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Family Issues Emotional Plea In Search For Missing Kids

It has been 15 weeks since JJ Vallow and Tylee Ryan were last seen in Rexburg, Idaho.

REXBURG, Idaho (CNN) — The oldest son of the woman at the center of a national search for two missing children is making a passionate plea to his mom to do the right thing. It has been 15 weeks since JJ Vallow and Tylee Ryan were last seen in Rexburg, Idaho, where their mother recently moved. Rexburg police say the children…

Court documents reveal details of Heidi Broussard murder

The probable cause affidavit details the events leading up to the disappearance of Heidi Broussard and her newborn, and the arrest of Magen Fieramusca.

AUSTIN, Texas (NBC News) — Newly released probable cause affidavit detail the events leading up to the disappearance of murdered Austin, Texas mother Heidi Broussard and the arrest of Magen Fieramusca. The two women shared a close friendship that court documents said spanned about 10 years. Fieramusca claimed she was pregnant at the same time as Broussard with a similar…

“Going” Goes High Tech

Futuristic toilets, app-connected diapers and wired litter boxes are among the high tech innovations in sanitation on display at this year's Consumer Electronics Show.

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (NBC News) — The future of technology is rolling into the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, where companies from around the world are showing off the latest and greatest gadgets. Adorable robots, devices to help you cook like a chef, draw like an artist or simply let the dog out are all on display. It’s not…

Caught On Camera: Elderly Man Shoots Maintenance Worker

Police say 93-year-old Robert Thomas was upset about water damage and flooding in his apartment.

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (KNSV/NBC News) — A 93-year-old Las Vegas man is facing attempted murder charges after shooting a maintenance worker because he was upset about flooding and water damage in his apartment. The shooting was captured by multiple cameras. According to the Las Vegas Metro Police Department, an employee at the apartment complex called 911 after Robert Thomas walked…

Driver Shoots Kids Throwing Snowballs At Cars

Two Milwaukee children recovering from gunshot wounds after driver of a car pelted by snowballs opens fire.

MILWAUKEE, Wisc. (NBC News) — Two children in Milwaukee, Wisconsin were taken to the hospital over the weekend after being shot while throwing snowballs at passing cars. The incident happened just before 8 p.m. on January 4th. Police found a 12-year-old child suffering from a gunshot wound. Just minutes later, police said they found a 13-year-old also suffering from a…

Police: Accused Pipe Bomber “Wanted Revenge”

Florida man accused of leaving explosives outside of family's home after being evicted from their barn. WESH's Bob Hazen reports.

LAKE MARY, Fla. (WESH/NBC News) — A Florida man has been accused of targeting a Lake Mary home with explosives. Homeowners made the disturbing discovery last month. Police said a pipe bomb was placed about 30 feet from their house. Officer said they quickly realized it was an explosive but it didn’t have a mechanism to set it off. Authorities…

Virginia Governor announces plan to decriminalize marijuana possession

Governor Ralph Northam announces plan to decriminalize simple possession of marijuana. WWBT's Olivia Ugino reports.

VIRGINIA (NBC News) — On Friday, Virginia Governor Ralph Northam announced he would like to decriminalize the simple possession of marijuana. “Justice must be fair and equitable, and the punishment should fit the crime,” the Governor said. Northam says about 29,000 Virginians were arrested in 2018 for marijuana-related charges. But decriminalization is not the same as legalization. Those caught with…

Record-Setting pocketknife installed along Kentucky highway

A huge, record-setting, pocketknife has been installed along a Kentucky highway.

(WAVE/NBC News) A huge, record-setting, pocketknife has been installed along a Kentucky highway. “It’s a little over 6,200 pounds,” Red Hill Cutlery Vice President Jason Basham said, pointing up at what looks like a huge store sign outside the business along KY 313 near Dixie Highway. The sign is actually a working steel pocketknife that can open and close, with…