2 weeks ago in Entertainment

Shia LaBeouf gets probation after pleading guilty to punching bargoers during Mardi Gras

Actor Shia LaBeouf was sentenced to probation Wednesday after pleading guilty to punching three people outside a New Orleans bar during Mardi Gras.

2 weeks ago in Crime & Safety, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Man with 10 years of indecent exposure history arrested on 5 new counts

The Asheville Police Department has arrested Michael Matthew Murphy Jr., 44, as a suspect in a series of indecent exposure incidents in downtown Asheville. Murphy has previous convictions for indecent exposure dating back to 2016.

2 weeks ago in Housing, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Asheville panel backs duplex expansion, raises concerns about parking changes

Neighborhood Advisory Committee discusses $19.2M shift for Helene home repairs

2 weeks ago in Crime & Safety, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

No charges filed after fatal crash on Hendersonville Road in Asheville

APD officers responded to reports of a crash around 3:37 p.m. on Tuesday, May 26 at the 2160 block of Hendersonville Road. No charges will be filed.

2 weeks ago in Asheville History, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Restoration of historic Asheville cemetery gate wins Griffin Award

Lou Pollock Memorial Park entrance, damaged by a truck, was painstakingly rebuilt using original materials and preservation techniques

3 weeks ago in National

Takeaways from primaries featuring Spencer Pratt, a missing congressman and a rare Trump setback

Here are takeaways from primary elections Tuesday in California, Iowa, Montana, New Jersey, New Mexico and South Dakota.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment

Lawyers for Lively and Baldoni battle in a New York court despite settling claims weeks ago

On Monday, lawyers for Blake Lively were back in court, trying to get a judge to make Baldoni pay her legal bills plus other penalties. They said she's entitled to the money under a California law because Justin Baldoni's countersuit, which claimed she had defamed and extorted him, was thrown out last year by a judge.

3 weeks ago in Sports

Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé and Lamine Yamal are all going to the World Cup after injury scares

Injuries to some of soccer's star players, including Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé and Lamine Yamal, sparked concern ahead of the World Cup. All three have been included in their national team squads for the tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico, but others have not been so fortunate.

3 weeks ago in Sports

Caleb Williams strikes jump-throw pose for Madden NFL 27 cover

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams was announced Tuesday as EA Sports' cover athlete for Madden NFL 27. On the standard cover, Williams is depicted in a body position similar to his pivotal, scrambling, fourth-and-8 jump pass to Rome Odunze in a stirring comeback victory over Green Bay in a wild card playoff game on Jan. 10.

3 weeks ago in Crime & Safety, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Asheville police invite public inside Real Time Intelligence Center

Residents can tour the developing RTIC, learn about drones and license plate readers, and ask questions about privacy and public safety

3 weeks ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Buncombe commissioners OK $484M budget, new EOC site and $37M recovery grant

Actions include purchase of former Asheville Mall JCPenney property, Helene recovery funding and affordable housing bond proposals

3 weeks ago in Ask The Expert, Home Building & Remodeling Expert, Local, Native Advertising

How often should you clean your dryer vent?

Warmstead explains how clogged dryer vents can affect appliance performance, energy use and fire safety.

3 weeks ago in Arts & Culture, Business, Community, Lifestyle, Local, Music, On The Town, ZZZ App Top Stories

Marshall Mermaid Parade returns this weekend for ‘magical’ post-Helene celebration

The Mermaid Parade and Festival is Marshall's biggest event of the year. According to the organizers, it is the mountain town's most magical, too.

3 weeks ago in Sports

Josh Jacobs practicing with Packers again while prosecutors consider whether to file charges

Green Bay's Josh Jacobs is practicing with the Packers while prosecutors consider whether to file charges against the three-time Pro Bowl running back following his arrest on domestic abuse allegations.

3 weeks ago in Crime & Safety, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Suspect in Weaverville chase faces charges tied to stolen vehicle, firearm

Suspect remains at large after fleeing on foot near Merrimon Avenue

3 weeks ago in Crime & Safety, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Loving, Grant indicted on Fairview murder charges, felony conspiracy

Star Grant, 16, and Devan Loving, 28, have been indicted by a Buncombe County grand jury for the murders of Sharon Grant, Kimberly Grant and Travis Grant, as well as felony conspiracy. However, court records indicate the murder indictments are split between the two suspects.

3 weeks ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Small earthquake reported near Clyde

The magnitude 1.9 tremor is the latest reminder that Western North Carolina sits within an active seismic zone

3 weeks ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

MANNA FoodBank event brings 17 companies together to pack beans

Event comes as MANNA reports more than 220,000 monthly visits to its food assistance network

3 weeks ago in Business, Local, Sports, ZZZ App Top Stories

Asheville’s first women’s sports bar takes shape downtown

When Q-Hall opens in downtown Asheville later this year, owner JJ Pope hopes it will celebrate local sports history, champion women's athletics and create an inclusive community hub

3 weeks ago in Sports, Trending

Golden Knights and Hurricanes built their Stanley Cup Final teams in different ways

On the eve of the Stanley Cup Final between the Vegas Golden Knights and Carolina Hurricanes, one of the general managers involved laid out his thinking when making roster moves.