New York town official who shot lost DoorDash driver convicted of assault

An upstate New York town official who shot and wounded a lost DoorDash delivery driver was convicted Thursday of assault and firearms charges, authorities said. John Reilly III, the highway superintendent in Chester — a town nearly 60 miles (95 kilometers) north of Manhattan — now faces up to 25 years behind bars on the … Read more

Father Flanagan of Boys Town fame moves closer to possible sainthood

Pope Leo XIV put the Rev. Edward Joseph Flanagan a step closer to possible sainthood Monday as he proclaimed the “heroic virtues” of the founder of Boys Town, a Nebraska home for at-risk youths that gained national renown and inspired an Oscar-winning biopic performance.  With Leo’s proclamation, the priest commonly known as “Father Flanagan” is now officially declared “venerable.” … Read more

Pope Leo moves Father Flanagan of Boys Town fame closer to possible sainthood

Pope Leo XIV put the Rev. Edward Joseph Flanagan a step closer to possible sainthood Monday as he proclaimed the “heroic virtues” of the founder of Boys Town, a Nebraska home for at-risk youths that gained national renown and inspired an Oscar-winning biopic performance. With Leo’s proclamation, the priest commonly known as “Father Flanagan” is … Read more

NHL reporter Jessi Pierce and her 3 children dead after fatal fire reported in her Minnesota town

A beloved National Hockey League reporter for the Minnesota Wild died in a house fire on Saturday along with her three young children. The NHL confirmed the death of Jessi Pierce and her children earlier today. “The entire National Hockey League family sends our prayers and deepest condolences to the Pierce family on the passing … Read more

47-year-old Idaho mayor dies after collapsing at town hall event

A 47-year-old Idaho mayor died after collapsing as he was attending a town hall on Wednesday night. Nampa Mayor Rick Hogaboam suffered a “medical emergency” at the regional town hall with neighboring city officials and died shortly after, the city’s government confirmed in a statement late that night. The city asked that people in the … Read more

How a beloved resident has been embraced by his New Jersey town for more than a half-century

Clinton, New Jersey, is known primarily for its old grist mill, its quaint downtown, and its historic resident, Dave Robbins. “Dave is, I would say, like a pillar of the community,” one resident told CBS News. “”He is the essence of our town I think,” added another. Robbins was born with an intellectual disability. He … Read more