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By Alex Keller Click here for updates on this story FORT WORTH, Texas (KTVT) — An FBI raid at a Fort Worth home on Thursday morning ended with agents rescuing nearly two dozen victims of suspected human trafficking and arresting two of their alleged captors. Domingo Garcia, the national president of the League of United
Continue ReadingBy Tara Jakeway Click here for updates on this story STUART, Florida (WPBF) — The students at Felix A. Williams Elementary School in Stuart have waited outside the classroom door to see what Etta Oller was wearing each and every day for the 12 days of Christmas. Etta Oller, 4, was diagnosed with spina bifida
Continue ReadingBy WXII Web Staff Click here for updates on this story ALAMANCE COUNTY, North Carolina (WXII) — A county employee has been charged after stealing EMS’ controlled substances, deputies said. This arrest came after the Alamance County Sheriff’s Office conducted a month-long investigation into missing controlled substances. The controlled substances were missing from the Alamance
Continue ReadingBy Caroline Reinwald Click here for updates on this story MILWAUKEE (WISN) — Residents in Milwaukee’s Silver Spring neighborhood said they’ve been waiting for their mail for weeks now. Solomon Bunn lives near N. 72nd Street and W. Sheridan Avenue. He said he’s only getting advertisements delivered. “It was actually junk mail, it was none
Continue ReadingBy Lee Anne Denyer Click here for updates on this story MODESTO, California (KCRA) — Antisemitic materials were found in a Modesto neighborhood this week, less than 2 miles from a synagogue. “When I picked it up, I was just appalled to see the contents,” Mark Garcia, of Modesto, said. Garcia said he left his
Continue ReadingBy Abigail Ogle Click here for updates on this story OKLAHOMA (KOCO) — A new law allows Oklahomans with low-level criminal records to have these expunged with a simple automated system. Tiffany Mason said her life and her future were changed decades ago because of one poor choice. “Back in 1994, I obtained money under
Continue ReadingBy Adam Bartow Click here for updates on this story AUGUSTA, Maine (WMTW) — For the first time this season, a child in Maine has died of the flu. The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention announced the death around noon on Thursday but did not say where the child was from or how
Continue ReadingBy Cal Larsen Click here for updates on this story OMAHA, Nebraska (KETV) — Freezing temperatures can be hazardous to animals and pets the same way it is to humans. Animal Control at the Nebraska Humane Society works hard to protect all animals while also looking out for the officers on the job. “This is
Continue ReadingBy Sasha Lenninger Click here for updates on this story ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico (KOAT) — It’s a tradition the Martinez family does during the holidays, creating over-the-top decorations for the neighborhood to enjoy. “A lot of them cruised by every night to put their kids to bed and stuff to see our decorations,” said Christopher
Continue ReadingBy Stephanie Muñiz Click here for updates on this story LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KOAT) — Several of the migrants that have been in El Paso, Texas, have also been traveling through Las Cruces, New Mexico, in order to get to their final destination. The Border Servant Corps helps shelter, feed and arrange travel for
Continue ReadingBy Madeleine Nolan Click here for updates on this story JACKSON, Mississippi (WAPT) — Jackson firefighters responded to a house fire Friday around 4:30 a.m. at Fairfield Street and Lamar Street. Firefighters had to endure below-freezing temperatures while battling the blaze. The fire destroyed the home and damaged a neighboring house. No injuries were reported.
Continue ReadingBy Gabrielle Komorowski Click here for updates on this story GREENVILLE, South Carolina (WYFF) — The Greenville Humane Society’s “long-term residents” took pictures with Santa. The animal shelter posted the pictures on its Facebook page. The post says: “What is your Christmas wish this year? Maybe a new watch, a new book, or just to
Continue ReadingBy Tony Garcia Click here for updates on this story CLARKSVILLE, Tennessee (WSMV) — Clarksville Police are investigating a string of related carjackings involving an armed woman and a small child on Thursday. According to the report from CPD, a 51-year-old woman was approached by an armed woman while pumping gas at the Minit Mart
Continue ReadingBy Shain Bergan Click here for updates on this story PLEASANT HILL, Missouri (KCTV) — Thirty dogs were rescued after a search warrant was carried out on a rural Pleasant Hill home Thursday afternoon. Cass County deputies executed the search warrant at 3:15 p.m. on Roush Road, just a few hours after the warrant had
Continue ReadingBy Paulina Aguilar Click here for updates on this story TIGARD, Oregon (KPTV) — Heavy winds are toppling trees across the Portland metro area as the holiday weekend approaches. From Sandy to Gresham and Beaverton to Clackamas. In Tigard, Chad Layman and his family were asleep when they heard a large crash at 6:15 a.m.
Continue ReadingBy KITV Web Staff Click here for updates on this story HAWAII NATIONAL PARK, Hawaii (KITV) — A five-acre wildfire in a remote area of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park is 70% contained, according to the National Park Service. Due to firefighting efforts, Hilina Pali Road is temporarily closed past Kulanaokuaiki Campground to the Hilina Pali
Continue ReadingBy Gabriella Bachara Click here for updates on this story WEST ALLIS, Wisconsin (WDJT) — A winter storm hitting much of the Midwest arrived just as holiday travel is returning to pre-pandemic numbers. The American Automobile Association (AAA) expects more than two million Wisconsinites will drive somewhere for Christmas and New Year’s Day. Some people
Continue ReadingBy Anjali Patel Click here for updates on this story ASHEVILLE, North Carolina (WLOS) — Asheville restaurants are banding together this holiday season with a mission: to raise money for a deeply affordable housing development and increase awareness about the local housing crisis. Participating restaurants will choose an individual item, or a category of items,
Continue ReadingBy Tim McNicholas Click here for updates on this story NEW YORK (WCBS) — A fire broke out on board a Staten Island Ferry during rush hour on Thursday, forcing more than 800 people to evacuate. Firefighters said five people were hurt, but they’re all expected to be okay. Passengers on the Sandy Ground said
Continue ReadingBy WFOR Staff Click here for updates on this story MIAMI (WFOR) — Rita the bald eagle will soar no more. Miami’s famed eagle Rita, who went missing for a couple of days before turning up injured, underwent another surgery to partially amputate her wing. Zoo Miami said despite her improving condition, Rita recently started
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