California’s largest active wildfire, Dixie Fire, destroys town
(KYMA, KECY/NBC News) – Dramatic video captured the Dixie Fire, the largest wildfire burning in California, tearing through the small community of…
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Former Louisville police officer pleads guilty to hitting a person in the head during an arrest in May 2020
By Brian Rokus and Christina Carrega, CNN A former Louisville, Kentucky, police officer has pleaded guilty to hitting a kneeling person in the head…
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6 reasons to watch the final days of the Olympics
By Lauren M. Johnson, CNN It may seem like all the stars of the 32nd Olympiad have already competed, but there are several Americans who are fighting…
Continue Reading 5 things to know for August 5: Coronavirus, Texas van crash, Iran, Mexico, Bill Gates
Two new areas of interest for tropical development, with the peak of season just a few weeks away. CNN Meteorologist Pedram Javaheri has the…
Continue Reading 5 things to know for August 5: Coronavirus, Texas van crash, Iran, Mexico, Bill Gates
CNN’s Anderson Cooper talks to Bill Gates about his divorce from former wife Melinda French Gates after 27 years, and asks Gates about his friendship…
Continue Reading Arkansas judge temporarily blocks state law banning mask mandates in schools
In a press conference on his YouTube channel, Governor Asa Hutchinson (R-AR) said he regretted banning mask…
Continue Reading 5 things to know for August 5: Coronavirus, Texas van crash, Iran, Mexico, Bill Gates
By Dominic Rech, CNN A firefighter in Dallas has been charged after allegedly faking his family’s Covid-19 diagnoses and taking paid leave to…
Continue ReadingBiden announces new emissions standards, target that 50% of vehicles sold in US by 2030 are electric
By Ella Nilsen, CNN President Joe Biden unveiled another component of his administration’s plan to fight the climate crisis on Thursday,…
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One organization has made it, its mission to make a difference each and every day
So, what do Bill Gates, Steven Spielberg, and former president George w. Bush all have in common? Once upon a time, they recited the Boy Scout oath.…
Continue Reading Miami-Dade leaders announce a series of meetings for policy changes after the Surfside collapse
By Madeline Holcombe and Rebekah Riess, CNN Local and federal officials will convene a series of meetings, dubbed “Sunshine” meetings, to…
Continue Reading As people of all ages flock to a Louisiana vaccination site, an official says he is optimistic outreach is working
By Madeline Holcombe, Nadia Romero and Jeff Simon, CNN As hospitals in Louisiana fill up with Covid-19 patients, vaccination sites in the state are…
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BBB wants to hear from Imperial Valley High Schoolers
The BBB Pacific-Southwest is holding its Ethical Torch Essay Contest.…
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New survey suggests Americans more scared of COVID-19 vaccine than the disease
A new survey finds most unvaccinated Americans — about 53% — believe COVID-19 vaccinations are more dangerous than the…
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Yuma and Imperial Firefighters return from CA wildfires
The Dixie Fire has consumed more than 253,000 acres and is 35 percent contained YUMA, Ariz. (CBS 13) – After a little more than two weeks battling…
Continue ReadingFully vaccinated people who get a Covid-19 breakthrough infection can transmit the virus, CDC chief says
By Madeline Holcombe and Christina Maxouris, CNN Fully vaccinated people who get a Covid-19 breakthrough infection can transmit the virus, US Centers…
Continue ReadingThis Arkansas hospital is so short on nurses in this newest Covid-19 surge, it’s offering a $25,000 signing bonus
CNN’s Martin Savidge speaks with Arkansas health care workers and administrators about the strain they’re under as the state faces rising…
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Pedestrian flown to Phoenix hospital after collision on Pacific Avenue
The Yuma County Sheriff’s Office (YCSO) is investigating a collision that sent one person to a Phoenix hospital in critical…
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Catalytic converters are still being stolen in Yuma County
Thieves are still targeting catalytic converters for their valuable metal leaving vehicle owners with a hefty bill.…
Continue Reading Dallas firefighter allegedly faked his family’s Covid-19 diagnoses and took paid leave to go to a resort
By Ashley Killough and Amir Vera, CNN A Dallas firefighter was charged with theft after allegedly taking paid leave for nearly a month while lying…
Continue Reading Ten people were killed and 20 were injured after a van crash near Encino, Texas
By Keith Allen, CNN Ten people were killed and 20 people were taken to area hospitals after a van crashed on Highway 281 near Encino, Texas,…
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