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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Scandals Expert Attorneys Say Dan Snyder Would Be Better Off Coming Clean On Toxic Workplace Claims
Two attorneys who specialize in employment told Radar that Washington Commanders owner Dan Snyder would be better off coming clean on toxic workplace claims.Scandals NFL Owner Paid More Than $1 Million In Hush Money To Avoid Sexual Assault Allegations
According to the Daily Mail, Washington Commanders owner Dan Snyder paid a $1.6 million settlement in 2009 over sexual assault allegations by an employee.POLITICS ‘This Does Not Bode Well’: Brian Stelter’s CNN Media Show Plummets To Network’s Least Watched Show Since 2019, Only 73,000 People Tuned In All-Important Ratings Demo
As pressure continues to mount on CNN anchors with a new CEO in charge, Brian Stelter's viewership on "Reliable Sources" are sinking, according to FTVLive.POLITICS Joe Biden's Top Economic Advisor Vague In Answering Reporter's Questions On Inflation
President Joe Biden's top economic advisor, Brian Deese, was nonspecific when asked questions about inflation in an interview with Fox News.Celebrity Britney Spears' Instagram Disappears After Mom Comments 'You Have Got To Be Kidding Me!!'
Britney Spears' Instagram account disappeared not long after knifing comments from her mom in which she said "You have got to be kidding me.NEWS Oregon Law Decriminalizing Personal-Use Drug Possession Fails To Dent Homicides, Overdose Deaths
An Oregon law designed to decriminalize person-use drug possession has failed to make a significant decrease in homicides and overdose deaths.TRUE CRIME Woman Tortured While Being Held Captive, Had Eye Removed And Tongue 'Disabled'
A man who police say raped, tortured and kept a woman against her will in California has pleaded not guilty to all charges, according to the Daily Mail.Celebrity Liam Payne Spotted On The Prowl In London With 'Mystery Brunette'
English singer Liam Payne was spotted out in London with an unknown brunette. He was seen leaving a “Soccer Aid” benefit with a bleeding nose.POLITICS President Biden And Vice President Harris Host 'White House Pride Celebration'
President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris hosted a "White House Pride Celebration." The president is expected to give a speech at 4 p.m.POLITICS Elon Musk Tells Twitter Followers He's Leaning Toward This GOP Candidate In 2024
Billionaire Elon Musk told his Twitter followers that he is leaning toward Republican Ron DeSantis if he runs in the 2024 presidential election.Celebrity Patricia Heaton Slams Disney Asks Why Would They 'Castrate' Buzz Lightyear By Replacing Tim Allen
Actress Patricia Heaton blasted Disney for making the move to replace Tim Allen as the voice of Buzz Lightyear in the latest Toy Story movie.NEWS Historical Association Finds No Documentation Supporting Biden's Latest Naval Academy Claim
President Joe Biden's claims that he was appointed into the Naval Academy were not supported by documentation. He made the claim to Naval Academy students.Celebrity Amber Heard Ripped For 'Edward Scissorhands' Interview Comment
Amber Heard is being criticized for comments about Johnny Depp that included a reference to "Edward Scissorhands." The comments come after their testy trial.NEWS Unvaccinated Tennis Players Out Of U.S. Open, But Russians Allowed To Compete: Report
Novak Djokovic, the Serbian tennis star who has won 20 majors, will reportedly be excluded from the U.S. Open because he hasn't received a vaccine.POLITICS Trump Targeted! New York AG To Investigate 'Disturbing' Claims Of Misused Funds That Were Revealed In Jan. 6 Hearings
New York Attorney General Letitia James tweeted that she plans to investigate claims from the latest Jan. 6 hearing. She did not say it was on Donald Trump.POLITICS President Biden Unhappy With Media Coverage Of His Administration
President Joe Biden, whose poll numbers are at an all-time low, is unhappy with the way the media is covering him, according to a report from POLITICO.Celebrity Hocus Bogus! Aaron Rodgers' Rumored New Girlfriend Shoots Down 'Witch' Claim
Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers' new girlfriend, named Blu Earth, has refuted claims that she's a "witch." She was just recently revealed as his beau.POLITICS Cardi B And The Treasury Secretary: Rapper And Government Leader Spar Over Inflation Concerns
United States Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen refuted a notion by rapper Cardi B that the country is on the verge of going into a recession due to inflation.NEWS Uvalde Fourth-Grade Survivor Nearly Died From Cardiac Arrest At Friend's Memorial
