Grandville Public Schools closes Thursday due to alleged threat
GRANDVILLE, Michigan — Due to an alleged threat, Grandville Public Schools will be closed Thursday, Superintendent Roger Bearup said in a message to families Wednesday. Staff received a tip from OK2Say describing rumors that someone pulled the fire alarm at…
Instagram makes teens’ accounts private after backlash over social media safety
Amid fierce protests on social media over the protection of teenage users, Instagram has announced that it will make teenagers’ accounts private in the future. Starting this week, new Instagram users under 18 in the US, UK, Canada and Australia…
Three parents from Rivers hesitate to send their children back to school after threats of violence
THREE RIVERS, Michigan — When Kellie Smith saw a threat on Snapchat targeting Three Rivers Middle and High Schools, her heart sank. Smith told News Channel 3 that her brother tagged her in a post alerting her to the threat….
Man’s body found in Food Lion freezer
A man was found dead in the freezer of a Food Lion grocery store in Raleigh, North Carolina. Raleigh police reported the discovery on Tuesday and said the man likely suffered a medical emergency before his death Monday evening. Authorities…
Where is Hurricane Francine? Maps show path, flood risk and more.
On Tuesday night, Francine strengthened into a stronger hurricane as it approached the Louisiana coast, bringing with it strong winds and storm surges that could be deadly. According to AccuWeather meteorologists, Francine will strengthen into a Category 2 hurricane with…
14-year-old girl charged with attempted murder after allegedly setting classmate on fire at Sask. high school
WARNING: This story contains disturbing details. The 14-year-old girl accused of setting fire to a 15-year-old classmate at Evan Hardy Collegiate in Saskatoon has been charged with attempted murder, aggravated assault and arson. The accused, who cannot be named under…
View full list of recalled items
“These are the worst inspection reports I have ever seen,” says food safety attorney Bill Marler. Boar’s Head meat linked to worst listeria outbreak since 2011 A listeria outbreak recently reported in the United States is said to be the…
Backyard chickens, tax credits for seniors and more
Despite an unproductive and tense session in Jefferson City this year, several bills still made it to Governor Mike Parson’s desk and received his signature. New laws come into effect in Missouri on Wednesday. The following will change: The right…
Can you spot a tree that is under stress? Two experts name signs to look out for
If you’re concerned about the condition of your trees due to recent severe weather, you may be wondering if there’s a way to find out how safe they are. While it is difficult to predict or prevent tree falls during…
Construction equipment causes accidents after colliding with traffic on I-15 near Roy
ROY, Utah (KUTV) — Construction can slow rush hour traffic, but on Wednesday I-15 near Roy was completely closed due to one such construction project when construction equipment swerved from the freeway over the guardrail into oncoming traffic. This led…
