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Kauffman Stadium crew member resuscitates 14-year-old girl

DeAnn Smith — Fri, 24 May 2013 19:31:00 EDT

A nurse who serves on the Kauffman Stadium K-crew was able to revive a 14-year-old girl who collapsed during Thursday night's game.

PD: Burglaries occurring while families at wakes, funerals

Joseph Wenzel, News Editor — Fri, 24 May 2013 19:27:00 EDT

Police in several towns are advising the public to be aware of residential break-ins that have happened when families were out attending a wake or funeral for a loved one.

Victim files lawsuit after train derailment

Joseph Wenzel, News Editor — Fri, 24 May 2013 18:57:00 EDT

The first lawsuit has been filed by the family of a victim seriously injured in a train derailment last week.

Man accused of beating puppy to death pleads not guilty

Forrest Sanders — Fri, 24 May 2013 18:39:00 EDT

A man who police said beat a puppy to death and killed another five or six animals pleaded not guilty Friday to aggravated animal cruelty.

Police: Woman fires shots at men attempting to break into home

DeAnn Smith — Fri, 24 May 2013 17:23:00 EDT

A woman fired shots at three men attempting to break into her home, and one of the suspects was shot in the chest, police said. Her husband described the harrowing ordeal.

Do You Believe? Holy image appears behind child battling leukemia

Fri, 24 May 2013 13:33:00 EDT

Believer or not, the image behind Erin Potter, a Kirtland girl battling leukemia, is stunning.

Man arrested after dead cats found in freezer

Fri, 24 May 2013 11:44:00 EDT

Authorities in Tampa, FL, made a startling discovery during a foreclosure eviction.

Meowing kitten rescued after being stuck in hole for days

Dana Wachter — Fri, 24 May 2013 09:48:00 EDT

A Spartanburg Animal Control officer dug the little kitten out, and now he's safe and well-fed, but he's the product of stray cats that need their population better controlled.

Prescott students accused of hacking grades

Steve Stout — Fri, 24 May 2013 08:15:00 EDT

Police say three 16-year-old boys who are juniors at Prescott High face juvenile proceedings on charges of tampering with public records and computer tampering.

Man committing suicide falls on child, killing her

Fri, 24 May 2013 02:55:00 EDT

The 5-year-old girl had just left the apartment building with her parents when she was hit by a falling man. (Source YTN/CNN)

Jurors deadlock on Jodi Arias' penalty; judge declares mistrial

Breann Bierman — Fri, 24 May 2013 02:31:00 EDT

The judge has declared a mistrial in the penalty phase of the Jodi Arias trial. The jury announced late Thursday afternoon that they could not reach a unanimous decision on life or death for Arias.

Kindergartners speak after being bitten by fox

Sonia Moghe — Fri, 24 May 2013 01:02:00 EDT

Two Newton County six-year-olds were playing at recess when they claim a fox came through a hole in the school's fence and bit them.

Officials: Ala. 'mystery illness' situation solved

Mark Wilder — Fri, 24 May 2013 00:10:00 EDT

After several days of worries that Alabama could be dealing with the outbreak of a potentially new illness, the Alabama Department of Public Health is confident they've solved the mystery.

Tick bites wipe out family's energy, finances

Anna Marie Hartman — Thu, 23 May 2013 23:31:00 EDT

It is a tiny pest with a big bite that can do major damage.

Man accused of killing 10-week-old baby

DeAnn Smith — Thu, 23 May 2013 19:30:00 EDT

The Lafayette County Prosecutor has charged the father of a 10-week-old baby with her violent death.

Great Britain's Prince Edward visiting Nashville

Scott Sutton — Thu, 23 May 2013 18:53:00 EDT

Queen Elizabeth's youngest son, Prince Edward, is visiting Tennessee to promote one of the British royal family's charities, the Duke of Edinburgh's awards.

Joplin survivor helps victims of Oklahoma tornado

Lynda Figueredo — Thu, 23 May 2013 17:06:00 EDT

Wednesday was an emotional day for Joplin tornado survivors all across the country. WTOC spoke to one survivor who has since moved to Effingham County. She says instead of focusing on the past, she is trying to help the victims of the Oklahoma tornado.

