The late former President Jimmy Carter was known for being a caring and compassionate individual. After his presidency, he and his late wife, Rosalynn, traveled the world raising awareness about public service and human rights.

Dan Horn, president and principal of Saint Genevieve School in Panorama City, joined us to discuss how the Carters held a special place in their hearts for the school.

This segment aired on the KTLA 5 Morning News on Dec. 30, 2024.

LAPD released this surveillance video of a driver hitting a 22-year-old woman before fleeing the scene. The collision, involving the driver of a grey Toyota Camry sedan, happened Oct. 16, 2024 on Western Avenue at Clinton Street. (LAPD)

Federal investigators are in the process of determining what happened in the lead up to a plane crash in Orange County that killed two and injured 19 others Thursday afternoon.

Details: https://ktla.com/news/investigation-cleanup-underway-in-deadly-fullerton-plane-crash/

Erin Myers reports for the KTLA 5 News at 8 on Jan. 3, 2025.

Family members of Erik and Lyle Menendez are set to meet with new Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman Friday to support resentencing the brothers who are currently serving life in prison for the 1989 shotgun murders of their parents in Beverly Hills.

Omar Lewis reports for the KTLA 5 Morning News on Jan. 3, 2025.

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A 25-year-old man accused of shooting two security guards at a downtown Los Angeles Target store in late December has been charged with multiple counts including attempted murder, officials announced Friday.

Gene Kang reports for the KTLA 5 Morning News on Jan. 3, 2025.

Chick-fil-A is celebrating the New Year by bringing back old fan-favorite menu items.https://trib.al/0883Lxc

The Caesars Superdome may be the home for the Super Bowl in New Orleans next month, but this year, festivities will extend far beyond the Bayou State, thanks to Verizon. https://trib.al/vPeN19m

At least two suspects were taken into custody on Friday morning after leading police on a high-speed pursuit through Los Angeles. KTLA reports on Friday, Jan. 3, 2025.

Family members of Erik and Lyle Menendez are set to meet with Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman Friday to support resentencing the brothers who are currently serving life in prison for the 1989 shotgun murders of their parents in Beverly Hills.

This video aired on the KTLA 5 Morning News on Jan. 3, 2024.

The first snow survey of 2025 shows California's snowpack is nearly 110% of average for this time of year.

This video aired on the KTLA 5 Morning News on Jan. 3, 2025.

Roughly a dozen hard-line House conservatives are demanding a host of amorphous commitments from Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) to win their support Friday, throwing his leadership tenure into uncertainty less than 24 hours before the vote.

John Fenoglio reports on Jan. 2, 2025.

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A teen girl who reportedly suffered an overdose in the area of Devil’s Gate Dam reservoir in Pasadena had to be airlifted out of the canyon Thursday, officials announced.

This report aired Jan. 2, 2025

Details: https://ktla.com/news/local-news/alleged-teen-overdose-victim-airlifted-out-of-devils-gate-dam-in-pasadena/

The highly decorated Army soldier inside a Tesla Cybertruck packed with fireworks that exploded outside Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas shot himself in the head just before detonation, authorities said Thursday.

Rachel Menitoff reports Jan. 2, 2025.

Details: https://ktla.com/news/ap-top-headlines/ap-man-who-died-in-tesla-cybertruck-explosion-was-active-duty-us-army-solider-officials-say/