David Wetzel
ReporterDavid Wetzel is a journalist of nearly 20 years. He has garnered awards for sports, feature and business writing in addition to multiple headline-writing awards in South Carolina. Wetzel first ventured into newspapers when he was 19 years old and has served in roles as copy editor, desk chief, sports editor and night editor. His most recent role locally was as a breaking news editor. David is a huge Oklahoma City Thunder fan and NBA 2K enthusiast.
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Ohio Parents Accused Of Abusing Their Five Children And Killing One In Custody
An Ohio couple who are accused of abusing their five children and killing one have been taken into custody in New York. Both face multiple charges.
Ukraine Says it Has Identified Russians Who Shot At Civilian Cars As Accusations Of War Crimes Fly
Ukraine officials say they have identified Russia troops who shot at civilian cars near Kyiv. Ukraine officials say they have footage of the incidents.
Las Vegas Resort Murder And Killer On The Loose After Escaping Prison
A man who was convicted of murder in a bombing in Las Vegas that killed a man has escaped from prison. Police are searching for Porfirio Duarte-Herrera.
Georgia Teenager Accused Of Stabbing 4-Year-Old Nephew While The Victim Was Possibly Asleep
A 19-year-old in Georgia has been accused of stabbing his 4-year-old nephew and has been arrested. The Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office took him into custody.
Texas Middle School Teacher Vanishes: Phone And SUV Found In New Orleans, But Where Is She?
A Houston middle school teacher who went missing last week has still not been heard from. Her SUV was tracked to New Orleans, where authorities found her phon.
Las Vegas Man Accused Of Murdering Security Guard Has Been Arrested Nearly 50 Times: Report
A Las Vegas man charged with the murder of a 67-year-old security officer had been arrested 48 times previously. He had also been cited 10 times.
Martial Arts-Teaching Pastor Accused Of Having Sexual Relations With Two Minors: Police
A pastor in Florida who also teaches martial arts is accused of having sexual relations with two underage girls. He is facing several charges.
Ten Pennsylvania High School Football Players Charged In Sexualized Hazing Incidents
Ten Pennsylvania high school students have been charged in connection to a sexualized hazing incident. The season has been canceled after the coach resigned.
Missouri Woman, Grandson Drain Pond And Finds Remains Of Son Murdered In 2015
A Missouri mother and her grandson drained a pond where their loved one's body was dumped after he was killed by former friends over botched drug deal.
Man Gunned Down, His Toddler Found Dead In Stolen Vehicle. Houston Police Say They Caught The Killer.
A man in Houston gunned down a father and left his 2-year-old unresponsive in a car. He faces two counts of murder and one count of tampering with evidence.
Body Found Chopped Up In Suitcases In Brooklyn May Have Been 22-Year-Old Woman
A body found chopped up and placed into suitcases in a Brooklyn apartment might have been a 22-year-old woman who lived there. She hadn't been seen for a month.
Utah Student Threatened To Detonate A Nuclear Reactor If Football Team Lost, Now Faces Criminal Charges: Report
A University of Utah student threatened to detonate a nuclear reactor if the football team lost to San Diego State over the weekend, police say.
Trump Accuser E. Jean Carroll Plans Second Civil Suit Against Former President
E. Jean Carroll, the longtime former Elle magazine columnist whose defamation lawsuit against former president Donald Trump was dismissed, is filing another.
Man Says Teenager He Fatally Struck With Vehicle Was Part Of Republican 'Extremist' Group
A North Dakota man who is accused of fatally striking a teenager with his SUV says the young man was part of an extremist group and that he was being threatened.
'Dilbert' Owner Blames 'Woke' Mob After Comic Strip Ousted From 77 Newspapers
Scott Adams, the creator of the "Dilbert" comic strip, said it has been ousted from 77 newspapers. He believes stories on "wokeness" led to the removal.
'He Never Hurt Anybody': Mom Of One Of Two Teen Gunned Down In North Carolina Speaks Out
The mother of one of two teens in North Carolina who were fatally shot over the weekend spoke out. Mystery surrounds the incident after bodies were found.
Two Badly Decomposed Bodies Found Hidden In Former Rhode Island Mayor's Home
Two decomposed bodies were found in the home of former Woonsocket, Rhode Island Mayor Susan Menard's home. It's unclear if she was one of them.
Retired General Arrested In Connection To Disappearance Of More Than 40 Students In Mexico
A Mexican general is among three who have been arrested in connection to 43 students who went missing in 2014. Authorities have failed to reach a conclusion.
Russia Could Be Pushed To 'Nuclear Escalation' By Overreactions From U.S. And NATO, Experts Warn
A new report from Brown University's Costs of War Project states that overreaction from the U.S. or NATO could leader to "nuclear escalation" from Russia.
Chuck Schumer Tells Senators He Believes Democrats Will Lose House Majority In Midterms
New York Senator Chuck Schumer told fellow Democrats that he believes the party is set to lose control of the House of Representatives in the midterms.
Russia Says U.S. Would Cross 'Red Line' If It Sends Longer-Range Missiles To Ukraine
The Russian Foreign Ministry warned the United States that sending longer-range missiles to Ukraine would cross a "red line" in the war there.
Louisiana Woman Carrying SKULL-LESS Fetus Had To Go To New York For Abortion
A Louisiana woman carrying a skull-less fetus had to go to New York to have an abortion because of the state's confusing law over the legality of the procedure.
Russia's Been Spending Hundreds Of Millions Of Dollars On Foreign Election Interference, U.S. Claims
Russia has been spending hundreds of millions of dollars on foreign election interference, according to U.S. officials. It's unclear if it's been effective.
