Who needs Valentine’s Day during a year when getting close to people means you could catch a lot more than a case of lovesick? This is the perfect year to lean into a more socially distanced and, frankly, less pressured holiday. The antidote? Embrace Galentine’s Day. Born from the ancient, mystic sitcom “Parks and Recreation,”
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The Senate voted 57-43 Saturday to acquit former President Donald Trump of inciting an insurrection at the US Capitol.
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — The sadness of losing a loved one to COVID-19 is hard to imagine. For the Bannerman family, the sense of grief is doubled — patriarch Glenn and matriarch Evelyn died of coronavirus late last year. “Coming to grips with that is a good term,
Continue ReadingAn animal shelter in Auburn, Alabama, is spicing up Valentine’s Day for its animals by matching them with potential owners in a unique way. The Lee County Humane Society launched a two-day event on Saturday called Love Unleashed to help bring fur friends and possible owners together. “This has been something that has been in
Continue ReadingAn even more significant winter storm could hit the same area of the southern United States just glazed over with ice, which led to power outages, deadly car crashes and record snowfall.
Continue ReadingGOP Sen. Mike Lee of Utah has turned over phone records to the House impeachment managers, shedding light on the timing of a call that had been referenced during the second Senate impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump. A list of calls Lee gave to the managers showed a highlighted incoming call from a
Continue ReadingThe Senate is poised Saturday to move to a final vote and acquit former President Donald Trump after Democrats backed away from a call for witnesses to testify that threw the trial into chaos for several hours earlier in the day. The move to the trial’s finishing stages was a final twist after the House
Continue ReadingLos Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James just set a new NBA record, but it probably won’t be the highlight of his legendary career. James turned the ball over five times in Friday’s win over the Memphis Grizzlies, bringing him to a total of 4,526 turnovers in his career, according to the NBA. He passed former
Continue ReadingAt least a dozen people were injured Saturday when 21 vehicles were involved in a crash on an icy Nashville road, the city’s fire department said. The crash happened on I-24 East near Old Hickory Boulevard around 8 a.m., the Nashville Police Department said on Twitter. Twelve people were taken to local hospitals, fire officials
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story MOBILE, AL (WALA) — The City of Prichard will honor James “Bubba” Coleman Saturday for his help to save a man from his sinking truck in Mobile Bay. It happened on the causeway in December. A man was driving to work on the Causeway. His truck hit the
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Marc Short, former Vice President Mike Pence’s chief of staff, has been contacted about providing information to House impeachment managers about threats to Pence during last month’s Capitol riot, a source familiar with the matter tells CNN. Short has not responded, said the source, who added that managers are also seeking information from Chris Hodgson,
Continue ReadingA string of recent attacks against Asian Americans has communities and advocates on high alert, especially as many in the United States gather this weekend to celebrate the Lunar New Year. An 84-year-old man from Thailand died in late January after being attacked on his morning walk in San Francisco. Days later, a 91-year-old Asian
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story Sebewaing Township, MI (WNEM) — A mid-Michigan high school turned into a crime scene after a carjacking started a multi-state hunt for the suspect. Officers said an 18-year-old woman was sitting alone in a vehicle at USA High School in Sebewaing Township when she was approached by an
Continue ReadingA magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck off the coast of eastern Japan, close to Fukushima, late Saturday evening leaving at least 12 people injured. The epicenter of the quake, which struck at 11:07 p.m. local time (9.07 a.m. ET), was located 45.9 miles (73.9 kilometers) northeast of Namie, a coastal town 60 miles from Fukushima, according
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story ST. LOUIS, MO (KMOV) — People across the metro are looking for warmth with the freezing temperatures. Tim Huffman with the St. Patricks’ Center says they are asking for volunteers to help assist in keeping the homeless population sheltered this weekend as below freezing temps move in. “When
Continue ReadingActress Ashley Judd is in an ICU unit in South Africa after her leg was “shattered” in an accident in the Congo, which she recounted in an Instagram Live interview. “Accidents happen — and there was a fallen tree on the path which I didn’t see and I had a very powerful stride going and
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story OMAHA, Ne (WOWT) — Trooper Keith Bell has been with the Nebraska state patrol for more than 18 years. When he’s not out on the streets—he’s working with kids in the community. But, since the pandemic hit, it’s been difficult for him to do what he loves. “A
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Donald Trump may end up as a very lucky guy. Lucky because if he gets acquitted again and avoids disqualification from future office in his second impeachment trial — which is entirely possible, if not likely — he will manage to avoid any sanction from the Senate despite having received lousy representation from his lawyers
Continue Reading Court officials say the leader of the far-right Proud Boys, who was arrested shortly before the insurrection at the US Capitol on January 6, violated the terms of his release, according to new court filings. Henry “Enrique” Tarrio was arrested in DC two days prior to the insurrection on a misdemeanor charge of destruction of
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story ST. LOUIS, MO (KMOV) — The 21st annual Rise and Shine for Heat took place Friday at Hardee’s locations across the St. Louis area. During breakfast hours, all Hardee’s Sausage Biscuit and Hardee’s Egg Biscuit sandwiches costed $1 with 100% of the proceeds going to Heat Up St.
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