By Scottie Andrew, CNN (CNN) — Mushroom Kingdom will soon bid farewell to one of its longest-tenured residents. Charles Martinet, the longtime voice of Nintendo’s beloved plumber Mario, is stepping away from the role after nearly 30 years, the video game company announced. Martinet will become a Mario ambassador instead, “sharing the joy of Mario”
Continue ReadingTJ L’HEUREUX, ADRIENNE WASHINGTON, ALBERT SERNA JR., ANISA SHABIR and ISAAC STONE SIMONELLI, The Howard Center for Investigative Journalism and Arizona Center for Investigative Reporting GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (AP) — Against the background hum of the convention center, Dar Leaf settled into a club chair to explain the sacred mission of America’s sheriffs, his bright
Continue ReadingBy JOHN HANNA Associated Press MARION, Kan. (AP) — The initial online search of a state website that led a central Kansas police chief to raid a local weekly newspaper was legal, a spokesperson for the agency that maintains the site said Monday, as newly released video showed the publisher’s 98-year-old mother protesting a search
Continue ReadingBy Jennifer Gray, CNN Meteorologist (CNN) — Areas along the South Texas coast are under tropical storm alerts for a system – currently a tropical depression – that could start lashing the area with wind, rain and coastal flooding as soon as Tuesday morning. Tropical Depression 9 formed in the Gulf of Mexico late Monday
Continue ReadingBy KABC Staff Click here for updates on this story VENTURA, California (KABC) — A nanny cam caught the moment two parents rushed to grab their twin babies as an earthquake jolted their home in Ventura. The magnitude 5.2 earthquake hit around 2:41 p.m. Sunday about four miles southeast of Ojai, just as Southern California
Continue ReadingREDMOND, Wash. (AP) — Charles Martinet, the original voice of Mario in Nintendo games since the 1990s, is stepping down. Nintendo of America confirmed Monday that Martinet will now serve in the role of “Mario Ambassador,” traveling around the world to promote the beloved plumber, signing autographs and performing Nintendo character voices. “It’s been a
Continue ReadingBy MATTHEW RODRIGUEZ Click here for updates on this story WRIGHTWOOD, California (KCAL) — On Sunday afternoon, the sheer amount of rainfall from Tropical Storm Hilary created a river of mud and debris that was filmed rushing down a hillside near State Route 2 in Wrightwood. Facebook user Benny JD sent KCAL News a video
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By WCCO STAFF, PAULEEN LE Click here for updates on this story MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Five teenage boys and three adults were injured Sunday in a shooting in south Minneapolis, the neighborhood’s second mass shooting in just nine days. Now, Minneapolis police are asking for the public’s help in apprehending the shooters. Minneapolis Police Chief
Continue ReadingBy Zachary Cohen, Jason Morris, Katelyn Polantz, Holmes Lybrand, Jeremy Herb, Devan Cole and Kristen Holmes, CNN (CNN) — Former President Donald Trump plans to turn himself in and be processed at the Fulton County jail on Thursday, following his agreement earlier Monday to a $200,000 bond and other release conditions. “I’ll be going to
Continue ReadingBy Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Lana Del Rey is hitting the road. Live Nation announced on Monday that the singer is heading out on a limited tour this fall. It all kicks off on Thursday, September 14 in Franklin, Tennessee and will make stops across ten cities in the US, including Austin, Texas,
Continue ReadingBy Devan Cole, CNN Washington (CNN) — A federal judge has temporarily blocked part of Georgia’s ban on gender-affirming care for transgender youth, ordering state officials to stop enforcing a key provision of the law more than a month after it took effect. In an 83-page order issued Sunday, US District Judge Sarah Geraghty said
Continue ReadingBy Kalie Strain Click here for updates on this story ST. LOUIS (KMOV) — A large fire at 111 Salvage in Madison County is causing a smoke plume that can be seen around the metro. Madison County EMA told First Alert 4 that Highway 111 is closed as firefighters battle the flames. The Madison County
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By Scott McKane Click here for updates on this story SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (KSTU) — As Utah students return to their classrooms, getting them to and from school safely is a priority. That means drivers paying attention through school zones and the constant need for more crossing guards. This year, the Unified Police and
Continue ReadingBy Jeff Tavss Click here for updates on this story SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (KSTU) — Visitors and staff at Salt Lake City’s Tracy Aviary are mourning the loss this week of one of its beloved residents. Andy N. Condor passed away in his sleep Thursday at 64 years of age, the aviary announced. The
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By Mythili Gubbi Click here for updates on this story SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (KSTU) — One bookstore in Salt Lake City is showcasing unique art through a pop up market, to help promote queer inclusivity. “It creates a safe space for a lot of us, where we can express ourselves and express our own
Continue ReadingBy FOX 13 News Click here for updates on this story ST. GEORGE, Utah (KSTU) — A man and women were arrested early Sunday after multiple teens were found inside a St. George home with drugs and alcohol, including one who is believed to have overdosed. A St. George Police officer responded to the home
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Heart of Oregon Corps, a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering and supporting youth in Central Oregon, proudly announced the successful completion of its Job Fair, held last Thursday.
Continue ReadingBy Claudia Rebaza and Hannah Holland, CNN (CNN) — Ecuadorians have voted to ban oil drilling in one of the most biodiverse places on the planet, the Yasuní National Park, situated in the Amazon rainforest. With more than 92% of the votes counted, nearly 59% of voters rejected the oil drilling while 41% voted in
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Here are NewsChannel 21’s Sunrise Birthdays for Monday, August 21st. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air at: https://ktvz.com/share/sunrise-birthdays/. It’s under the Contests tab on KTVZ.COM.
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By WMAR STAFF Click here for updates on this story BALTIMORE (WMAR) — Squeegee-related crimes in Baltimore has dropped. The mayor’s office announced Friday that there has been an 80% reduction in squeegee-related crimes since the launch of their Squeegee Collaborative. The collaborative was launched in January with the purpose of tracking the progress of
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