020

Click here for updates on this story     PORTLAND, Oregon (KPTV ) — It’s getting colder in Portland, and with temperatures dropping, the Multnomah County Joint Office of Homeless Services knew they had to winterize their outdoor shelters. Previously, the outdoor camp on Water Avenue in Southeast Portland had several tents set up for tenants until

Click here for updates on this story     SALT LAKE CITY (KSL) — For as beautiful as the new Salt Lake City airport is, it was missing something. Something the old airport had and people loved. “It’s really an iconic piece of art for the airport,” said Nancy Volmer, the communication director of Salt Lake City

Click here for updates on this story     WEST SPRINGFIELD, Massachusetts (WGGB/WSHM) — One of the victims who lost everything in a condo complex fire in West Springfield last week was getting help from some friends. The Valley Wheel Over 30 Baseball League stepped up to the plate to help their fellow player get back on

Click here for updates on this story     DEKALB COUNTY, Georgia (WGCL ) — DeKalb County teachers took a stand Tuesday, protesting the district’s decision to reopen for face-to-face learning. “They’re still having board meetings vertically so how can they bring us back to school when they’re still home,” said Miriam Martin. The school district’s phased

Click here for updates on this story     NASHVILLE (WSMV) — The United Way of Greater Nashville will activate a special fund to help the victims of the explosion on Second Avenue North, Mayor John Cooper announced Tuesday. The Restore the Dream Fund will accept charitable donations from the community to help the individuals affected. Mayor

Click here for updates on this story     SPRINGFIELD, Massachusetts (WGGB/WSHM) — The Martin Luther King Junior Presbyterian Church was boarded up, as investigators comb for clues about what or who potentially started the fire. The church is considered a relic of its own in the community, and city leaders said it’s a tremendous loss. As

Click here for updates on this story     ST. LOUIS (KMOV ) — Seven people were taken to the hospital following an apartment fire near O’Fallon Park in north St. Louis, according to the St. Louis Fire Department. The fire broke out at the three-story apartment building in the 4400 block of W. Florissant around 5

Click here for updates on this story     HYRUM, Utah (KSL) — A Cache County man was arrested Tuesday after authorities say they found at least 10 nude images of minors on his phone following a monthlong investigation. Zachary Taylor Oakden, 26, of Hyrum, was booked into Cache County Jail on suspicion of sexual exploitation of

Click here for updates on this story     HONOLULU, Hawaii (KITV ) — A 52-year-old bicyclist is in critical condition on Tuesday night after she was struck by a car on Kalakaua Avenue at around 6:30 in the morning, according to the Honolulu Police Department. HPD does not believe speed was involved and it is unknown

Click here for updates on this story     GWINNETT COUNTY, Georgia (Gwinnett Daily Post ) — Some local fire stations received early Christmas gifts thanks to the efforts of 11-year-old Sugar Hill resident Sophia Tiborczszeghi. Gwinnett County Fire and Emergency Services officials said the Junior Girl Scout donated pet oxygen mask kits to five fire stations

Click here for updates on this story     BOSSIER CITY, Louisiana (KTBS ) — Most people are ready to say goodbye to 2020. It’s been difficult for so many reasons related to the pandemic. Business owners have had to figure out ways to try and stay afloat and how to keep the people who work for

Click here for updates on this story     BOSSIER CITY, LA (KTBS ) — A deputy and a deputy’s wife were recognized recently for going above and beyond to save lives. Bossier Parish Sheriff Julian Whittington presented Deputy John McClain and nurse Jeri Ebarb with Life Saving Awards during a recent Christmas banquet. McClain acted quickly

Click here for updates on this story     SHREVEPORT, Louisiana (KTBS ) — The African American Parade Celebration committee made their announcement for their February 2021 plans. Stating that the parade will not go on next year as usual. In a press conference Founder Barbara Norton spoke on their decision. “I want to announce that we

Click here for updates on this story     SHREVEPORT, Louisiana (KTBS ) — StoryCorps is a national nonprofit dedicated to recording, preserving, and sharing the stories of Americans of all backgrounds and beliefs. The company selected Shreveport as one of its four cities to be a part of its national effort to “Reconnect a Divided America”

Click here for updates on this story     ASHEVILLE, North Carolina (WLOS ) — A Salisbury man has been arrested and charged after a reported fight at an Asheville motel. On Tuesday, Dec. 29, at approximately 2:15 p.m. the Asheville Police Department responded to the Rodeway Inn and Suites on Wedgefield Drive in west Asheville regarding

Click here for updates on this story     NILES, Michigan (WBND) — A family is outraged over a video of a Niles pastor seemingly blaming their family member’s – and one of his parishioners – COVID-19 death on a lack of faith. Michiana Christian Embassy previously held a funeral service for Les Tom, but now, Lead

Click here for updates on this story     CADILLAC PLACE, Michigan (WBND) — The Michigan Court of Appeals has upheld the conviction and life sentence of Antwan Mims, who killed Michael Johnson and Cortez Miller in March 2018. Mims, Johnson and Miller were all at a house party on Lavette in Benton Harbor during the early

Click here for updates on this story     OMAHA, Nebraska (WOWT ) — Love thy neighbor; help thy neighbor. On Tuesday, we saw examples throughout the city of people helping people during an all-day snowstorm. From a guy using his snowblower on everyone’s sidewalk to a driver stopping to help someone who’s stuck, many of us

Click here for updates on this story     MOLINE, Illinois (WQAD ) — A 1,500 ton salt delivery arrived right on time for Tuesday’s snowfall. It’s the first shipment of the season for the Moline Public Works Department, which had leftover salt from the last winter. Municipal Services General Manager Rodd Schick says the department had

Click here for updates on this story     ROCK ISLAND, Illinois (WQAD ) — A Rock Island restaurant is adapting to try to survive the COVID-19 pandemic. Igor’s Bistro opened earlier than usual on Tuesday, Dec. 29. Cars were lining up in their drive-thru off 38th Street next to Saukie Golf Course for breakfast. “We’re just