Click here for updates on this story BATON ROUGE, Louisiana (KTBS) — Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries enforcement agents have cited two Louisiana men for alleged contest fraud in Caddo Parish. Agents cited Hunter Moss, 24, of Mooringsport, and Phillip Purcell, 30, of Oil City, were involved in a bass tournament held on Caddo
Continue ReadingFacebook announced Friday that former President Donald Trump would be suspended from its platform until at least January 7th, 2023 — two years from when he was initially suspended. Facebook said it will then assess the circumstances to see if he should be allowed back on. The move guarantees Trump won’t be able to post
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WSMV) — A woman who jumped in to help those hurt in a wrong-way crash on Briley Parkway is speaking about the experience. “The scene, oh my God, it was terrifying,” Latasha Williams said. It involved two cars near Briley Parkway and Airways Boulevard on Wednesday.
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story SAGINAW, Michigan (WNEM) — The former director of the Saginaw County Animal Care and Control Center has been arraigned on an embezzling charge. Lisa Stoffel was arraigned on June 2 on one count of embezzling more than $1,000 but less than $20,000. Her bond was set at $20,000.
Continue ReadingThe Justice Department is preparing to offer a plea deal to three US Capitol rioters accused of participating in the grisly assault on Officer Michael Fanone, prosecutors said Friday. At three separate hearings, federal prosecutors said they’ve already had preliminary plea talks with defense attorneys, and they plan to extend formal plea offers in the
Continue ReadingFBI Director Christopher Wray sounded the alarm on ransomware in stark terms by likening the challenge posed by the recent spate of damaging cyber attacks on the US to the September 11 terrorist attacks, calling for a similar response. His remarks come as officials across government have tried to step up the urgency of the
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story ATLANTA (WGCL) — Officials have identified the driver who is now in custody following a vehicle pursuit that resulted in destruction impacting buildings at a strip mall around 4 a.m. on Friday. Atlanta firefighters worked to put out the massive fire. Several businesses were destroyed during the early
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The area known as Wickiup Junction sits on Highway 97, as you head into La Pine from the north, where the road turns into two lanes and there are developments on both sides of the road. The Oregon Department of Transportation and city of La Pine are working to finalize a plan to make the area safer and more efficient.
Continue ReadingThe governor of Utah is calling on a higher power to help combat the extreme dry weather afflicting the state. On Thursday, Gov. Spencer Cox issued a declaration calling for Utahns to participate in a weekend of prayer from Friday to Sunday. “I’ve already asked all Utahns to conserve water by avoiding long showers, fixing
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story STAMFORD, Connecticut (WFSB) — Two teenagers were arrested for shooting and killing a man in Stamford last month. Police identified the victim as 32-year-old Lwidji Brun. The suspects were only identified as being ages 14 and 16 and from Stamford. Police said on May 18 just before 2:45
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story NEW BRITAIN, Connecticut (WFSB) — An uncle arrested for his role in an Amber Alert out of Middletown failed to report his nephew missing for 12 hours and knowingly left him in the care of a drug addict, according to arrest documents. New Britain police released the arrest
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After 20 years living and working on a La Pine property, Mary Clendenin is at a crossroads.
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story MENDOTA, California (KFSN) — Getting through high school is a challenge on its own – but imagine adding college courses, a global pandemic, and a full-time job. That’s exactly what Antonio Cruz did. Last week, Cruz graduated from West Hills College with an Associate’s degree in agriculture science,
Continue ReadingThe largest moon in our solar system is preparing for its first close-up in more than 20 years on Monday. NASA’s Juno mission has been observing Jupiter and its moons since July 2016, and now Juno will come within 645 miles (1,038 kilometers) of Ganymede’s surface. It’s the closest a spacecraft has been to the
Continue ReadingPeople are paying higher prices for everything from diapers to gas. One discount chain says that’s great for its business. Five Below, the toy, game, room decoration and tech accessory store that sells most of its stuff for — as its name suggests — under $5, expects budget-conscious consumers will increasingly turn to discount stores
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story BALTIMORE (WBAL) — The animals at the Maryland Zoo in Baltimore are eating really well these days — all thanks to the cicadas. Some of the animals are enjoying the cicadas like fine dining, while others are simply unimpressed. “It’s like a big snack bar,” the zoo’s assistant
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story SANTA CRUZ, California (KSBW) — Santa Cruz County is offering financial incentives to property owners who can offer housing to those currently experiencing homelessness. “We’re really relying on the good heartiness of the Santa Cruz community to help us do that,” Senior Director of Housing Programs at Fremont-based
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Gov. Kate Brown announced Friday the steps the state will take to lift COVID-19 health and safety restrictions and fully reopen the economy after 70% of all Oregonians 18 and older have received a first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine — an approaching goal, with the current figure over 66%
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story KANSAS CITY, Missouri (KMBC) — Faith leaders in Kansas City said they are outraged by what they saw in the latest video of the fatal police shooting of Malcolm Johnson at a BP gas station on March 25. They said police reforms are needed. “When I saw the
Continue ReadingThe Department of Defense will “maintain existing policy for the display of unofficial flags” and “not grant an exception to display the Pride flag” at military bases, Pentagon spokesman John Kirby said in a statement to CNN. Kirby said the decision does not “in any way reflect on the respect and admiration we feel for
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