Her smile and positive attitude are what her family and school community are remembering as they mourn the loss of a beloved teacher. Zelene Blancas, a first grade teacher at Dr. Sue A. Shook Elementary School in El Paso, Texas, died Monday, her family told CNN. She was 10 years into her career as a
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story HARTFORD, Connecticut (WFSB) — Hartford Police Department leadership announced the “dead pool” investigation has concluded and Major Crimes supervisors have been disciplined. According to a memo from Chief Jason Thody, he will be disciplining all three Major Crimes Division supervisors who received the text message. At the request
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story WAUWATOSA, Wisconsin (WISN) — A Wauwatosa homeowner said the Department of Public Works plow trucks left a pile of snow in her driveway that was so large, she couldn’t drive in. The house is near the intersection of West Marion and Glenway streets. The homeowner, who did not
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story CLERMONT, Kentucky (WLKY) — A bald eagle with serious injuries has a chance to survive after an “eagle-eyed” volunteer spotted it lying in a creek bed. Eric Nally said he was taking part in an annual activity at Bernheim Forest called the Christmas Bird Count, which collects data
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COVID-19 has claimed nine more lives in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 1,477, the Oregon Health Authority reported Thursday.
Continue ReadingA mistake at a West Virginia clinic led to 42 people being administered Covid-19 antibodies instead of the vaccine, but state and local health officials don’t think they are at any risk of harm. The recipients were supposed to get their first doses of the Moderna vaccine on Wednesday at a clinic run by the
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GOP Sen. Ben Sasse wrote on Facebook Wednesday night that he has been urging his Republican colleagues to “reject” objecting the certification process of the Electoral College and President-elect Joe Biden’s victory, adding that talk of objecting the process is a “dangerous ploy.” “Having been in private conversation with two dozen of my colleagues over
Continue ReadingHere’s a look at New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, which mark the end of the year and the beginning of the new year. Facts December 31, 2020 and January 1, 2021 – New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day are on a Thursday and Friday. History The earliest known New Year celebrations were
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story DAYTON, Ohio (WLWT) — A Dayton man has been indicted on charges after being accused of locking a child in a trunk of a car as a punishment. Prosecuting attorney Mat Heck Jr. announced the charges Thursday against Damon Ellis, 44. The incident happened on Saturday when a
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story UNITY, Maine (WMTW) — A Unity man is charged with attempted murder and arson after a fire in a home in Unity last week. Derek Creasy, 38, was arrested on Wednesday after investigators searched an apartment building on School Street in Unity and seized a vehicle. Police said
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Republican Rep.-elect Madison Cawthorn of North Carolina says he “absolutely” regrets posting a tweet mocking liberals just after he was elected last month. Cawthorn, who is set to become the youngest member of Congress in modern history when he’s sworn in Sunday, wrote in a tweet on November 3: “Cry more, lib.” “It was targeted
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Republican Sen. David Perdue of Georgia will quarantine after coming into close contact with someone who tested positive for Covid-19, his campaign announced Thursday, with just days to go before the state’s runoff race for his seat. “This morning, Senator Perdue was notified that he came into close contact with someone on the campaign who
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Republicans directly involved in the Georgia runoff for two US Senate seats are increasingly concerned that the Democrats are outperforming their pace in early voting as compared to the 2020 general election. The better-than-expected turnout in early voting by registered Democrats puts a new level of pressure on Republicans to turn out their base voters
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President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump headed back to Washington Thursday morning in a departure that was earlier than anticipated as some Republicans plan to delay certification of President-elect Joe Biden’s election win when Congress meets next week. The Trumps took off in Air Force One from Palm Beach International Airport and are
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The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office and other law enforcement agencies are working to create a long-discussed regional training facility a reality.
Continue ReadingThe Dow and the S&P 500 started and ended this unprecedented year at all-time highs — with a lot of volatility along the way. All three major indexes ended Thursday, the final trading day of the year, higher. The Dow closed 0.7%, or 197 points, higher, and the broader S&P 500 rose 0.6%. The Nasdaq
Continue ReadingThe Food and Drug Administration is alerting pet owners about high levels of aflatoxin in some pet foods after 28 dogs reportedly died and eight others were sickened. The food containing the toxin has been identified as certain Sportmix products manufactured by Midwestern Pet Foods. The products were voluntarily recalled by the company on Wednesday.
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story FRUIT HEIGHTS, Utah (KSL) — Police are investigating after a family in Fruit Heights found some opioid pills stuffed inside a Christmas gift they bought online. It was a bizarre Christmas morning for the Hansen family as 21-year-old Ashley tried on one of her new gifts. “I knew
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The Senate runoff races in Georgia that will decide party control of the Senate have been filled with false and misleading claims and attacks between candidates, and with five days left the trend shows no sign of slowing. When asked Wednesday about recent remarks Republican Sen. Kelly Loeffler made against her Democratic opponent, Rev. Raphael
Continue ReadingThe stock market’s wild 2020 ride is finally coming to an end. Stocks are at record highs once again, just like they were at the start of this unprecedented year. Stocks were mixed in the afternoon of the final trading day of the year. The Dow rose 0.3%, or 89 points, and the broader S&P
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