By Kathryn Clark Click here for updates on this story RUSSELL COUNTY, Alabama (WCOV) — Juvenile crime is on the rise in Russell County, which police attribute to situational factors. “So far in Russell County, a total of 64 delinquency petitions have been filed in 2024,” said Richard Chancey, Russell County District Attorney. “If the
Continue ReadingAP Media Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The days of “plausibly live” Olympics coverage on NBC are coming to an end. The network says Mike Tirico will host what are essentially two prime-time Olympics telecasts this summer — one filled with live events coverage shown in the afternoon in the United States, and the second
Continue ReadingBy Andy Paras Click here for updates on this story FORT WAYNE, Indiana (WFFT) — The family of a 22-year-old man who was shot and killed by a Fort Wayne police officer has retained national civil rights attorney Ben Crump to help investigate whether the shooting was justified. Crump has gained national prominence representing the
Continue ReadingBy Ryan Jeltema Click here for updates on this story SAGINAW, Michigan (WJRT) — Someone who purchased a scratch-off lottery ticket in Saginaw won $4 million on Tuesday. The Michigan Lottery says a lucky player hit the jackpot in the $4,000,000 Ultimate instant game with a ticket purchased at one of the Fastlane Convenience Store
Continue ReadingBy Kent Davis Click here for updates on this story GRAND BLANC, Michigan (WJRT) — A man in Grand Blanc is getting ready for treatment that could get his life back on track after it was derailed by the discovery of a rare brain condition. Graham Goodrich learned last month that he has a Cerebral
Continue ReadingBy WLFI Staff Click here for updates on this story LAFAYETTE, Indiana (WLFI) — The Lafayette Police Department says a dog is dead after a Franciscan emergency room doctor left it in her car while at work. It happened yesterday at St. Elizabeth East Hospital. Police were called just before 7:30 last night about a
Continue ReadingAssociated Press MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The chief justice of the Wisconsin Supreme Court called for an investigation Wednesday after the leak of a draft order that showed the court would take a case brought by Planned Parenthood that seeks to declare that access to abortion is a right protected by the state constitution. Chief
Continue ReadingAssociated Press ROME (AP) — The Vatican went on trial in a London court Wednesday, as a British financier sought to recover from the harm he said he suffered to his reputation as a result of a Vatican investigation into its 350 million euro (around $375 million) investment in a London property. It is believed
Continue ReadingBy Kristen Shill Click here for updates on this story EAU CLAIRE, Wisconsin (WQOW) — An Eau Claire man already in jail on drug charges is facing new charges Tuesday. This time for allegedly stealing more than $100,000 from his 92-year-old grandmother. Evan Daniels is charged with theft with an increased penalty for an elder
Continue ReadingBy Dillon Valencia Click here for updates on this story ROCKFORD, Illinois (WREX) — Out of 50 different finalists from across the U.S, Stateline native, Kristina Mohr, landed the number one spot in the Adobe Certified Professionals U.S National Graphic Design Competition. A prestigious program lead by Certiport, highlighting talented Graphic Designers in high schools
Continue ReadingBy Jarah Wright , Ryan Ketcham Click here for updates on this story LAS VEGAS, Nevada (KTNV) — Several people have been fined by Las Vegas police after bringing illegal fireworks into Clark County. Metro is reminding the community that fines start at $500. “Safe and sane” fireworks are the only type of consumer fireworks
Continue ReadingAP National Writer MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — USA Gymnastics believes it is building momentum toward a better future as the 2024 Olympics near. The organization has undergone a massive overhaul in the last six years in the wake of the Larry Nassar scandal. President Li Li Leung and her team have placed an emphasis on transparency
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The former home of Marilyn Monroe is officially a Los Angeles historic-cultural monument, as city officials confirmed the designation today after previously delaying the vote to address concerns from the property owners and neighborhood residents. In a 12-0 vote, council members approved a motion — introduced by Councilwoman Traci Park, who represents the 11th
Continue ReadingAssociated Press RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by a civil rights group challenging North Carolina’s anti-rioting law, whose criminal penalties were raised last year by state legislators. The American Civil Liberties Union of North Carolina sued over the law, after the legislature increased punishments in response to protests
Continue ReadingAssociated Press LONDON (AP) — British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Labour Party leader Keir Starmer struggled to get their messages across as protesters drowned out the early stages of their final televised debate of the U.K. election campaign. Indistinguishable but loud shouting could be heard from outside the venue as the two politicians faced
Continue ReadingAssociated Press LA PAZ, Bolivia (AP) — Led by a top general vowing to “restore democracy,” armored vehicles rammed the doors of Bolivia’s government palace Wednesday in what the president called a coup attempt, then quickly retreated — the latest crisis in the South American country facing a political battle and an economic crisis. Within
Continue ReadingBy Jeff Tavss Click here for updates on this story CEDAR CITY, Utah (KSTU) — A vehicle that is part of an historic archaeological site inside the Dixie National Forest near Cedar City has been stolen, authorities said. The White Motor Co. USA Half-track vehicle, also known as an M2 Scout Car, was taken from
Continue ReadingAssociated Press SOUTH SIOUX CITY, Neb. (AP) — Rick Satterwhite’s house backs up to the Missouri River, but flood insurance hadn’t really seemed necessary – until this week, when he had to pump water out of his basement after a round of destructive storms. It’s not the first time he’s had to dry out his
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By Emma Tucker and Rebekah Riess, CNN (CNN) — The mother of missing 12-year-old Madalina Cojocari, who was last seen at her home in Cornelius, North Carolina, a town about 20 miles north of Charlotte, in November 2022, is now “considered a suspect in her disappearance,” according to an update from the Cornelius Police Department. Madalina’s mother, Diana Cojocari, 37,
Continue ReadingBy Gregory Deffenbaugh Click here for updates on this story ROCKFORD, Illinois (WREX) — In an effort to meet the critical need for blood donations while promoting community awareness, the Rock River Valley Blood Center (RRVBC) and Lyfe Cannabis Dispensary have teamed up to launch the Bleed for Weed Mobile Blood Drive. Scheduled for today
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