Communities

Video: SC Charities Report Increase In Thanksgiving Need

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 02:44:55 +0000

In Santa Cruz County, local food banks and pantries are struggling to meet the need this Thanksgiving holiday.

Video: Dignified Transfer: A Hero’s Homecoming

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 03:07:44 +0000

From the chaos of war to the quiet of death. At Dover Air Force Base a booming voice breaks the silence; as one body, after another, after another, returns home.

Video: More In Need This Thanksgiving

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 04:24:17 +0000

For many people, the recession means their world changed almost overnight. Professionals laid off are now depending on food pantries to put food on their table for Thanksgiving.

Video: Donated Holiday Meals Go To Families In Need

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 02:15:21 +0000

Five hundred area families won't have to worry about going without this Thanksgiving. They're on the receiving end of a meals-worth of generosity.

Video: Charities Strive To Help Needy Even With Drop In Donations

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 02:35:49 +0000

A new report showed charitable giving nationwide last year declined for the first time in more than 20 years.

Video: Walking with all her heart

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 03:29:00 +0000

A Central Florida woman is walking for a cause. She has contracted a virus which has attacked her heart. Doctors say her only chance of living is a heart transplant.

Video: Scott's Life Remembered at Memorial

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 02:20:11 +0000

Friends from Michael Scott's old neighborhood and political world came together in his memory.

Video: Raw Video: Gay Men in Mexico Crown a Queen

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 02:35:12 +0000

Residents of the southern Mexican state of Oaxaca held an unusual beauty pageant celebrating a group of homosexual men who don elaborate makeup, wear traditional dresses and crown a queen, all with the support and excitement of the local community.

Video: The Festival Of Trees!

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 06:31:19 +0000

Video: Elderly Drivers Go High Tech

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:31:46 +0000

Elderly Drivers Go High Tech

Video: Hearts for the Homeless hands out meals

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:17:12 +0000

It was a perfect November night to reach out to the homeless in Buffalo.

Video: Vigil Held for Police Collision Victim

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:09:30 +0000

Anguished family and friends made a silent and painful return Thursday night, to a place where tragedy struck.

Video: Houston's Homeless Treated to Barbecue

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:16:40 +0000

In this "Worth Your Time" segment, Stubbs Legendary Kitchen serves barbecue to about 650 homeless men, women and children at three Star of Hope facilities as part of its Texas tour for National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week.

Video: Report: Texas Among Hungriest States

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 02:32:20 +0000

A new study ranks Texas lower than all other states but Mississippi in a key measure of hunger.

Video: A heartfelt donation

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 03:01:03 +0000

Mark Manley of Bowling Green has turned a tragedy into something positive for the community. He's trying to save a life.

Video: Young Marine Hailed as Hero

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:47:30 +0000

A young North Texas Marine killed in Afghanistan is being remembered as a hero.

Video: Rembering A&M Bonfire Collapse Victims

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:10:22 +0000

The bonfire collapse at Texas A&M University killed Carolyn Adams' daughter, Miranda. A decade later, Adams said she's grateful her daughter and the 11 other Aggies killed haven't been forgotten.

Video: Disabled Athletes Electrify Power Soccer

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 01:02:13 +0000

Power Soccer is the first competitive team sport designed for electric wheelchair users. Developed in France, it's now played in dozens of countries. AP's Haven Daley spoke with players hoping to compete at the Power Soccer World Cup. (Nov. 17)

Video: Santa Cruz Food Drive

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 02:24:52 +0000

Local food banks are hoping to restock the food banks to help those in need during the holiday season.

Video: Elton John AIDS Foundation

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 04:57:59 +0000

The Elton John AIDS Foundation's eighth annual benefit, "An Enduring Vision", was held Monday in Manhattan.

