Click here for updates on this story NORMAN, Oklahoma (KOCO) — Tonight, state educators are responding to a racist rant at a high school basketball game that was caught on tape. The man, who may have been a commentator for the state tournament, was using racial slurs and cursing about the Norman Lady Tigers basketball
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story PARKVILLE, Maryland (WBAL) — “It’s a beautiful day to be in our class, a beautiful day for our students. Would you be mine?” Justin Pugh, who teaches third grade at Pine Grove Elementary School in Baltimore County, begins and ends the school day with an awesome rendition of
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story JACKSON, Mississippi (WAPT) — The city of Jackson is still under a precautionary boil water notice as public works expects to begin sending samples to the department of health in the coming days. That boil water notice has effected surface water level that makes up 43 thousand connections
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story WINSTON-SALEM, North Carolina (WXII) — Growing up in Statesville, Mike Wallace somehow ended up surrounded by barbers. From friends to neighbors to relatives, everyone was going down that career path. Out to drinks with one of those friends one night, they suggested he join them. “I come down
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(CNN) — Lo más lujoso en el cielo es acostarse en una cama completamente plana y dormir durante un vuelo nocturno, para llegar renovado a la mañana siguiente. Sin embargo, puede ser caro, ya que muchos asientos de clase ejecutiva cuestan miles de dólares y, a veces, los de primera clase llegan a decenas de
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, Texas (KTVT) — A North Richland Hills woman is speaking out for the first time about the romance scam that cost her close to $200,000. She is afraid of becoming a target again so CBS 11 News is not revealing her identity. “Jane” says she
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story DALLAS (KTVT) — Makayla Marie Villatoro, 11, of Dallas was preparing to turn 12 on Thursday. Then she died by suicide Wednesday night. Her family says they didn’t see it coming. “She was fine, for her birthday, she got what she wanted… she wanted a PlayStation, she was
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The White House is looking to fulfill one of President Joe Biden’s campaign promises by raising taxes for the wealthy and on corporations, White House press secretary Jen Psaki affirmed on Monday. Psaki said at a White House briefing that Biden believes that “those at the top are not doing their part” and “obviously that
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At least three people have died and six others were injured after being struck by a vehicle that veered onto a sidewalk in downtown San Diego, according to Fire Chief Colin Stowell. The 71-year old driver of the vehicle, a Volvo station wagon, attempted to render aid and identified himself to officers. He has been
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story MICHIGAN (WNEM) — The state unveiled new funding to help tenants avoid eviction during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) announced a new $282 million rental assistance program to help residents with any pandemic-related hardships. An additional $340 million is available to be appropriated
Continue Reading Denver is digging out from one of the heaviest snowstorms in the city’s history. More than 27 inches of snow had been reported at Denver International Airport as of early Monday, marking Denver’s fourth-heaviest snowstorm since records were kept in 1881, CNN meteorologist Dave Hennen said. Though the storm was pretty much over by Monday
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story A local university host a fun giveaway to kickoff St. Patrick’s day festivities (Tiger’s Roar) — Just ahead of St. Patrick’s Day, Saint Leo University hosted their first annual “Luck of the Lion” on March 11th, 2021 on their campus. This event was formed by faculty and staff
Continue Reading The White House is racing to prevent and prepare for a potential fourth coronavirus surge as more transmissible coronavirus variants spread across the US — investing billions of dollars to boost coronavirus preparedness, accelerating the pace of vaccinations and working to prepare the public and governors for the prospect of another surge. In what would
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WASHINGTON, DC — President Joe Biden kicked off the White House’s effort to highlight the benefits of his huge Covid relief plan Monday, declaring that “hope is here in real and tangible ways” as his administration began fanning out across the country to promote the new spending. Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris and their spouses
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Supermassive black holes usually sit like stationary engines at the centers of galaxies, sucking in everything around them. Now astronomers have detected a highly unusual case of one wandering through space. Astronomers previously believed it was possible for supermassive black holes to be actively on the move, but it has been difficult to gather evidence
