Month: April 2025

By John Jurgens Click here for updates on this story     BELVIDERE, Illinois (WREX) — April 21, 1967 is a day many who lived in the Belvidere area remember all too well when a violent F-4 tornado carved a destructive path through the City of Murals. The tornado traveled almost 27 miles from near Cherry Valley

By Renee Anderson Click here for updates on this story     POUGHKEEPSIE, New York (WCBS) — A manhole explosion in Poughkeepsie, New York narrowly missed a woman walking with two children on the sidewalk Monday. Surveillance video shows the woman holding on to one child’s hand while she pushes the other in a stroller around 1:30

CNN Jade Walker, CNN (CNN) — The Environmental Protection Agency fired around 280 staffers and reassigned around 175 others — on Earth Day. The employees were tasked with ensuring that federal policies, grants and initiatives protected underserved communities from disproportionately experiencing negative health and environmental impacts from pollution and climate change. Last month, the Trump

By Tyrese Boone Click here for updates on this story     BISHOP, Texas (KRIS) — It was anything but an ordinary day in Bishop, Texas, as first responders joined residents in a surprise water balloon war that brought laughter, smiles, and a refreshing sense of community. “We filled up the bed of his truck with at

By Myra Sanchez Click here for updates on this story     MATHIS, Texas (KRIS) — Mathis High School softball coach Briana Cruz was arrested following an altercation during a varsity softball game on April 15. Cruz was charged with assault causing bodily injury. According to San Patricio County Sheriff Oscar Rivera, Cruz turned herself in to

By Francis Page, Jr. Click here for updates on this story     April 21, 2025 (Houston Style Magazine) — In a powerful political homecoming steeped in purpose and pride, Houston is rolling out the blue carpet for one of its own. Speaker Don Scott, a proud graduate of Houston’s Jones High School, is returning to his

By Francis Page, Jr. Click here for updates on this story     April 21, 2025 (Houston Style Magazine) — HOUSTON, TX – April 2025 – In a world where rising tuition can derail even the most ambitious dreams, Houston Community College (HCC) stands tall—proving that the path to prosperity doesn’t have to begin in deep debt.

By Francis Page, Jr. Click here for updates on this story     April 21, 2025 (Houston Style Magazine) — Hollywood, CA – April 2025 – The red carpet rolled out, the flashes lit up, and the stars aligned at the iconic TCL Chinese Theatre for the Amazon MGM Studios’ Los Angeles Premiere of The Accountant 2

By Olivia Acree Click here for updates on this story     KANSAS CITY, Kansas (KSHB) — Veterans serve and sacrifice for the job, but many still struggle to access the benefits they’ve earned. To help bridge that gap, the Kansas Office of Veterans Services is hosting a veteran’s resource clinic, where veterans can learn about available

By Francis Page, Jr. Click here for updates on this story     April 21, 2025 (Houston Style Magazine) — SUGAR LAND, TX – Democracy is knocking, and Fort Bend County residents are invited to open the door wide. On Saturday, April 26, 2025, at 12 PM, civic engagement will take center stage at the 2025 Fort

By Francis Page, Jr. Click here for updates on this story     April 21, 2025 (Houston Style Magazine) — JAMESTOWN, NY — If you’re a fan of legendary comedy, soul-stirring music, and spontaneous hilarity, then consider this your official travel alert: Jamestown, New York is calling! This August 7–10, the charming hometown of Lucille Ball transforms

By Isabella Ledonne Click here for updates on this story     LEXINGTON, Missouri (KSHB) — It’s been nearly two weeks since a house explosion in Lexington, Missouri, claimed the life of a 5-year-old boy and critically injured his father and sister. Jacob Cunningham, the father of the children, filed a lawsuit on behalf of himself, his

By Dean Fioresi Click here for updates on this story     VENTURA COUNTY, California (KCAL, KCBS) — A commercial fishing boat captain was fined nearly $17,000 by the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office for allegedly dumping toxic waste into waters along the California coast. They say that William Porter McHenry, who owns and operates McHenry Fisheries,

By Dean Fioresi Click here for updates on this story     VENTURA COUNTY, California (KCAL, KCBS) — A commercial fishing boat captain was fined nearly $17,000 by the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office for allegedly dumping toxic waste into waters along the California coast. They say that William Porter McHenry, who owns and operates McHenry Fisheries,

By Matthew Rodriguez Click here for updates on this story     LONG BEACH, California (KCAL, KCBS) — PETA is offering a $5,000 reward to find the man seen viciously yanking a dog by its collar before slamming it onto the ground in a Long Beach alley. Surveillance cameras captured the man pulling a dog through the

By Sara Machi Click here for updates on this story     CHICAGO (WBBM) — Cars are taking over Chicago streets for raucous stunt demonstrations, and neighbors want to know what is going to be done about it. One of the latest places hit this week is the intersection of Ashland Avenue and Diversey Parkway in the

By Tori Mason Click here for updates on this story     AURORA, Colorado (KCNC) — Law enforcement retention and recruitment is struggling nationwide. But lately, interest in becoming an Aurora police officer has grown. The Aurora Police Department said its latest hires are filling much-needed vacancies and keeping the community safer. The department hired 50 people