
Willis Reed, legendary Knicks center and Hall of Famer, dies at age 80
The Hall of Fame center led the New York Knicks to championships in 1970 and 1973.
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The Hall of Fame center led the New York Knicks to championships in 1970 and 1973.
The actor's death was confirmed to CBS News by two of his representatives.
"Bobby passed away here at home. I held him tight in my arms as he left us," wrote his wife, Mary, on his official Twitter account.
Last year, Topol's son Omar shared that his father had been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, though his cause of death was not immediately known.
Robert Blake died after a battle with heart disease, his niece told CBS News.
Gary Rossington, Lynyrd Skynyrd's last surviving original member who also helped to found the group, died Sunday at the age of 71.
Sizemore collapsed at his home in Los Angeles last month after suffering a brain aneurysm.
Belzer, one of the best known cops on television, passed away in the south of France.
Stevens died following a battle with Alzheimer's disease, her son told CBS News in a statement.
One of Welch's best-known roles was in "One Million Years, B.C.," where she had just a few lines but wore a fur bikini that would soon become iconic.
De La Soul was part of the hip-hop tribute at the Grammy Awards last week, but Trugoy was not onstage with his bandmates.
Williams played Shirley opposite Penny Marshall's Laverne on the popular sitcom.
Morrisett has left "an outsized and indelible legacy among generations of children the world over," Sesame Workshop said.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
"Lollo" performed with some of Hollywood's leading men of the 1950s and 60s, including Frank Sinatra, Sean Connery, Burt Lancaster and Tony Curtis.
Robbie Knievel's father, the legendary stuntman Evel Knievel, died in 2007.
Beck died Tuesday after "suddenly contracting bacterial meningitis," his representatives said in a statement released Wednesday.
Green had been diagnosed with Stage IV cancer, and was undergoing treatment at the time of his passing.
"Sunday Morning" remembers some of the newsworthy men and women who passed away this year – statesmen and women, athletes, artists and storytellers who pushed boundaries, defied expectations, and inspired generations with their creativity and humanity.
"Heaven is a more loving beautiful place with Anita there," her family said in a statement.
The German-born pontiff never wanted to lead the Catholic Church, and he may be best remembered for the way he departed the role.
"Without Barbara Walters there wouldn't have been me — nor any other woman you see on evening, morning, and daily news," Oprah Winfrey wrote.
Walters was a familiar face on America's television sets for more than 50 years, interviewing every president from Richard Nixon to Barack Obama, and setting a standard few others could match.
Boss and his wife, fellow dancer Allison Holker, celebrated their ninth wedding anniversary earlier this week.
The guitarist disclosed in 2017 that he had been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease.
Authorities in southern Minnesota are asking for the public's help locating a woman last seen Friday morning.
The Northeast was hit by the same massive storm system which had already produced several deadly tornadoes in the Midwest and South on Friday.
San Diego State erased a 14-point second-half deficit to reach its first-ever national championship game.
Annie Roshak had 20 points and 13 rebounds, Hayley Smith added 10 points and 10 boards to help top-ranked Ashland beat No. 2 Minnesota Duluth 78-67 and win the NCAA Division II women's basketball championship for the third time in program history.
SSonny Gray combined in four-hitter, Jose Miranda had an RBI single, Kyle Farmer drove in another run with a sacrifice fly and the Minnesota Twins beat the Kansas City Royals 2-0 to open with consecutive shutouts for the first time in franchise history.
From the Middle East to Minnesota, these soldiers say there are some difficulties when trading in the sand for the snow.
"We knew there would be some trouble, but nothing like we imagined," Summer Picha, of Plymouth, said.
Officials say crews responded to report of smoke at an apartment complex shortly before 2:30 a.m. on the 3600 block of Lancaster Lane North.
In 2020, White Bear Lake High's Latrell Jackson was shot seven times while visiting family near Chicago.
WCCO viewers from Minnesota and western Wisconsin shared their photos of the snowstorm - which saw everything from hail to serene landscapes to downed trees.
Authorities in southern Minnesota are asking for the public's help locating a woman last seen Friday morning.
WCCO viewers from Minnesota and western Wisconsin shared their photos of the snowstorm - which saw everything from hail to serene landscapes to downed trees.
Legislation that advanced out of the Senate Transportation Committee Friday requires new training on rail incidents involving oil or other hazardous materials, including practicing potential scenarios.
