Thursday, May 23 2013 11:50 PM EDT2013-05-24 03:50:31 GMT
Washington State Patrol says the Interstate 5 bridge over the Skagit River at Mount Vernon has collapsed, dumping vehicles and people into the water. Trooper Mark Francis says the four-lane bridge collapsed
The Interstate 5 bridge over the Skagit River at Mount Vernon has collapsed, dumping vehicles and people into the water.
Thursday, May 23 2013 11:41 PM EDT2013-05-24 03:41:12 GMT
Veterans and supporters hold a groundbreaking ceremony in Winnebago, looking to create their own memorial to those who served their country. Set to be dedicated on August 4th, the Winnebago Area Veterans
Thursday, May 23 2013 10:04 PM EDT2013-05-24 02:04:31 GMT
Some encouraging news today from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The U.S. teen birth rate fell 25 percent over five years to a record low of 31 births per 1,000 teens.
Some encouraging news today from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The U.S. teen birth rate fell 25 percent over five years to a record low of 31 births per 1,000 teens.
Thursday, May 23 2013 9:07 PM EDT2013-05-24 01:07:30 GMT
A local Mankato business is giving to a good cause with customers buying cool treats.
Frozen Yogurt Creations in Mankato says they will donate 20 percent of the money they make today to March of Dimes.
A local Mankato business is giving to a good cause with customers buying cool treats.
Frozen Yogurt Creations in Mankato says they will donate 20 percent of the money they make today to March of Dimes.
WASHINGTON D.C. -
President Obama is looking at the recommendations from his Vice President's task force on gun violence. The President is expected to announce steps to curb gun violence before the week is up. For some of those measures he'll need lawmakers help, but he's also weighing what he can do without Congress. As early as Wednesday he could announce his proposals - but some are already meeting resistance on Capitol Hill. Republicans led a reading of the Constitution on the House floor today. Pro-gun lawmakers say an assault weapons ban will not pass Congress. President Obama says he will act on some ideas with or with out Congress.
He's considering 19 different steps from beefing up Federal Data collection on criminals with guns to tougher penalties for gun trafficking. Currently weapons and ammo sold at gun shows and on the Internet can be purchased without a background check. Instituting universal background checks would need approval from Congress - and it's something the NRA opposes
