COVID variant Omicron: US and Europe blocks travel to South Africa
ROME, ITALY, November 26, 2021 – Today, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared a new “variant of concern” (VOC) called Omicron. This variant has a large number of mutations, which preliminary evidence suggests the following: Increase in virulence Evades current vaccines Has high rates of transmission The number of cases of this variant appears to […]
Guilty verdicts in murder of Ahmaud Arbrey
Brunswick, GA, November 24, 2021 – All three men found guilty of felony murder and other crimes in fatal shooting death of Ahmaud Arbery. All now face up to life in prison. The video evidence was pivotal in the guilty verdicts. The McMichaels and Bryan (White men) chased Ahmaud Arbery (an unarmed Black man) in […]
Bail set at $5 million for Brooks, sixth victim, a child, dies
WAUKESHA, Wisc., November, 23, 2021 – Today, Waukesha County Court Commissioner Kevin Costello honored the prosecution’s request and set bail at $5 million – a full $5 million, not a percentage – for Darrell E Brooks Jr. Prosecutors also revealed that a total of 62 people were injured in Sunday’s Waukesha Christmas Parade tragedy. A […]
LeBron James and Isaiah Stewart ejected from game after bloody melee
DETRIOT, MI, November 21, 2021 – Los Angeles Lakers’ LeBron James and Detroit Pistons’ Isaiah Stewart were ejected from Sunday night’s game after James struck Stewart in the face while jostling for a position. Stewart, who was left bloodied, then attempted several times to attack James. Below is video of the incident from Bleacher Report. […]
Red SUV plows into Wisconsin holiday parade
Story Updates: 10:40 a.m. 11/24/21: Updated to reflect the correct judge who presided over the bail hearing from Michelle Havas to Cedric Cornwall. 10:56 p.m. 11/21/21: Washington Post reports five people were killed and more than 40 were injured. 9:15 p.m. 11/21/21: Added suspect in today’s mass casualty event. 8:22 p.m. 11/21/21: According to a […]
Kyle Rittenhouse found not guilty
KENOSHA, WI, November 19, 2021 – Today, Kyle Rittenhouse, 18, was found not guilty on all charges. Rittenhouse was facing charges of first-degree reckless homicide, first-degree intentional homicide, attempted first-degree intentional homicide and two counts of first-degree recklessly endangering safety after he fatally shot two people and injured a third person during civil unrest in […]
Missing Lynnwood Teen
LYNNWOOD, Wash., November 10, 2021 – A 17 year-old Lynnwood girl was last seen around 3:20 p.m. today walking towards the Alderwood Boys and Girls club near 19719 24th Ave W, Lynnwood. Her name is Zoe but also goes by the name of Blair. Zoe is 5’7″ and 120-lbs, has blonde hair and hazel eyes. […]
Edmonds Veterans Day Observance
The VFW Post 8870 and Auxiliary‘s Veterans Day observance will take place at the Edmonds Veterans Plaza at 11:00 a.m. on Veterans Day, Thursday, November 11. There will be short remarks from Post officers and recognition pins distributed, including the Vietnam Veteran pin and a new lapel pin that recognizes the widows of veterans, which […]
Inslee appoints local State Senator Steve Hobbs as Secretary of State
OLYMPIA, Wash., November 10, 2021 – Today, Washington state Governor Jay Inslee announces local Snohomish County resident and State Senator Steve Hobbs (LD-44) to replace Kim Wyman for Secretary of State who has accepted a job with the Biden administration. The Washington Secretary of State preserves the integrity of elections in Washington state; safeguards vital […]
The USMC celebrate 246 years of service
ARLINGTON, Va., November 10, 2021 — Today, Marines across the globe will recognize and acknowledge 246 years of service to their country, the sacrifices made to defend democracy, and the Marine Corps’ enduring legacy as America’s premier fighting force. The Marine Corps’ annual tradition celebrates the establishment of the organization on November 10, 1775, by the Second Continental Congress. […]
