Partial solar eclipse may be visible in the Midwest Wednesday

A solar eclipse is set to darken skies across the world Wednesday. In the Midwest, a partial eclipse may be visible.

Boundary Waters reopens some entry points for overnight access

After weeks of closures due to raging wildfires, some parts of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness are reopening for day and overnight access on Thursday.

San Jose man drove 140 mph in Highway 87 crash that killed mom, toddler, prosecutors say

A San Jose man was driving more than 140 mph when his Tesla slammed into multiple vehicles on Highway 87, causing a fiery crash that killed a mother and her toddler daughter, authorities said.

Wildfires smoke causing poor air quality across Midwest
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It's not just Minnesota and the Twin Cities that's experiencing poor air quality. The smoke from wildfires in Canada is pushing air quality to unhealthy levels in multiple cities across the country, including Chicago. Kasey Chronis joined FOX 9 News at 5 to show us what it's like there.

Federal judge in San Jose blocks immigration courthouse arrests

A federal judge in San Jose has thrown out a Trump administration policy that allowed Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents to make mass arrests inside immigration courthouses.

Obama Presidential Center opens with star-studded dedication ceremony in Chicago

Former President Barack Obama celebrated the opening of the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago with a star-studded event featuring former presidents, musicians and other prominent guests.

DA charges San Jose teen with murder, sex assault of 'Baby Jaxon'

The Santa Clara County District Attorney on Monday announced charges against a then-17-year-old for the death and sexual assault of a 2-year-old boy nicknamed "Baby Jaxon." 

District 196 bus driver shortage could impact school start times

The Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan school district says a school bus driver shortage has disrupted service for months. Now, they are considering changing school start times to compensate for the shortage.

MN District 196 closes schools over voicemail threats
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Schools in Minnesota’s Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan School District 196 are closed after multiple voicemail threats were discovered early Tuesday morning. Police say the threats have not been confirmed as credible but have not been ruled out. The investigation remains ongoing.

Video: Attack at San Jose’s Santana Row investigated as possible hate crime

San Jose police are investigating an attack at Santana Row over the weekend as a possible hate crime after victims reported that suspects hurled antisemitic remarks during the assault.

Rev. Jesse Jackson in photos: A look back at his life and career

Rev. Jesse Jackson, who led the Civil Rights Movement for decades after Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassination, died Tuesday at 84. In photos, here's a look back at Jackson Sr. through the years.

Remembering Jesse Jackson: Tributes pour in for the late civil rights leader

The death of Rev. Jesse Jackson, the Chicago civil rights leader and political trailblazer who worked alongside Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., has prompted an outpouring of tributes from across the city and the nation.