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Jury convicts California judge of second-degree murder in wife’s death, prosecutor's office says
SANTA ANA, Calif. (AP) - Jurors have convicted a Southern California judge of second-degree murder for fatally shooting his wife while the couple argued and watched television at home, a prosecutor's ...
Apr 22, 2025
Lori Vallow Daybell convicted in Arizona of conspiring to kill her estranged husband in 2019
PHOENIX (AP) - An Arizona jury has found Lori Vallow Daybell guilty of conspiring to murder her estranged husband, meaning the mother with doomsday religious beliefs faces another life sentence after ...
Apr 22, 2025
Open burning coming to an end for season
Anyone wanting to make an open burn across the Regional District of Central Okanagan (RDCO) has until April 30, following which such fires will be prohibited.Currently, if conditions allow, all eligib...
Apr 22, 2025
Vernon marks Earth Day with launch of Trees for Tomorrow program
The City of Vernon is celebrating Earth Day by helping residents plant more trees.The city launched its Trees for Tomorrow program Tuesday, April 22.This initiative provides Vernon residents with the ...
Apr 22, 2025
Tkemlúps te Secwépemc mourns passing of Pope Francis; hopes successor will continue journey of reconciliation
KAMLOOPS - The Chief of Tkemlps te Secwpemc has released a statement offering "comfort and much condolences" to people who are grieving following the death of Pope Francis."On behalf of Tkemlps te Sec...
Apr 22, 2025
'Beacon of hope to wounded and weary': Bishop of Kamloops mourns death of Pope Francis
The Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Kamloops, which includes Vernon is, like over a billion of the faith worldwide, mourning the death of Pope Francis. The pontiff died Monday aged 88.In a let...
Apr 22, 2025
Oilers defenceman Brett Kulak races from daughter's birth to playoff game
LOS ANGELES - Brett Kulak didn't get his regular pre-game routine in on Monday. Instead of skating with his teammates ahead of Game 1 against the Los Angeles Kings, the Edmonton Oilers defenceman was ...
Apr 22, 2025
Big hits piling up as Jets, Blues brace for Game 3 in St. Louis
WINNIPEG - A combined 148 hits through two playoff games is one reason the Jets and Blues could benefit from an extra day off before Thursday's Game 3 in St. Louis. Winnipeg leads the NHL best-of-seve...
Apr 22, 2025
Sent off against Toronto FC, Salt Lake's Diego Luna has red card rescinded on appeal
Real Salt Lake star midfielder Diego Luna, sent off in Saturday's 1-0 loss to visiting Toronto FC, has had the red card rescinded. The Independent Review Panel, made up of one representative from Cana...
Apr 22, 2025
Xhekaj or not, Canadiens confident they can match physical Capitals
WASHINGTON - Martin St. Louis was getting peppered with questions about his defence corps. The Montreal Canadiens head coach knew what was really being asked. The Washington Capitals came out with a b...
Apr 22, 2025
