Category Archives: WLS-AM 890 Local News
Florida Man Fatally Shoots Pet Zebra
A man in Callahan, Florida, shot his own pet zebra after it escaped from his property. The zebra, named Shadow, had injured itself during the escape and the owner shot it right as authorities arrived....
Cumulus Media Mar 29, 2019
Council Investigated for Discriminating Against Chick-fil-A
After excluding Chick-fil-A based on the company’s discriminatory views, the San Antonio Airport is being investigated for discriminating against Chick-fil-A. The investigation, launched by Texa...
Cumulus Media Mar 29, 2019
Winter Isn’t Over Yet! Snow Expected in Detroit
While residents of the country’s southwestern states are already enjoying temperatures in the 80s, winter is far from over in Michigan, where Detroit residents are bracing for another snowstorm....
Cumulus Media Mar 29, 2019
Tourist Dies After Falling Into Grand Canyon
A tourist is dead after he lost his footing while taking photos on the rim of the Grand Canyon. The 50-year-old man, who hasn’t been identified, was part of a group visiting from Hong Kong on Th...
Cumulus Media Mar 29, 2019
Judge Rules Farting Boss was not Bullying Employee
Farting on someone isn’t the same as bullying. At least that’s the opinion of an Australian judge, who has tossed out a lawsuit filed by a man who claims his ex-boss gassed him several tim...
Cumulus Media Mar 29, 2019
Deputy Detains Black Attorney for ‘Impersonating a Lawyer’
A Maryland attorney has filed a complaint against the Hartford County Sheriff’s Office, claiming he was detained after being accused of impersonating a lawyer. The incident, which Rashad James d...
Cumulus Media Mar 29, 2019
Woman Sentenced for Killing Son, Encasing him in Concrete
A Kansas woman has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for killing her son and encasing his body in concrete. Miranda Miller’s sentence, handed down Thursday, was part of a plea deal in which s...
Cumulus Media Mar 29, 2019
Wells Fargo CEO Steps Down Amid Scandals
Following a four-year tenure that was marred by scandals, Wells Fargo’s Chief Executive Officer has thrown in the towel. Making the announcement Thursday afternoon, Tim Sloan said he’s ste...
Cumulus Media Mar 29, 2019
Elderly Churchgoer Punched in the Face While Praying
While most people consider a house of worship to be a safe haven, one New York church proved to be anything but for a 70-year-old woman. She was punched in the face while praying. The incident occurre...
Cumulus Media Mar 29, 2019
Mortgage Rates See Biggest Drop In Ten Years
If you’re looking to buy a home, here’s some good news – U.S. mortgage rates saw their biggest drop in a decade this week. According to Freddie Mac, the average rate for a 30-year fi...
Cumulus Media Mar 29, 2019