Category Archives: WLS-AM 890 Local News
Driver hits four kids and leaves
Police in Stoneham, Massachusetts, north of Boston, are looking for the driver of a car caught on camera appearing to ram into four children – sending them flying. The kids were on a sidewalk wi...
Oct 14, 2019
Investors pull $60B from stocks
Despite the Dow, Nasdaq, and S&P being up 14.83%, 21.3%, and 18.32% year-to-date, respectively, traders have pulled about $60 billion out of the market in the just the 3rd quarter. Morningstar dat...
Oct 14, 2019
Salem, MA Unveils World’s Largest Ouija Board
The town that once hosted the infamous Salem Witch Trial has unveiled the world’s largest Ouija board. The massive board, dubbed “Ouijazilla”, spans nearly 3,200 square feet and weig...
Oct 14, 2019
They took their ALDS celebration to cancer patients
What would you do after a major victory? Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa and fiance, Daniella Rodriguez, took the celebration to patients at the MD Anderson Cancer Center. The ‘Stros just...
Oct 11, 2019
Device hopes to prevent hot car deaths
49 children have died in hot cars so far in 2019, according to KidsandCars.org. A new device hopes to prevent such deaths. The eClip attaches to your baby’s car seat and pairs with your smartpho...
Oct 11, 2019
US troops deploy to Saudi Arabia
More troops are headed to Saudi Arabia in a US effort following an attack last month on Saudi oil facilities. NBC News reports the White House announced Friday that 3,000 troops, a pair each of fighte...
Oct 11, 2019
NJ Man Threatens Farmers Because They Wouldn’t Let Him Have Sex With Animals
A New Jersey man was arrested for threatening local farmers – because they wouldn’t let him have sex with the animals. Police say 31-year-old Richard Decker sent messages to farmers in Sus...
Oct 11, 2019
Memory Card Found On Street Leads To Murder Charge
An Alaskan woman who found a memory card lying in the street had no idea that it would lead to a murder arrest. Last month, the woman came across the SD card and called police after she saw what it co...
Oct 11, 2019
Postal Worker Finds Missing Children Twice In Two Weeks
A California postal worker is being honored for finding missing children – twice in a span of two weeks. Back in April, Chyanne Thomas found a 15-year-old girl with autism shortly after her disa...
Oct 11, 2019
Accused El Paso Gunman Pleads Not Guilty
The accused gunman in the El Paso Walmart shooting that left 22 people dead has pleaded not guilty to the crime. Patrick Crusius, 21, entered the plea Thursday in El Paso Judicial District Court. Duri...
Oct 11, 2019
