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A Connecticut court awarded nearly $32 million to the parents of a child who was born premature and died after receiving cow-based products from Yale-New Haven Hospital without parental consent. https://www.wkrg.com/news/court-awards-32m-in-damages-after-baby-dies-at-connecticut-hospital/
December 15, 2025 at 9:00 AM
A Connecticut court awarded nearly $32 million to the parents of a child who was born premature and died after receiving cow-based products from Yale-New Haven Hospital without parental consent. https://www.wkrg.com/news/court-awards-32m-in-damages-after-baby-dies-at-connecticut-hospital/
A priest pleaded guilty to animal cruelty charges and was ordered to pay $3,000 in a sentencing order by the Crittenden County, Arkansas Circuit Court. https://www.wkrg.com/national/west-memphis-priest-accused-of-drowning-cats-fined-3k/
December 15, 2025 at 8:00 AM
A priest pleaded guilty to animal cruelty charges and was ordered to pay $3,000 in a sentencing order by the Crittenden County, Arkansas Circuit Court. https://www.wkrg.com/national/west-memphis-priest-accused-of-drowning-cats-fined-3k/
President Trump is set to ramp up his appearances on the campaign trail in support of Republicans ahead of next year’s midterms, with the White House and its allies banking on his ability to turn out low-propensity voters.
Trump’s ramped-up travels pose risk, potential reward for GOP ahead of 2026 | WKRG.com
President Trump is set to ramp up his appearances on the campaign trail in support of Republicans ahead of next year’s midterms, with the White House and its allies banking on his ability to turn o…
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December 15, 2025 at 7:00 AM
President Trump is set to ramp up his appearances on the campaign trail in support of Republicans ahead of next year’s midterms, with the White House and its allies banking on his ability to turn out low-propensity voters.
Two gunmen opened fire during a Hanukkah celebration on Sydney’s Bondi beach, killing 15 people, including a child, officials said Monday.
Child among 15 killed by gunmen in attack on Jewish holiday event on Sydney's Bondi Beach | WKRG.com
The death toll has risen in a shooting at a Jewish holiday celebration in Sydney, Australia, that local authorities have deemed a terrorist attack.
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December 15, 2025 at 6:00 AM
Two gunmen opened fire during a Hanukkah celebration on Sydney’s Bondi beach, killing 15 people, including a child, officials said Monday.
Despite attempts in Congress this year, the federal minimum wage will remain unchanged in 2025. In nearly two dozen states, however, that rate is set to climb in 2026. https://www.wkrg.com/news/map-minimum-wage-on-the-rise-in-these-states-in-2026/
December 15, 2025 at 5:00 AM
Despite attempts in Congress this year, the federal minimum wage will remain unchanged in 2025. In nearly two dozen states, however, that rate is set to climb in 2026. https://www.wkrg.com/news/map-minimum-wage-on-the-rise-in-these-states-in-2026/
For some, a life's wish is extravagant, but for Terry Nayman, it is simply to know that a former foster child of hers is happy. https://www.wkrg.com/alabama-news/weve-been-looking-for-47-years-alabama-woman-ramps-up-search-for-former-foster-child/
December 15, 2025 at 4:30 AM
For some, a life's wish is extravagant, but for Terry Nayman, it is simply to know that a former foster child of hers is happy. https://www.wkrg.com/alabama-news/weve-been-looking-for-47-years-alabama-woman-ramps-up-search-for-former-foster-child/
BREAKING: Legendary Hollywood director-actor Rob Reiner and his wife were found dead inside the couple’s Brentwood home in an apparent homicide Sunday, KTLA has confirmed. https://www.wkrg.com/entertainment-news/rob-reiner-wife-found-dead-inside-brentwood-home-in-apparent-homicide/ #RIP
December 15, 2025 at 4:06 AM
BREAKING: Legendary Hollywood director-actor Rob Reiner and his wife were found dead inside the couple’s Brentwood home in an apparent homicide Sunday, KTLA has confirmed. https://www.wkrg.com/entertainment-news/rob-reiner-wife-found-dead-inside-brentwood-home-in-apparent-homicide/ #RIP
Measles outbreaks are spreading in the US, threatening its measles elimination status.
