Wildlife rehab center says opossum ate an entire Costco chocolate cake
In a Facebook post from Nebraska Wildlife Rehab, staffers said an opossum was admitted Monday after reportedly “devouring an ENTIRE Costco chocolate cake.” A clinic note said the opossum was “panting ...
‘I thought I was dead:’ Humpback whale seen briefly swallowing kayaker
PUNTA ARENAS, Chile (AP) — A humpback whale briefly swallowed a kayaker off Chilean Patagonia before quickly releasing him unharmed. The incident, caught on camera, quickly went viral as one of the ...
Man convicted of manslaughter in shooting death of 19-year-old girlfriend in Shelby Co.
SHELBY COUNTY, Ala. ( WBRC) - A Shelby County man has been convicted of a lesser charge in the shooting death of his 19-year-old girlfriend. A jury found Justin Powell guilty of manslaughter Wednesday ...
Former Tuscaloosa wealth manager pleads guilty to bank embezzlement
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. ( WBRC) - A former Tuscaloosa wealth manager pleaded guilty to the theft of more than $500,000 in client ...
Igloo recalls over a million coolers after handle hazard causes fingertip amputation injuries
The now-recalled “Igloo 90 Qt. Flip & Tow Rolling Coolers” were sold at major retailers like Costco, Target, Dick’s and Amazon between January 2019 and January 2025, according to the U.S. Consumer ...
Federal judge pauses Trump’s order aimed at restricting gender-affirming health care for transgender youth
BALTIMORE (AP) — A federal judge on Thursday temporarily blocked President Donald Trump’s recent executive order aimed at restricting gender-affirming health care for transgender people under age 19.
Road in Ragland closed due to washout
RAGLAND, Ala. ( WBRC) - Providence Road in Ragland is closed due to a washout, according to the St. Clair County EMA. The washout happened where part of the road intersects with State Hwy 144 at ...
5-year-old flies off school bus when truck slams into it as she is getting off, sister says
WAUPACA, Wis. ( WBAY /Gray News) – Three girls were getting off a school bus in Wisconsin Tuesday when a truck slammed into the back of it. Shane Kreuscher was inside his house, waiting for his ...
Former Walker Co. correctional officer makes first appearance in court
The ninth former Walker County jail employee who agreed to plead guilty in connection to the death of Tony Mitchell made his ...
Man sentenced for murdering mother of infant, burning her body while on the way to take paternity test
A man in Arizona received his sentence last week after he was convicted of killing a young mother, setting her on fire and abandoning her baby in 2018.
Tuscaloosa Co. students get up close look at blue collar career paths
More than 250 students from the Tuscaloosa County School System attended the event to learn more about the welding business.
Employee found dead at Birmingham City Hall, no foul play suspected
The victim’s name has not been released. The discovery was made around 11 a.m. No foul play is suspected.