9 service members dead after Army Black Hawk helicopters crash in Kentucky
The aircraft were practicing a "multi-ship formation" using night vision goggles when they crashed, officials said.
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The aircraft were practicing a "multi-ship formation" using night vision goggles when they crashed, officials said.
Voters in at least four states voted to protect abortion access through measures on the ballot, CBS News projects.
Helen was euthanized on Friday after recently experiencing instability and tremors, the Louisville Zoo said.
At least 25 people have died as rains unleashed what Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear described as some of the worst flooding in the state's history.
People are protesting in Louisville, the Twin Cities and across the United States Wednesday after a grand jury announced its decision in the police shooting death of Breonna Taylor.
The local chapter tweeted that president Leslie Redmond "was wrongfully arrested for demanding justice for Breonna Taylor by Louisville Police."
"Who steals a cheese grader?" burglary victim Mason Tackett asked. "He's got the works…Lysol… he stole an empty bottle of spray," he continued.
Police in Kentucky say a woman who got tired of waiting for her relatives to pick her up from the hospital stole an ambulance.
Dre Nuzum reportedly tried to flip over a moving car in a Florence parking lot on July 28.
The state Capitol in Kentucky filled with teachers protesting pension changes Monday, and thousands of Oklahoma educators walked out of classrooms in the latest evidence of teacher rebellion in some Republican-led states over education cuts.
The 15-year-old boy accused of gunning down classmates at a western Kentucky high school was ordered held on murder and assault charges as the shaken community where it happened strained to cope with the devastation.
They ran silently, too stunned to shout.
The Oscar winner was out delivering 4,500 frozen turkeys along with 250 volunteers to residents in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky.
SEC teams outside the top four are on the bubble, so the SEC Tournament, which starts tonight, should be hotly contested.
Put on your finest, brightly colored outfits and your large hats and make plans to spend time at the Kentucky Derby this spring.
An introduction to the world's tallest waterslides
A central Minnesota woman who's behind bars in Kentucky is charged with fatally bludgeoning her father with an axe-like tool.
A 38-year-old St. Cloud woman is in custody and charged with her father's murder. The Stearns County Sheriff's Office says Lisa May Kearney was arrested in Louisville, Kentucky, and was charged Wednesday with second-degree murder in connection with the death of Jeffrey Eugene Schilling.
A Kentucky couple and their three children headed to visit family in Minnesota have been identified as the weekend drowning victims caught in a rain-swollen southern Illinois creek.
A coroner says three adults and two children have drowned in southern Illinois after the vehicle they were riding in was swept away and sank in a rain-swollen creek.
Bail is set at $100,000 for a Wisconsin woman charged in the death of her boyfriend whose body was found in a box along a road in Kentucky. Forty-four-year-old Rose Marie Kuehni of Prescott appeared in Pierce County court Friday on felony charges of first-degree intentional homicide and hiding a corpse.
Kentucky State Police have found a body that is believed to be connected to a Wisconsin homicide inside a box alongside a Bell County road.
President Barack Obama unveiled the final regulations in his plan to cut nationwide carbon dioxide emissions 32 percent by 2030. Obama touted it as a bold step to slow climate change, while opponents said it was federal overreach that will raise prices for electricity consumers.
Every week, Mike Augustyniak picks up a new cocktail recipe from a local mixologist. This week, he headed over to St. Paul's Dixie's on Grand for a southern classic.
There are plenty of story lines for each squad as Kentucky, Wisconsin, Michigan State and Duke head to Indianapolis for the Final Four. Duke and Michigan State face off first Saturday night, then we get Kentucky against Wisconsin for a night cap. The winners meet Monday night for the national championship. So which team will be celebrating when it's all over?
The Minnesota mom of two and U.S. soldier was days from returning home from her tour in Kuwait when she was killed in an Iranian strike.
Minnesota has formally submitted a bid to host the NFL draft in 2028, organizers announced Wednesday.
The lawsuit challenges a recent Trump administration policy that is suddenly fast-tracking asylum cases for Somali immigrants.
The Twin Cities will see a big warm-up on Wednesday, with temperatures feeling more like May than March.
The produce section at grocery stores is packed with nutrient-dense foods. Certain fruits and vegetables, in particular, are packed with fiber, and a new diet trend has people "maxxing" out on it.
Minnesota has formally submitted a bid to host the NFL draft in 2028, organizers announced Wednesday.
A Twin Cities mom got a big scare this weekend when her 8-year-old son wandered far away from home.
John Wilson, president of the Wilson Foundation, said he tabulated the $32 million figure once he started hearing from local neighborhood groups across the Twin Cities metro.
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security says more than 3,200 officers with the Transportation Safety Administration missed work on Monday. More than 450 have quit altogether since the government shutdown began.
