Click here for updates on this story OTISVILLE, Michigan (WNEM) — Whether it’s a story of sorrow or a moment of pride, a mid-Michigan woman is helping others preserve the deep sentimental value. She creates DNA jewelry to transform a physical piece of a loved one into a lasting memory. “Just want them to have
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Six-month-old Astor is a playful kitten looking for his forever home. You can visit the Humane Society of Central Oregon in Bend if you’re interested in meeting Astor or any of their other special guests.
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story ALTON, Illinois (KMOV) — A Metro East woman who admitted to killing her two infant daughters has been granted a commutation by Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker. Paula Sims’ 6-week-old daughter Heather’s body was found in a trash can in May 1989 in West Alton. She was convicted and
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story KEWANEE, Illinois (WQAD) — A bald eagle is fighting against a neurological condition that caused her head to be crooked. It’s because of lead poisoning. “Her head was completely down and twisted 180 and looking up at the sky,” says Tammy Yarger, CEO of Hog Wildlife Rescue and
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Bend’s Free Spirit Yoga, Fitness and Play offers a ninja warrior-style obstacle course for kids. The facility in Bend’s Old Mill District has been heavily booked since it reopened.
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After a year of altered schedules and canceled programs, Bend Park and Rec is optimistic for a full summer layout, and is hiring dozens to make it happen.
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Newport Avenue Market employees have found some 20 paintings hidden throughout the shelves. The artist is still a mystery.
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story BOSTON (WBZ) — A unique condo is up for sale in Boston’s Jamaica Plain neighborhood, but prospective buyers will need an open mind about its open concept. The main bathroom on the first floor at 302 South Street #2 does not have doors or walls around the toilet.
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It’s been years in the making, but the La Pine Transit Center finally has a target date for completion, and it’s not far away: June 30.
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The Biden administration asked the Supreme Court late Friday to dismiss a dispute over a Trump era rule barring federally funded health care providers in the Title X family planning program from referring patients for abortions. In a petition to the court filed after hours on Friday, Acting Solicitor General Elizabeth Prelogar said the parties
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When Subhakar Khadka immigrated to California seven years ago, he had his sights set on a simple life with simple goals: Earn a living so that his family in Nepal can join him in the United States. But to make his dream a reality, he became an Uber driver, and he’s had to handle some
Continue ReadingFour lucky people split the third-largest lottery prize in US history and the largest lottery prize ever in the state of Michigan, officials said Friday. The names of the four people who won $1.05 billion Mega Millions jackpot in Michigan on January 22 have not been released. Michigan Lottery officials said the four people belong
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Junior Achievement of Oregon and SW Washington is hosting a self-guided virtual program open to middle and high school students looking to explore career opportunities in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Continue ReadingAn independent investigation commissioned by the Rochester, New York, City Council found that four key city officials — including Mayor Lovely Warren — suppressed information surrounding the death of Daniel Prude, the 41-year-old Black man who died last year in police custody. The report, conducted by the law firm of Emery Celli Brinckerhoff Abady Ward
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A coordinated call from the majority of New York’s Democratic congressional delegation for Andrew Cuomo to resign in the face of sexual harassment and bullying claims as well as questions surrounding nursing home deaths from Covid-19 badly imperils the New York governor’s chances of surviving this series of growing scandals. Those calling for Cuomo to
Continue ReadingThe city of Minneapolis will pay the estate of George Floyd $27 million after the city council on Friday unanimously voted to settle a lawsuit with his family. George Floyd’s brother, Philonise Floyd, said that he would return the settlement millions if it meant he could see his brother again. “I thank the state of
Continue ReadingAffordable Care Act enrollees and those looking for Obamacare coverage can start accessing the stimulus-enhanced premium subsidies on the federal exchange on April 1, the Biden administration announced Friday. But the jobless will have to wait longer to enroll in the zero-premium plans provided by the $1.9 trillion relief package that President Joe Biden signed
Continue ReadingVery little snow fell overnight, just 1″ at Timberline. No new snow is expected until Sunday.
Continue Reading Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell is quietly maneuvering to field a slate of GOP Senate candidates in critical battleground states, attempting to avoid a repeat of election cycles a decade ago when candidates emerged from primaries only to implode and deny his party the chance to take back the majority. This time around, the wily
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The Internal Revenue Service announced Friday that the third round of Economic Impact Payments will begin reaching Americans over the next week.
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