Christmas storm rolls through Southern California
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A powerful storm is hitting California the week of Christmas, causing flooding and debris flow across the southern region. The second wave of the storm is expected to hit during the afternoon hours of Christmas Day. FOX 11 Meteorologist Star Harvey says, "This afternoon around 2 o’clock, we should see that second wave, and it will linger into our evening hours as we push into the end of this week." LiveNOW’s Austin Westfall is speaking with Richard Bann, a Meteorologist with the NWS Weather Prediction Center, via phone to get the latest weather forecast for Southern California.

Most popular cat and dog names of 2025

When it comes to our furry friends, there are endless choices when it comes to cat and dog names.  The team at Rover.com has released their annual report of top cat and dog names.

Powerball ticket sold in Arkansas wins $1.817 billion jackpot

Someone who bought a lottery ticket in Arkansas will most likely have a very memorable Christmas Day, as that ticket won the $1.8 billion Powerball jackpot during the drawing on Christmas Eve.

Nebraska man killed in McDonald’s drive-thru 'freak accident'

A 69-year-old man died after being pinned between his vehicle and a building in the drive-thru lane of a McDonald’s, according to authorities.

Trump targets Natl. Center for Atmospheric Research
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We are now learning that President Donald Trump is looking to deconstruct the National Center for Atmospheric Research. The center in Boulder, Colorado could be dismantled after over 50 years of research dedicated to monitoring and climate science. The move has a number of experts saying the Trump administration’s plans could jeopardize the accuracy of weather forecasting and prediction systems. LiveNOW’s Shawna Khalafi is speaking with climate scientist Dr. Daniel Swain, who is here to speak about the latest climate-related moves being made by President Trump.

Police: Missing California 9-year-old girl found dead
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We received an update from officials today after Melodee Buzzard, a missing 9-year-old California girl, was found dead in Utah. Santa Barbara County Sheriff Bill Brown announced on Tuesday, December 23 that Buzzard's body was found in Wayne County, Utah. It was announced by officials at the same time today that Buzzard's mother, Ashlee Buzzard, had been detained by FBI and Santa Barbara County deputies.

Update on shooting that killed Delaware State Trooper
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A Delaware State Police Trooper and suspected shooter were killed after officials say an active shooting incident occurred at a DMV location in Wilmington Tuesday. Police initially reported an active shooter situation at a DMV on Hessler Boulevard. Delaware State Police say additional updates will be provided as more information becomes available. On Tuesday evening, several public officials addressed the day's events, including Delaware's Governor, Matt Meyer, and the Superintendent of the Delaware State Police, Colonel William D. Crotty.

Chicago man DoorDashing on top of day job to buy engagement ring for girlfriend
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Bradley Cho went viral on TikTok after sharing his journey DoorDashing in order to buy his girlfriend her dream engagement ring. Cho works a regular day job and picked up DoorDashing to reach his goal faster.

Explosion reported at Pennsylvania nursing home
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We are learning more as a gas explosion was reported inside a nursing home in Bucks County in Pennsylvania on Tuesday. The explosion was reported around 2:30 p.m. at Silver Lake Nursing Home in Bristol. Early reports from officials indicated the explosion trapped several people inside the building. "We understand that there are people trapped inside," said Ruth Miller, a Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency spokesperson.

Russell Brand charged with 2 more counts of rape, sexual assault

Police have added two rape and sexual assault charges against actor and comedian Russell Brand. Here's what we know.

‘Superman’ police officer pushes bus full of Granbury ISD students

A police officer for the Granbury Independent School District is going viral thanks to a video that shows his incredible strength. He pushed a broken-down school bus full of children out of traffic.

DOJ says Epstein letter to Larry Nassar released in latest document dump is fake

The federal government is walking back a piece of evidence that was released in its latest document dump which allegedly included correspondence between Jeffrey Epstein and Larry Nassar, saying it is fake.

2025 Holiday Shipping Deadlines: USPS, FedEx, UPS important dates to remember

With the holidays right around the corner, you need to be sure to mail packages early to ensure on-time delivery. Keep these essential 2025 shipping deadlines in mind from USPS, FedEx, and UPS to ensure your cards and gifts reach their destinations in time for Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa and other holidays.