The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension has released evidence in connection to the deadly shooting of three Burnsville first responders in 2024, including footage from 12 different body cameras and thousands of photos.
Charges say law enforcement was called to St. Cloud State University after a student informed campus public safety that another student made threats to "shoot up a fraternity."
A 33-year-old man accused of shooting a woman in the chest last year pleaded guilty on Friday.
Officials in northern Minnesota say an eroding cemetery along Lake Superior is leaving human remains exposed near a major tourist destination.
Deron Russell has long been a problem for opposing teams. The Waseca, Minnesota, star broke his own school record in the section semifinal game with a 51-point performance.
If you have a newer car, you may be in for some sticker shock when you renew your Minnesota license tabs. That's because the formula for calculating license tab fees has changed because of a 2023 bill.
Wisconsin lawmakers are taking a shot at expanding sports betting in the state.
A Wisconsin legislator has pleaded no contest to a misdemeanor count of disorderly conduct in connection with a bitter feud with her caucus over resolutions honoring Hispanics.
As the war in Iran evolves, National Guardsmen from Wisconsin are being recognized for what they are doing in the Middle East.
It's the season for booking those spring break getaways, and if you're looking to skip the airport this year, take a page out of the Condé Nast Traveler.
A judge has sentenced a Wisconsin man who forged threats against President Donald Trump as part of a deportation scheme to 16½ years in prison.
Kristi comes to the Salvation Army not only to get food, but to shine her light. She talks with and encourages people waiting in line.
The way Mary Hernandez describes it, the effort to keep families off the street in Shakopee, Minnesota, is like trying to keep your head above water.
Deputy Fire Marshal Shawn Johnson, 61, died March 5 after a two-year battle with job-related cancer, the Minnetonka Fire Department announced.
The Minnesota Department of Corrections says 95% of all incarcerated individuals will eventually be released from prison. The DOC says it does all it can to help people transition back into the community as productive citizens.
Minnesota native and World War II veteran Les Schrenk died earlier this week. He was 102 years old.
The lawsuit challenges a recent Trump administration policy that is suddenly fast-tracking asylum cases for Somali immigrants.
Legal service providers are challenging what they call a discriminatory fast-tracking policy targeting Somali immigrants.
Proposed legislation to make grooming in schools a crime has passed another hurdle in the Minnesota House Tuesday.
Proposed legislation to make grooming in schools a crime passed another hurdle in the House. The bill to protect students follows a WCCO Investigative series.
A proposal for a new independent watchdog to crack down on fraud is moving forward at the State Capitol Tuesday night. Caroline Cummings explains why the Office of Inspector General has bipartisan backing, but a long way to go.
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security says more than 3,200 officers with the Transportation Safety Administration missed work on Monday. More than 450 have quit altogether since the government shutdown began.
Minnesota's recent swing from heavy snow to record heat is a recipe for rocky roads.
If you have a newer car, you may be in for some sticker shock when you renew your Minnesota license tabs. That's because the formula for calculating license tab fees has changed because of a 2023 bill.
Gas prices have been rising in the weeks since the Iran war started and WCCO has been tracking them since President Trump took office again last year.
Xcel Energy wants to increase rates for 492,000 natural gas customers in Minnesota. Customers can weigh in on the proposal during public hearings in April and May.
Charges say law enforcement was called to St. Cloud State University after a student informed campus public safety that another student made threats to "shoot up a fraternity."
Proposed legislation to make grooming in schools a crime has passed another hurdle in the Minnesota House Tuesday.
The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension has released evidence in connection to the deadly shooting of three Burnsville first responders in 2024, including footage from 12 different body cameras and thousands of photos.
Minneapolis police are investigating two Monday night stabbings that occurred about an hour apart.
A Nevis, Minnesota, man who served as an election judge in Hubbard County during the 2024 election has pleaded guilty to accepting the vote of an unregistered voter, online court records said Monday.
The produce section at grocery stores is packed with nutrient-dense foods. Certain fruits and vegetables, in particular, are packed with fiber, and a new diet trend has people "maxxing" out on it.
Deputy Fire Marshal Shawn Johnson, 61, died March 5 after a two-year battle with job-related cancer, the Minnetonka Fire Department announced.
Sacramento-based Sutter Health announced plans to acquire Minneapolis-based Allina Health, promising a $2 billion investment in Minnesota and Wisconsin, but healthcare unions say workers weren't consulted.
Hennepin County lawmakers plan to urge state legislators Wednesday morning to save Hennepin Healthcare, the state's busiest Level 1 trauma center, which officials say could close this year without immediate action.
Hennepin County lawmakers plan to urge state legislators Wednesday morning to save Hennepin Healthcare, the state's busiest Level 1 trauma center, which officials say could close this year without immediate action.
Three of the most iconic '90s music groups are joining forces at this year's Minnesota State Fair.
