Updated: Sep. 22, 2023 at 4:17 PM CDT
|By Emily Van de Riet
For many homeowners, one of the biggest chores of the year is to rake their yards after all the leaves have fallen. But the United States Department of Agriculture is encouraging you to spend that time elsewhere.
Updated: Sep. 22, 2023 at 3:26 PM CDT
|By Lauren Maxwell and Emily Van de Riet
A newborn sea otter is being cared for by humans after its mother was killed in an attack by two orca whales off the coast of Alaska.
Updated: Sep. 22, 2023 at 12:38 PM CDT
|By Emily Van de Riet
A 19-year-old driver was saved after a horrific crash in Georgia, thanks to the heroic actions of several police officers and bystanders.
Updated: Sep. 22, 2023 at 11:16 AM CDT
|By Emily Van de Riet
An Oklahoma oil field worker died on the job this week after inhaling fumes inside an oil tank, officials said.
Updated: Sep. 21, 2023 at 2:58 PM CDT
|By Emily Van de Riet
Olive Garden’s Never-Ending Pasta Bowl promotion is coming back this month.
Updated: Sep. 21, 2023 at 12:52 PM CDT
|By WKYT News Staff and Emily Van de Riet
A Kentucky man is now a millionaire after hitting it big in the latest Mega Millions drawing.
Updated: Sep. 20, 2023 at 3:23 PM CDT
|By Emily Van de Riet
Country music star Kane Brown announced a nationwide tour Wednesday that will run from March to September 2024.
Updated: Sep. 20, 2023 at 2:20 PM CDT
|By Daniel Smithson and Emily Van de Riet
A husband and wife who have been married for 69 years spent the husband’s final moments together in hospital beds side by side.
Updated: Sep. 20, 2023 at 11:19 AM CDT
|By Carissa Simpson and Emily Van de Riet
Oliver Anthony, the musician who went viral for his song “Rich Men North of Richmond,” has found a solution for his canceled performance in Knoxville after he couldn’t reach an agreement about ticket prices with the venue.
Updated: Sep. 20, 2023 at 10:08 AM CDT
|By Emily Van de Riet
A police dog in Pennsylvania died after choking on an object during a training exercise Tuesday.
Updated: Sep. 19, 2023 at 4:20 PM CDT
|By KLTV Digital Media Staff and Emily Van de Riet
A child in Texas riding a battery-powered toy car was struck and killed by a vehicle Monday morning, officials said.
Updated: Sep. 19, 2023 at 11:04 AM CDT
|By Emily Van de Riet
A mother and her son in Florida went viral on TikTok for a hilarious video proving how much they look alike.
Updated: Sep. 18, 2023 at 4:16 PM CDT
|By Emily Van de Riet
A 17-year-old who is training to become a firefighter was left with severe burns on more than half of her body after a tragic accident.
Updated: Sep. 18, 2023 at 10:56 AM CDT
|By KWCH Staff and Emily Van de Riet
A pregnant woman and two of her children died from carbon monoxide poisoning inside a camper in Kansas this weekend, officials confirmed.
Updated: Sep. 18, 2023 at 9:19 AM CDT
|By Emily Van de Riet
Billy Miller, an actor known for his roles on “The Young and the Restless” and “General Hospital,” died on Friday at age 43.
Updated: Sep. 15, 2023 at 3:53 PM CDT
|By Jordan Rodenberger and Emily Van de Riet
A recent catch in Alaska looks like it came straight out of Dr. Seuss’ “One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish.”
Updated: Sep. 15, 2023 at 3:05 PM CDT
|By Emily Van de Riet
An 8-year-old girl and a dog were killed after a tree fell on their tent while they were camping with their family in Idaho last weekend.
Updated: Sep. 14, 2023 at 12:40 PM CDT
|By Emily Van de Riet
Target is teaming up with Kendra Scott to bring the popular jewelry brand to stores.
Updated: Sep. 14, 2023 at 11:36 AM CDT
|By Jeremy Tombs and Emily Van de Riet
A coroner in Kentucky is accused of leaving a body inside a hot car instead of properly placing it in a freezer.
Updated: Sep. 14, 2023 at 10:10 AM CDT
|By Emily Van de Riet
Adam Sandler has announced a North American comedy tour with 25 stops this fall and winter.
Updated: Sep. 14, 2023 at 9:27 AM CDT
|By Emily Van de Riet
Arby’s is adding a new burger to the menu that includes meat from a blend of venison, elk, and ground beef.
Oliver Anthony cancels show because ticket prices were too high: ‘Please don’t pay $90 for a ticket’
Updated: Sep. 13, 2023 at 4:15 PM CDT
|By Carissa Simpson and Emily Van de Riet
Oliver Anthony, the musician who went viral for his song “Rich Men North of Richmond,” canceled a performance in Knoxville after he couldn’t reach an agreement about ticket prices with the venue.
Updated: Sep. 13, 2023 at 1:21 PM CDT
|By Nick Viviani and Emily Van de Riet
The athlete who died over the weekend while competing in an Ironman triathlon has been identified as a military veteran.
Updated: Sep. 11, 2023 at 2:28 PM CDT
|By Emily Van de Riet
Dairy Queen is celebrating its new fall menu with a special deal starting Monday.
