By TORRENCE BANKS Click here for updates on this story WAVERLY, Tennessee (WSMV) — A Humphreys County K-9 officer died in the car of a Humphreys County Deputy Sheriff after a fire started in the vehicle. According to Humphreys County Sheriff Chris Davis, the Deputy Sheriff went into the Humphreys County Courthouse Wednesday morning and
Continue ReadingBy Tammy Watford Click here for updates on this story MCDOWELL COUNTY, North Carolina (WLOS) — The boys and girls of the K-1-2 class at McDowell Virtual Academy raised money for homeless dogs in McDowell County. The kids in Sandra Queen’s class held the fundraiser in February and showed up at school on Valentine’s Day
Continue ReadingBy Dennis Valera Click here for updates on this story WATERBURY, Connecticut (WFSB) — Just like in hospitals across the country, the nursing shortage is also impacting our schools. In Waterbury, school nurses have been hopping between schools to cover the vacancies. “It was just time, shift work takes a toll on your body,” said
Continue ReadingBy Tami Luhby, CNN Civica Rx, a non-profit generic drug maker backed by hospitals, insurers and philanthropies, announced Thursday that it plans to manufacture and sell insulin for no more than $30 a vial. It is expected to be available as soon as early 2024, pending federal approval. Insulin, which more than 8 million Americans
Continue ReadingMt. Hood Meadows did not report any new snow. Timberline reported three new inches. Hoodoo reported one new inch. Mt. Bachelor reported five new inches. Willamette Pass reported one new inch. Ski Bowl reported one new inch.
Continue ReadingBy Web Staff Click here for updates on this story MOBILE, Alabama (WALA) — The Carnival Ecstasy cruise ship docked Thursday morning at the Mobile Alabama Cruise Terminal near the mouth of the Mobile River in downtown Mobile. The docking was in advance of Saturday’s sailing out of the Port City — a return of
Continue ReadingBy Web Staff Click here for updates on this story LOWELL, Massachusetts (WBZ) — A massive fire broke out at a multi-family home in Lowell on Thursday. Witnesses said at least one child was rescued by firefighters. The home, located on Maude Street, was engulfed by heavy flames, and smoke was seen pouring out of
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Happy Thursday, Central Oregon! The showers will taper off and skies become mostly cloudy Thursday night. Lows will dip into the 20s. Our skies will stay mostly partly Friday as a northerly flow keeps us cool. Look for highs in the low to mid-40s and lows in the 20s. We have a slight chance of some
Continue ReadingNEW ORLEANS (AP) — Janet Jackson, Kevin Hart and Nicki Minaj are among the headliners announced for this summer’s Essence Festival of Culture. The festival is returning to New Orleans after a two-year hiatus brought on by the coronavirus pandemic. Others tapped to entertain June 30 through July 3 include New Edition, The Isley Brothers,
Continue ReadingBy W.G. RAMIREZ Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — Haley Jones scored 20 points and grabbed 14 rebounds to lead No. 2 Stanford to a 57-44 victory over Oregon State in the Pac-12 Tournament quarterfinals. Stanford was 16-0 in conference play during the regular season and won its 18th straight game this season and has
Continue ReadingBy W.G. RAMIREZ Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — Haley Jones scored 20 points and grabbed 14 rebounds to lead No. 2 Stanford to a 57-44 victory over Oregon State in the Pac-12 Tournament quarterfinals. Stanford was 16-0 in conference play during the regular season and won its 18th straight game this season and has
Continue ReadingBy Alecia Reid Click here for updates on this story DREXEL HILL, Pennsylvania (KYW) — Neighbors who assisted in the aftermath of a helicopter crash in Drexel Hill were honored Thursday. They were recognized by Drexel Hill’s mayor and state Rep. Mike Zabel. The residents ran toward the scene of the crash and helped with
Continue ReadingBy JUAN A. LOZANO Associated Press HOUSTON (AP) — A Texas inmate who was scheduled to be the first to be executed by the state this year received a reprieve from an appeals court. Michael Dean Gonzales had been set to receive a lethal injection Tuesday evening for fatally stabbing an elderly couple during a
Continue ReadingBy George Ramsay The 2022 Winter Paralympics officially got under way on Friday, with the start of the Games marked by the presence of the full Ukrainian delegation inside Beijing’s Bird’s Nest stadium at the Opening Ceremony. All of Ukraine’s Para athletes made it to the Chinese capital — a feat described as a “miracle”
Continue ReadingBy Bryant Reed Click here for updates on this story LEETSDALE, Pennsylvania (KDKA) — There is a new student at Quaker Valley High School, only she’s not what you’d expect. Penny is the newest member of the high school. The English bulldog is part of a pilot program to help bring down stress levels and
Continue ReadingBy Stephanie Busari and Shama Nasinde, CNN Hundreds of international students trapped in the Ukrainian city of Sumy by Russia’s invasion have appealed to the world: “Help us, we are stranded.” Vivian Udenze, 21, a Nigerian medical student at Sumy State University told CNN: “This is the 8th day since the crisis began. A lot
Continue ReadingNEW YORK (AP) — Brooklyn Nets swingman Joe Harris will have more surgery on his left ankle and miss the remainder of the season. Harris had surgery on the ankle Nov. 29 and has missed the last 49 games. Nets general manager Sean Marks said in a statement Thursday that Harris would need an additional
Continue ReadingBy SAM METZ and LINDSAY WHITEHURST Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — In one of the driest states in the nation, Republican lawmakers have renewed their focus on water conservation amid prolonged drought and climate change. In the final days before they adjourn, Utah lawmakers are advancing proposals to set aside millions to preserve
Continue ReadingBy DEE-ANN DURBIN AP Business Writer Two U.S. university campuses are losing their food-delivery robots for now because of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Grubhub said Thursday that it is ending its partnership with Russian tech company Yandex and pulling 100 Yandex-made food-delivery robots from the campuses of Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio, and the
Continue ReadingPIERRE, S.D. (AP) — A South Dakota lawmaker who is running for governor is facing backlash after he used a derogatory term for a woman during a speech on the House floor. Republican Rep. Steve Haugaard described a woman whom he did not name but said was addicted to methamphetamine as a “wrung-out whore.” Haugaard,
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