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Click here for updates on this story     MIAMI, FL (WFOR) — While cases of COVID-19 are skyrocketing around the country, activity is extremely low for the virus we usually see in the winter months: the flu. Hospitals have been bracing for a possible “twindemic” this winter, a simultaneous outbreak of flu while COVID-19 also surges,

Click here for updates on this story     POLK COUNTY, FL (WFOR) — Two Florida men are now in jail for allegedly desecrating graves and stealing human remains, three of which belong to military veterans. According to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, a positive DNA hit from a smoked cigar left behind during the crimes, positively

Click here for updates on this story     FORT WORTH, TX (KTVT) — Fort Worth unveiled a new bigger, faster and high-tech police helicopter Friday that will replace an aircraft almost three decades old. The nearly $4.5 million Bell 505 should be flying above the city in about a month. It will give police three helicopters

Click here for updates on this story     DALLAS, TX (KTVT) — Just as quickly as it came, it went. In many parts of Dallas County, the snow has melted. Many North Texans say it was a blast while it lasted and they created wonderful memories to look back on. “It’s amazing,” Denise Binion said. “It’s

Click here for updates on this story     CHICAGO, IL (WBBM) — A senior citizen lost $11,000 to a fraudster who convinced him to run around town buying gift cards. Now, as CBS 2’s Tim McNicholas reported Monday morning, the victim wants you to hear his story to prevent you from falling for a similar scam.

Click here for updates on this story     MARKHAM, IL (WBBM) — A Markham woman paid in full and was left empty-handed, and now she is furious after a mega-home improvement company left her hanging. CBS 2 Morning Insider Lauren Victory explains why her project is no longer on the fence. Crystal Randle’s dog, Kaine, is

Click here for updates on this story     BALTIMORE, MD (WJZ) — A Morgan State University alumnus will lead the U.S. Capitol Police after the former chief Steven Sund resigned on Jan. 6 following the riots. Five people, including a Capitol Police officer, are dead after a mob of pro-Trump supported stormed the U.S. Capitol while

Click here for updates on this story     GARY, IN (The Times) — A robbery suspect was fought off by employees at a floral shop before stealing a worker’s cellphone last week, an official said. Gary police responded to a report of a robbery about 3:45 p.m. Jan. 6 to the 2900 block of West 11th

Click here for updates on this story     Atlanta, GA (WGCL) — A man is behind bars in Fulton County facing rape and aggravated assault charges. According to Roswell police, a third party called 9-1-1 reporting he found a woman who was injured from an assault. The call was made on Sunday at 11:43 p.m. near

Click here for updates on this story     HARRISBURG, Pa. (WPMT) — The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture is adding a new competition to the annual Pennsylvania Farm Show line up. Pennsylvanians will now be able to participate in a virtual contest called “Butter Up.” Contests can use up to five pounds of butter to create their

Click here for updates on this story     MOBILE, AL (WALA) — Mobile County Chief Assistant District Attorney Deborah Tillman has retired after 25 years of service to the Mobile County District Attorney’s Office. District Attorney Ashley Rich stated, “Deborah Tillman is remarkable, and it has truly been an honor to have her sit beside me

Click here for updates on this story     SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (KMOV) — A bill that aims to reform criminal justice policies in Illinois is in front of the state’s general assembly, and has proved divisive between lawmakers and law enforcement officers. House Bill 163 has been touted as a bold response to what its supporters see

Click here for updates on this story     ST. LOUIS, MO (KMOV) — St. Louis County and St. Charles County have launched online portals for residents to pre-register for the COVID-19 vaccine. Both counties say they are unsure when the vaccine will be made available to residents outside of Phase 1A, but the portals allow for

Click here for updates on this story     NASHVILLE, TN (WSMV) — An 18-year-old has been arrested for shooting an Uber driver in the head last month. On December 30th, Metro Police say Cornelus Kenner requested an Uber near Clifton Avenue and Lena Street around 7 p.m. when Josh Rowe picked up him. Rowe reportedly drove

Click here for updates on this story     SHREVEPORT, LA (KTBS) — The pandemic has hit everyone hard especially local businesses, but one Shreveport family took a risk and did the unthinkable. They opened a Vietnamese banh mi restaurant, “World Sandwich.” “I was like why not a bahn mi shop,” said the son of the restaurants

Click here for updates on this story     RED LION, PA (WPMT) — A 24-year-old York County man is facing aggravated assault and additional charges after allegedly firing a gun at his brother during an argument Sunday morning. Nicalas Lee Samuel, of Red Lion, is also charged with simple assault, terroristic threats, recklessly endangering another person,

Click here for updates on this story     JACKSON COUNTY, MO (KCTV) — The community is now in mourning after a famous Kansas City metro comic book artist passed away after battling COVID-19. “He was definitely hilarious, passionate but extremely kind,” says Virginia Bernstein. On Friday morning Bernstein’s uncle Steve Lightle, who was battling flu like

Click here for updates on this story     PUNTA GORDA, FL (WBBH) — Punta Gorda Middle School was evacuated after a student made an apparent joke about bringing a bomb to school, said Punta Gorda police. Officers evacuated the school in an abundance of caution and a check of the school is being conducted. Punta Gorda

Click here for updates on this story     CAPE CORAL, FL (WBBH) — A Cape Coral man was arrested for threatening his neighbors, two adults and a juvenile, with a gun during an argument after their dog ran into his yard. Jarvis Daniel Minor, 34, was arrested on Sunday and is facing charges of aggravated assault

Click here for updates on this story     ELYSIAN PARK, LOS ANGELES (KABC) — Dodger fans continue to mourn the loss of the man who led the franchise to a pair of World Series titles and Team USA to Olympic gold in 2000. Tommy Lasorda passed away Thursday at 93. Heartbroken fans continue to gather at

Click here for updates on this story     LOS ANGELES, CA (KABC) — Dodger Stadium, the nation’s largest COVID-19 testing site, will cease testing for the virus and shift to a massive vaccination site, the city announced Sunday. Testing operations at the stadium will end Monday, the city said. The site will be converted to vaccination

Click here for updates on this story     NORTH COUNTY, MO (KMOV) — St. Louis County is investigating after a wounded teen was founded in a crashed car near a hospital Saturday night. Officials said a 16-year-old boy was shot in the 1700 block of El Sabado Drive around 7:30 p.m. The victim was being driven

Click here for updates on this story     Atlanta, GA (WGCL) — Women dies in house fire after “misplaced cigarette” investigators say. Flames rip through a home in Southwest Atlanta at the 2800 block of Waters Road. Six people fighting to make their way out but one women trapped inside. “You could feel the heat from