A Uvalde, Texas shooting survivor nearly died from cardiac arrest while attending a friend's memorial, according to a report from the Daily Mail.POLITICS White House Press Office Exodus Continues With Departure Of Rapid Response Director
The White House exodus is continuing as the rapid response director is now leaving. Rapid Response Director Michael Gin is headed to the Treasury Department.Celebrity Rebel Wilson Makes It Instagram Official With Girlfriend Ramona Agruma
Actress Rebel Wilson confirmed on Instagram that she is dating Ramona Agruma. She previously hinted about a relationship but did not name the person.NEWS Republican Michigan Governor Candidate Arrested For Alleged Role In Jan. 6 Insurrection
Michigan gubernatorial candidate Ryan Kelley was arrested June 9 on a misdemeanor charge related to the Jan. 6 insurrection of the U.S. Capitol in 2021.TRUE CRIME Teenager Found Beaten To Death Outside LeBron James-Founded School
A 17-year-old boy was found beaten to death outside a LeBron James-founded high school in Akron, Ohio. Police say boys were squirting water guns at people.Celebrity Harrison Wagner's Older Brother Breaks Silence On Shocking Death
Harrison Wagner's brother broke his silence on his shocking death on Instagram. Harrison Wagner is the son of actor Jack Wagner from General Hospital.Celebrity Lindsie Chrisley 'Deeply Saddened' By Parents' Guilty Verdict
Linside Chrisley says she is "deeply saddened" by her parents, Todd and Julie's, guilty verdict on bank and tax fraud charges. She wrote on Instagram.POLITICS George Soros-Backed Progressive Prosecutors Now Representing One In Five Americans: Report
According to a report, billionaire philanthropist George Soros has backed so many progressive prosecutors that they now represent one in five Americans.NEWS Russian Soldiers So Desperate To Get Out Of Ukraine War They Are Faking Marriages
According to a report, Russian soldiers are faking marriages as they are desperate to get out of the Ukraine war. Many soldiers are desperate to leave.POLITICS Thousands Make Up Migrant Caravan Heading Toward United States Border
Thousands of migrants are heading through Mexico to the United States border as part of the latest caravan as the U.S. prepares for the Summit of the Americas.NEWS U.S. Military Looking Into Whether Attack On Base In Syria Was Inside Job: Report
The United States military is looking into whether an attack on a base in Syria was done by one of its service members. Four were injured in the attack.POLITICS Experts Say Justice Department May Be Progressing In Trump Lawyer Probe: Report
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The Joe Biden White House is pushing back against claims of a "Blaxit," or exit of Black staff members, as 21 minority staff members have left.NEWS Iron Man Soldiers? Ex-Navy SEAL Tells Joe Rogan About Special Body Armor In The Works
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The woman appointed by Black Lives Matter to fix the organization's financial woes has a poor financial history, including multiple bankruptcies.Celebrity Jada Pinkett Smith Says She Hopes Will Smith And Chris Rock Can 'Heal' And 'Reconcile'
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A top Microsoft executive has been accused of watching virtual reality porn in front of co-workers and groping female employees at the company.POLITICS Israel Told The United States It Assassinated Iranian Colonel: Report
Israel has told the United States that it assassinated Iranian Colonel Sayyad Khodai, according to a report. He was fatally shot while sitting in his car.Celebrity Harry Styles Halts Show To Help Audience Member Appearing In Distress
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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, a Democrat from New York, says she wants to get rid of her Tesla just weeks after a Twitter spat with founder Elon Musk.Celebrity Coco Thinks People Are Loco For Worrying About Her 6-Year-Old In A Stroller
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A report states that the FBI halted an alleged ISIS member's plot to assassinate former United States President George W. Bush in Dallas, Texas.Celebrity Moving On! Scott Disick Spent Time At Strip Club While Ex Kourtney Kardashian Had Her Wedding
Rob Disick spent time at a New York City strip club while his ex, Kourtney Kardashian, held her wedding, in which she married Travis Barker.NEWS Satellite Images Suggest Putin Is Taking Ukrainian Grain To "Blackmail World With Food Crisis
Satellite images suggest that Russian President Vladimir Putin is taking Ukrainian grain in order to "blackmail" the world with a global food crisis.POLITICS Texas Governor Wants To Send Fleet Of Migrant-Filled Buses To Washington, D.C.
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