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Woman spends night in tree as tense standoff at Brisbane’s Kurilpa community garden continues

Emergency crews were forced to bring in a cherry picker after the overnight stay left her too weak to climb down.

'It took 10 seconds to do this': Manitoba retirees lose home to tornado

Bernadine and Brian Brown's home in Rossburn was destroyed after a tornado swept through the western Manitoba community on the weekend. The retirees were rummaging through the d...

Jacksonville neighbors concerned after Friday shooting

Residents in a Jacksonville neighborhood are expressing concern and sadness after a man was shot and killed Friday night, leaving a growing memorial at the scene and raising que...

Dunnigan Fire Shuts I-5, Chokes Traffic And Sends Families Fleeing

Southbound I-5 closed near Dunnigan on June 29 after a vegetation fire prompted evacuations from County Roads 2 to 6; shelter set up at Fire Station 12.

Two-Alarm Fire Breaks Out at Seventh-Day Adventist Church In Pac Heights

A church fire in Pacific Heights Monday afternoon was sending smoke blowing through the neighborhood, and a shelter-in-place order was issued due to the excessive smoke.

Questions remain after baby's body found in porta potty at Electric Forest

Electric Forest festivalgoers and neighbors were left shocked and confused after a baby was found dead inside a porta potty Sunday.

Neighbours shaken after fatal Dartmouth shooting, victim identified

Officers responded to a report of a shooting on Lahey Road at around 10:30 p.m. on June 26.

Midday Gunfire Shakes Glenridge Place as Woman Shot in Avondale

A woman was shot just before noon Monday on Glenridge Place in Avondale. She is expected to survive and police are investigating.

ICE releases a Texas nun intercepted walking to church dressed in her habit

McALLEN, Texas (AP) — A nun was released from immigration custody after she was arrested walking to Mass in her habit in South Texas.

ICE releases a Texas nun intercepted walking to church dressed in her habit

McALLEN, Texas (AP) — A nun was released from immigration custody after she was arrested walking to Mass in her habit in South Texas. Sister Leticia Ugboaja was walking to Our ...

Rock Lake Tragedy: Madison Teen, 14, Drowns At Sandy Beach Park

A 14‑year‑old from Madison drowned Sunday at Sandy Beach Park on Rock Lake in Lake Mills; the dive team recovered him and police are investigating.

Residents of N.W.T. village make emotional journey out of town due to wildfire

A leader in Fort Simpson says it was a long and emotional journey fleeing a wildfire that is threatening the island community in the Northwest Territories.

Riverdale Pond Tragedy: Search for Missing 6-Year-Old Ends in Heartbreak

Clayton County police recovered the body of 6‑year‑old Ramon “RJ” Jett from a pond near Sutter Lake Apartments in Riverdale. Detectives are investigating.

Residents of N.W.T. village make emotional journey out of town due to wildfire

Police seek help identifying suspect in south Edmonton arson

Investigators say community league rink deliberately set on fire in May and are seeking to identify man seen on surveillance video

Quick-Strike Crews Corner Shadow Hills Brush Blaze Off Sunland Blvd

LAFD says crews halted the forward progress of a brush fire near 10083 N Sunland Blvd in Shadow Hills; no injuries reported in the initial alert.

Shock in Mundelein as Off-Duty Cop Dies Suddenly

Mundelein village officials say an off‑duty police officer died suddenly. No identity or cause released; the village asks for privacy as the family grieves.

Tacoma Power Blast Blows Out Windows, Boots Dozens From Spanish Hills Homes

Suspected transformer explosion at Spanish Hills Apartments in Tacoma forced evacuations; Red Cross sheltered displaced residents while crews assessed power and damage.

Wrigley residents told brace for 'significant fire activity,' no risk to community for now

A wildfire near the small community of Wrigley, N.W.T., grew substantially over the weekend, but still is not posing a threat to the community.

First wildfire evacuees from Fort Simpson arrive in Yellowknife

Firefighters continue to tackle an out-of-control blaze on the outskirts of the Dehcho community, as many of the community’s 1,300 residents are evacuating to Yellowknife.