ELLICOTT CITY, Md. — After flash floods sent cars floating down Main Street in historic Ellicott City, Maryland, local officials said they were heartbroken to see the community so severely damaged again less than two years after a devastating flood killed two people and caused millions in damages. CBS News correspondent Jeff Pegues reports that Howard County officials confirm that…
HONOLULU — Lava from the Kilauea volcano covered at least one well Sunday at a geothermal power plant on the Big Island, according to a Hawaii County Civil Defense report. The well was successfully plugged in anticipation of the lava flow, and a second well 100 feet away has also been secured, according to the report. The plugs protect against…
MEMORIAL DAY: Warm & humid air sticks around. Daytime highs stay in the 80s while overnight lows should be in the upper 60s to low 70s. There will be breezy north gusts through the day, 10-20 mph with gusts up above 25 mph at times. Pop-up showers and storms are likely, especially during the heating of the day. It won’t be…
Authorities say four people were injured in a shooting Sunday in Shreveport, Louisiana. KSLA SHREVEPORT, La. — Authorities say four people were injured in a shooting Sunday in Shreveport, Louisiana, CBS affiliate KSLA reports. The incident happened around 8 p.m. local time along the banks of Red River. Authorities said the victims’ wounds did not appear to be life-threatening. Gunfire…
Kristi Davis of the “Fab 40” club is the one who first saw little Zoey on Facebook, and knew her group had to help.
The Cavs defeated the Celtics 87-79 to advance to the finals Sunday Categories: National, US & World News
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – With summer around the corner, many local youth are getting ready for summer camps and conferences. The Fairview Baptist Church’s – Youth Emerge Ministry in Columbus left this morning to head to the Laguna Beach Christian Retreat for their annual Summer Beach Camp. Sub-tropical Storm Alberto has caused them to move their outdoor activities indoors, but…
HOOVER, Ala. (WCBI/Ole Miss Athletics) – In front of the second-largest crowd in SEC Tournament Championship Game history, No. 4 Ole Miss baseball left no doubt, crushing LSU 9-1 to secure the third tournament title in program history. The Rebel offense exploded for nine runs on 15 hits, including a decisive four-run seventh inning, while a combination of Houston Roth,…
A Lowndes County couple says camping on Memorial Day has become a tradition for their family.
A missing man from a campground in Chickasaw County, has been found safe, after not returning from a horse ride.
It’s been 24 hours since the sheriff’s department confirmed they were searching for an unidentified male.
The Star Wars spinoff opened well-below expectations with a franchise-low $83.3 million in ticket sales Categories: National, US & World News
Flash floods struck a Maryland community wracked by similar flooding in 2016, authorities said, and water rescues were being carried out. Video on social media showed raging water rushing down Main Street in Ellicott City, west of Baltimore. Categories: National, US & World News
A crowd started booing at a softball game when the announcer said the national anthem wouldn’t be played. But then the fans sang it anyway. Categories: National, US & World News
A new hospital in California was designed from a child’s point of view. There are fun things to do and lots of distractions. Doctors say this helps make their stay much easier to handle — not only for the young patients but the parents too. John Blackstone reports. Categories: National, US & World News
Millions in the Southeast are bracing for the first named storm of the season. Currently Alberto is a subtropical storm but it’s getting stronger as it travels up the Gulf of Mexico. The storm is expected to make landfall early tomorrow. Tony Dokoupil reports. Categories: National, US & World News
The family of the young Guatemalan woman killed by a border patrol agent is demanding he be held accountable. This happened as the Border Patrol revised their official statement about the events leading to her death in Rio Bravo, Texas. Mireya Villarreal reports. Categories: National, US & World News
There are more signs the canceled summit between the U.S. and North Korea could be back on. The U.S. delegation is meeting with North Korean officials inside the demilitarized zone, and President Trump seems very optimistic. Mola Lenghi reports. Categories: National, US & World News
Seattle’s iconic Space Needle is undergoing its biggest upgrade since it opened in 1962. The renovations could cost more than $100 million and workers have been working almost around the clock since September. The results are breathtaking and could cause vertigo. Lee Cowan reports. Categories: National, US & World News
Former President George H.W. Bush has been hospitalized in Maine after experiencing low blood pressure and fatigue. Bush is expected to be held for observation for several days. DeMarco Morgan reports. Categories: National, US & World News
An event organizer called it a “learning experience” and going forward, the anthem will be played at every game Categories: National, US & World News
Four consumers complained about metal objects in the food Categories: National, US & World News
Ellicott City, which has been recovering from a devastating flood from July 2016, is hit with dangerous flood waters Categories: National, US & World News
MEMORIAL DAY: Warm & humid air sticks around. Daytime highs stay in the 80s while overnight lows should be in the upper 60s to low 70s. There will be breezy north gusts through the day, 10-20 mph with gusts up above 25 mph at times. Pop-up showers and storms are likely, especially during the heating of the day. It won’t be…