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For the second summer in a row, kids in Durham will not be able to enjoy some of the city's biggest parks. It comes 2.5 years after Duke researchers discovered "alarmingly high" levels of lead in the soil there. WRAL Investigates' Sarah Krueger is asking officials when the parks will reopen, how much it'll cost, and where they'll find the money.
Car stunts, lighting things on fire, and spectators crowded around -- all of this happened in downtown Durham. WRAL Investigates' Sarah Krueger explains the setbacks police are facing in trying to put a stop to it.
Nearly 200 cases tied to two North Carolina State Highway Patrol members have been dismissed. Many cases that led to convictions have not been re-examined and some are asking why. WRAL's Sarah Krueger explains what her investigation has revealed.
Last month, WRAL Investigates reported that Durham's District Attorney swiped into the office on only about half of work days. She claimed that number was incomplete, in part, because of "issues with the courthouse's security system" -- That sparked concern from some, wondering if the building is safe! WRAL's Sarah Krueger investigates the DA's claims.
Three men police say died of overdoses in Durham sparked a WRAL Investigation into the delay in their autopsy results. It found that the kind of charges sought to hold someone responsible for their deaths is slowing down the state's Medical Examiner's Office in many other cases. WRAL's Sarah Krueger explains how and a possible solution one county is trying.
Companies like Wolfspeed and RTI are years behind on their fire inspections because of staffing shortages at the Durham County Fire Marshall's Office. WRAL Investigates' Sarah Krueger explains the changes that started happening since she started looking into the delays.
The State Board of Dental Examiners says its seen an increase in unlicensed people posing as dental professionals over the last year and a half. Many patients are drawn in by low prices in social media advertisements. WRAL's Sarah Krueger explains how you can protect yourself.
They're elected officials funded by your tax dollars--how often should local district attorneys be in the office? WRAL Investigates went through years of data and found there are big discrepancies between counties. WRAL's Sarah Krueger explains what it means for the people tasked with keeping our communities safe.
Over the years, several Bull City United employees have been charged with gun and drug offenses. Now, another employee faces an Accessory After the Fact to Murder Charge. WRAL's Sarah Krueger explains how we got here.
WRAL Investigates found nearly 200 code violations in just one year filed against the complex yet the city hasn't fined the management company. Investigative journalist Sarah Krueger joins Ali Ingersoll to talk about her reporting.
Law enforcement in North Carolina is pulling over more drivers who are impaired by drugs instead of alcohol. A special group of NC Highway Patrol troopers is trained to determine which drugs an impaired driver may have used. WRAL Investigates' Sarah Krueger found out why these charges can be more complicated in court.
There are dozens of gangs in Raleigh, according to an investigator who spoke with WRAL's Sarah Krueger. She talks with Ali Ingersoll to share what else she learned about gangs through this conversation.
Local jails are using high-tech screening machines which is alerting officers to contraband. These are different than your usual metal detectors as they can identify not only weapons but also drugs. Ali Ingersoll talks with WRAL's Sarah Krueger about how the technology works and why so many other jails want to get it.
Guardrails on North Carolina highways are supposed to keep us safe but there's growing concerns they could be doing the opposite. WRAL Investigates' Sarah Krueger spoke to a man who's raising the issue and says lives are at stake.
In August, the unthinkable happened in our backyard-a shooting on a college campus. It took place at UNC Chapel Hill. A professor was killed. For hours students and staff sheltered in place in campus buildings while police searched for the shooter. A graduate student was eventually captured and charged in the professor's death. He was in court today, so was WRAL investigative reporter Sarah Krueger. In this episode, she shares what happened in the courtroom.
Since 2020, the number of juveniles connected to crimes in North Carolina is up by 19 percent. A juvenile offender is anyone 17 or younger. And some of those accused are as young as 10. This has led to an overcrowding problem in youth detention facilities. It’s also leading many people to ask why younger offenders seem to be committing crimes at a higher rate. WRAL Investigates’ reporter Sarah Krueger joins us in this episode to share what’s she learned about this growing crisis.
About 100,000 babies are born in the U.S. every year thanks to invitro fertilization known as IVF. But as the interest in IVF increases, so does the wait times for treatment. It can take up to six months just to get an initial consultation. In this episode, WRAL Investigates’ reporter Sarah Krueger shares what she learned about the process.
