SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (NBC News) – The armed man who walked into a Missouri Walmart store dressed in body armor and fatigues and was detained at gunpoint by an off-duty firefighter is “lucky he’s alive still” considering the situation he created, a police official said. No shots were fired in the incident that happened just after 4 p.m. Thursday in Springfield,…
(NBC News) More than 200 mayors from across the country are urging Congress to return to Washington and begin work on new gun safety legislation. Earlier in the week President Trump said he was open to expanded background checks for gun buyers. A bill has already passed in the House, but hasn’t been brought up for a vote in the…
(NBC News) In Ohio and Texas the same question remains after two deadly massacres: Why? Investigators say the killing spree in El Paso was fueled by racist hate. The family of gunman Patrick Crusius released a statement reading he was “apparently influenced and informed by people we do not know” and “from ideas and beliefs that we do not accept…
(NBC News) Hundreds of undocumented workers have been released from federal custody following massive immigration raids in Mississippi. Now they, and hundreds of others still in custody, are awaiting court hearings and possible deportation. 680 were arrested Wednesday, loaded onto busses and taken to a military hanger to be processed. The raids came on the same day as President Donald…
In this week’s Marquee Backstage, High Fidelity takes the stage to perform their rendition of “The Letter.” Catch a live performance of High Fidelity on Friday, August 9 at BB&T Concerts in the Park! The performance starts at 7 p.m.
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Bowling Green woman is accused of endangering her child after police said she was engaged in a physical fight in a moving vehicle on the interstate. Tiffany Lasha Pittman, 26, was charged Wednesday with endangering the welfare of a minor, second-degree wanton endangerment and fourth-degree assault domestic violence. A Kentucky State Police trooper wrote in…
(NBC) During the “Must-See-TV” golden age, shows like “Cheers,” “Frazier” and “Friends” drew huge weekly audiences before the era of online watching. TV is now more of a “must-stream” business. More recent offers like “30 Rock,” “Community,” and “The Office” suffered from middling ratings, but became iconic comedies due to critical praise, dedicated fans and on-demand viewership. “The Good Place”…
(KING) Time in the car is often time we forget. But for Julie Aguila, Wednesday morning’s drive is one she will always remember. “I just didn’t expect delivering on a freeway,” said Aguila, who delivered her daughter Wednesday morning on the side of Washington’s I-405. Baby Jade was ready to see the world and the drive to Overlake Medical Center…