CIA Director Deems Russia's Invasion Of Ukraine A Failure
At a Sept. 8 conference in Washington D.C., CIA director William Burns minced no words, saying that Russia's invasion of Ukraine has been a failure.
Vietnam Most Common Country Of Origin For Poached Sea Turtles: Study
From 1990 to 2020, an estimated 1.1 million sea turtles have been killed or trafficked, and most of them took place in the country Vietnam, study found.
OnlyFans Owner Raked In More Than $500 Million Through Porn Website Since 2020: Report
Leonid Radvinsky, the onwner of OnlyFans' social media site that features pornography, is raking in the money, according to the company's annual report.
Florida Delivery Service Worker Groped Woman During Drop-Off, Florida Cop Say
A man who police say groped a woman's breast during an alcohol delivery has been arrested. The victim said the man grabbed her at her front door.
Louisiana Airport Baggage Handler Dies In Freak Accident After Hair Gets Entangled In Machinery
Louisiana Airport Employee Dies After Hair Gets Entangled In Machinery
ANOTHER Russia Oligarch Dies Under Questionable Circumstances After 'Fall' From Hospital
Ravil Maganov, former chairman of Russia oil giant Lukoil, has died after a fall from a hospital window. The company said he died from a severe illness.
China Ventures Across Unofficial Taiwan Border As Tensions Linger And Fears Rise
China fighter jets crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait on Aug. 26, furthering tensions. The U.S. and China have been at odds over Taiwan.
Woman Who Wooed NATO Members During Conference Was Actually Russian Spy
A woman who wooed NATO members in Naples was actually a Russian spy. Maria Addela Kuhfeldt Rivera stayed undercover as she befriended NATO members.
Trump Administration Officials Bullied FDA Leaders Over COVID-19 Response, House Panel Claims
A House select committee report states that Donald Trump officials bullied the Food and Drug Administration over the COVID-19 response and efforts.
Pro-Starbucks Employee Group Says Workers Fired Over Unionizing Efforts
Starbucks Workers United, a pro-employee group, says more than 85 workers were fired at Starbucks stores over their roles in unionizing efforts.
Plastic Surgery Demands Skyrocket During The Pandemic. Boob Jobs, Tummy Tucks Among Most Popular.
Plastic surgeons saw a surge of business during the COVID-19 pandemic. Breast augmentation, face lifts and tummy tucks have been in high demand.
Mail Woman Mauled To Death In Florida By Mob Of Ferocious Dogs, Police Say
A mob of ferocious dogs mauled a woman to death in Florida over the weekend. The dogs reportedly had been involved in other altercations in recent years.
Gov. DeSantis Touts Florida As Country's 'Focal Point Of Freedom'
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis touted his state as the United States' "focal point of freedom" while on "Fox & Friends." Many believe DeSantis will run in 2024.
Galileo Document Prized By The University Of Michigan Is A 20th Century Forgery
A Galileo document touted by the University of Michigan has been found to be a 20th century forgery. A Georgia State history professor found the mistake.
Donald Trump Jr. Jokes It Would Be Better If His Father Had Nuclear Codes Instead Of Biden
Donald Trump Jr. joked that the United States' nuclear codes would be better off in his father's hands than in those of current President Joe Biden.
Utah Teacher Draws Outrage After Post Wondering Whether White Students Will Adapt To Her 'Non-White' Classroom
A teacher in Utah pondered on social media whether or not white kids will adapt to her non-white classroom. She has since deleted the post, the principal said.
Black Parent Sues Los Angeles School District After Child Forced To Pick Cotton In School Project
A Black parent in Los Angeles has sued the school district after it put in place a project in which children picked cotton in a field planted there.
Google Employees Demand Company Protect Privacy Of Those Searching For Abortion Information
Hundreds of Google staff members have signed a petition calling for the company to add protection for those seeking abortion information online.
'I See The Real Sincerity': Conspiracy Theorist Jones Dumps Trump, Backs DeSantis
Conspiracy theorist and InfoWars host Alex Jones said that he has dumped Donald Trump and is putting his support behind Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.
China Deploys Military Around Taiwan As Dangerous Dance With U.S. Heats Up
China has deployed 51 aircraft and six ships to the borders of Taiwan as a show of strength since tensions with the United States have heated up.
Three Suspects In Fatal Beating Of NYC Cab Driver Surrender To Police
Three of five suspects in a fatal beating that took place in New York City have surrendered to police. The attack resulted in the death of a cab driver.
Deshaun Watson Suspended 11 Games Without Pay, Fined $5 Million
Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson has been suspended 11 games without pay and he has been fined $5 million dollars as part of an NFL agreement.
Mike Pence Praises Supreme Court For Sending Roe V. Wade To 'Ash Heap Of History Where It Belongs'
Former Vice President Mike Pence praised the Supreme Court for overturning Roe v. Wade, saying it's been sent to an 'ash heap of history where it belongs."
Woman Charged With Second-Degree Murder After Tennessee Jailhouse Meth Plan Goes Horribly Wrong
A woman in Tennessee has been charged with murder after she gave meth to a prison inmate who later died from it. She has been charged with murder.
More Than 2 MILLION Migrants Have Crossed U.S. Border In Fiscal Year
More than 2 million migrants have crossed over the southern United States border in the last fiscal year. That exceeds the 1.7 million from last year.
Joe Rogan Defends Abortion In Cases Of Raped Teenagers In Fiery Debate
Podcaster joe Rogan had a fiery debate with conservative Seth Dillon on his show Aug. 16, saying a 14-year-old rape victim should be allowed to abort.
Mike Tyson Gets Wheeled Through Miami International Airport, Raising Concern Among Fans
Former boxer Mike Tyson was seen being wheeled through Miami International Airport in a wheelchair, causing concern among many of his fans across the world.
