Category Archives: WPTF News

Judge quickly rejects mistrial request at Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs trial
By MICHAEL R. SISAK and LARRY NEUMEISTER Associated PressNEW YORK (AP) - A federal judge immediately rejected a defense request for a mistrial on Wednesday at the sex trafficking trial of Sean "D...
Curtis Media May 28, 2025

High-end beef with local roots: NC ranchers raise Wagyu cattle
RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) - May is North Carolina Beef Month, and it's a time to recognize the people and practices behind some of the finest beef in the country. One of the standout products gaining atten...
Curtis Media May 28, 2025

Raleigh Wide Open Music Festival returns with music, food and community spirit
RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) - One of the city's most anticipated cultural events is making a major return this fall. The 2025 Raleigh Wide Open Music Festival will take over downtown on October 3rd and 4th, ...
Curtis Media May 28, 2025

Elon Musk is leaving the Trump administration after leading effort to slash federal government
By CHRIS MEGERIAN Associated PressWASHINGTON (AP) - Elon Musk is leaving his government role as a top adviser to President Donald Trump after spearheading efforts to reduce and ove...
Curtis Media May 28, 2025

Reigning Stanley Cup champion Panthers get second shot at closing out Hurricanes in Eastern final
By AARON BEARD AP Sports WriterRALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - The Florida Panthers missed on their first chance to eliminate the Carolina Hurricanes and return to the Stanley Cup Final for the third s...
Curtis Media May 28, 2025

Trump administration sues North Carolina over its voter registration records
By GARY D. ROBERTSON Associated PressRALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - The Trump administration accused North Carolina’s election board on Tuesday of violating federal law by failing to ensure voter registra...
Curtis Media May 27, 2025

S&P 500 rallies 2% as Wall Street’s roller-coaster ride whips back upward after Trump delays tariffs
By STAN CHOE AP Business WriterNEW YORK (AP) - Wall Street's roller-coaster ride created by President Donald Trump's trade policies whipped back upward on Tuesday, this time becaus...
Curtis Media May 27, 2025

US consumer confidence rebounds after five straight months of declines amid tariff anxiety
By MATT OTT AP Business WriterWASHINGTON (AP) - Americans' views of the economy improved in May after five straight months of declines sent consumer confidence to its lowest level since the onset of t...
Curtis Media May 27, 2025

Hurricanes get another home-ice shot at Panthers with Game 5 in Eastern final
By AARON BEARD AP Sports WriterRALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - It’s one win in a series otherwise going resoundingly against them. The Carolina Hurricanes still face a long and improbable climb a...
Curtis Media May 27, 2025

Stars are out for the Memorial and US Women’s Open goes to Erin Hills
PGA TourTHE MEMORIALSite: Dublin, Ohio.Course: Muirfield Village GC. Yardage: 7,569. Par: 72.Prize money: $20 million. Winner’s share: $4 million.Television: Thursday-Friday, 2-6 p.m. (Golf Chan...
Curtis Media May 27, 2025