Afroman spoke to CBS News after he won the case, which tested the limits of parody and the license artists can take in social commentary directed at public figures.
Spring break does not have to mean big travel plans or big spending for families who head to the Walker Art Center in Minneapolis, where a new exhibit invites children to climb, crawl and create as part of the art experience.
Comedian Bert Kreischer is without a tour bus after his caught fire in Minnesota.
The film follows CBS News correspondent Steve Hartman and photographer Lou Bopp through their seven-year journey to document the toll of America's school shooting epidemic.
Minnesota has formally submitted a bid to host the NFL draft in 2028, organizers announced Wednesday.
Erik Cernak scored a tiebreaking goal with 2:53 left in the third period when Minnesota goaltender Filip Gustavsson misplayed a carom off the end boards and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Wild 6-3.
Deron Russell has long been a problem for opposing teams. The Waseca, Minnesota, star broke his own school record in the section semifinal game with a 51-point performance.
A Minnesota economics professor is breaking down the historic WNBA contract for her students in a fun and engaging way.
Wild Head Coach John Hynes said Jessi Pierce's presence will be sorely missed.
Young mothers working as Minnesota state senators are trying to change a system that was never designed to include them, saying their workplace is not allowing them time and space to breastfeed their infants.
Unlike the Minnesota House, which does allow children on the House floor, the Minnesota Senate bars children from being on the floor.
President Donald Trump has called the bill his number one priority and says it would prevent non-citizens from voting in the 2026 midterm elections.
Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon says non-citizen voting is extremely rare. He cited a University of St. Thomas study that found only three instances of non-citizens voting in Minnesota between 2014 and 2024.
The U.S. Senate has begun debate on a controversial elections bill that would require voters to show proof of citizenship with a birth certificate or passport. Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon says non-citizen voting is extremely rare. He cited a University of St. Thomas study that found only three instances of non-citizens voting in Minnesota between 2014 and 2024.
The Nuss Collection is home to a lot of vintage trucks.
Denis Doyle was born in Kilkenny, Ireland. He emigrated to the U.S. and in 1856, Doyle traveled to Le Sueur County. Other Irish immigrants joined Doyle and the town was born.
One of the oldest operating theaters in the Midwest is in danger of closing its doors for good.
In St. Louis Park, Minnesota, there's a place where you can find radio and television technology that's nearly a century old — and it still works.
One of the best views in Minnesota is at the top of a Bloomington hill. But 15-year-old Jacob Larson isn't here for the scenery. He's here for the jump.
The produce section at grocery stores is packed with nutrient-dense foods. Certain fruits and vegetables, in particular, are packed with fiber, and a new diet trend has people "maxxing" out on it.
Minnesota's recent swing from heavy snow to record heat is a recipe for rocky roads.
Heavy snow followed by bitter cold hit Minnesotans with a double whammy of winter. The good news is spring-like weather is right around the corner, but its quick arrival could spell trouble for homeowners.
Minnesota lakes remain frozen. The people walking on trails around them remain bundled up. After a warm start to March, the seasonal shift is sputtering as it often tends to do.
Drivers are bracing themselves for higher prices when they pull up to gas stations. But the pump isn't the only place you can expect to pay more in the weeks ahead.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Minnesotans got a great view of the northern lights Tuesday night.
A look at the newest addition to the polar bear population at St. Paul, Minnesota's Como Zoo.
From food shelves to school programs, our team is proud to serve where it matters most.
The Minnesota State Fair has unveiled its new food, drinks and vendors for 2025.
Wednesday brings a big warm-up. Highs jump into the upper 60s to low 70s in the metro with filtered sun and strong mixing, WCCO meteorologist Joseph Dames reports.
In Minnesota, weather can be all over the place. Here at WCCO, we want to give you what you need to prepare for what's happening next.
Highs will jump into the upper 60s and lower 70s across the metro on Wednesday.
The Twin Cities will see a big warm-up on Wednesday, with temperatures feeling more like May than March.
The Twin Cities will see a big warm-up on Wednesday, with temperatures feeling more like May than March.
The Spring Parade of Homes is now underway, a chance for you to explore local neighborhoods and check out the trends in some incredible homes, explains Kristen Crossman from Housing First Minnesota.
As the weather begins to warm up here in Minnesota, many people are eager to get back outside. Activities like golf can have significant benefits for our mental health and relationships, explains Dr. Michael Walker.
The bid comes from Minnesota Sports and Events in conjunction with the Vikings and U.S. Bank Stadium.
Some children experience hearing loss later in childhood. Hearing loss can affect a child’s ability to develop communication, language, and social skills, explains Kelsey Dumanch, an audiologist at Children’s Minnesota.
More than 50 million taxpayers have received a refund, averaging about $3,600. CBS News Business Analyst Jill Schlesinger shares why you should hit the pause button before spending that extra cash.