Texas’ top law enforcement officer has threatened to sue leaders in the state’s capital for maintaining local coronavirus mask requirements, saying they illegally defy the governor’s order ending a statewide mandate. Attorney General Ken Paxton, in a letter to Austin Mayor Steve Adler and Travis County Judge Andy Brown, said he would sue unless mask
Continue ReadingFive Oklahoma City Police officers were charged with first-degree manslaughter in last year’s fatal shooting of a 15-year-old armed robbery suspect who had already dropped his weapon, according to court documents filed Wednesday in Oklahoma County. Officers Bethany Sears, Jared Barton, Corey Adams, John Skuta and Brad Pemberton, who were all charged, are currently on
Continue ReadingWith the economy crashing and markets in chaos last spring, the Federal Reserve handed out get out of jail free cards to America’s big banks. Now that the recovery is gaining steam, the Fed has to decide if it’s time to enforce the rules once again. Suspense is building on Wall Street over whether the
Continue ReadingMore than 29 million cases have been reported in the US since the World Health Organization declared the novel coronavirus a pandemic one year ago. The virus plunged America into grief and crisis. Several rounds of steep surges in infections prompted local and state leaders from coast to coast to order safety restrictions — in
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story OMAHA, NE (WOWT) — Reports of coyote sightings have been on the rise in the Omaha area, and authorities think it has something to do with the COVID-19 pandemic. Wildlife experts tell us people are seeing more of the animals because many of us are spending more time
Continue Reading“South Park” is back with an hourlong special that satirizes QAnon and addresses Covid-19 vaccines. The special, titled “South ParQ Vaccination Special,” revolves around Cartman and the gang trying to get a vaccine for their teacher, Mrs. Nelson. Along the way, the boys face QAnon conspiracy theorists and deal with isolation. “You guys have a
Continue ReadingHere’s a look at St. Patrick’s Day, celebrated on March 17 every year. Facts St. Patrick’s Day is the feast day of St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. Corned beef and cabbage is a staple at many St. Patrick’s Day celebrations in America. Saint Patrick St. Patrick is called a Christian missionary and the
Continue ReadingAn unlikely TV character’s name is at the center of Oprah’s sit-down interview with Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, and Prince Harry: ‘Peter Brady.’ Christopher Knight, the actor who portrayed the middle brother in “The Brady Bunch” television series, announced in a Facebook post on Wednesday that the wicker and acacia Burchett Outdoor Club Chairs sold
Continue ReadingHere’s a look at the life of Grammy Award-winning singer and actress, Mariah Carey. Personal Birth date: March 27, 1970 Birth place: Long Island, New York Birth name: Mariah Carey Father: Alfred Roy Carey, aeronautics engineer Mother: Patricia (Hickey) Carey, opera singer and voice coach Marriages: Nick Cannon (2008-2016, divorced); Tommy Mottola (1993-1998, divorced) Children:
Continue ReadingThe United States Department of Agriculture extended key waivers on Tuesday that make it easier for children to access free meals in their communities through the summer. The waivers, which were extended until September 30, give all students regardless of income access to free meals provided by summer meal programs. They also allow parents or
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story FOLEY, Alabama (WALA) — The FBI and Foley Police Department are investigating a man arrested Thursday morning and charged with impersonating a peace officer. According to Foley Police, this morning a male subject approached an officer on North Pine Street inside the school zone near Foley Middle School.
Continue Reading
President Joe Biden signed his sweeping $1.9 trillion Covid-19 economic relief package into law on Thursday afternoon. “This historic legislation is about rebuilding the backbone of this country and giving people in this nation, working people, middle class folks, people who built the country, a fighting chance,” Biden said in the Oval Office before signing
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story OMAHA, Nebraska (WOWT) — A man who led Omaha Police on a high-speed chase after stealing an OPD vehicle Thursday morning is in police custody. OPD said the incident started at 5:15 a.m. Thursday when a woman called police about a man chasing her in a car. Officers
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story KANSAS CITY, Missouri (KCTV/KSMO) — Kansas City police are investigating the death of a 4-month-old boy as a homicide after finding that the baby suffered internal injuries. Officers responded Tuesday at 6:15 a.m. to Harrison Street just off of East 54th Street in response to a baby who
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story DAVENPORT, Iowa (WQAD) — The City of Davenport’s Parks and Recreation Department has put together a 10-year comprehensive plan to update and upgrade the 38 local parks and 3 golf courses. They now are at a stage where they are inviting the public for input so the parks
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story PORTLAND, Oregon (KPTV) — A Portland man who was arrested for a 1999 cold case last year has now been charged with a second murder, according to the Multnomah County District Attorney’s Office. The district attorney’s office announced Wednesday that Christopher Charles Lovrien, 53, was indicted by a
Continue ReadingThere’s a story President Joe Biden likes to tell about himself. It’s from a time when he was a first-term senator. He had objected angrily to some remarks from archconservative Sen. Jesse Helms, who was opposed to a proposal for broader rights for people with disabilities. Biden was furious, and let Senate Majority Leader Mike
Continue ReadingPresident Joe Biden signed the $1.9 trillion stimulus package Congress passed this week into law Thursday. That’s welcome news for Americans in need of aid because of the pandemic. But it’s also a big plus for investors. Stocks have resumed their rally this week — following a brief pullback after bond yields spiked and inflation
Continue Reading
Stacey Plaskett, a Black Democratic delegate, on Wednesday forcefully rebuked her White Republican colleague in the House of Representatives for accusing the Black Lives Matter movement of being a “group that doesn’t like the old-fashioned family,” a statement she derided as racist. In speaking against President Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion Covid-19 relief plan, Wisconsin GOP
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story ATLANTA (WGCL) — In an effort to distribute more COVID-19 vaccines in communities of color, Walgreens is partnering with Uber to help parishioners of three metro-Atlanta churches get vaccinated. “Uber picked us up at our home this morning,” said Ronald Stevens. He and his wife Venus are parishioners
Continue Reading