Video: Vigil Held for N.C. Girl Feared Slain

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 08:51:06 +0000

Songs and prayers were part of a North Carolina community's gathering to remember little Shaniya Davis, the 5-year-old girl whose body was found Monday off a rural road in central North Carolina. (Nov. 17)

Video: Fundraiser to benefit refugees

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 23:31:33 +0000

Fundraiser to benefit refugees

Video: Cahill Funeral Mass

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 03:00:47 +0000

Cahill Funeral Mass

Video: Fundraiser for hit-and-run victim

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 03:15:31 +0000

EVERETT - Friends and family held a fundraiser for Ronnie Mason, the victim of a serious hit-and-run accident in August.

Video: Catholic Charities need your help

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 23:04:26 +0000

The empty shelves at the Catholic Charities warehouse in Terre Haute are a reminder that not everyone in the area will have a happy Thanksgiving.

Video: City, Church Battle Over Gay Marriage

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 23:41:00 +0000

There's a new twist on the debate over the D.C. same-sex marriage bill. Now, the Archdiocese of Washington, which opposes the bill, says if it passes, the Diocese may not be able to provide its social service programs to the city.

Video: Economy Has Charitable Organizations Concerned

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 23:52:54 +0000

Many charitable organizations are scrambling to keep up with increasing demand and decreasing donations.

Video: Service Honors Fallen Maine Marine

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 04:50:03 +0000

A somber ceremony in Oakland on Wednesday to honor a fallen Marine. News 8's Tracy Sabol reports.

Video: Vigil held on anniversary of devastating DWI crash

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 04:59:40 +0000

the lone survivor of one new mexico's deadliest drunk driving crashes makes the painful return to th scene where her entire family was killed -- three years ago tonight. but tonight 18- year-old arisa garcia was not alone on that dark, cold stretch of i-25 near santa fe where it happened.. joe vigil is live in santa fe with tonight's top story. around 70 people minute thumbnail 10:00 pm headed out to the crash scene tonight for the three year anniversary. at this very moment three years ago---emergency responders flooded the interstate as family members started to hear the horrible news. an eerily familiar scene three years after the horrible drunk driving crash. but no crash tonight. sheriff's deputies were trying to save lives by holding a dwi checkpoint right next to where 6 people died. next to the check point--right in the middle of the north and southbound lanes of 1-25--a candelight vigil for the people who died. the sole survivor of the crash---arissa garcia--didn't want to speak on camera about the pain of being here. "it brings back every memory..everytime i pass by here. i think about it and i think about every detail i think about it." a drunk dana pabst was 4 times the legal limit when he drove the wrong way on i-25 minute thumbnail 10:01 pm and ran into the gonzales, garica, collins family he killed parents paul and rene...and daughters jacquline, selena and alysha. along with himself. paul's dad recognized the their vehicle on the news the night of the crash. "we were hoping for the best and it didn't turn out that way. the message is a simple one that's been heard over and over. but family members say it important to repeat it. "i just want to let people know please don'drink and drive because you can't say it's not going to happen to you.ecause three years ago i said that and where am i 3 years later? at a crash site where 5 people were killed." raymon collins lost his sister rene in the crash...things really hit home again tonight when raymond's four year old son asked him what happened here. tonight. "he asked me a while ago what happened to sha sha my niece alysha. i told him she died. he said for reals? if a kid can understand and minute thumbnail 10:02 pm realize this then lawmakers and adults can too it should be a no brainer it's not rocket science." a flurry of changes happened after the crash. the most noticeable was the creation of the drunk busters hotline. so far this year--- d-p-s reports more than 360 arrests after people dialed pound-w-i the state also changes happened afr the crash. the most noticeable was the creation of the drunk busters hotline. so far this year--- d-p-s reports more than 360 arrests after people dialed pound-w-i the state also took away u-s airways liquor license for serving drinks to an already drunk papst on his flight to albuquerque. the airline isn't allowed to serve any alcohol over new mexico airspace. the airline tried to appeal and get its license reinstated--- but that was denied. the crash also changed the minute thumbnail 10:03 pm state's ignition interlock laws. its now mandatory for people, who live in new mexico and have out of state d-w-i convictions, to get an ignition interlock. papst had three d-w-i convictions in colorado.

Video: Sydney strips off

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 10:24:43 +0000

Aussie swimwear fans attempt skimpy record.

