Month: August 2025

By Brooklyn Joyner Click here for updates on this story     JACKSON, Mississippi (WAPT) — Instead of one teen starting off his junior year with his classmates, he has begun his freshman year of college. Quinton Simpson of Clinton has started attending Hinds Community College at only 16 years old. He graduated from Acellus Academy High

By Megan Matthews Click here for updates on this story     LOUISVILLE, Kentucky (WLKY) — Seth Walsh was diagnosed with B-cell Lymphoblastic Leukemia, an aggressive, fast-growing cancer of immature white blood cells, when he was four years old. Since his diagnosis, 10-year-old Seth has relapsed four times. “When we were on the unit, it was very

By Mike Holden Click here for updates on this story     PARMA, Ohio (WEWS) — The City of Parma is preparing to roll out another year of deer culling this Fall. It comes as residents complain of ongoing property damage and accidents across town. But before crews can begin the culling process this season, they are

By Scott Noll, Courtney Shaw Click here for updates on this story     CLEVELAND (WEWS) — Three East Cleveland police officers were sentenced in court on Tuesday on various charges, with two getting jail time. Tyler Mundson Former East Cleveland patrolman Tyler Mundson will serve three years of probation and must perform 250 hours of community

By Jo-Carolyn Goode Click here for updates on this story     August 26, 2025 (Houston Style Magazine) — The 25th World Transplant Games in Dresden, Germany, wrapped up after seven unforgettable days of sportsmanship, resilience, and life-affirming stories. Athletes, families, and supporters from around the globe celebrated what many are calling the “best games ever,” marking

By Francis Page, Jr. Click here for updates on this story     August 26, 2025 (Houston Style Magazine) — The Houston Museum of African American Culture (HMAAC) has once again elevated Houston’s cultural landscape, opening two extraordinary exhibitions that capture the spirit, resilience, and boundless creativity of the African diaspora. Running Friday, August 29, 2025, through

By Anthony Johnson Click here for updates on this story     BLOOMFIELD, New Jersey (WABC) — At 14 years old, a flute prodigy from New Jersey has done more with her music career than many people get to do in their lifetime. While it’s an example of her hard work and practice, it’s also an example

By Burt Levine Click here for updates on this story     August 26, 2025 (Houston Style Magazine) — HOUSTON, TX – In the heart of west Houston, where Bellaire, Bissonnet, Beechnut, and Boone pulse with life from Beltway 8 to Mission Bend, one leader has become a defining voice for educational equity, community empowerment, and student

By Jo-Carolyn Goode Click here for updates on this story     August 25, 2025 (Houston Style Magazine) — As winter descends across North America, savvy travelers are looking beyond the ordinary to experience destinations that blend natural beauty, cultural depth, and luxurious comfort. Nayarit, a gem tucked between the Pacific Ocean and the Sierra Madre Occidental

By Francis Page, Jr. Click here for updates on this story     August 25, 2025 (Houston Style Magazine) — Two chances to plug into Houston’s creative heartbeat. This September, Houston Arts Alliance (HAA) invites the city to meet the team shaping our civic art future—and then come back dressed to dazzle for a night that fuels

By James Ganley Click here for updates on this story     PEWAUKEE, Wisconsin (WISN) — Police are investigating a single-vehicle crash where a man was found unresponsive in a water-filled ditch along Highway 16 in Waukesha County. According to the Waukesha County Sheriff’s Office, several people called 911 at 5:31 a.m. Aug. 26 to report a

By Francis Page, Jr. Click here for updates on this story     August 26, 2025 (Houston Style Magazine) — The Houston Museum of African American Culture (HMAAC) has once again elevated Houston’s cultural landscape, opening two extraordinary exhibitions that capture the spirit, resilience, and boundless creativity of the African diaspora. Running Friday, August 29, 2025, through

By Molly Ormsbee, Lindsay Jones Click here for updates on this story     ARGYLE, New York (WPTZ) — The Washington County Sheriff’s Department has launched an investigation into the deaths of 21 dogs at a boarding facility in Argyle, New York. Sheriff Jeffrey Murphy said first responders were called to Anastasia’s Acres on Sunday for a

By Mariana La Roche Click here for updates on this story     MILWAUKEE (WISN) — The Milwaukee Police Department released body camera footage of a fatal shooting that occurred Aug. 9 near 60th and Center streets. According to police, officers were responding to investigate a vehicle linked to multiple business robberies. When they arrived at the

By Stephen Cohn Click here for updates on this story     MILWAUKEE (WISN) — Officers confirmed Monday night to WISN 12 News that a Milwaukee police chase ended with a crash into a cellphone store. WISN 12 News cameras at the scene captured a vehicle crashed inside a Total Wireless store near 35th and Vliet streets.

By Royale Da Click here for updates on this story     KAYENTA, Arizona (KOAT) — It’s been 14 years since Duane Thomas disappeared from the Navajo Nation, and his family says they’re still doing the work law enforcement hasn’t. In March 2011, Duane vanished after heading to a dance in Kayenta, Arizona. His family believes foul

By Hamilton Kahn Click here for updates on this story     NEW MEXICO (KOAT) — It won’t happen until the state and federal governments give it the stamp of approval. If they do, electric utility PNM will be bought by Blackstone, one of the world’s largest investment firms, for $11.5 billion, TXNM, PNM’s parent company, on

By Anahita Jafary Click here for updates on this story     STANISLAUS COUNTY, Calif. (KCRA) — Matthew Rose, the father of Autumn Rose, expressed his grief and disbelief after his 20-year-old daughter was allegedly victimized by James Hooker, a man significantly older than her. “I just kind of hope that I wake up tomorrow, and this

By Daniel Macht, Cecil Hannibal Click here for updates on this story     EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. (KCRA) — Cal Fire captain is facing five felony counts in connection with the shooting deaths of his girlfriend and her young son, according to a criminal complaint filed in El Dorado County Superior Court on Monday. Those charges

By Daniel Macht, Lindsay Weber, Carolina Estrada Click here for updates on this story     SONORA, Calif. (KCRA) — An 85-year-old woman was found safe in Tuolumne County Sunday night, after her dog led people to where the woman was sleeping down an embankment. The Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Office had said the woman was last seen

By Zoe Hunt Click here for updates on this story     PAJARO, Calif. (KSBW) — A major homeless encampment sweep near the Pajaro River levee got underway Monday morning. According to officials, it could take four to six weeks before it is completely finished. “I don’t know where everyone’s going to go. I don’t even have

By Marcie Cipriani Click here for updates on this story     NEW KENSINGTON, Pennsylvania (WTAE) — The first game of Valley High School’s football season ended in a frightening scene Friday night when senior defensive back Joshua Dunlap was injured on the final play and later diagnosed with a severe concussion, his mother said. Dunlap said

By Adam Roberts Click here for updates on this story     FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas (KHBS, KHOG) — Law enforcement investigated reports of an active shooter at the University of Arkansas on Monday. No threat was ever found. Police received 308 landline calls and more than 30 911 calls reporting an active shooter at seven different buildings across