'Beary' hungry bear breaks into Tahoe home

A hungry bear broke into a home at Northstar in North Lake Tahoe. According to the Placer County Sheriff's Office, the "break in" occurred Thursday afternoon. 

Utz recalls some tortilla chips over possible milk allergen

Pennsylvania-based chips and snack food maker Utz is recalling some of its tortilla chips because they may contain milk.

Lacrosse team in St. Mary's County sings national anthem after speakers fail

When the national anthem couldn't be played at a school in St. Mary’s County due to technical difficulties, a boy’s lacrosse team showed their patriotism by singing it loud and proud.

Florida woman's gruesome roach-in-ear tale goes viral

Those screams you hear?  They're the collective sounds of primal anguish after reading a Florida woman's account of waking up with a palmetto bug in her ear.

Grocery store has no-Spanish language policy; faces federal lawsuit

A grocery store in San Diego subjected Hispanic employees to harassment and a hostile work environment by implementing a no-Spanish language policy, federal officials said Thursday.

Mother, 3 children found dead in Grand Forks home after call from elementary school

School officials in Grand Forks, North Dakota confirmed the four people found dead in a home Thursday morning are a parent and three students. An administrator at Lewis and Clark Elementary School called police to request a welfare check Thursday morning, leading to the discovery.

15 kindergarteners fall ill after visiting Shedd Aquarium

About 15 kindergarteners from a Chicago Catholic school became sick after visiting the Shedd Aquarium in April, several days before over 100 suburban students got sick after holding their prom at the same location.

School bus forced to stop on Massachusetts highway

A Massachusetts school bus driver says another driver pulled in front of him and forced him to stop in the center travel lane of a busy interstate, then jumped on the hood of his bus. Joe Rizoli captured the entire episode on the Massachusetts Turnpike in Newton on Tuesday evening on his bus's dash cam. Rizoli says the man asked why the bus windows were tinted dark and if any...

Teen buys new shoes for her classmate in emotional video

A South Carolina high school student decided to use her hard earned cash for a random act of kindness. Sofi Cruz Turner has known her friend Jahiem since the 3rd grade. "He has always been that one student where he does all of his work when due, never misses school...

Woman dies in Mill Valley shooting: man injured, gunman found dead

A woman has died from her injuries, while a male victim who was shot remains at the hospital's ICU and the suspected 80-year-old gunman is dead after a shooting at an apartment complex in Mill Valley on Thursday, according to Marin County Sheriff's officials. 

May the Force be with you as head out into Houston traffic

Houston traffic can be daunting, but it truly takes the help of the "FORCE" to help you as you navigate gridlock on May 4th, Star Wars Day. In honor of May 4th, FOX 26's traffic reporter Chrisdyanne Uribe decided to her own creative Light Saber traffic cast: "May the Force be with You as you head out into Houston traffic. Travel safely!" 

Police: NJ schools official pooped on football field

Police have charged a New Jersey school superintendent identified as the person who has been relieving himself on the grounds of a high school football field and track.

Kroger ground beef among 35,000 lbs. in meat recalled

More than 35,000 lbs. of raw ground beef have been recalled by JBS USA, Inc. because it could be contaminated with hard plastics, the USDA reports. 

Valley boy with special needs meets with fashion designer

A young Valley boy with special needs meets with a fashion designer from the east coast that has changed his life forever. FOX 10's Stephanie Olmo reports.

Lava spews from Hawaii's Kilauea volcano

Hawaii's Kilauea volcano is releasing red lava into a residential subdivision, prompting the county to order mandatory evacuations.