Month: January 2025

By Penny Kmitt Click here for updates on this story     BOSTON (WBZ) — A new video shows students putting out flames that broke out at a Massachusetts middle and high school on Saturday. It happened at Pentucket Regional Middle High School auditorium in West Newbury on Saturday. “These students saw an opportunity to make a

By Christian Olaniran Click here for updates on this story     BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Dazhon Darien, 32, accused of using artificial intelligence to impersonate the former principal of Pikesville High School in a recording, was arrested and charged with federal possession of child pornography., according to The Baltimore Banner. The arrest happened during a motion hearing,

By Eduardo Huijon Jr. Click here for updates on this story     SAN LUIS OBISPO, California (KSBY) — The Diversity Coalition San Luis Obispo County distributed over 500 red cards to more than 20 organizations in the area. The red cards were provided by the immigrant legal resource center. “We had a meeting with over 20

By Adam Mintzer Click here for updates on this story     TEMPE, Arizona (KNXV) — On Sunday, Tempe Police cited Ron Tapscott, the organizer of an outreach group called “New Meal Deal,” for holding an event at Mouer Park without a permit. The group, which feeds 50 to 90 people experiencing homelessness each week, was warned

By Wanya Reese Click here for updates on this story     DENVER (KMGH) — Can you still play double Dutch after 40? This Denver-area club says don’t be corny because they have a story. The Denver 40+ Double Dutch Club is a nonprofit organization focused on bringing women together and using the activity to work through

By J.R. Stone Click here for updates on this story     VALLEJO, California (KGO) — It’s the middle of the school year and hundreds of kids in Vallejo are left wondering when they’ll be able to go back to class. Over the weekend, their school’s copper wiring was stolen and the electrical system no longer works.

By Allie Triepke Click here for updates on this story     BOISE, Idaho (KIVI) — Trash in and along the Boise River — It’s something that no one wants to see, and one local man is stepping up to make our river a cleaner place for all. “It’s surprising, it’s very surprising,” said Tim Hennessey, a

By Mike Mohundro Click here for updates on this story     LADY LAKE, Florida (WSIL) — A police department in Florida has captured a fugitive listed in the FBI’s top 10 list on Saturday. The Lady Lake, Florida, Police Department said they captured Donald Fields II, on January 25, 2025. This following a nationwide manhunt for

By Kevin Craft Click here for updates on this story     SAGINAW COUNTY, Michigan (WJRT) — A woman from Saginaw County claimed the $855,000 prize from the Michigan Lottery from late December. The 63-year-old woman, who chose to remain anonymous, won $855,779 playing the Lucky 7s game from the Michigan Lottery. The lucky winner bought her

By Terry Camp Click here for updates on this story     SAGINAW, Michigan (WJRT) — The city of Saginaw and its insurance company have settled lawsuits filed by the estates of two people killed in a car crash. The crash happened nearly eight years ago in Carrollton Township. The claim by the family was that police

By Ben Laufer Click here for updates on this story     VANDERBURGH COUNTY, Indiana (WEVV) — A person is recovering after being rescued from a bedroom window during a house fire on Sunday morning. According to German Township Fire Department, crews responded to a residence on New Harmony Road shortly before 7 AM. Dispatch reported that

By Kristine Lazar Click here for updates on this story     California (KCAL/KCBS) — Stories of survival are emerging in the aftermath of the Palisades and Eaton Canyon fires – from people who are amazed to find out their homes survived. In some cases, it was pure luck whichever way the wind blew. But in others,

By Shannon Delcambre Click here for updates on this story     MARION COUNTY, Alabama (WVTM) — An escaped state prisoner is back in custody Sunday. The Alabama Department of Corrections said Pierson Anthony was incarcerated at the Hamilton facility and is believed to have walked off property about 11:20 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 25. The Department of

By Julian Mitchell Click here for updates on this story     Alabama (WVTM) — Auburn University says it’s reviewing feedback and video footage of the incident that led to a few minor injuries ahead of the men’s basketball game against Tennessee on Saturday. The school hosted ESPN’s College Gameday and students are allowed to come into

By Stephen Biddix Click here for updates on this story     MONTPELIER, Vermont (WPTZ) — It was an emotional day for some in Vermont’s statehouse Friday morning after testimony was taken on a bill that would create a felony charge for people who destroy, move, or sexually assault a dead body. The bill is inspired by

By Lucas Kihmm Click here for updates on this story     TOWN OF FRIENDSHIP, Wisconsin (WKOW) — The family of the child who was saved by their Adams-Friendship school bus driver is speaking out about the experience. On January 10, surveillance video on an Adams-Friendship School District bus captured 9-year-old Cathryn Dornacker choking on her bracelet

By Benny Nezaj Click here for updates on this story     MALONE, New York (WPTZ) — A bizarre incident involving chemical exposure at the Upstate Correctional Facility in Malone is under investigation by the New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision after a total of 20 staff members and two others were sent to

By WMTW News Staff Click here for updates on this story     LEWISTON, Maine (WMTW) — Human remains were discovered Saturday afternoon in Garcelon Bog in Lewiston at the end of Russell Street, according to Maine State Police. A nearby resident found the remains and alerted authorities, according to police. The Maine State Police Major Crimes

By Curadhan Powell Click here for updates on this story     MIDDLETOWN, Kentucky (WLKY) — A surprise birthday celebration was held today for James “Ralph” Cochran, a World War II veteran, at his assisted living facility in Middletown. Cochran, who turned 102, was born on January 26, 1923, in Lynnville, Kentucky, and spent most of his

By Senait Gebregiorgis Click here for updates on this story     ORLANDO, Florida (WESH) — When President Donald Trump enacted a diversity, equity and inclusion ban last week, a piece of history was eliminated from U.S. Air Force training. The Tuskegee Airmen were the nation’s first Black military pilots who served in World War II. Under

By Khiree Stewart Click here for updates on this story     BALTIMORE (WBAL) — A new lawsuit has been filed related to the Stricker Street Fire, three years after a rowhome on fire collapsed and killed three firefighters. The lawsuit claims the city intentionally withheld information that would have indicated the building was dangerous. As their