Video: Paralyzed Teen Swims Against All Odds

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 02:49:57 +0000

It was a difficult diagnosis to hear for a Mid-South couple before their first child was born. 17 years later, Ryan Minks is doing everything doctors told his parents he would never do, including swimming. And, his parents are amazed because their son is paralyzed from his knees down.

Video: Roses for Heidi raises money for cystic fibrosis research

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 04:09:53 +0000

Selling roses to raise money for research. The Central High School Key Club tonight presented a check for 5-thousand dollars to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. The money was raised through the sale of roses in honor of Heidi Weit, a Central high school student who died 10 days before her 16th birthday in 1993. Heidi's mother stressed the importance of Heidi's legacy.

Video: Melodie's Impact

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 04:14:11 +0000

the impact Melodie Wilson had off the anchor desk

Video: Strangers Aid Elderly Couple

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 01:18:18 +0000

A group of total strangers is donating their time and services to an elderly couple, held against their will for months in a Pilot Point nursing home.

Video: Remembering Melodie Wilson

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 03:59:42 +0000

Longtime Milwaukee news anchor loses battle with Breast Cancer

Video: Springfield open pantry is looking for holiday donations

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 04:09:46 +0000

And the holidays are always a difficult time for those in need. The open pantry in Springfield is asking for your help. They are looking for turkeys and all the fixings, to give to individuals and families over the holidays. Last year, the emergency food pantry distributed more than 220 turkey baskets.

Video: Fort Hood Community Organizes Food Drive

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 02:51:38 +0000

Members of the Fort Hood community came together Sunday to donate food for families affected by Thursday's deadly shootings. Organizers say they will be deliver meals to the families for the next 10 days. (Nov. 8)

Video: Scores Pay Respects At Eric Jones Funeral

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 12:07:44 +0000

Scores of people came out to pay respects to fall soldier Eric Jones on Cape Cod this weekend.

Video: Hutto HS Honors Veterans

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 13:38:40 +0000

Volunteers at Hutto High School helped build and decorate the wall for the Hall of Honor over the weekend. The Hall commemorates all servicemen and women. The Hall of Honor went on display Monday morning.

Video: Scouting for Food Drive a big success

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 13:15:26 +0000

From the front steps of generous Rhode Islanders, to the dinner tables of those who need it most, more than 200,000 pounds of food were collected over the weekend for the annual Scouting for Food Drive.

Video: church vigil

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 23:09:50 +0000

church vigil

Video: 100 in Farmington attend memorial's dedication

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:39:29 +0000

100 in Farmington attend memorial's dedication

Video: Krueger Vigil

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 03:06:49 +0000

Candle light lit up the night as the Kiel community mourned the loss of Sergeant Amy Krueger.

Video: Disabled and Disses

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 04:06:47 +0000

problems with Handicapped parking

Video: Dozens Donate Blood in Shooting Aftermath

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 04:52:31 +0000

Several people flocked to Scott and White Memorial Hospital hospital near the Ft. Hood Army post to donate blood Thursday evening following an urgent call for all blood types. 31 people were injured when an Army psychiatrist opened fire at Fort Hood.

Video: Vigil Held For Kidnapping Victim

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 05:04:35 +0000

Friends and loved ones gathered to remember Carol "Cat" Thomas, whose body was found in a field Ray County. KMBC's Jim Flink reports.

Video: Maine Residents Say 'No' To Gay Marriage

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:21:54 +0000

Same-sex marriage supporters lost a fight with 53 percent of Mainers voting to repeal a state law that legalized same-sex marriage last spring,

Video: Stuyvesant Plaza Celebrates 50 Years

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000

Video: Supreme Court hears gay marriage case

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 22:59:00 +0000

A Door County man made his case to the state Supreme Court Tuesday that the wording of a 2006 referendum on gay marriage and civil union rights was unconstitutional.

Video: Disabled Firefighter's Gym Reopens

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 23:34:51 +0000

A disabled firefighter whose well-being relies on physical exercise is once again hitting the gym.