WXII 12 NEWS

01/01/2026

New Orleans officials outline security measures for New Year's celebrations one year after Bourbon Street attack

Local, state and federal resources are in New Orleans to help residents and tourists ring in the new year on the eve of the one-year mark since a terror attack on Bourbon Street.

01/01/2026

New 2026 laws are among the first of their kind to tackle climate change, drunken driving

The new year will begin with some first-of-their-kind laws in several states.

01/01/2026

Americans in 1998 tried to predict 2025. Here's what they got right

Most people in 1998 correctly doubted that space travel would be common for ordinary Americans or that alien life forms would have made contact. But other predictions didn't hold up as well.

01/01/2026

Cast member injured after trying to stop massive rogue rubber ball during Indiana Jones show

"We’re focused on supporting our cast member, who is recovering," a Disney spokesperson said.

01/01/2026

Body identified as missing Texas 19-year-old who vanished on Christmas Eve, officials say

Deputies and FBI agents were conducting an open field search of an area they had checked once before, when they found a body about 10 minutes into their search, authorities said.

01/01/2026

35 Lucky New Year's Eve Traditions From Around the World

Many cultures mark New Year's with foods and rituals that symbolize prosperity and luck. Here's a look at some of them.

01/01/2026

From legendary entertainers to memorable leaders, numerous well-known figures died in 2025. Here's a look back at the ones we lost.
http://www.wxii12.com/article/influential-deaths-2025/69678497

12/31/2025

In Winston-Salem, more than 100 children are on a waiting list for mentors through Big Brothers Big Sisters, with a new program pairing kids with law enforcement officers to foster positive relationships.

12/31/2025

Three of four charges against a man accused of drugging two teens’ Dairy Queen blizzards have been dropped, according to newly filed court documents.

12/31/2025

NASCAR driver Denny Hamlin has shared gratitude for the support his family has received after a house fire earlier this week claimed the life of his father.

12/31/2025

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services said a child in the state likely had measles.

12/31/2025

President Trump says he's dropping a push for the National Guard in Chicago, LA and Portland, Oregon, for now after legal roadblocks stalled the effort.
http://www.wxii12.com/article/trump-pauses-national-guard-deployments/69895392