Two people escape Lafayette house fire ignited by plumber’s torch
Two people escaped a house fire in Lafayette that officials said was caused by an attempted repair of a frozen water pipe.
Southern cities get creative to clear leftover snow and ice after rare winter storm
Days after a winter storm dropped ice and record-breaking snow, cleanup efforts were underway Thursday in several major Southern cities such as New Orleans, where crews were ...
Experts worry that Trump’s Jan. 6 pardons will legitimize political violence, embolden extremists
After President Donald Trump pardoned around 1,500 Jan. 6 Capitol rioters on Monday, far-right activists cheered the move and said it strengthened their loyalty to him. Some also ...
Alabama man charged with 11 homicides — including two mass shootings — pleads not guilty
An Alabama man charged with homicide in two separate mass shootings pleaded not guilty in state court on Wednesday. Damien McDaniel, 22, is accused of killing 11 people between July and September ...
Big Game Bound: Payton’s championship picks
WGN’s Jarrett Payton picks straight-up winners every week on “Big Game Bound”. BGB host Chris Hagan and the “Son of Sweetness” break down Championship Sunday. J.P. is aiming to go ...
These courts, government offices to be closed Friday
( KLFY) — Cold, icy roads and water issues will lead to courts and government offices remaining closed Friday. This story will be updated as more closures are announced.
Officers outraged by President Trump’s Jan. 6 pardons
Law enforcement officers who defended the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, are speaking out against President Donald Trump’s sweeping pardons of those charged with crimes in the U.S. Capitol riot.
10 Lunar New Year gifts to welcome the Year of the Snake
Coach’s Lunar New Year Cargo Tote features a snake-inspired embroidered accent and a zip-top closure. You can carry it by the handles or strap it over your shoulder, so it’s versatile to go with ...
Senate panel sets hearing on Tulsi Gabbard nomination
The Senate Intelligence Committee has scheduled a hearing to review the nomination of Tulsi Gabbard to serve as director of national intelligence.  The Jan. 30 hearing comes after Democrats ...
Are the Philadelphia Eagles selling snow collected from playoff game?
(WHTM) — The Philadelphia Eagles are selling snow collected from the playing surface of Lincoln Financial Field to mark their 28-22 Divisional Round victory over the Los Angeles Rams. According to the ...
Federal help for California is up in the air
WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) – Ahead of President Donald Trump’s visit to California Friday, the debate continues over federal relief money. Some Republicans say any federal help should come with conditions, ...
Purdue Pharma owners could pay $7.4 billion in new settlement to lawsuits over the toll of OxyContin
Members of the family who own OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma agreed to pay up to $7.4 billion in a new settlement to lawsuits over the toll of the powerful prescription painkiller, New York ...