A mental evaluation revealed that the man accused of shooting a professor at the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill lacks the mental capacity to be tried for the crime. Tailei Qi, a 34-year-old doctoral student, is charged with first degree murder in the August 28th shooting of Associate Professor Zijie Yan that caused a campus-wide lockdown for several hours. WRAL Investigates’ reporter Sarah Krueger was in court for Qi’s most recent appearance and joins us with the latest developments on this story.
Nearly 5000 elevators, escalators and lifts are behind on their inspections in North Carolina. A large portion of them are in Wake County. While accidents are rare, they can be fatal. WRAL spoke to the husband of a woman who died in an elevator accident at work. He wants there to be more awareness about elevator safety. In this episode, WRAL Investigates' reporter Sarah Krueger shares what her team learned about why these inspections are out of date and what the state plans to do about it.
In a split second you must decide. Should I run, hide or fight? It can be a lifesaving decision or a dangerous risk. How you and your family react during an active shooter lockdown can make the difference between life and death. We watched this very situation unfold last week on the campus of UNC Chapel Hill. WRAL Investigates asked security experts if it’s safer to shelter in place or to get out. In this episode, WRAL’s Sarah Krueger shares what she learned.
In July, Carl Michaud, a quadriplegic, fell out of bed at the Raleigh Rehabilitation Center and died. His father wants to know how this could have happened. So far, he’s gotten no clear answers. He turned to the WRAL Investigates team. They investigated the tragedy. In this episode, reporter Sarah Krueger shares what they learned about Carl’s death.
Every year about 500,000 women in the United States experience miscarriage, that’s ten to fifteen percent of all pregnancies, or one in four. Still, it’s often a silent loss—the woman suffers quietly, only sharing her pain with people closest to her. But WRAL reporter Sarah Krueger is speaking out because she wants other women to know they are not alone in this struggle. In this very emotional episode, Sarah bravely shares her experience with multiple miscarriages and encourages other women to stay hopeful even after these devastating losses.
What is the secret to not just aging gracefully, but to thriving as we get older? Currently, there are 56 million people over 65 in our country according to the U.S. Census Bureau. This amounts to almost 17% of the population. WRAL senior Durham reporter Sarah Krueger spoke to seniors about what they believe are the secrets to aging well.
Memphis Police Chief Cerelyn “C.J.” Davis spent five years in the Bull City and now has found herself in the middle of a national firestorm—the beating death of a man after a traffic stop by five of her officers. She called the incident “heinous, reckless and inhumane.” She fired the officers and disbanded their special unit. WRAL reporter Sarah Krueger talks about Davis' time serving Durham and how the experience prepared her for this moment in history. LINKS: https://www.wral.com/former-durham-officers-defend-proactive-policing-units-in-aftermath-of-tyre-nichols-death-in-memphis/20696562/
Ainzargul Totakhil risked his life to protect American troops in Afghanistan as a translator. The father of 7 came to the U.S. on a special visa seeking the American dream and recently became an American citizen. On the day before New Year's Eve, he was murdered while driving for Uber. WRAL's Sarah Krueger walks us through the case and the impact it's having on the community. https://legacy.wral.com/man-murdered-while-driving-uber-in-durham-had-just-become-us-citizen/20664266/
Two people have been killed and several others injured in two separate shootings at an apartment complex that is less than a mile from the UNC Chapel Hill campus in recent weeks. One of the victims was 19 years old. At the same time, there have been reports of aggressive behavior and people making threats to students, shoppers and workers on Franklin Street. WRAL's Sarah Krueger covers Orange County and joins us to talk about what in the world is going on in Chapel Hill. https://www.wral.com/half-of-people-shot-in-chapel-hill-are-shot-within-a-mile-of-unc-campus/20494619/ https://www.wral.com/19-year-old-killed-in-shooting-at-chapel-hill-apartment-complex/20433452/ https://www.wral.com/i-ve-had-people-threaten-to-kill-me-franklin-street-becoming-a-scary-place-for-students-employees/20450950/
Feeling detached from her previously released work as years lapsed, Duluth, Minnesota's Sarah Krueger set out to Hive, a small studio nestled near the river in her hometown of Eau Claire, WI. In the course of two separate sessions, (the first on the cusp of a long winter, and the second on the fringe of summer's swell), Krueger assembled a cast of collaborators to help flesh out a collection of songs that would later become the catalyst for Lanue. Culled from the title of a poem that found its way to Krueger from a thrift store shelf, Lanue comes to us as a project that stands firmly in front of a fresh creative backdrop and boasts a more developed taste and sincerity than Krueger's previous releases — both a welcome departure and anticipated return.
