Miss USA contestants dismiss Trump comments, show must go on
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) – Controversy continues to surround presidential candidate Donald Trump’s comments painting Mexican immigrants as criminals, but the women taking part in the upcoming Miss USA...
View ArticlePublic finally gets pathway to ‘Billionaires’ Beach’
MALIBU, Calif. (AP) – With a bright blue sign that reads “Beach Access” on an open gate replacing what used to be private property, the public now has access to Malibu’s so-called “Billionaires’...
View ArticlePopular ice caves draw thousands each year; can be dangerous
VERLOT, Wash. (AP) – Thousands of visitors each year make the easy 1-mile trek to glimpse spectacular snow and ice formations at the Big Four Ice Caves in Washington state. But the attraction that has...
View ArticleJudge rejects plea deal for woman charged in starvation case
MINOT, N.D. (AP) – The judge presiding over the case of a North Dakota woman whose 13-year-old son died weighing just 21 pounds has rejected a plea deal struck by her defense and prosecutors. KXMC-TV...
View ArticleFeds: Plane in deadly Alaska crash had safety technology
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) – A sightseeing floatplane that crashed in a mountainous area in southeast Alaska, killing all nine people on board, was equipped with technology to provide detailed information...
View ArticleUSDA prepares for possible return of bird flu this fall
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) – Two top veterinary officials with the U.S. Department of Agriculture and farmers affected by the bird flu outbreak said Tuesday it will take increased surveillance, improved...
View ArticleKasich not worried about being bumped by Trump in 1st debate
WASHINGTON (AP) – Ohio Gov. John Kasich said Tuesday it’s too early to worry about whether Donald Trump might bump him from the first GOP presidential debate if Kasich decides to run. “Let’s not put...
View ArticleSoldiers arrive in Saskatchewan to battle raging wildfires
LA RONGE, Saskatchewan (AP) – Canadian soldiers arrived Tuesday to help battle raging wildfires in the western province of Saskatchewan, where more than 10,000 people have been evacuated in recent...
View ArticleUnited suffers 2nd major grounding in 2 months
NEW YORK (AP) – All United Continental flights in the U.S. were grounded Wednesday due to computer problems. Just shy of two hours after the problems began, the Federal Aviation Administration lifted...
View ArticleAfter viral video, homeless Florida piano player reunites with son
This story is courtesy of our sister station WFLA in Tampa, FL. SARASOTA, Fla (WFLA) – When cell phone video of Donald Gould playing the piano went viral last week, the Sarasota man hoped his long-lost...
View ArticleWest Virginia man faces charges after deer found living in home
This story is courtesy of our sister station WCMH-TV in Columbus, OH. CABELL COUNTY, West Virginia (WCMH)- A man in West Virginia has been charged after wildlife officials found two deer living with...
View ArticleDisney removes Bill Cosby statue at Hollywood Studios
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Walt Disney World officials say a bronze statue of Bill Cosby is being removed from the Hollywood Studios theme park. Local news outlets report the statue was being...
View ArticleCaught on camera: Naked New Mexico man steals deputy’s patrol car
This story is courtesy of our sister station KRQE in Albuquerque, NM. CLOVIS, N.M. (KRQE) – Law enforcement often sees some strange things, and this call is no exception. A naked man was attempting to...
View ArticleVideo: Tarp swallows groundskeeper at Pirates game
This story is courtesy of our sister station WISH in Indianapolis, IN. PITTSBURGH, Pa. (WISH) — There was a pretty scary moment during Tuesday night’s Padres-Pirates game in Pittsburgh. Groundskeepers...
View ArticleFrom celebration to separation: Jared Fogle’s 17-year relationship with Subway
This story is courtesy of our sister station WISH in Indianapolis, IN. INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — The relationship between Jared Fogle and Subway could be described as a successful marriage. 15 years...
View ArticleVirginia man mistakenly detained for child porn wants public apology
This story is courtesy of our sister station WAVY in Hampton Roads, VA. NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — A Norfolk man wants his name cleared after police made a huge mistake. Last week, two Norfolk police...
View ArticleComing to a city near you? Taco Bell starts delivery service
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Getting your Taco Bell fix may soon get a whole lot easier. The restaurant chain is starting delivery service on Wednesday in certain markets in a partnership with the startup...
View ArticleUtah doctor sentenced to 15 years to life in ex-wife’s death
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) – The oldest son of a Utah doctor smiled as he shook hands and hugged friends and family after his father was sentenced Wednesday to 15 years to life in the killing of his ex-wife...
View ArticleMedicare to cover end-of-life counseling
WASHINGTON (AP) – Medicare said Wednesday it plans to pay doctors to counsel patients about end-of-life care, the same idea that sparked accusations of “death panels” and fanned a political furor...
View ArticleStress from heat, drought on fish spurs push to reduce kills
GRANTS PASS, Ore. (AP) – Drought and record hot weather are producing lethal conditions for salmon and trout in rivers across the West. A recent survey released Wednesday of the lower reaches of 54...
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