Katie Wermus

Minneapolis-St.Paul

News Content Editor at KMSP-TV (Eden Prairie, MN)

News Content Editor @Fox9

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Shooting inside Crystal apartment leaves boy injured: Police

1 day ago | fox9.com | Katie Wermus

CRYSTAL, Minn. (FOX 9) - A boy is recovering in the hospital after being shot inside a Crystal, Minnesota, apartment Thursday night. Minor injured in shooting The Crystal Police Department said the shooting happened around 10:45 p.m. at an apartment building on the 5200 block of West Broadway. Responding officers found a juvenile male in the parking lot, but police said the shooting took place inside an apartment. Officers provided immediate aid until the victim was transported to the hospital.
Minnesota weather: Morning showers move out for a cooler Friday afternoon

1 day ago | fox9.com | Katie Wermus

Morning rain showers will gradually clear for a cloudy afternoon with pockets of sunshine and cooler temperatures in the lower 70s. FOX 9 meteorologist Jared Piepenburg has the full Friday forecast. MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - Morning showers will give way to a cloudy afternoon with temperatures in the lower 70s. Friday’s forecast in Minnesota Rain showers moving through Friday morning will taper off by midday. Skies will remain mostly cloudy in the afternoon with occasional pockets of sunshine.
Minnesota weather: Warm with increasing clouds Thursday; a few showers ahead

2 days ago | fox9.com | Katie Wermus

MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - Temperatures continue to warm on Thursday, with increasing clouds in the afternoon and a chance for showers in the days ahead. Thursday’s forecast in Minnesota Expect a mix of sunshine and clouds on Thursday, with a few spotty showers and isolated rumbles in northern parts of the state. The Twin Cities metro will likely stay dry, though clouds will increase in the afternoon, paired with southerly winds at 5-10 mph.
Minnesota weather: Blue sky and pleasant with much cleaner air Wednesday

3 days ago | fox9.com | Katie Wermus

The wildfire smoke is moving out of the state, drastically improving air quality and allowing for blue skies. Temperatures are pleasant in the mid-70s with little to no wind. FOX 9 meteorologist Cody Matz has the forecast. MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - The sunshine and blue skies return on Wednesday as the wildfire smoke clears out, drastically improving air quality in the Twin Cities metro.
Minnesota weather: Blue sky and pleasant with much cleaner air Wednesday

3 days ago | yahoo.com | Katie Wermus

The BriefThe wildfire smoke is pushing out of the state and drastically improving air quality on Wednesday. Temperatures are comfortable with highs in the mid-70s. The Twin Cities metro daytime high is 77 degrees. Widespread rain chances return on Friday. MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - The sunshine and blue skies return on Wednesday as the wildfire smoke clears out, drastically improving air quality in the Twin Cities metro.
Man sentenced for role in stuffed animal fentanyl ring

3 days ago | fox9.com | Katie Wermus

Federal authorities announced the arrest of six people on Thursday who they say were involved in a fentanyl trafficking ring that used stuffed animals to move to Minnesota. FOX 9’s Paul Blume has the latest. Twin cities fentanyl ring Quijuan Hosea Bankhead, 31, was sentenced on May 29 to 120 months (10 years), followed by five years of supervised release. He had previously pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to distribute fentanyl for his role in this scheme.
Minnesota weather: Rainy start Tuesday as wildfire smoke leads to poor air quality

4 days ago | fox9.com | Katie Wermus

MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - A rainy morning gives way to a cloudy afternoon with lingering smoky skies and highs in the 60s. Tuesday’s forecast in Minnesota An area of low pressure is bringing widespread rain to central and southern Minnesota on Tuesday before tapering off in the afternoon. While the rain moves out, the clouds and smoky skies persist.
Rochester day care worker accused of injuring child during nap time: Charges

4 days ago | fox9.com | Katie Wermus

ROCHESTER, Minn. (FOX 9) - A Rochester day care worker is accused of causing bodily harm to a child after becoming "overwhelmed" by the child’s cries during nap time. Rochester day care investigation On May 29, police were called to investigate a suspected child abuse incident at a northwest Rochester day care. While speaking with the parents, an officer observed bruising on the shoulder blade and spine of a 13-month-old child.
Rochester day care worker accused of injuring child during nap time: Charges

4 days ago | yahoo.com | Katie Wermus

The BriefAlexis Kemp is facing charges of malicious punishment of a child for allegedly injuring a 13-month-old child at a Rochester day care. Kemp reportedly told police she became "overwhelmed" by the child crying and used "too much force" when trying to get the child to go down for a nap, according to court records. The incident was captured on surveillance video, and police said Kemp was rough with another child around the same time. ROCHESTER, Minn.
MN weather: Canada wildfires prompt air quality alerts in Minnesota

1 week ago | fox9.com | Katie Wermus

Wildfires burning in Canada are expected to impact the air quality in Minnesota and the upper Midwest over the next several days. FOX 9 meteorologist Cody Matz has more on the story. MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency says additional air quality alerts are likely needed for much of Minnesota this weekend due to the heavy wildfire smoke in Canada moving into the upper Midwest.