By Lynn Martinez, Kevin Boulandier Click here for updates on this story MEXICO CITY (WSVN) — A famed flamingo that became a viral sensation after being blown into the Tampa Bay area nearly two years ago by a hurricane has been located. “Everyone will remember that in Hurricane Idalia, there was a flock of flamingos
Continue ReadingBy Olivia DiVenti, Aaron Page Click here for updates on this story MIAMI, Florida (WSVN) — Miami-Dade County officials have issued an arrest warrant for ex-NFL wide receiver Antonio Brown on an attempted murder charge. The warrant stems from an incident in May, where the 36-year-old was detained after an altercation outside a celebrity boxing
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By Marc Liverman Click here for updates on this story ASHEVILLE, North Carolina (WLOS) — A group of local woodworkers and artists are finding a new way to honor the trees that were lost during Hurricane Helene. It’s all part of a new project called “Echoes of the Forest,” where woodworkers are creating storm-salvaged pieces
Continue ReadingBy Ty Russell Click here for updates on this story ASHEVILLE, North Carolina (WLOS) — Amanda and Josh Dumas live near Charlotte with their two children, one of whom is a transgender boy. “There were signs at the age of 2 when he asked to go by a different name,” Amanda said. “He was always
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By Nicole Grigg Click here for updates on this story Arizona (KNXV) — A grandmother who was falsely arrested by the U.S. Marshals Service has filed a lawsuit against the federal government after agents mistakenly identified her as someone else. The Institute for Justice filed a civil rights lawsuit on Tuesday in federal court alleging
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By KNXV Staff Click here for updates on this story PHOENIX (KNXV) — Young people in juvenile detention are getting a chance at growth and redemption through music, thanks to an expanded partnership between Arizona State University and Maricopa County’s Juvenile Detention Department. A few detention officers started a Guitar Club, which has since grown
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By Sara Tenenbaum, Jermont Terry Click here for updates on this story Illinois (WBBM) — One person is believed to have died in a suspected gas explosion and fire at a house in southwest suburban Crestwood, Illinois. Crestwood Fire Chief Jonathan Newton said crews were called to the 14100 block of South Kenneth Court shortly
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By Justin Berger Click here for updates on this story ASHEVILLE, North Carolina (WLOS) — Thousands of Afghans are in jeopardy of being deported after the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) terminated Afghanistan’s Temporary Protection Status (TPS) program. Afghanistan’s protected status expired in May and will be terminated on July 14. “This administration is returning
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By Laura Acevedo Click here for updates on this story OCEANSIDE, California (KGTV) — A military family once stationed near Camp Pendleton is searching for their baby, who was kidnapped over four decades ago. The FBI and National Center for Missing & Exploited Children announced new efforts in the search for Kevin Art Verville Jr.,
Continue Reading KGTV, NCMEC, VERVILLE FAMILY, FBI, CNN By Laura Acevedo Click here for updates on this story OCEANSIDE, California (KGTV) — A military family once stationed near Camp Pendleton is searching for their baby, who was kidnapped over four decades ago. The FBI and National Center for Missing & Exploited Children announced new efforts in the
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By Michael Chen Click here for updates on this story SAN DIEGO (KGTV) — A Mission Valley man is back home after being brutally beaten and left behind a dumpster during what was supposed to be a dream vacation in Hawaii. Miguel Ortega suffered multiple serious injuries, including a fractured eye socket and jaw, and
Continue ReadingBy Reyna Preciado Click here for updates on this story ORO VALLEY, Arizona (KGUN) — Video capturing a bobcat and rattlesnake showed how a stand-off between the two desert predators was initiated. The interaction was captured at around 5 a.m. on June 6. The bobcat swiftly approached the rattlesnake, which appeared to be attempting to
Continue ReadingBy KGUN 9 News Staff Click here for updates on this story GREEN VALLEY, Arizona (KGUN) — A 72-year-old Green Valley man was transported to Banner University Medical Center after being bitten on both ankles by a rattlesnake. The bites occurred as the man was walking in the dark near his home in the 600
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By Alexis Ramanjulu Click here for updates on this story FORT GRANT, Arizona (KGUN) — Fort Grant is the first state prison to partner with Soldiers Best Friend, allowing inmates to help veterans in Arizona. The nonprofit connects veterans with service dogs. Leslie Bryant, prison program director for Soldiers Best Friend, selects dogs from local
Continue ReadingBy Jacqueline Aguilar Click here for updates on this story TUCSON, Arizona (KGUN) — An intense rescue with a happy ending. A local dog rescue volunteer team didn’t hesitate to save a little dog from the underground after she was seen in the Valencia-West area. What started with a photo of a missing dog turned
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By Michelle Bandur Click here for updates on this story MODESTO, California (KCRA) — A Modesto man is scrambling to find homes for more than two dozen dogs and puppies, orphaned when their owners died in a crash on May 28. Alex Appleby, 42, is taking on a new role by taking care of his
Continue ReadingBy Ricardo Tovar Click here for updates on this story SAN JOSE, California (KSBW) — A Monterey County man has been sentenced to over eight years in federal prison for selling fentanyl-laced pills to a 15-year-old boy, resulting in the teen’s death. Edward Tellez Solis, also known as Edward Telles Solis, 27, of Marina, was
Continue ReadingBy Jack Orleans Click here for updates on this story SANTA CRUZ, California (KSBW) — The City of Santa Cruz has approved a first reading of a ban on filtered cigarettes, citing pollution concerns. The County had already approved a ban on filtered tobacco products. The ordinance aims to reduce tobacco product waste, which is
Continue ReadingBy Mariana La Roche Click here for updates on this story GERMANTOWN, Wisconsin (WISN) — A 12-year-old student at Kennedy Middle School in Germantown has been identified as the source of a threatening email sent to the school. The investigation began when a threatening email was discovered in the school’s attendance account at 8 a.m.
Continue ReadingBy Ka’Tani Gouch Click here for updates on this story ROGERS, Arkansas (KHBS) — A Benton County mother is speaking out after her husband was unexpectedly detained during a routine immigration appointment in April. Sophy Vega says she and her husband, Juan Martinez, walked into the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services building for what they
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