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Sitting in a jail cell, alone and hopeless, a man's life is suddenly changed
Sitting in a jail cell, alone and hopeless, a man's life is suddenly changed
Jay found himself sitting in a jail cell, alone and hopeless, after attempting to break into a building on his college campus. A fellow inmate's unexpected words brought him comfort — and changed the course of his life.
Autumn Barnes | Apr 18, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC
Judge halts local TV giant Nexstar's takeover of rival Tegna until trial
Judge halts local TV giant Nexstar's takeover of rival Tegna until trial
U.S. Judge Trevor Nunley ruled that consumers could suffer irreparable harm if Nexstar integrated Tegna's stations into its own operations ahead of an antitrust trial.
David Folkenflik | Apr 18, 2026, 2:24 AM UTC
Deaths of migrants in ICE custody hit record high under Trump
Deaths of migrants in ICE custody hit record high under Trump
Twenty-nine people have died in ICE custody since October, the start of the federal government's fiscal year, already surpassing 2004's toll of 28, the previous record, according to government data.
Gasoline could drop below $4 in coming days
Gasoline could drop below $4 in coming days
Gasoline costs should start to fall soon, although a full recovery to pre-war prices is expected to take months. That's assuming that peace holds and traffic flows resume through the Strait of Hormuz.

Camila Domonoske | Apr 17, 2026, 6:47 PM UTC
4/17 KVCR Midday News: Lawmakers introduce bills to stop ICE courthouse raids
4/17 KVCR Midday News: Lawmakers introduce bills to stop ICE courthouse raids
Monday through Friday, KVCR has your daily news rundown at lunchtime.
Anthony Victoria | Apr 17, 2026, 6:34 PM UTC
The philosopher trying to teach ethics to AI developers
The philosopher trying to teach ethics to AI developers
Philosopher Meghan Sullivan feels her years of study have all been leading up to today's AI debates. Some tech developers are finally ready to get into the ethical weeds with her.
Weekly News Wrap with Cassie MacDuff 4/17/2026
Weekly News Wrap with Cassie MacDuff 4/17/2026
Former Press-Enterprise Columnist and longtime KVCR news contributor, Cassie MacDuff joins KVCR to review a few of the Inland Empire's major news stories of the past week. The conversation can be heard on KVCR's "Morning Edition" most Friday mornings at 6:45 and 8:45. Our segments with Cassie are also archived here for listening on demand.
Cassie MacDuff, Jessica Greenwell | Apr 17, 2026, 6:00 PM UTC
You can't fake this: 'The Christophers' is a witty film about forgery and friendship
You can't fake this: 'The Christophers' is a witty film about forgery and friendship
In Steven Soderbergh's new dark comedy, Ian McKellen plays a famous painter, and Michaela Coel is an art restorer hired to infiltrate his home by his greedy grown-up children.
Justin Chang | Apr 17, 2026, 4:41 PM UTC
A new documentary on Lorne Michaels reveals plenty — except the man himself
A new documentary on Lorne Michaels reveals plenty — except the man himself
Morgan Neville's film is packed with access and celebrity voices, but avoids deeper questions about its subject.
Eric Deggans | Apr 17, 2026, 4:00 PM UTC
Why scientists are nervous about fungi
Why scientists are nervous about fungi
They can pose a threat to human health — yeast infections are but one example. Scientists say not enough attention is paid to their ability to develop resistance to medications that treat them.
Gabrielle Emanuel | Apr 17, 2026, 1:14 PM UTC
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