Education | Hundreds of NYC public schools develop their own plans to reduce class sizes
Hundreds of New York City public schools are creating plans to lower the number of students in each classroom ahead of a critical year to phase in the class-size law.…
President Biden, first lady welcome great-grandchild
LOS ANGELES (AP) — President Joe Biden added a new title on Wednesday: great-grandfather. His granddaughter, Naomi Biden Neal, gave birth to her first child, a boy, with husband Peter…
No, Los Angeles didn’t refuse to fill water reservoirs prior to fires
Firefighters were experiencing water shortages from hydrants because L.A.’s tanks couldn’t be refilled as fast as water was being used. Fierce Santa Ana winds have hit Southern California, which hasn’t…
Wild bird tests positive for bird flu in Austin; public urged to keep pets away
Health officials have provided tips to avoid exposure to the virus. AUSTIN, Texas — Bird flu has been detected in Travis County, Austin Public Health confirmed on Wednesday. Local public…
Trial begins for father accused of strangling daughter on FaceTime during police chase
Prosecutors say Deontray Flanagan took the toddler out of daycare and then FaceTimed her mother and grandfather as he beat and strangled her. HOUSTON — Zevaya Flanagan was an adorable…
State, local leaders prepare for freezing temperatures and winter weather across the state
Mainly a cold rain is expected for the Austin area, but other parts of the state could see snow, ice or freezing rain. AUSTIN, Texas — With freezing temperatures and…
WVVA asks shoppers what their winter storm essentials are
BLUEFIELD, W.Va. -Shopper’s at Grant’s Supermarket in Bluefield, WV says when preparing for a winter storm you want to make sure you have bread, eggs, milk and toilet paper. If…
Hometown Hero: Amanda Phillips
ATHENS, W.Va. -For over 20 years Amanda Phillips has been involved with social work. Karen Thompson says why she nominated her for Hometown Hero. “You know, she fits that role…
Common generator mistakes could be costly or deadly, says expert with Mister Sparky
ROCK, W. Va. -With the recent weather events, some people are turning to generators to keep the lights on. But be careful; Lee Lewis, the chief operating officer for Mister…
National News | Man arrested with machete, knives at Capitol Visitor Center during Jimmy Carter viewing
A man was arrested Wednesday afternoon after trying to enter the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center with a machete and knives during the Jimmy Carter casket viewing. The man was stopped…