By Jay Greene Click here for updates on this story NEWPORT NEWS, Virginia (WTKR) — At any given time, 100,000 people across the United States are waiting for lifesaving organ donations, according to the United Network for Organ Sharing. A Newport News man’s recent experience highlights how age should not be a barrier to becoming
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WFOR, U.S. FISH AND WILDFIRE SERVICE NATIONAL DIGITAL LIBRARY, CNN By Chelsea Jones Click here for updates on this story South Florida (WFOR) — Federal budget cuts are taking a toll on South Florida’s national parks, resulting in staff reductions and raising concerns about the visitor experience. The cuts come as President Donald Trump pushes
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KRIS, CARROLL HIGH SCHOOL, NATALIE CASAS, CNN By Adam Beam Click here for updates on this story Texas (KRIS) — UPDATE: Wednesday – 8:30 p.m. A GoFundMe has been created to help assist Natalie Casas and Adrian Salazar in recouping some of the financial losses in the February 11 incident. ORIGINAL STORY: “There was just
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WFOR, KAREN FULLER, CNN By Joan Murray Click here for updates on this story TAMARAC, Florida (WFOR) — A 108-year-old woman was celebrated in Tamarac on Wednesday as part of Women’s History Month. Nesta Leeloo was honored for her strength, optimism and perseverance. Despite her age, Leeloo still dances every chance she gets, plays the
Continue ReadingWJZ, VIEWER HANDOUT, CNN By Ashley Paul Click here for updates on this story BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The fiancé of a woman who was run over by an Amazon delivery van on Feb. 18 told WJZ the hit-and-run was heartbreaking and he’s relieved the injuries weren’t any worse. Police said a woman, identified as 29-year-old
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By Madeleine Wright Click here for updates on this story WOODBURY, New Jersey (KYW) — A South Jersey school that helps individuals with special needs is welcoming its first-ever therapy dog. Georgia, a 2-year-old bernedoodle, comes several days a week to Durand School in Woodbury, which serves students 5 to 21 with autism and developmental
Continue ReadingBy Tom Ignudo Click here for updates on this story PHILADELPHIA (KYW) — Jalen Hurts was named Super Bowl LIX MVP earlier this month after the Philadelphia Eagles demolished the Kansas City Chiefs at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, but he’s also making MVP moves off the field. Cleats worn by the Eagles quarterback
Continue ReadingBy Charlie De Mar Click here for updates on this story WHEELING, Illinois (WBBM) — A Wheeling, Illinois bus driver is being called a hero after he spotted a teenager with disabilities walking around in dangerous cold temperatures wearing only a shirt. A unique police database quickly identified the teen and reunited him with his
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WEWS, CANTON POLICE, CNN By Bob Jones Click here for updates on this story CANTON, Ohio (WEWS) — Ernest Williams served our country in the U.S. Army for two years and was proud to do so. “Because this is my country, I volunteered,” Williams said. Williams is a double amputee. He lost both of his
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WBAL, SURVEILLANCE VIDEO, CNN By Adam Thompson, Kelsey Kushner Click here for updates on this story BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A woman was struck by an Amazon delivery van in Baltimore Tuesday night, in a video obtained by WJZ. Police said the 29-year-old pedestrian was crossing the street in the Butchers Hill neighborhood around 9:30 p.m.
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KETV, KIM DOGGETT, SNARKLESAUCE.COM, NEBRASKA WILDFIRE RESCUE, CNN By Eddie Messel Click here for updates on this story OMAHA, Nebraska (KETV) — There’s a cake bandit in the metro. She is reported to have four legs and is a big fan of chocolate cake. This opossum cake bandit stole the hearts of people around the
Continue ReadingBy John MacLauchlan Click here for updates on this story MIAMI (WFOR) — University of Miami police have issused a safety alert after a disturbing incident in which a man exposed himself to a female student on campus. It happened Sunday, Feb. 16, just after 11 a.m.,at the Shalala Student Center on the Coral Gables
Continue ReadingBy Madeline Bartos Click here for updates on this story WESTMORELAND COUNTY, Pennsylvania (KDKA) — It seems a fisher, a weasel-like creature that was once extinct from Pennsylvania, has taken up residence on a property in Westmoreland County. PixCams, an organization that runs wildlife livestreams, recently captured photos of a fisher on its trail cameras
Continue ReadingWABC By WABC Staff Click here for updates on this story SUFFOLK COUNTY, Long Island (WABC) — A wildlife rescue group sprung into action helping save a deer that fell into an icy river in Suffolk County. Video showed the Strong Island Animal Rescue League save the deer as it was in distress at Yaphank’s
Continue ReadingWABC, NYPD, ICE, CNN By WABC Staff Click here for updates on this story BROOKLYN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn (WABC) — Police are searching for a man who apparently posed as an immigration officer before attempting to rape a woman in Brooklyn. Officials say a 51-year-old Hispanic woman was approached near Montague Street and Henry Street in
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