Minnesota — While many states only require a rear license plate, Minnesota continues to require most passenger vehicles to display both a front and rear plate, a rule that officials say plays an important role in public safety and criminal investigations. The requirement has sparked questions from some drivers, especially as vehicles without front plates … Read more
Encinitas, California — A 17-year-old girl who was fatally struck by a vehicle while crossing a busy Encinitas roadway has been identified, as community members continue urging officials to improve traffic safety along one of the area’s busiest corridors. According to the San Diego County Medical Examiner’s Office, the victim was identified Monday as Seraphina … Read more
Roseville, California — A routine walk turned into an unimaginable tragedy for a California woman after a truck struck her and her four dogs, leaving three of the animals dead, including the service dog she relied on every day to safely navigate life as a deaf individual. Linda Sekany, of Roseville, said the devastating crash … Read more
Fairbanks, Alaska — Skywatchers across parts of the northern United States could have another opportunity to spot the Aurora Borealis tonight, as the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) forecasts that the northern lights may be visible in portions of nine states. While tonight’s display isn’t expected to be as intense as some of the … Read more
Chicago, Illinois — Dairy Queen fans across the United States are seeing fewer places to grab a Blizzard this year after the iconic ice cream chain closed at least 46 locations nationwide as part of an ongoing franchise restructuring. While the company continues to operate thousands of restaurants globally, the recent wave of closures has … Read more
Kern County, California — A 4.3-magnitude earthquake rattled parts of Southern California on Monday morning, sending light shaking across several communities and prompting residents from Los Angeles to Orange County to report feeling the tremor. According to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), the earthquake struck at approximately 9:40 a.m. in an area near Johannesburg in … Read more
A black bear wandering through residential blocks in White Plains sent nearby neighborhoods into a temporary scramble on Wednesday, after the animal was spotted moving through multiple streets before taking refuge up a tree. The situation ended peacefully once state wildlife officers arrived and sedated the bear so it could be safely removed from the … Read more
Hundreds of teachers working for the Philadelphia School District are still in the dark about where they’ll be teaching next year, even after officials confirmed that all previously threatened positions have been saved. The district had spent weeks warning of possible budget-driven cuts before reversing course and confirming that all 340 school-based jobs once considered … Read more
A Chelsea, Massachusetts resident says a routine walk near her home turned violent after an unleashed dog attacked her small service animal, leaving the injured dog facing possible amputation. Liza Henriquez was walking her service dog, Snoopy, on Chestnut Street this past Monday — just a short distance from her house — when a much … Read more
ATLANTA — Local authorities have issued an urgent appeal for help finding a missing 11-year-old boy, identified as Omari James, who has been categorized as critically missing since Thursday night. According to police, Omari left his family’s residence on his own around 9:30 p.m. after a disagreement with his parents that reportedly started over his … Read more