Officers try to evict squirrel from Illinois police department

Officers at the McHenry, Illinois police department may have a new round of training after an incident with a squirrel New Year's Day. 

No one knows how cat from Michigan ended up in Tampa

It's a mystery no one seems to be able to unravel. How did a cat from Michigan find his way to Florida?

Phoenix woman sent date 159k text messages, threatened to turn his kidneys into sushi

PARADISE VALLEY, Ariz. (FOX NEWS) - A Phoenix woman reportedly sent a man she met on a dating website more than 159,000 texts – including one stating that she wanted to turn his kidneys into sushi.

Teacher accused of feeding puppy to turtle found not guilty

PRESTON, Idaho (AP) - A southeast Idaho teacher accused of feeding a live puppy to a snapping turtle in front of students has been acquitted of misdemeanor animal cruelty. Media outlets report a Franklin County jury found Robert Crosland not guilty Friday after deliberating for about 30 minutes. The charge was filed in June after allegations surfaced that Crosland put the puppy into an aquarium...

Stranger passed out in dog bed in wrong home

A homeowner started 2019 with quite the surprise when she woke to find a stranger in their dog’s bed.

'Aggressive panhandler' gets one-way ticket to Florida

A panhandler known for his occasionally aggressive interactions with motorists in New Jersey's capital city has been relocated with the help of New Jersey Transit.

Man arrested after grabbing fast-food clerk in fight over straw

A homeless Clearwater man has been arrested after allegedly assaulting two fast food clerks in a fight over straws, then trying to rob a gas station down the street.

Minnesota brothers create 23-foot tall snail snow sculpture

Standing at 23 feet tall in a New Brighton neighborhood, the Bartz brothers’ snow sculpture “Slinky the Snail” is hard to miss.

Retired robot's clothing stolen from Walt Disney World

Authorities say they're investigating the theft of clothing that belonged to a retired animatronic character at Walt Disney World.

Woman accused of slapping 7-week-old daughter for crying

Police on Long Island have arrested a new mom on assault charges for slapping her new born daughter so hard it left swelling and bruising.

Baby boom for St. Cloud hospital staff brings 32 babies in 2018

For the birthing unit at St. Cloud Hospital, 2018 brought in some special deliveries for the women who work there.

Baby Jesus statue returned to New Jersey church 90 years after being stolen

A New Jersey church was able to display a statue of the baby Jesus that was stolen 90 years ago, but returned earlier this year by an anonymous good Samaritan.

Washington Post ponders if kids should sit on Santa's lap amid #MeToo movement

Bah humbug. The Washington Post published a story this week questioning whether or not children should be forced to sit on Santa Claus’ lap amid the #MeToo movement.

Houston woman grateful to be alive after tire flies into her windshield on I-45

We’ve all been in a situation driving behind a vehicle that is carrying a load and feeling uneasy that something might come loose. This became a reality for one northwest Houston woman. She says she’s just happy to be walking away with her life.