At first, Julie Goehner was on a mission to provide shelter to feral cats, but in six years she's turned hundreds of feral cats, into friendly cats.
Experts estimate there are from 50 to 300 Lynx in the state right now.
Antoine Suggs, who was accused of killing four Minnesotans who were found abandoned in an SUV in a western Wisconsin cornfield, was found guilty of murder on Friday.
Political observers say the indictment of former President Donald Trump will likely have little impact on the high stakes Wisconsin Supreme Court race to be decided next week.
Republican lawmakers are questioning the efforts of Democratic Gov. Tony Evers' administration to fix a Wisconsin agency's lengthy delays in issuing professional licenses.
University of Wisconsin System students will have to pay hundreds of dollars more to attend classes next year under a plan approved by system officials.
A Wisconsin man charged in federal court with making a threat against Gov. Tony Evers and others has pleaded guilty to making a threat against a county official under a deal with prosecutors.
The race is attracting national attention and has implications for the 2024 election, abortion access and voting laws.
The charges stem from alleged hush money paid to adult film star Stormy Daniels.
The law banned adult cabaret performances from public property or anywhere minors might be present.
Legislation that advanced out of the Senate Transportation Committee Friday requires new training on rail incidents involving oil or other hazardous materials, including practicing potential scenarios.
State lawmakers say it’s time to pass new rules so first responders are better prepared if there’s a rail accident in their town.
As the country reels from another mass shooting, gun safety advocates in Minnesota could score two key policy victories this session they've been pushing for years in the state legislature: Expanding background checks and implementing a "red flag" law.
"This bill is an important step forward to differentiate between that low-level shoplifting that we've had around forever and this new phenomenon, which is a real pernicious problem for our retailers," said Rep. Zack Stephenson.
The sister act tackles emergency restoration and recovery projects for homeowners dealing with disasters on their new primetime show, "Renovation 911."
Minnesota prosecutors claim aggressive marketing hooked thousands of kids on e-cigarettes. The lawsuit was filed more than two years ago. Thirty-nine other states have settled cases against Juul.
The Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) and Delta held a celebration Monday to mark the first flight in three years between Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport and Tokyo-Haneda Airport.
Antoine Suggs, who was accused of killing four Minnesotans who were found abandoned in an SUV in a western Wisconsin cornfield, was found guilty of murder on Friday.
A Minnesota teen will be charged as an adult in connection to the overdose death of a 15-year-old West St. Paul girl last year.
The Minneapolis City Council has given their approval to a court-enforceable settlement agreement that will alter the city's policing practices following the murder of George Floyd.
Anton Lazzaro, a former GOP operative, has been found guilty of sex trafficking underage girls.
Arriving for the parole hearing, Reeva Steenkamp's mother said she was against any early release for their daughter's killer, whom she said had "never" shown real remorse.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have warned people not to eat raw cookie dough while the investigation continues.
For the first time in three years, states will check if people enrolled in the health care program still qualify. Many don't.
North Start Therapy Animal President Connie Priesz says between the nonprofit's 215 teams, they stay busy. Recently, it's been difficult to keep up with community demand.
Both generations get physically fit through animal poses, along with stretching and breathing. The mental and emotional benefits may be even larger.
The over-the-counter Narcan comes as a nasal spray, so it's easy to administer. It will be available in a pack of two, in case it takes more than one spray to reverse the overdose -- but in most cases, one spray is all you need.
The jury ruled that Paltrow was not at fault because she was the "downhill" skier at the time of the accident.
Retired optometrist Terry Sanderson had sued the actress for more than $300,000 over a 2016 collision on a ski slope.
William Shatner, Monica Lewinsky and other prolific Twitter commentators — some household names, others little-known journalists — could soon be losing the blue check marks that helped verify their identity on the social media platform.
More iconic artists have been added to this summer's Minnesota State Fair Grandstand shows.
The sister act tackles emergency restoration and recovery projects for homeowners dealing with disasters on their new primetime show, "Renovation 911."
San Diego State erased a 14-point second-half deficit to reach its first-ever national championship game.
Annie Roshak had 20 points and 13 rebounds, Hayley Smith added 10 points and 10 boards to help top-ranked Ashland beat No. 2 Minnesota Duluth 78-67 and win the NCAA Division II women's basketball championship for the third time in program history.