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Exactly one year after Broadway went dark due to the pandemic, members of the theater community reunited for a live, pop-up performance in Times Square. “We Will Be Back,” which took place on Friday, aimed to support the arts and shine a spotlight on the millions of people that work in the Broadway industry. “We
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President Joe Biden is facing growing political tension, including from within his own party, over his administration’s strategy on the US-Mexico border as officials race to address the number of children crossing the border alone. The politics of the border are front and center this week, with a visit from House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy,
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HOUSTON, Texas — Griddy Energy, the Texas company that sent sky-high electricity bills to customers during the life-threatening winter storm last month, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the Southern District of Texas on Monday. The company made the announcement on its website in a post that blamed the Electric Reliability Council of Texas
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell is among those nominated in the 41st annual Razzie Awards. The Razzies are known as the Oscars for bad movies, and Lindell’s “Absolute Proof” is nominated for Worst Picture and he is nominated for Worst Actor. Lindell says his movie exposes
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — The Las Cruces City Council on Monday asked the state to send more Covid-19 vaccines to southern New Mexico. “Doña Ana County has received proportionally fewer vaccines than all but a few counties in New Mexico,” the resolution reads. “The State Department of Health should greatly increase the proportion of
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story NEW YORK (WCBS) — Raccoons are overrunning a Bronx community, and residents are blaming it on a vacant house that’s been empty and unkept for years. It’s the most common complaint in the 2400 block of Kingsland Avenue in Pelham Gardens. “We’re being invaded by raccoons, and we
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story CHICAGO (WBBM) — For nearly 20 years, Marilyn Hartman baffled everyone. In a post-9/11 world, she flew the world over, she never had a ticket. She became America’s Serial Stowaway. It started with a phone call from jail on October 29, 2019. Hartman: “Hello is this Brad Edwards?”
Continue Reading Two left-leaning groups are teaming up to pour $30 million into an effort to persuade US senators to pass a sweeping voting rights bill that would counter efforts by state GOP lawmakers to restrict voting access. The plan from End Citizens United/Let America Vote and the National Democratic Redistricting Committee is to spend $20 million
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story ELK GROVE, California (KOVR) — A two-year-old boy in Elk Grove and his favorite action figure are back together again after an unexpected adventure left them separated by thousands of miles. Take one look at Hagen Davis together with his favorite toy action figure Buzz Lightyear and you
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A computer chip shortage has long been dogging the auto industry — and now, it will mean added costs at the gas pump for buyers of some General Motors pickup trucks. GM said Monday it will build some versions of the Chevrolet Silverado and the GMC Sierra without a fuel management module that improves mileage
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story CHICAGO (WBBM) — Dozens of partygoers scrambled for cover early Sunday after gunfire erupted at a party in the Park Manor neighborhood. As of Sunday evening, two people were dead and 13 others were wounded – including some in critical condition. Video posted to social media showed the
Continue Reading Gene Sperling, a former top economic official in the last two Democratic presidential administrations, will serve as the coordinator overseeing the implementation of the newly signed $1.9 trillion Covid relief law, President Joe Biden formally announced on Monday. “Today, I’m pleased to announce and introduce another gifted manager to coordinate our implementation of the American
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story BOSTON (WBZ) — Louis Phipps has dreams of being a professional musician. He’s written more than two dozen original songs. Oh, and he’s nine-years-old. “I saw a little puddle in the street and I took that to my mind and I expanded it and I had a pond,
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story BEL AIR, Maryland (WJZ) — A Bel Air teen, fighting a rare disease, finally got a surgery Friday that could save her life. Macey Breitenback recently learned she will receive a critical organ transplant. It brought tears of joy, 19 years in the making. WJZ first met Macey
Continue Reading New roadside billboards in Atlanta are urging Coca-Cola, Home Depot and other Georgia-based corporations to oppose voting restrictions proposed by Republican state lawmakers. Voting rights groups in the state are launching a campaign Monday calling upon corporations to speak out publicly against legislation that they argue would suppress access to voting, especially among of people
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