US set to lose measles elimination status: The ‘house is on fire’ | WKRG.com
Measles outbreaks are spreading across the U.S., and the nation is likely to lose its status as a country where the disease is eliminated, something that infectious disease specialists say is direc…
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December 15, 2025 at 3:30 AM
Measles outbreaks are spreading in the US, threatening its measles elimination status.
A food processing plant is recalling over 60,000 pounds of chicken shipped nationwide, the United States Department of Agriculture announced. https://www.wkrg.com/news/business/over-60000-pounds-of-chicken-recalled-nationwide/
December 15, 2025 at 3:00 AM
A food processing plant is recalling over 60,000 pounds of chicken shipped nationwide, the United States Department of Agriculture announced. https://www.wkrg.com/news/business/over-60000-pounds-of-chicken-recalled-nationwide/
U.S. Central Command confirmed that two U.S. service members and one civilian were killed, and several others were injured, after a gunman tied to ISIS launched an ambush. https://www.wkrg.com/news/us-service-members-civilian-killed-in-syria-ambush-attack-centcom/
December 15, 2025 at 2:30 AM
U.S. Central Command confirmed that two U.S. service members and one civilian were killed, and several others were injured, after a gunman tied to ISIS launched an ambush. https://www.wkrg.com/news/us-service-members-civilian-killed-in-syria-ambush-attack-centcom/
Another Powerball drawing, another increase for the jackpot. No tickets matched the six numbers drawn Saturday night, pushing the jackpot to another near-record level. https://www.wkrg.com/news/powerball-jackpot-grows-to-1-1b-where-tickets-worth-1m-were-sold-for-saturdays-drawing/
December 15, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Another Powerball drawing, another increase for the jackpot. No tickets matched the six numbers drawn Saturday night, pushing the jackpot to another near-record level. https://www.wkrg.com/news/powerball-jackpot-grows-to-1-1b-where-tickets-worth-1m-were-sold-for-saturdays-drawing/
The U.S. Food & Drug Administration announced that White Castle has recalled more than 1,000 cases of its Original Sliders, which may have been sold nationwide. https://www.wkrg.com/news/white-castle-sliders-recalled-potentially-nationwide/
December 15, 2025 at 1:30 AM
The U.S. Food & Drug Administration announced that White Castle has recalled more than 1,000 cases of its Original Sliders, which may have been sold nationwide. https://www.wkrg.com/news/white-castle-sliders-recalled-potentially-nationwide/
WATCH: A mortuary business and funeral services director has been accused of giving a grieving father a bag with his son's brain erroneously placed in it, according to a newly filed lawsuit. https://www.wkrg.com/news/california-mortuary-accused-of-mistakenly-giving-man-his-sons-brain-in-bag/
December 15, 2025 at 1:00 AM
WATCH: A mortuary business and funeral services director has been accused of giving a grieving father a bag with his son's brain erroneously placed in it, according to a newly filed lawsuit. https://www.wkrg.com/news/california-mortuary-accused-of-mistakenly-giving-man-his-sons-brain-in-bag/
WATCH: Khimari Manns was hanging out in Brown University's wrestling room when he first learned there was an active shooter on campus. https://www.wkrg.com/news/brown-student-says-roommate-was-killed-in-campus-shooting-it-doesnt-feel-real/
December 15, 2025 at 12:30 AM
WATCH: Khimari Manns was hanging out in Brown University's wrestling room when he first learned there was an active shooter on campus. https://www.wkrg.com/news/brown-student-says-roommate-was-killed-in-campus-shooting-it-doesnt-feel-real/
US Speedskating has announced the eight athletes who will represent Team USA in short track speed skating at the Olympic Winter Games in Milan in February. https://www.wkrg.com/news/us-speedskating-announces-short-track-speed-skating-team-for-winter-olympics/
December 15, 2025 at 12:00 AM
US Speedskating has announced the eight athletes who will represent Team USA in short track speed skating at the Olympic Winter Games in Milan in February. https://www.wkrg.com/news/us-speedskating-announces-short-track-speed-skating-team-for-winter-olympics/
WATCH: Zoe Weissman, who just turned 20, has now witnessed two school shootings. https://www.wkrg.com/news/just-really-angry-brown-university-student-speaks-after-witnessing-second-school-shooting/
December 14, 2025 at 10:00 PM
WATCH: Zoe Weissman, who just turned 20, has now witnessed two school shootings. https://www.wkrg.com/news/just-really-angry-brown-university-student-speaks-after-witnessing-second-school-shooting/
A Portland woman is accusing two airlines of allowing an intoxicated man to board shortly before touching her inappropriately on the plane.https://www.wkrg.com/national/complaint-alleges-obviously-intoxicated-man-sexually-assaulted-portland-woman-on-flight/
December 14, 2025 at 2:00 PM
A Portland woman is accusing two airlines of allowing an intoxicated man to board shortly before touching her inappropriately on the plane.https://www.wkrg.com/national/complaint-alleges-obviously-intoxicated-man-sexually-assaulted-portland-woman-on-flight/
Most people care about fairness at work and want to support colleagues who face marginalization – for example, people of color, women and people with disabilities.