SSonny Gray combined in four-hitter, Jose Miranda had an RBI single, Kyle Farmer drove in another run with a sacrifice fly and the Minnesota Twins beat the Kansas City Royals 2-0 to open with consecutive shutouts for the first time in franchise history.
In 2020, White Bear Lake High's Latrell Jackson was shot seven times while visiting family near Chicago.
The footage from the 1973 State Tournament is fuzzy, but the memories of the players from Anoka and Chisholm are still crystal clear.
The crash of the Silicon Valley Bank left U.S. banking system fearing the worst. Esme Murphy dives into the cause of the bank's collapse and how local banks are reassuring their customers.
The crash of the Silicon Valley Bank left U.S. banking system fearing the worst. Esme Murphy dives into the cause of the bank's collapse and how local banks are reassuring their customers.
The crash of the Silicon Valley Bank left U.S. banking system fearing the worst. Amid banking fears, two Twin Cities banks reassured their customers their money was safe. Banking leaders David Reiling, CEO of Sunrise Banks, and Jeffrey Wessels, President of Crown Bank, shared what they'll continue to do to protect their customers.
The crash of the Silicon Valley Bank left U.S. banking system fearing the worst. In 2018, former President Donald Trump rolled back provisions within the Dodd Frank Act, which protected consumers from actions by big banks. Esme Murphy asked Sen. Tina Smith, a member of the Senate banking committee, about why the regulations still in place failed to prevent the bank's collapse. Smith also discussed the safety of Minnesota's banking system.
The crash of the Silicon Valley Bank left U.S. banking system fearing the worst. Professor Paul Vaaler, with the Carlson School of Management and the University of Minnesota Law School, explained the global domino effect triggered by the bank's collapse.
Baseball fans are rejoicing. After a long winter Major League Baseball is back and the Twins will open the season in Kansas City. But here at home, a Minneapolis man is making sure players of all ages are ready.
It took Bucky years to amass his collection. John Deere caps from Hawaii and Alaska are included, plus all the Canadian provinces and a variety of other countries. The entire cap collection got Bucky in the Guinness Book of World Records two different times.
The treatment center closed for good in 2007, but a few years ago it found an entirely new purpose, at least in the summer.
They are works of art made in a small town, held together by simple wood glue. Yet, they're starting to get worldwide attention.
You could head to your local bowling alley for a few frames and some fun, but why do that when you can bowl on a frozen lake in the wind and snow?
Computer hackers accessed the Minneapolis Public School System and later posted some of that information on the dark web. So, what is the dark web?
Last fall, at least 400,000 gallons of water containing radioactive tritium leaked from Xcel Energy's Monticello Nuclear Generating Plant.
From slowing and swerving, to slamming into potholes, this winter has dragged on – taking our roads with it.
Several years into the COVID-19 pandemic, a strong and symbolic form of greeting people is making a slow comeback.
If you've been watching any March Madness games, there's a good chance a lot of the players you're seeing have some kind of NIL deal.
Many WCCO viewers shared stunning photos of Thursday night's Northern Lights, which could be seen practically across the entire state of Minnesota.
Check out this behind-the-scenes look ahead of the 2023 Oscars at the Dolby Theatre.
The Grammys will be broadcast live from Los Angeles, starting at 8 p.m. ET Sunday, on CBS television stations and will stream live and on-demand on Paramount+.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
It's gonna be a long winter, but thanks to WCCO viewers' photo submissions, it's also going to be a pretty one!
"We knew there would be some trouble, but nothing like we imagined," Summer Picha, of Plymouth, said.
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.
WCCO meteorologist Lisa Meadows says a weak system will move in Sunday morning, dropping freezing rain before moving out early.
It's officially one of the top three snowiest winters of all time. The roads are messy due to the wet and heavy snow, but the rest of Saturday should be calm and quiet.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says wet, heavy snow has taken over the metro area, falling as fast as two inches an hour.
WCCO meteorologist Lisa Meadows says a weak system will move in Sunday morning, dropping freezing rain before moving out early.
The Twin Cities Auto Show is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year.
Antoine Suggs, who was accused of killing four Minnesotans who were found abandoned in an SUV in a western Wisconsin cornfield, was found guilty of murder on Friday.
Officials say crews responded to report of smoke at an apartment complex shortly before 2:30 a.m. on the 3600 block of Lancaster Lane North.
Two months after returning home from deployment, 80 soldiers from the Minnesota National Guard are still working to adjust to their return to civilian life.