Click here for updates on this story MERIDEN, Connecticut (WFSB) — Several police officers were injured when they attempted to stop a car wanted in connection to a recent shooting in the city. Meriden police discussed the incident during a Tuesday morning news conference. Luis Camacho, 25, and 18-year-old Miguel Acevedo, both of Meriden, face
Continue ReadingRupert Murdoch has officially scrapped plans to launch a TV news channel in the United Kingdom. In a note to employees Tuesday, Murdoch’s News UK said that it had determined that such a channel didn’t make sense financially following a review by US network veteran David Rhodes. “We determined early on in that review that
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Andrew Brown Jr. was fatally shot in the back of the head while he tried to drive away from Pasquotank County sheriff’s deputies who had already shot him four times in the right arm, family attorney Wayne Kendall said Tuesday, citing a private autopsy of Brown’s body. The shot to the head caused Brown, a
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story KANSAS CITY, Missouri (KCTV, KSMO) — Friends and family of the man killed in the Jazz District Sunday remember him as a mentor and coach to hundreds of people who wanted to improve their lives. One person has been killed following a shooting near 18th and Vine in
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In February, it seemed like India had gotten Covid-19 under control, with daily cases falling nearly 90% from the peak of the first wave last year. Now, the country is experiencing the world’s worst outbreak. Daily cases have been rising continuously for the past 10 days; on Monday, India reported 352,991 new cases, breaking yet
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India, home to the world’s worst ongoing coronavirus outbreak, has reported more than 17.6 million cases since the pandemic began last year. But the real number, experts fear, could be up to 30 times higher — meaning more than half a billion cases. Health workers and scientists in India have long warned that Covid-19 infections
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The Oregon Community Foundation announced Tuesday that the Bethlehem Inn will receive a Project Turnkey grant of nearly $2.7 million for the acquisition and conversion of a 37-room motel in Redmond. The property will serve emergency needs, initially providing 25 rooms of safe, stable shelter for people experiencing homelessness.
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story OVERLAND PARK, Kansas (KCTV) — Overland Park Police Department announced that they will be releasing the report regarding the controversial 2018 officer involved shooting of 17-year-old, John Albers. John Albers was 17 when he was shot and killed by officer Clayton Jenison during a mental health call. Jenison
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story MOBILE, Alabama (WALA) — A robber armed with a knife was unable to get any money when he held up the Texaco Food Mart at 4126 Moffett Road, according to the Mobile Police Department. Police said the incident took place at 12:50 a.m. today. According to police, an
Continue ReadingIt’s been true for a long time that animation isn’t just for kids, but the growth of streaming services has upped the ante on appetite for adult-oriented animated content — not just in terms of edgy comedy, but also providing a relatively cost-efficient way to explore superhero and fantasy stories. This week brings additional examples,
Continue ReadingFormer North Carolina Gov. Pat McCrory acknowledged reality in 2020: former President Donald Trump lost. He then explained why — and objected to Trump’s baseless effort in Congress to overturn the election. Now a candidate for Senate, McCrory is facing the same threat as other Republicans in key races: a primary against challengers who vigorously
Continue Reading“I remember the punched-in-the-gut feeling I had the moment I learned that a young male reporter with just a few years of experience had nearly the exact same salary that I had, despite my two decades as a working journalist.” “Some reporters with advanced degrees earn less than $20 per hour. How are people supposed
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Deschutes County is beginning the process of updating its Transportation System Plan and is requesting feedback from residents about current and future transportation needs.
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Six days after Andrew Brown Jr. was fatally shot by police, protesters gathered again Monday to call for the release of the police body camera footage they hope will answer questions surrounding his death. Peaceful demonstrations have taken place in Elizabeth City, North Carolina, since Wednesday, when the 42-year-old Black man was fatally shot by
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The Family Access Network (FAN) Foundation’s 15th Annual Luncheon was held virtually the week of April 12th and raised over $90,000.
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On Wednesday, May 5, the Bend Farmers Market kicks off another season, and for the first time is offering online ordering and curbside pick-up for community members.
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story LAS VEGAS (KVVU) — After working with federal partners, the health district has identified 11 probable cases of acute non-viral hepatitis linked to the consumption of “Real Water” brand alkaline water in Clark County. In March, the Southern Nevada Health District announced it was working with its federal
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story LAS VEGAS (KVVU) — The longest-serving firefighter in Nevada wrapped up a 46 years of service with a sendoff at Las Vegas Fire Station 1. The gathering in the truck bay on Monday brought together friends, family and coworkers recognizing Las Vegas Fire and Rescue Battalion Chief Lawrence
Continue ReadingThere may not be a bigger promoter of the idea that humanity should go to Mars than Elon Musk. But Musk is once again in the news for admitting, though not for the first time, the truth about his dream: “A bunch of people probably will die” in the process. Musk made the comments during
Continue ReadingPlaygrounds seem like — and in many cases are — a relatively safe pandemic activity, but there are factors that can complicate the issue. Playgrounds are “a great opportunity to get families together and be outside and enjoy, but do so in a safe way,” said Dr. Ada Stewart, a family physician with Cooperative Health
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