Month: September 2024

By Tim Johns Click here for updates on this story     OAKLAND, California (KGO) — For Kenyetta Gentry, the Oakland A’s are a part of her family’s DNA. “My grandfather was security here in the 80s – that I know of. If not, even longer. And my auntie, Auntie Pat, she worked here as security as

By Lauren Martinez Click here for updates on this story     PLEASANTON, California (KGO) — A dog died on a Pleasanton apartment balcony on Tuesday as neighbors watched and helplessly waited. It shows the dog in distress at Galloway Apartments as neighbors called for help. Lisa Hanson lives around the corner and came as soon as

KGO By Lauren Martinez Click here for updates on this story     PLEASANTON, California (KGO) — A dog died on a Pleasanton apartment balcony on Tuesday as neighbors watched and helplessly waited. It shows the dog in distress at Galloway Apartments as neighbors called for help. Lisa Hanson lives around the corner and came as soon

By Mackenzie Stafford Click here for updates on this story     EL PASO COUNTY, Colorado (KRDO) — Community members from around the Pikes Peak Region gathered at the Pikes Peak National Cemetary Wednesday to lay a veteran to rest. Sergeant Leroy Abbott served during the Vietnam War from 1965 to 1968. Pikes Peak National Cemetary said

By Fletcher Keel Click here for updates on this story     FRANKFORT, Kentucky (WLWT) — The countdown is on: Starting next month, Kentucky will host a lottery for medical marijuana licenses. It’s a big step toward making Kentucky’s medical cannabis program a reality. Earlier this month, the state said nearly 5,000 applications were submitted by businesses

By Andy Alcock Click here for updates on this story     OVERLAND PARK, Kansas (KMBC) — A 17-year-old Overland Park high school student is nearing the completion of an extraordinary bike ride to raise research funds and awareness for his exceptionally rare metabolic disorder. Carson Hunt is legally blind and has minimal vision. He was born

By Jonathan Ayestas Click here for updates on this story     LOCKEFORD, California (KCRA) — A man is accused of embezzling funds during his tenure as a fire chief in San Joaquin County, the sheriff’s office said on Wednesday. Frank Ramirez III is a retired fire chief for the Mokelumne Rural Fire District. The sheriff’s office

By Zakir Jamal Click here for updates on this story     September 26, 2024 (LAPost.com) — Angeleños looking for a unique night out now have an unexpected option: watching polo in Griffith Park. The Los Angeles Equestrian Center will be hosting a “challenge” — or polo tournament at the site’s Equidome on October 4th. In addition

By Kilee Thomas Click here for updates on this story     OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma (KOCO) — The number of seniors getting scammed out of their life savings is increasing across the country and here in Oklahoma, according to the FBI. “Criminals will work hard to try to find new ways to take advantage of victims,” said

By Lisa Robinson Click here for updates on this story     ANNAPOLIS, Maryland (WBAL) — In honor of Banned Books Week, Anne Arundel County announced the first book sanctuary in the state. The public library joins 12 other library systems across North America, offering access to banned materials. The Anne Arundel County Public Library hopes that

By JOHN ATWATER AND SHAUN GANLEY Click here for updates on this story     BOSTON, Massachusetts (WCVB) — The Joro spider, an invasive species originally from East Asia, has made its first confirmed appearance in Massachusetts, marking its northernmost sighting in the United States. The spider was discovered this week near the Massachusetts State House on

WCVB, JOE SCHIFFERDECKER, UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA, CNN By JOHN ATWATER AND SHAUN GANLEY Click here for updates on this story     BOSTON, Massachusetts (WCVB) — The Joro spider, an invasive species originally from East Asia, has made its first confirmed appearance in Massachusetts, marking its northernmost sighting in the United States. The spider was discovered this

By Andrew Ramos Click here for updates on this story     CHICAGO, Illinois (WBBM) — While most drivers dread dodging holes in the street, residents near one block in Logan Square are fighting to not fix but instead to preserve a massive hole in the middle of their road. The gaping pothole that sits squarely in