Missouri woman’s plan to pay property taxes in nickels foiled

Cynthia Lockett told WDAF last month that her 2019 assessment increased her land value by 135 percent, and her overall market value 45 percent. Multiple phone calls to appeal the assessment went unanswered, so she hatched her plan.

Woman, 26, arrested for trying to cash $1M check from husband, 77, of just 4 months

Lin Helena Halfon was arrested at Tampa International Airport on Dec. 16 for allegedly stealing $666,666 from her husband Richard Rappaport. A Tampa bank had refused to cash a $1 million cashier’s check a month earlier, the Tampa Bay Times reported, citing court records.

Yellow substance seeping onto I-696 identified as chemical Hexavelent Chromium

The greenish-yellow substance is currently being tested by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The results are expected sometime later on Saturday.

Police: Therapy dog 'accused' of stealing toys meant for non-profit

Can you say busted? Police in an East Coast city are accusing its therapy dog of "misappropriation of toys", and it was all caught on camera.

Plane passenger gives first-class seat to 88-year-old woman, makes her 'dream' come true

A Virgin Atlantic flight attendant didn’t hesitate to play favorites when sharing the sweet story of her new “favorite” passengers: a kindhearted man and the elderly woman he selflessly swapped seats with, so she could enjoy his first-class digs.

Colorado mom lets porch pirates take out her trash with decoy packages: 'They deserve it'

Christine Hyatt told KKTV in Colorado Springs that thieves have stolen at least 20 packages from her porch and last Wednesday was the third time she was able to dupe the criminals into removing her garbage for free.

LAPD officer arrested after allegedly fondling dead woman's breasts

A Los Amgeles Police Department officer has been arrested and charged with one felony count of having sexual contact with human remains without authority.

Michigan Sisters Cry Tears of Happiness as Christmas Wish for New Puppy Comes True
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Nicole Barclay of Commerce, Michigan, captured the moment her two young daughters, Emme and Ella, discovered the 10-week old golden retriever puppy, given to them as an early Christmas present at their home on December 1.

Michigan hunter sprayed brother's stands with deer repellent, officials say

A Michigan deer hunter admitted that he sabotages his brother's deer stand by spraying it with repellent on the opening day of deer season.

Someone is putting tiny cowboy hats on pigeons in Las Vegas

Someone in Las Vegas has been putting tiny cowboy hats on the heads of Las Vegas pigeons, and while you might be asking yourself why, one local onlooker only has one explanation: “the rodeo is in town.” 

Michigan man’s toe used to replace thumb sawed-off in woodworking accident

A Michigan man lost his thumb in a woodworking accident and, without being able to find the missing digit, it was replaced with one of his toes.

Sammy the dog barks alarm, saving Georgia family from fire inside home

A dog named Sammy was being credited with sensing danger and, as a result, helping to save a Georgia family of five from a fire that caused extensive damage to their home.

Florida mother, father and teenage son all fighting cancer at the same time

A father, mother and their 17-year-old son are all battling different forms of cancer at the same time. They say they are relying on their faith to keep going.