St. Elmo development clears Planning Commission
It would include retail shops, office space, living quarters and even a boutique hotel.
Team USA kicks off quest to win Women's World Cup
On Tuesday afternoon, the U.S. women's national soccer team begins defending its 2015 World Cup title. Team USA, who will face off against Thailand, wants to lift the cup for a historic fourth time. Over the past few days, the…
Pence defends ban of Pride flags at embassies
Vice President Mike Pence confirmed reports that Pride flags had been banned from U.S. embassies, and expressed his support for the administration's decision. June is Pride Month, and in an interview with NBC's Kristen Welker, the vice president said four…
Justin Amash leaves House Freedom Caucus
Republican calls for Congress to impeach Trump Rep. Justin Amash, the only Republican arguing President Trump's conduct as outlined in special counsel Robert Mueller's report constitutes impeachable offenses, is stepping down from the conservative House Freedom Caucus, his office confirmed…
Police investigate early morning shooting in Brainerd
He told officers he was walking in the 100 block of North Seminole Drive near the McCallie Tunnel when he was shot.
Woman who entered Mar-a-Lago illegally seeks to be own attorney
Woman denies spying for China at Mar-a-Lago A Chinese woman charged with illegally entering President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort could soon learn whether she will be allowed to act as her own attorney. Yujing Zhang's request to fire her public…
Alabama approves castration for some sex offenders
Montgomery, Ala. -- Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey has signed into law legislation that would require certain sex offenders to be chemically castrated before their parole. Gov. Kay Ivey's press office said Monday that she had signed the bill, which is…
Ex-UCLA gynecologist pleads not guilty to sex abuse of 2 patients
A former gynecologist at the University of California, Los Angeles, (UCLA) has pleaded not guilty to sexually abusing two patients. Dr. James Heaps entered the pleas Monday to two counts of sexual battery by fraud and one count of sexual…
Planned Parenthood can stay open for now, judge rules
Missouri judge rules in abortion clinic dispute A St. Louis judge granted Planned Parenthood a preliminary injunction, allowing the clinic to continue operating even as the Missouri's health department has refused to renew its license. If the health center had…
Another American tourist dies during Dominican vacation
Last Updated Jun 10, 2019 7:00 PM EDT Six American tourists have mysteriously died in recent months at resorts in the Dominican Republic. The FBI is helping local authorities investigate these deaths. Robert Wallace traveled the world with his wife…
David Ortiz heading to a Boston hospital after shooting
Last Updated Jun 10, 2019 7:24 PM EDT Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic — Baseball superstar David Ortiz is being flown to the U.S. to continue treatment after he was shot in the Dominican Republic over the weekend. Ortiz, who was…
Mother of 13-year-old shooting victim speaks out
The mother of one of the victims of the shooting that happened outside of Riverbend is explaining how her son is doing.
California man guilty of killing family of 4 buried in desert
A Southern California man was convicted Monday of killing a family of four and burying their bodies in the desert in a case that puzzled investigators for years after the family suddenly vanished from their home in 2010. After a trial…
How one local organization is getting around the new online minister law
Starting July first, anyone who is an ordained minister through an online service will not legally be allowed to marry people.
Not all Sheriff's Offices have body or dashboard cameras
"a true video, with good audio, can be a great leveler for everyone."
2 surviving victims fought off alleged Detroit serial killer
Police in Detroit have linked the deaths of three women found in abandoned houses and attacks on two other women to the same suspect. Deangelo Kenneth Martin was arrested Friday at a bus stop on the city's east side. Martin…
Church concerned about what man was doing on their property
An investigation is underway after a mysterious man was spotted outside a church with a gas can on fire.
Writer's Camp
Some up and coming writers are practicing their craft during their summer vacation.
Woman charged with slashing man in Athens
Couple gave police names of 2 suspects, but police say she really stabbed him.
Crews find body of toddler swept away in flash flood at park
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Crews have found the body of a 2-year-old Kentucky boy swept away in weekend flash flooding at a Tennessee gorge as crews evacuated 64 people from the popular park. Jackson County Emergency Management Agency spokesman Derek…
Helicopter crashes into Midtown Manhattan building
A helicopter crashed into a building Monday afternoon in Midtown Manhattan, according to the New York City Fire Department. The crash reportedly sparked a two-alarm fire at the building, located at 787 7th Avenue between 49th and 50th streets. A…
Tyson recalls 95 tons of chicken fritters over plastic parts
Tyson Foods is recalling almost 191,000 pounds of chicken fritters after schools complained about finding pieces of hard plastic in the ready-to-eat products. The food company said it distributed the recalled products to institutional food service locations in 29 states,…
Canada to ban single-use plastics as early as 2021
The Canadian government is moving to ban single-use plastics as early as 2021, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Monday in Toronto. The government is considering items such as water bottles, plastic bags and straws, although Trudeau said "a science-based approach"…
Video shows Red Sox icon David Ortiz being ambushed and shot
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic -- Former Boston Red Sox slugger David Ortiz was ambushed by a man who got off a motorcycle and shot him in the back Sunday night in his native Dominican Republic, authorities said. Dominican National Police…