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By Maddie Augustine Click here for updates on this story     COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa (KETV) — It may seem counterproductive, setting fire when flames are already tearing through acres of land. It’s actually a tactic known as back burning, and it’s used to fight wildland fires. “It’s a lot less dangerous for firefighters, and there are

By Ricardo Tovar Click here for updates on this story     SALINAS, California (KSBW) — Students from a dozen elementary schools participated Friday evening in Salinas City Elementary School District’s first-ever student film festival. About 150 students in grades K-12 made short films. In total, 72 entries were submitted by students. Parents also got a chance

By Alicia Smith Click here for updates on this story     DETROIT (WXYZ) — The Motor City is getting ready to shine for the NFL Draft, but for people who’ve never been here or some who have had a negative view of the city, this could be the moment decades-old perceptions about the city finally change.

By Alicia Smith Click here for updates on this story     DETROIT (WXYZ) — The Motor City is getting ready to shine for the NFL Draft, but for people who’ve never been here or some who have had a negative view of the city, this could be the moment decades-old perceptions about the city finally change.

By Alicia Smith Click here for updates on this story     DETROIT (WXYZ) — The Motor City is getting ready to shine for the NFL Draft, but for people who’ve never been here or some who have had a negative view of the city, this could be the moment decades-old perceptions about the city finally change.

By Ruta Ulcinaite Click here for updates on this story     DETROIT (WXYZ) — If you’re in town for the NFL Draft and you’re waking up in Detroit for the first time, we want you to know there are so many great places to go and things to do in the city. However, you don’t need

By Ruta Ulcinaite Click here for updates on this story     DETROIT (WXYZ) — If you’re in town for the NFL Draft and you’re waking up in Detroit for the first time, we want you to know there are so many great places to go and things to do in the city. However, you don’t need

By Christian Balderas Click here for updates on this story     MARINA, California (KSBW) — With the support of firefighters from across the Central Coast and Northern California, California Fire Women, hosted its second annual girls firefighting camp in Marina. The camp is intended to inspire and recruit young female talent and increase the number of

By Francis Page, Jr. Click here for updates on this story     April 24, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — In a move that fortifies the city’s commitment to community development, Mayor John Whitmire has officially instated Herbert Sims as the Director of the Department of Neighborhoods (DON) for Houston, a position he has notably filled on

By Randall Kamm Click here for updates on this story     LOUISVILLE, Kentucky (WLKY) — The U.S. Supreme Court is deliberating a significant case regarding the enforcement of public camping bans against homeless individuals. That high court debate sparked rallies by homeless coalitions around the country including here in Louisville. It will be interesting to see

By Stephanie Moore Click here for updates on this story     ABBEVILLE COUNTY, South Carolina (WYFF) — The coroner’s office has released the name of the 3-year-old who died when he was hit by a truck Monday night at his home in Abbeville County, South Carolina. Beau Henry Boggs, of Honea Path, was hit just after

By Janice Limon Click here for updates on this story     BUNCOMBE COUNTY, North Carolina (WYFF) — Deputies said a North Carolina jewel thief targeted older women in a string of break-ins. Aaron Sarver, with the Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office, said Monday that Randall Paul Penland Jr., 47, pleaded guilty to two counts of larceny after

By Erica Finke Click here for updates on this story     MILWAUKEE (WISN) — The key fob to her 2015 white Toyota Corolla is all that DoorDash driver, Casey Miller, has left. Miller was making her first food delivery around 7 p.m. Saturday near 60th Street and Port Avenue. She said she left the car on

By Ari Hait Click here for updates on this story     PORT ST. LUCIE, Florida (WPBF) — A Port St. Lucie man was arrested Saturday and charged with a list of crimes, accused of riding his dirt bike recklessly through the streets of St. Lucie County. “These dirt bikes are designed for off-road only,” said St.

By Malcolm Shields Click here for updates on this story     TAMPA, Florida (WPBF) — Personnel at the MacDill Air Force Base had an unexpected scaly visitor. An alligator was nestled against a U.S. Air Force airplane while on the runway. The Air Force Base announced later Monday on social media the alligator was captured by

By Tim Vandenack Click here for updates on this story     WEST VALLEY CITY, Utah (KSL) — Without legal authority to work in the United States, Luis’ options are limited. “I’ve looked for work, and usually they don’t hire you unless you have a work permit,” he said. As such, the Peruvian immigrant has to scramble

By Alan Shope Click here for updates on this story     INDEPENDENCE, Missouri (KMBC) — Hudson, a three-year-old golden doodle, is not just a pet but a therapy dog at Indian Trail Elementary School in Independence. His popularity has inspired a children’s book. “He loves to go into the library and listen to kids read,” Cassie

By Web staff Click here for updates on this story     DES MOINES, Iowa (KCCI) — A project to transform the grounds outside of Hoyt Sherman Place is now finished, just in time for Earth Day. The plaza includes a circular stage area where outdoor events can be held. The finishing touches involved tree planting on

By Khiree Stewart Click here for updates on this story     BALTIMORE, Maryland (WBAL) — Police are investigating after a man was killed Sunday morning in Roland Park. Baltimore police said Patrick Cromwell, 59, stabbed and strangled his roommate, Joseph Barranco, 77, to death before calling 911. Officers responded to the apartment complex in the 900

By Breana Ross Click here for updates on this story     ARNOLD, Maryland (WBAL) — A Maryland man is showing how anything is possible for people with autism through his pretzel business. April is Autism Acceptance Month, a time to empower people with autism to live life to the fullest. So, Marcus Moore is all smiles