Barbara Gagne 
Camden, New Jersey — After nearly a century of serving families in North Camden, Holy Name School has officially closed its doors, bringing an emotional end to a chapter that touched generations of students, teachers, and alumni. Founded in 1927, the K-8 Catholic school spent 99 years educating children while emphasizing faith, academic achievement, and … Read more
Clark County, Washington — A dramatic rescue captured on body camera video is drawing attention to the dangers of leaving children unattended in vehicles after a sheriff’s deputy smashed a car window to save a toddler allegedly left alone in extreme heat while his parents went shopping. The incident occurred last month in Clark County … Read more
San Francisco, California — A mother and her preteen daughter are fighting for their lives after a powerful sneaker wave unexpectedly swept them into the Pacific Ocean at a popular San Francisco beach, prompting an emergency rescue operation and renewed warnings about dangerous coastal conditions. The incident occurred Thursday afternoon at Baker Beach, a scenic … Read more
Brooklyn, New York — A tense hours-long standoff in Brooklyn ended in a deadly exchange of gunfire Friday morning after an armed man allegedly opened fire on responding officers, injuring a veteran NYPD detective before being fatally shot by police. Authorities said the incident unfolded inside a residential building in the Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood and involved … Read more
San Jose, California — A California man who was already facing stalking charges has now been accused of killing his estranged wife, a case that prosecutors say followed months of alleged harassment, surveillance, and repeated violations of court-imposed restrictions. Authorities allege that Pablo Aguileramora, 46, fatally stabbed his 45-year-old estranged wife on June 11, less … Read more
Jackson, Mississippi — Millions of residents across the South are facing an ongoing flood emergency as relentless rainfall continues to drench the region, triggering dangerous flash flooding, road closures, water rescues, and multiple fatalities. The flooding threat intensified this week as moisture associated with the remnants of Post-Tropical Storm Arthur combined with tropical moisture from … Read more
Hickory, North Carolina — A long-running business dispute between two co-owners of a North Carolina furniture company ended in tragedy this week after one partner was fatally shot only hours after a judge ruled against the other in a contract-related court case. Authorities have charged Willard Gary Black, 85, with second-degree murder in connection with … Read more
Chicago, Illinois — One of Chicago’s most recognizable pizza destinations is preparing to close its doors, but company leaders say the move does not signal the end of the beloved restaurant’s presence in the neighborhood. Lou Malnati’s has announced that its iconic Gold Coast location at 1120 N. State Street will officially close on June … Read more
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania — After a brief stretch of rain Friday morning, residents across the Philadelphia region can look forward to what forecasters are calling an almost perfect Father’s Day weekend, complete with sunshine, warm temperatures, and low humidity. While some neighborhoods may need an umbrella to start the day, especially south of the city, improving … Read more
Dakota County, Minnesota — New testing data released by Dakota County is shedding light on the presence of PFAS, commonly known as “forever chemicals,” in groundwater throughout the county, raising concerns for residents who rely on private wells for their drinking water. County officials say PFAS were found in the vast majority of private drinking … Read more