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On 3rd Birthday Since She Was Vanished, Kierra Coles’ Family Still Praying For Her Safe Return: ‘She’s Alive Somewhere’
CHICAGO (CBS) — It’s been nearly three years since Kierra Coles disappeared, and on her third birthday since she went missing, her family is still hoping someone might remember something and help lead them to her. The table was set, the cake was there, but the birthday girl was notably absent Friday night on her 29th birthday. Kierra Coles went missing from the South Side in October of 2018. Read more
Capital Gazette Gunman Jarrod Ramos Sentenced To 5 Life Terms Without Parole
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WJZ) — Jarrod Ramos, the gunman who killed five people in a mass shooting at the Capital Gazette newspaper in 2018, was sentenced Tuesday to more than five life terms in prison without the possibility of parole, one life term and an additional 345 years in prison. “Justice has been served,” said Gov. Larry Hogan. “While we hope this brings some measure of closure to the families, the pain of that horrible day will always be with us.” Justice has been served. While we hope this brings some measure of closure to the families, the pain of that horrible day will...
Capital Gazette Gunman Jarrod Ramos Sentenced To 5 Life Terms Without Parole
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WJZ) — Jarrod Ramos, the gunman who killed five people in a mass shooting at the Capital Gazette newspaper in 2018, was sentenced Tuesday to more than five life terms in prison without the possibility of parole, one life term and an additional 345 years in prison. “Justice...
Woman Accused Of Telling Black Couple At Dog Park To ‘Stay In Your Hood’
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — Video of a woman accused of a racially motivated verbal attack against a couple at a dog park in Williamsburg is sparking outrage on social media. Frederick Joseph was in disbelief, repeating the words he said were directed at him by a person in the park Saturday night. Read more
Photos Of City Sanitation Crews Throwing Away Fresh Produced Confiscated From Street Vendor Spark Outrage:
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — There’s outrage in the Bronx over video showing fresh produce being tossed in the trash when city officials determined a local vendor didn’t have a license. In photos and video, city sanitation crews can be seen throwing fresh vegetables and fruit into a garbage truck after confiscating them from street vendor Diana Hernandez Cruz. Read more
Mother, 2-Year-Old Son Fall To Their Deaths At Petco Park In San Diego
SAN DIEGO (CBSLA) — There were many unanswered questions this weekend after a mother and her son died at Petco Park in San Diego on Saturday. Detectives say the two were at a concession area on the third level before they fell to the sidewalk below. Read more
Texas Man Charged With Killing 2-Year-Old Who Wiped Feces On Him:
IRVING, Texas (CBSDFW.com) – A 23-year-old Irving man has been charged with killing a 2-year-old boy who wiped feces on him. Arturo Santiago Pena-Almanza, Jr. was initially arrested Wednesday for abandoning or endangering the child, identified as Jeremiah Degrate Rios. Read more
2 Missing Texas Kids Found Alive After Being Kidnapped By Registered Sex Offender, Officials Say
BOSQUE COUNTY, Texas (CBSDFW.COM) — An Amber Alert issued for a 8-year-old girl has been canceled after she was found alive, the Bosque County Sheriff’s Office announced Saturday. At approximately 10:45 p.m. Sept. 24, deputies responded to a residence in Walnut Springs, Texas, in regards to a report of two missing children. Read more
Dozens Of Massachusetts State Police Troopers Resigning Over COVID Vaccine Mandate, Union Says:
BOSTON (CBS) – The State Police Association of Massachusetts (SPAM) said dozens of troopers have submitted their resignation papers as a result of the state’s COVID vaccine mandate. The state is requiring all executive department employees to show proof of vaccination by October 17, or risk losing their jobs. Read more
‘You Don’t Talk Down To Kids’: Kimiko Glenn On Nickelodeon’s ‘Baby Shark’s Big Show’ & ‘Orange Is The New Black’
(CBS Local)– Kimiko Glenn is one of the most prolific voice actors in Hollywood right now. She plays Baby Shark in the hit Nickelodeon series “Baby Shark’s Big Show,” has done voice work in big shows like “BoJack Horseman” and “DuckTales” and now has a starring role in “My Little Pony: A New Generation” as Izzy Moonbow. It’s been seven years since Glenn first became a household name in Hollywood for her role in “Orange is the New Black” as Brook Soso. CBS Local’s DJ Sixsmith recently caught up with the actor to discuss her latest voice acting work, why the Baby...
