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By Lisa Hughes Click here for updates on this story     Massachusetts (WBZ) — Chicago native Robert Prevost is now the first pope ever from the United States. He chose Leo XIV as his papal name. People who knew him in his early days remember a friendly young man who had a calling. One of his

By Jacqueline Aguilar Click here for updates on this story     TUCSON, Arizona (KGUN) — As graduation season ramps up, students are putting the final touches on their ‘big day’ looks. But behind many perfectly-tailored suits and dresses, there is one woman, Teresa Burns, who works from her historic Midtown home to make sure graduates are

By Jacqueline Aguilar Click here for updates on this story     Arizona (KGUN) — The cost of higher education continues to rise. Earn to Learn is a non-profit that helps low-income students earn their college degrees with minimal student loan debt. They also offer financial literacy education to students. Selena Quintanilla started the Earn to Learn

By Raquel Calo Click here for updates on this story     BAKERSFIELD, California (KERO) — Next week marks one year since Ana Lorena Ochoa Torres disappeared in Bakersfield, and with Mother’s Day approaching, her family is renewing their call for answers. Loved ones say it’s completely out of character for the 54-year-old mother to leave without

By Sam Hoyle Click here for updates on this story     BAKERSFIELD, California (KERO) — A troubling video of an injured dog abandoned in a dumpster behind a local pizza restaurant in East Bakersfield has sparked concern among animal advocates, who say this incident reflects a broader issue affecting lost, stray, and abandoned animals in the

By KTNV Staff Click here for updates on this story     LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — A Las Vegas couple found guilty of animal cruelty will avoid jail time after a judge handed down a suspended sentence in a case involving hundreds of animals. Carolyn Luke and Timothy Miller were sentenced to 18 months probation and ordered

By Zach Fuentes Click here for updates on this story     SUNNYVALE, California (KGO) — A community group is accusing the City of Sunnyvale of censorship at a community arts fair over the weekend. The group of moms that teaches art to kids brought their booth to Sunnyvale’s Hands on the Arts Festival. They set up

By Spencer Christian and Tim Didion Click here for updates on this story     MENLO PARK, California (KGO) — An experimental technology now in testing holds the promise of revolutionizing California’s depleted water supply. California spends billions to store water, pump water and recycle water. But even with climate change bearing down, one strategy is a

By Michael Martin Click here for updates on this story     MIDVALE, Utah (KSTU) — A man who allegedly broke into his sister’s Midvale apartment in an attempt to kill her is now in custody and faces charges of aggravated assault, attempted murder, and aggravated burglary. Police said that Taylor Don Hooiman, 32, believed his sister

KMAX, KOVR, CNN By Cecilio Padilla Click here for updates on this story     SACRAMENTO (KOVR) — California Highway Patrol will be deploying an updated tool against dangerous drivers this week. On Thursday, CHP revealed plans to deploy dozens of low-profile patrol vehicles. The vehicles have minimal markings that distinguish them as a cop car. Understated

By WRTV Staff Click here for updates on this story     INDIANAPOLIS (WRTV) — The 500 Festival has confirmed the death of a participant following the mini-marathon on Saturday morning. In a statement, a spokesperson expressed condolences to the individual’s family and friends. “We are deeply saddened by the death of a participant following the finish

By Thomas Tallarino Click here for updates on this story     UTICA, New York (WKTV) — A local teacher has punched her way to the National Golden Gloves Championship. Katrina Scalzo is an elementary school teacher for the Utica City School District, and when she isn’t teaching kids, she is throwing haymakers in amateur boxing. Her

By Robert Desaulniers Click here for updates on this story     SALEM, Oregon (KEZI) — A Coos County man is facing more than 160 years in prison after being found guilty of numerous sex crimes committed against children over 20 years, Oregon Department of Justice officials said. According to the Oregon Department of Justice, back in

By Robert Desaulniers Click here for updates on this story     EUGENE, Oregon (KEZI) — A man who was allegedly in possession of several pieces of stolen mail was arrested on Monday morning after Lane County deputies spotted him in a stolen truck, the Lane County Sheriff’s Office said. According to the Lane County Sheriff’s Office,

By Grace Houdek Click here for updates on this story     FITCHBURG, Wisconsin (WKOW) — The Fitchburg Police Department said it’s grateful for the way the community handled a frightening situation in April. Officers responded to the 2800 block of Index Road on April 13 just after 3 p.m. The building has been used as an

WISN, HSHS ST. VINCENT HOSPITAL, CNN By Hannah Hilyard Click here for updates on this story     GREEN BAY, Wisconsin (WISN) — The nurses at HSHS St. Vincent Hospital’s Women and Infants Center help bring in newborn babies into this world every single day. Now it’s their turn. The hospital announced this week that 14 of

By A.J. Bayatpour Click here for updates on this story     MILWAUKEE (WDJT) — The stage was set at North Division High School for a surge of families Wednesday as city health officials held a free lead screening clinic for Milwaukee families. Instead, fewer than 20 kids came in for testing over a four-hour span. The

By Brandon Downs Click here for updates on this story     FOLSOM, California (KOVR) — After implementing an inspection and quarantine program at Folsom Lake to try to stop the spread of golden mussels, state park officials said the highly invasive aquatic species was found attached to a boat. So far, nearly 5,000 vessels have been

By Valerie Lyons Click here for updates on this story     BURLINGTON, Kentucky (WCPO) — Mozart is an electronic detection K9 at the Boone County Sheriff’s Office. He doesn’t cling to many people other than his handler, but he’ll always rest his head on Ricky Ross’s lap. The 35-year-old has autism, and though he doesn’t communicate