You care about fairness at work – so why do you feel like a fake? | WKRG.com
The impostor phenomenon, formerly called the “impostor syndrome,” is the feeling that you’re not good enough – even when there’s objective evidence that you are.
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December 14, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Most people care about fairness at work and want to support colleagues who face marginalization – for example, people of color, women and people with disabilities.
The sweet scent of freshly baked cookies wafting from the kitchen is frequently associated with Christmas. https://www.wkrg.com/news/what-are-the-most-searched-christmas-cookies-in-your-states-this-year/
December 14, 2025 at 12:00 PM
The sweet scent of freshly baked cookies wafting from the kitchen is frequently associated with Christmas. https://www.wkrg.com/news/what-are-the-most-searched-christmas-cookies-in-your-states-this-year/
Each holiday season, our ears are inundated with Christmas music — and though many songs have become beloved classics, other, more contemporary ones, fade away and are forgotten. https://www.wkrg.com/national/paul-mccartneys-wonderful-christmastime-is-often-called-bad-actually-its-great/
December 14, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Each holiday season, our ears are inundated with Christmas music — and though many songs have become beloved classics, other, more contemporary ones, fade away and are forgotten. https://www.wkrg.com/national/paul-mccartneys-wonderful-christmastime-is-often-called-bad-actually-its-great/
A simple name change, with statewide and national impact. https://www.wkrg.com/national/hawaii-board-votes-to-change-official-name-of-hawaii-island/
December 14, 2025 at 6:00 AM
A simple name change, with statewide and national impact. https://www.wkrg.com/national/hawaii-board-votes-to-change-official-name-of-hawaii-island/
The holiday season is all about giving, but not to this porch pirate. https://www.wkrg.com/news/video-grinch-steals-large-christmas-ornament-off-los-angeles-homes-porch/
December 14, 2025 at 5:00 AM
The holiday season is all about giving, but not to this porch pirate. https://www.wkrg.com/news/video-grinch-steals-large-christmas-ornament-off-los-angeles-homes-porch/
Cleveland Metroparks is highlighting an exciting wildlife sighting experts say proves conservation efforts are working. https://www.wkrg.com/national/animal-spotted-in-ohio-for-first-time-in-more-than-a-century/
December 14, 2025 at 4:00 AM
Cleveland Metroparks is highlighting an exciting wildlife sighting experts say proves conservation efforts are working. https://www.wkrg.com/national/animal-spotted-in-ohio-for-first-time-in-more-than-a-century/
Electricity prices have been on a roller coaster in the last few years, and at the moment they’re climbing — just in time for the start of winter.
Shocked by your electric bill? 3 reasons costs are rising | WKRG.com
Nationally, residential electricity prices rose 10.5% between January and August of this year. That’s more than three times the annual rate of overall inflation.
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December 14, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Electricity prices have been on a roller coaster in the last few years, and at the moment they’re climbing — just in time for the start of winter.
Skeletal remains of a person were found inside Van Cortlandt Park in the Bronx on Friday, according to police.
Human remains found inside NYC park | WKRG.com
VAN CORTLANDT PARK, The Bronx (PIX11) — Skeletal remains of a person were found inside Van Cortlandt Park in the Bronx on Friday, according to police. Authorities reported to park near the Ma…
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December 14, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Skeletal remains of a person were found inside Van Cortlandt Park in the Bronx on Friday, according to police.