Cloudy MLK Day, Rain Lurks Beyond
Clouds build in for our MLK holiday, but rain returns for many during the Tuesday morning commute.
AP: Miss USA R'Bonney Gabriel Wins Miss Universe Competition
R’Bonney Gabriel, a fashion designer, model and sewing instructor from Texas who competition officials said is the first Filipino American to win Miss USA, was crowned Miss Universe on Saturday night.
AP: 68 Dead, 4 Missing After Plane Crashes In Nepal Resort Town
A plane making a 27-minute flight to a Nepal tourist town crashed into a gorge Sunday while attempting to land at a newly opened airport, killing at least 68 of the 72 people aboard. At least one witness reported hearing cries for help from within the fiery wreck, the country’s deadliest airplane accident in three decades.
AP: More Classified Documents Found At Biden's Home By Lawyers
Lawyers for President Joe Biden found more classified documents at his home in Wilmington, Delaware, than previously known, the White House acknowledged Saturday.
AP: China Reports 60,000 COVID-Related Deaths, Says Peak Passed
China on Saturday reported nearly 60,000 deaths in people who had COVID-19 since early December, offering hard numbers for an unprecedented surge that was apparent in overcrowded hospitals and packed crematoriums, even as the government released little data about the status of the pandemic for weeks.
Troutman Man Wanted For Father's Murder
A man wanted for murder in Iredell County is on the run tonight. The Sheriff's Office says deputies are looking for 23-year-old Carlton Clarke.
CMPD Looking For Suspicious Man Visiting School Bus Stops
CMPD is looking for a man they say has been acting suspiciously around school bus stops in South Charlotte.
Matthews Police Department Working To Correct Crime Statistics
An internal investigation revealed the Matthews Police Department had been incorrectly reporting crime statistics and case closure rates between 2018 and 2022.
One Million Dollar Mega Millions Prize Sold In Charlotte
The lucky winner bought the ticket at a store in Mint Hill.
Burglary Suspect Arrested After Leading CMPD On Chase Into South Carolina
A burglary suspect is in custody after leading CMPD officers on a chase into South Carolina. Investigators responded to a breaking and entering call involving three suspects on Tribune Drive in West Charlotte around 9:30 on Friday night.
Charlotte Woman Wins First $100,000 Prize In New Cash 5 Promotion
Georgia Richardson of Charlotte became the first winner of the $100,000 top prize in the new Cash 5 Bonus Cash promotion.
Dry Holiday Weekend, Messy Midweek
The coldest air we've seen all year so far arrives in the Metro tonight.
Trial Delayed For Former NC Congressman Madison Cawthorn
Cawthorn appeared in court Friday after he was cited for allegedly bringing a gun in Charlotte Douglas Airport in April of 2021.
Snow Lovers Prepare For Winter Wonderland In NC Mountains This Weekend
We were in Beech Mountain and Banner Elk on Friday, as winter weather started to blanket the area, and people filed in for winter fun.
CMPD Searching For Attempted Bank Robber
Surveillance cameras capture attempted bank robbery at the Wells Fargo Bank on Westinghouse Boulevard in Southwest Charlotte.
CMPD Investigates Homicide In North-Charlotte
Police say they found a man shot at an apartment complex on Hackberry Creek Trail just after 7 p.m. on January 13th.
At Least Three Tornadoes Confirmed in Carolinas
The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg has confirmed an EF-0 touched down near Stanley, NC, Thursday night.
Finally Feeling Like Winter Again
Good ol' northwesterly flow will continue to produce snow showers in the High Country, but don't expect anything around the Metro.
Actor Kevin Spacey Denies 7 More Sex Offense Charges in UK
Actor Kevin Spacey has pleaded innocent to seven further sex offenses in Britain, which bring the number of charges the Hollywood star faces in the U.K. to 12.
'Flash' Actor Ezra Miller Avoids Jail on Trespassing Charge
Ezra Miller is due in court Friday where the “Flash” actor is set to accept a plea deal to avoid jail time in connection with a break-in at a southern Vermont home last spring.
UFO Reports Rise to 510, Not Aliens but Still a Threat to US
The U.S. has now collected 510 reports of unidentified flying objects, many of which are flying in sensitive military airspace. While there’s no evidence of extraterrestrials, they still pose a threat, the government said in a declassified report summary released Thursday.
Swedish Government Moves to Get Rid of Permits Needed for Dancing
Sweden's center-right coalition government wants to cut red tape when it comes to dancing by abolishing a decade-old requirement for restaurants, nightclubs and other venues to obtain permits before they let patrons shimmy and sway.
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