Updated: Sep. 11, 2023 at 2:02 PM CDT
|By Emily Van de Riet
“Good Morning America” co-anchor Robin Roberts tied the knot with longtime partner Amber Laign on Friday in Connecticut.
Updated: Sep. 11, 2023 at 11:16 AM CDT
|By Jeff Alexander and Emily Van de Riet
Not only is Bob Rohloff still cutting hair, but after working for more than a decade at someone else’s barber shop, he’s once again opening his own shop.
Updated: Sep. 8, 2023 at 4:24 PM CDT
|By Quenton Robertson and Emily Van de Riet
An arrest has been made in the case of a woman who disappeared more than eight years ago in Kentucky.
Updated: Sep. 8, 2023 at 12:22 PM CDT
|By Chelsea Beimfohr, Atlanta News First staff and Emily Van de Riet
A dog who returned home alone with his leash ripped in half lead to the discovery of his disabled owner who was killed in a hit-and-run, police in Georgia said.
Updated: Sep. 7, 2023 at 3:59 PM CDT
|By WAFF 48 Digital Staff and Emily Van de Riet
Two sheriff’s office employees in Alabama are dead following an apparent murder-suicide Thursday morning, officials said.
Updated: Sep. 7, 2023 at 3:35 PM CDT
|By Emily Van de Riet
A New York City man was "killed instantly” when his Peloton exercise bike fell over and severed an artery in his neck, according to a lawsuit filed by his mother earlier this year.
Updated: Sep. 7, 2023 at 12:49 PM CDT
|By Emily Van de Riet
A tiny kitten stuck in a storm drain at a Texas Walmart is safe and sound, thanks to the efforts of firefighters.
Updated: Sep. 6, 2023 at 3:32 PM CDT
|By Emily Van de Riet
A unique contraption that washed up on a Florida beach revealed a bizarre story of an arrest, officials said.
Updated: Sep. 6, 2023 at 12:52 PM CDT
|By Emily Van de Riet
Wendy’s is finally jumping on the pumpkin spice train with a new Frosty.
Updated: Sep. 5, 2023 at 4:03 PM CDT
|By Emily Van de Riet
A deputy in Kansas stopped a driver for speeding but ended up giving the driver a hug instead of a ticket.
Updated: Sep. 5, 2023 at 2:03 PM CDT
|By Emily Van de Riet
Chuck E. Cheese is giving away more than 500 kids’ birthday parties for free.
Updated: Sep. 5, 2023 at 10:51 AM CDT
|By 10/11 NOW and Emily Van de Riet
A driver in Nebraska called 911 to report a wrong-way driver on the highway, but as it turns out, that driver was him, deputies said.
Updated: Aug. 31, 2023 at 2:07 PM CDT
|By Emily Van de Riet
A young student in Oklahoma who had a rough first day at school was given a boost by local police officers.
Updated: Aug. 31, 2023 at 12:55 PM CDT
|By Tony Garcia, Brendan Tierney and Emily Van de Riet
A teacher at a Nashville school was robbed at knifepoint and locked in a gym closet when she showed up to work this week, police said.
Updated: Aug. 30, 2023 at 4:21 PM CDT
|By Emily Van de Riet
Nothing says it’s October like corn mazes and beer festivals, and one event in Indiana is combining the two for the ultimate fall experience.
Updated: Aug. 30, 2023 at 2:25 PM CDT
|By Emily Van de Riet
Burger King is facing a lawsuit that claims its Whoppers in real life are not exactly as advertised.
Updated: Aug. 30, 2023 at 12:18 PM CDT
|By Derek Parham and Emily Van de Riet
The twin fawns who were rescued last week by sheriff’s deputies in Kentucky have died.
Updated: Aug. 29, 2023 at 4:16 PM CDT
|By Kendall Hyde and Emily Van de Riet
An Ohio educator who is missing an arm won two gold medals to earn the title of World’s Strongest Disabled Man.
Updated: Aug. 29, 2023 at 3:23 PM CDT
|By Emily Van de Riet
Employees at a Dollar General in Louisiana were surprised to find an alligator at the store’s front door on Tuesday morning.
Updated: Aug. 29, 2023 at 12:56 PM CDT
|By Emily Van de Riet
Dolly Parton recently revealed she had to decline an invitation to afternoon tea with Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge.
Updated: Aug. 29, 2023 at 12:05 PM CDT
|By Emily Van de Riet
Dairy Queen is celebrating its new fall menu with a special deal.
Updated: Aug. 28, 2023 at 1:11 PM CDT
|By Emily Van de Riet
A former Olympic figure skater was killed in a car crash last week, according to Canadian officials.
Updated: Aug. 28, 2023 at 10:06 AM CDT
|By WDAM Staff and Emily Van de Riet
A new state record for the longest alligator caught in Mississippi was broken over the weekend.
Updated: Aug. 25, 2023 at 4:02 PM CDT
|By Emily Van de Riet
A college student at Miami University in Ohio is living in the same dorm room that her mother lived in 33 years ago.
Updated: Aug. 25, 2023 at 12:30 PM CDT
|By Steven Ardary and Emily Van de Riet
Four sea turtles were released back into the wild after receiving months of care.
Updated: Aug. 25, 2023 at 11:49 AM CDT
|By Anisa Snipes and Emily Van de Riet
An elementary teacher in South Carolina died in a car crash on the way to school Wednesday morning, officials said.