(KVOA/NBC News) Arizona residents in the path of the “Big Horn” wildfire near Catalina are being told to prepare to evacuate their homes. The fire, sparked by lightning on June 5th, has already consumed more than 13,000 acres and forced the evaucation of some homes. From his front porch Saturday afternoon, Catalina resident Tim Hardin watched with worry and hope….
(KARK/NBC News) Four Arkansas Walmart stores shut down Sunday after dozens of protesters gathered at each location. The protesters took over the parking lots as a way to fight racism at a different level. “It only took one hundred of us to shut down Walmart, we can hurt them without destroying stuff,” one protester said. A Walmart spokesperson sent a…
(WNWO/NBC News) An Ohio police chief is on administrative leave and two officers have resigned following a controversial June 6 traffic stop. Body camera footage shows the situation spiral out of control after two officers pull the cart over. “Within minutes of issuing the traffic stop and the golf cart being stopped, the situation accelerated immediately,” described Mayor Jessica Dress….
(KFOR/NBC News) Oklahoma police have identified the two suspects who are believed to be responsible for a disturbance at a Sonic Drive-In in Del City that resulted in a glass door being shattered. Police say the incident started over the wrong sauce on an order of Sonic chicken tenders. The driver handed her food back to the Del City Sonic…
(KPNX/NBC News) Dozens of parents, children and other supporters took part in a Black Lives Matter march organized specifically for youth in Phoenix, Arizona Saturday. “It’s important that we understand that we need to treat everyone with love and respect,” Eric Bailey, one of the organizers said. Bailey and Rudy Burgess say the idea stemmed from a Facebook post about…
(NBC News) — Production of “American Ninja Warrior” never got started for this season because of the coronavirus pandemic, but a familiar face from that show will be competing tonight on Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s series, “The Titan Games.” Jessie Graff made a name for herself on “Ninja Warrior” but couldn’t pass up the chance to be a Titan. “Initially…
(KCEN/NBC News) — Hundreds rallied outside of Fort Hood Friday to draw attention to the case of missing soldier Vanessa Guillen. Guillen was last seeen April 22. Her family has held several protests outside Fort Hood since she disappeared with the goal of keeping her case in the spotlight. Her disappearance has received attention from around the country and Thursday…
ATLANTA, Ga. (NBC News) — Anger and frustration spilled into the streets of Atlanta over the weekend after another police shooting involving a black man. Rayshard Brooks was running away from officers when he appeared to point a taser at officers. Officer Garrett Rolfe shot and killed him. Rolfe was fired; the police chief resigned. This latest shooting comes as…
(NBC News) As the number of positive COVID-19 tests grows dramatically across the country many hot spots are slowing down phased reopenings or pausing the process altogether. More than 20 states have seen a spike in infections, with 14 of those jumping more than 25 percent. Florida on Friday reported the highest number of new infections since the pandemic began….
(NBC News) Business owners in California’s Napa Valley, one of the nation’s epicenters for food and wine tourism, are hard at work planning for a “new normal” for operating during the coronavirus pandemic. John Harris of Amici Cellars says his business is ready to welcome back wine enthusiasts for tastings. “We will follow all of the protocols set out for…
