Ole Miss confirms 2 students died after bodies found near kratom packages

The University of Mississippi has confirmed the deaths of two Ole Miss students as local law enforcement offers an update on its investigation into how two college-aged students who were found near packaged kratom died. 

BTS lead member behind a special Bay Area showing

The lead member of the global musical sensation, South Korean boy band BTS, is bringing a special show to the Bay Area — an event that’s being marked as the only U.S. presentation, though it won’t be featuring the kind of art he’s widely known for.

San Jose man flags down police officer, confesses to alleged homicide: SJPD

A man in San Jose is facing murder charges after authorities say he approached a police officer and told the officer he'd just committed a homicide. 

14-year-old identified as Union City crash victim

A 14-year-old girl who died in a Union City crash earlier this month has been identified.

Richmond's Flor Hermosa Coffee: Culture and community
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A cup of coffee can be about more than just the drink, it can also be about creating a place where people feel welcome. That’s the idea behind Flor Hermosa coffee in Richmond. The Mexican-American owners say they wanted to create a safe and unique space where people could slow down, enjoy a good cup of coffee and connect with their community.

What to know about Trump's UN speech
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President Trump used the UN stage to defend his decision to start a war against Iran. He also brushed aside suggestions that the midterm elections, in which the GOP risks losing control of Congress, could constrain his handling of the war. Peter Loge, director of the School of Media and Public Affairs at The George Washington University, gives insight.

Summer and fall sharing the day
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Happy Tuesday! We are making a transition to warmer weather today with the Autumnal Equinox arriving at 5:05pm. The heat up continues Wednesday and Thursday, pushing inland temperatures into the upper 80s to low 90s, while coastal areas remain in the 70s.  The heat is short-lived with cooler weather returning Friday through the weekend.

Lindsay Clancy attorney wants holdout juror investigated

A lawyer for Lindsay Clancy is asking a judge to probe the lone holdout juror whose refusal to acquit Clancy led to a mistrial in the murder case involving the deaths of her three children.

Major Wendy's franchisee files for bankruptcy

One of the largest Wendy’s franchisees in the U.S. has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection following a high-stakes dispute with the fast-food chain's corporate parent.

Grand jury declines criminal charges in Nolan Wells death

A Mississippi grand jury will not indict anyone in the death of Nolan Wells, a Black man whose body was found after a boating trip with friends during the Fourth of July weekend.

Believe it! Ripley's Believe It or Not to close in San Francisco

Ripley's Believe it Or Not! in San Francisco is set to close at the end of the year, according to company president Jim Pattison Jr., who issued a letter on Tuesday.

Bay Area Honoring Dolly Parton
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'Dolly Day' is Friday, September 25 (9-2-5). The owner of Gold Digger Records, which is sponsoring the event, Matt 'Haze' Kaftor came to KTVU studios, to talk about the Dolly Parton celebration at San Francisco's Union Square.

Kerri Walsh Jennings Unveils Name of New Volleyball Franchise
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Volleyball legend Kerri Walsh Jennings came to KTVU to announce the name and brand identity of the new Northern California franchise in Major League Volleyball. The franchise is called NorCal Rumble.

What Wall Street is looking to get out of the UN General Assembly
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President Trump is expected to address several issues during the UN General Assembly. Financial advisor Chris Markowski breaks down the impact the meeting could have on the markets.

SEE IT: Chinese nationals intercepted in ‘extremely dangerous’ infiltration attempt near Florida coast

A smuggling vessel filled with Chinese nationals and other illegal immigrants was intercepted by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and the Coast Guard in what sources called a rare and "extremely dangerous" attempt to enter the U.S. through Florida.

For veterans, these are the top schools according to US News & World Report

The Windy City is once again home to the highest-ranked university in the latest U.S. News & World Report list of “Best Colleges for Veterans," while the school that made the biggest leap into the top five is right along the I-55 corridor as well.