Nepal flooding: How a chain of events triggered catastrophic flooding
Glaciologist highlights the growing risks in the Himalayas following the devastating flooding in Nepal.
Stanley Simmons coming to Neighborhood Theatre
Adam Wurtzel spoke with Evan Stanley and Nick Simmons of duo Stanley Simmons to learn more about their music and upcoming Charlotte tour stop.
Blurred Lines - Game 4
Adam Wurtzel challenged his Rising co-hosts with another round of Rising original game, Blurred Lines.
Police still searching for owner of dogs responsible for vicious attack
Ring camera video shows dogs fall out of the back of an open U-Haul truck on Claiborne Woods Drive Wednesday morning before the dogs attacked a woman in her front yard.
Catastrophic floods kill over 390 in Nepal and Tibet, with more than 1,400 missing
Rescue teams and military helicopters are searching for hundreds of missing people along the Nepal-China border. That's where a deadly torrent of water and mud several stories high swept through communities Wednesday following a glacier collapse.
Woman charged after brandishing firearm at middle school
The Mint Hill Police responded to an alleged road rage incident involving a firearm on school property.
Peter Cullen, prolific voice actor who gave Optimus Prime his authoritative baritone, has died
Peter Cullen, the iconic voice actor behind Optimus Prime and Eeyore, has died at 85.
From CLT to Barcelona coming to an airline near you
This airline announced on Thursday a new service from Charlotte to Barcelona.
Rising Spotlight: Angels & Sparrows
In this week’s Rising Spotlight, Tonya Rivens chats with Brandi Jones, the executive director of Angels and Sparrows, along with a very special guest David, who has personally felt the impact of this organization.
Four people injured in vicious dog attack
Four people are injured after a frightening dog attack in Northwest Charlotte. Police are still looking for the owners of the seven dogs involved.
Tropical Storm Dolly has formed
Tropical Storm Dolly has formed in the central Atlantic. This will likely fall apart before reaching land.
Alpha School brings 2-hour learning model to Charlotte
A new private K-8 school in Charlotte is taking a different approach to the traditional school day.
Carolina Ascent FC Coach breaks down new season
Adam Wurtzel welcomed Carolina Ascent FC Coach Philip Poole, to discuss the club's new soccer season, and home opener happening Saturday.
Waves of scattered showers through the end of the week
Waves of scattered showers will move through Thursday and Friday. Expect heavy downpours and lightning. Isolated severe storms are possible.
Wounded Warrior Project raises awareness about veteran suicide prevention
With Suicide Prevention Month approaching in September, Wounded Warrior Project is raising awareness about veteran suicide and the importance of connecting veterans with support and resources.
ICE officer charged in Minneapolis shooting released in Texas after immediate extradition rejected
An Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer charged with shooting a man and lying about it during the immigration crackdown in Minneapolis was released from a Texas jail Thursday, after a judge refused to order his return to Minnesota.
Sheriff deputy injured in mutli-car crash
A Mecklenburg county sheriff deputy is injured after crashing his cruiser into a tree Wednesday morning.
At least 160 killed and hundreds missing after flash floods in Nepal and China
Flash floods in a border area of Nepal and China on Wednesday have killed at least 160 people and left hundreds missing. Experts said an avalanche from a glacier was the likely cause in the warming Himalaya region.
Daycare teacher, three administrators charged in connection with Catawba County child abuse case
Four employees of a daycare facility near Maiden, N.C. face criminal charges following an investigation into the alleged assault of a juvenile and a subsequent failure to report the crime.
Three Secret Service officials have been placed on administrative leave pending investigation
Three U.S. Secret Service officials have been placed on administrative leave, pending the outcome of an investigation by the agency’s professional standards office. The three were operating in non-law-enforcement capacities and were being investigated for potential misconduct, the agency’s public information office reported.
Tim Curry, iconic character actor and 'Rocky Horror Picture Show' star, dies at 80
Tim Curry, a beloved character actor known for his iconic role in “The Rocky Horror Picture Show,” has died at 80. He gained fame as Dr. Frank-N-Furter, a role that became a cultural touchstone.
Two arrested after drugs found in Burke County residence
The Burke County Sheriff's Office have arrested two individuals in connection with a drugs found at a Burke County residence.
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