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By Deion Broxton Click here for updates on this story     WATERLOO, Illinois (KMOV) — For the second year in a row, a Metro East man surprised dozens of St. Louis healthcare workers with Christmas gifts. Last year, Bob Raffety of Waterloo, Illinois, launched a campaign called Adopt a Healthcare Worker on Facebook. The goal was

By Jessica Albert Click here for updates on this story     BALTIMORE (WJZ) — University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health on Friday declared a hospital disaster at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air, citing a recent explosion in COVID-19 patients. The health system said it’s shifting to crisis standards of care protocols at the Bel

By Christina Fan Click here for updates on this story     NEW YORK (WCBS) — Some of the faithful are returning to in-person Christmas services across the Tri-State Area for the first time in two years. As CBS2’s Christina Fan reports, it’s a Christmas tradition for so many families – stopping by St. Patrick’s Cathedral to

By Matthew Campbell Click here for updates on this story     SOUTHINGTON, Connecticut (WFSB) — 11-year-old Ben Marek was discharged from a Boston hospital this morning and hundreds were waiting to welcome him home this afternoon. His mother, Stacy Marek, says the fact her 11-year-old son is still alive is a Christmas miracle in itself…but to

By Audrey Russo, Olivia Kalentek Click here for updates on this story     WEST HARTFORD, Connecticut (WFSB) — A West Hartford Christmas display is capturing attention and sparking joy this holiday season. Rick Bollash started setting up a light display in his front yard during the middle of the pandemic. “The display I got was Santa

By WCCO Staff Click here for updates on this story     PRIOR LAKE, Minnesota (WCCO) — A group is determined to give a mother of four the best Christmas ever after learning she may not have many more holidays to celebrate. Steph Bagge used to direct a choir before doctors diagnosed her with brain cancer. The

By Betsy Webster Click here for updates on this story     INDEPENDENCE, Missouri (KCTV) — When Independence Police rushed to a home near Independence and Glenwood Avenues at about 4:30 p.m. Friday about a 2-year-old boy who’d been shot, people at the home told them there had been a drive-by shooting. At about 9 p.m. Friday,

By Nick Sloan Click here for updates on this story     KANSAS CITY, Missouri (KCTV) — A Kansas City man ordered a gift for his dad, but somehow got a package that was supposed to go to Arrowhead Stadium. Chad Morelli found two bottles of wine from The Pro Football Hall of Fame. When he looked

By Kimberly King Click here for updates on this story     ASHEVILLE, North Carolina (WLOS) — As Asheville leaders continue to try and find solutions to stem the city’s homeless crisis, one local non-profit is having success helping women transition into permanent housing. Asheville Buncombe Community Christian Ministry’s 10-month-old, 100-bed Transformation Village near Asheville Outlets has

By Gabriela Vidal Click here for updates on this story     SOUTH CITY, Missouri (KMOV) — Candles lit up a small stretch of sidewalk on Broadway Street in South City on Christmas Eve. “He died right here a year ago today,” Destiny Barnett said. “He took his last breath right here a year ago today. So,

By Deion Broxton Click here for updates on this story     WATERLOO, Missouri (KMOV) — For the second year in a row, a Metro East man surprised dozens of St. Louis healthcare workers with Christmas gifts. Last year, Bob Raffety of Waterloo, Illinois, launched a campaign called Adopt a Healthcare Worker on Facebook. The goal was

By Marie Saavedra Click here for updates on this story     CHICAGO (WBBM) — It has been five weeks since a Chicago woman lost her daughter to gun violence in Avalon Park – five weeks of mourning and questions, but no answers. Now, Demetric Brown is demanding them from Mayor Lori Lightfoot and police Supt. David

By Dr. Max Gomez Click here for updates on this story     NEW YORK (WCBS) — In this joyous season of giving, we often think of gifts such as clothes, toys or electronics. CBS2’s Dr. Max Gomez has the story of a young woman from Queens giving her twin sister the gift of life. Like many

By Lindsay Bramson Click here for updates on this story     NASHVILLE (WSMV) — Nearly a year after the Christmas Day bombing, News4 Investigates has found victims are still struggling to recover financially. And there’s more than $100,000 that hasn’t been handed out to help them. Investigative Reporter Lindsay Bramson spent time connecting victims to help

By Anica Padilla Click here for updates on this story     AURORA, Colorado (KCNC) — The affidavit reveals new details about the deadly shooting involving former Greenwood Village police officer Adam Holen and 17-year-old Peyton Blitstein in Aurora on the day before Thanksgiving. According to the responding officers, Holen admitted pulling his gun first, saying he

By Suzanne Le Mignot Click here for updates on this story     CHICAGO (WBBM) — Flames filled an Englewood home Wednesday morning, and if not for quick action from a Chicago Police officer driving by, one man in a wheelchair said he would not be alive. As CBS 2’s Suzanne Le Mignot reported, the officer was

By Annie Rose Ramos Click here for updates on this story     ANNAPOLIS, Maryland (WJZ) — Days before Christmas, 20 families in Annapolis were facing eviction. They’re among the many Marylanders who are at risk of homelessness due to economic hardship during this pandemic. Within the past week, tenants at the Robinwood Townhomes in Annapolis all