Tampa International Airport To Hire 650 New Employees
TAMPA, Fla. (CW44 News At 10) – Last week, we told you unemployment rates are causing a major disruption across Tampa Bay. Now, airports are scrambling to find workers to keep business running there too. “We’re trying to hire about 650 new positions,” said Danny Valentine, a Spokesperson for Tampa International Airport. A lack of workers has strained airport flow across the country as travelers return. After more than a year of COVID-19 lockdowns, airport travelers are being met with fewer food options, longer lines and airline delays. “We have some restaurants that are unable to reopen because we just don’t have the...
COVID-19 Hospitalizations Rise From 40 To Over 70 At Tampa General Hospital
TAMPA, Fla. (CW44 News At 10) – As COVID-19 cases continue to spike across the state, more and more people are being hospitalized, and for nurses and doctors helping those patients, their job is getting emotionally difficult. Tampa General Hospital doctor, Jason Wilson, says he’s seeing younger patients get sick with COVID-19. “You still look like you’re really hurting and you still look like you’re really struggling to breathe. You’re sweating, you’re tired, I think you’re kind of giving out. I think you need a break. I think it’s probably time for us to do the work of breathing for you and put...
Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office Creates Team To Reduce Gun Violence
TAMPA, Fla. (CW44 News At 10) – The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is creating a new team of officers to focus on reducing gun violence. This comes as Sheriff Chad Chronister says he’s noticed the number of shootings this year is rapidly growing compared to previous years. Sheriff Chad Chronister says this new group will focus specifically on non-fatal shootings and will help prevent future shootings from becoming deadly. “So when you see the increase in violent crimes when crimes is down overall and you see a category like violent crimes go up, the red flags and alarms are going off knowing we...
Tampa General Hospital Sees Spike In COVID-19 Hospitalizations
TAMPA, Fla. (CW44 News At 10) – As states across the country, including Florida, see spikes in Coronavirus cases, so is Tampa General Hospital. Doctors say the number of people hospitalized with COVID-19 is climbing quickly. Dr. Tom Unnasch, a professor at the University of South Florida College of Public Health, says “We’re at the beginning of another really large wave I think of COVID-19 infections.” Dr. Jason Wilson, a doctor at Tampa General Hospital says “For the past two to three weeks, we’ve seen a three to four-fold increase in the number of patients being hospitalized.” As we enter the middle of Summer,...
Red Tide Causes Local Businesses To Suffer
MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. (CW44 News At 10) – Local businesses are being impacted by Red Tide across the Bay Area and it might not end anytime soon. One fishing charter employee said because of Red Tide, he’s had several customers cancel their fishing experiences with him, and says he hopes his business can get back to normal soon. Jeremy Rzonca owns Something Catchy Fishing Charter and says both his company and other fishing charters further north are losing business because of Red Tide. “It’s not really quite here yet, but it is scaring some tourists away. I’m having a few cancellations. It is...
WATCH: Girl Challenges Pittsburgh Police Officer And Former Pitt Football Player To Race
By: KDKA-TV News Staff PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – A girl who challenged a Pittsburgh Police officer to a foot race had no clue she was up against a former Pitt football player. Police shared a video on social media Friday of the race. They say during a community walk in Sheraden, a young girl challenged Officer Aundre Wright to a foot race. What police say she didn’t know was that Officer Wright is a former Pitt football player.