Woman found in crashed vehicle had been shot

Chris Oberholtz — Thu, 23 May 2013 16:43:00 EDT

Authorities say a woman found in a crashed car on Kansas City's Northeast side had been shot.

Horne: Scammers claim to help families of fallen first responders

Phil Benson — Thu, 23 May 2013 16:04:00 EDT

Arizona Attorney General Tom Horne said his office has received complaints that charity scammers are using the first responders' deaths for their own financial gain.

New oddities in Ariel Castro's world in jail

Thu, 23 May 2013 14:04:00 EDT

19 Action News Reporter Ed Gallek is reviewing the latest log kept by jail guards watching over Ariel Castro, and they include a couple of eye opening incidents.

Kmart makes Sequel video: 'Big Gas Savings'

Jennifer Banks — Thu, 23 May 2013 13:33:00 EDT

The company launched their latest video about "big gas savings" on Thursday.

Dog with '300' brand set for adoption by man who found him suffering

Lisa Weismann — Thu, 23 May 2013 12:34:00 EDT

The dog who was rushed to the Charleston Animal Society after having the number 300 branded into both sides of its torso is set to be adopted on Friday.

Woman pleads guilty to faking cancer

Mackenzie Miller — Thu, 23 May 2013 12:24:00 EDT

The North Baltimore woman who received thousands of dollars from her community has admitted she lied about having cancer.

14 restaurants offer Charles Ramsey free burgers for life

Syrenthia Harris — Thu, 23 May 2013 11:55:00 EDT

More than a dozen of Cleveland restaurants have pledged to give the man who rescued three Ohio women from captivity, free burgers for life.

Police stand in for fallen officer at daughter's graduation

Donna Rossi — Thu, 23 May 2013 11:43:00 EDT

Tatum Raetz, 5, graduated from kindergarten in Anthem Wednesday and hundreds of uniformed Phoenix police officers were there to show their support for the family.

Woman dies, gives birth, comes back to life

Wed, 22 May 2013 18:04:00 EDT

A pregnant woman's heart stopped, and doctors performed an emergency c-section to rescue the baby and save the woman.

Military father surprises children with early homecoming

Lindsay Curtis — Thu, 23 May 2013 22:08:00 EDT

A military father came home to Las Vegas after spending a year overseas, and surprised his children with an early return.

Carnegie Mellon Invites Brad Pitt To Campus For Face Blindness Diagnosis, Research

Wed, 22 May 2013 08:05:00 EDT

In light of Brad Pitt's recent announcement attributing his poor memory to prosopagnosia, or face blindness, Carnegie Mellon University extends an invitation to the actor to have his brain imaged and examined by renowned...

Plenty to do in Las Vegas over Memorial Day weekend

Craig Huber — Sat, 25 May 2013 01:47:00 EDT

It's the unofficial kickoff to summer, and for those not headed out of town for Memorial Day weekend, there are plenty of fun events around town.

Plane makes emergency landing in Henderson street

Craig Huber — Fri, 24 May 2013 22:40:00 EDT

A pilot was forced to make an emergency landing in a Henderson street on Friday evening. Officials with McCarran Airport said the plane took off shortly before 7 p.m. from Henderson Executive Airport.

Henderson standoff ends with arrest

Aaron Barker — Fri, 24 May 2013 19:45:00 EDT

A standoff with a man wanted by Henderson police ended with an arrest Friday afternoon.

Vintner Grill on Strip shut down following 45 demerits

Craig Huber — Fri, 24 May 2013 21:37:00 EDT

The Vintner Grill located inside Fashion Show Mall near the Las Vegas Strip was shut down on Friday by the Southern Nevada Health District, which doled out 45 demerits to the banquet facility.

Metro searching for pair of armed bandits

Craig Huber — Fri, 24 May 2013 19:45:00 EDT

Metro police are looking for the two men who robbed a business near the 1100 block of Las Vegas Boulevard on May 7.

Teen killed during iPad theft laid to rest

Matt Guillermo — Fri, 24 May 2013 21:57:00 EDT

A 15-year-old Las Vegas boy who died after he had his iPad taken from him was buried Friday, more than a week after the incident.