In the first episode of SEASON SEVEN (whoa!), or the 37th episode overall, Kevin welcomes Duluth-based singer and songwriter Sarah Krueger to the program—you might know her as Lanue, the name she released a full length LP under in 2021, and the name she released a brand new EP under in mid-April. She and Kevin chop it up about her new batch of tunes, real hip-hop, the ability to separate the artist and the art they make, and the "scene" in Duluth; Sarah also brings an eclectic mix of 10 songs to the show and discusses what parts of her life they represent. For more information about the "award winning" music criticism site, Anhedonic Headphones, click here! To learn more about Sarah Krueger's output as Lanue, visit her website. Episode Musical Credits Intro Music: "Brooklyn Zoo (instrumental)," written by Russell Jones, Dennis Coles, and Robert Diggs; originally performed by Ol' Dirty Bastard. Taken from the Get On Down reissue of Return to The 36 Chambers: The Dirty Version, 2011. "Doo Wop (That Thing)," written and performed by Ms. Lauryn Hill. The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill, Ruffhouse/Columbia, 1998. "Hello In There," written and performed by John Prine. John Prine, Atlantic, 1971. "Sweet Thing," written and performed by Van Morrison. Astral Weeks, Warner Brothers, 1968. "Don't Ever Fucking Question That," written by Sean Daley; performed by Atmosphere. Lucy Ford—The Atmosphere EPs, Rhymesayers, 2001. "Shower The People," written and performed by James Taylor. In The Pocket, Warner Brothers, 1976. "Love Has No Pride," written by Eric Katz and Libby Titus; performed by Bonnie Raitt. Give it Up, Warner Brothers, 1972. "Making Pies," written and performed by Patti Griffin. 1000 Kisses, ATO, 2002. "When I Go Deaf," written by Alan Sparhawk, Mimi Parker, and Zak Sally; performed by Low. The Great Destroyer, Sub Pop, 2005. "Raining in Baltimore," written by Adam Duritz; performed by Counting Crows. August and Everything After, DGC, 1993. "September," "Fire in My Mind," and "Nothing Hits Me," written by Sarah Krueger and performed by Lanue.
Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Sarah Krueger of Lanue!Lanue is the latest project from Duluth, Minnesota’s Sarah Krueger. These songs were recorded in the course of two separatesessions, (the first on the cusp of a long winter, and the second on the fringe of summer’s swell). Lanue - a name culled from the title of a poem that found its way to Krueger from a thrift store shelf- is both a welcome departure and anticipated return
In this episode: WRAL's Sarah Krueger talks with an attorney about Duke University's decision to require incoming students to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
In this episode: WRAL's Sarah Krueger talks with an attorney about Duke University's decision to require incoming students to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
WRAL reporter Sarah Krueger has covered the intense debates over the removal of Confederate monuments in North Carolina, including the toppling of "Silent Sam," the statue erected by the Daughters of the Confederacy on the UNC-Chapel Hill campus in 1913 and the subsequent legal fallout. She discusses the complicated conversations that go into covering these events.
When your HBA self-care moderator is also a certified yoga instructor, you have her on the podcast to talk about heart openers. Sarah Krueger joins Aaron and Angela and discusses meditation the heart and gives us some moves we can do at our desk (with or without the "Care Bear" Stare)! Resource: https://www.verywellfit.com/heart-opening-yoga-poses-4023748
Practicing in one small town isn’t the same as practicing in another—and the same is true for urban and suburban areas, too. The best way to find out the differences—and whether or not the area aligns with your needs—is to make a trip. And for physicians looking for their first or next practice, this is done through a step in the interview process called the site visit. Listen in for answers to questions like, “is my spouse invited too?” and “who pays for what?”
The debut episode is Teague's experience with the classic Bob Dylan & The Band album The Basement Tapes. Teague first hears the album on a solo road trip and later finds himself as part of a tribute show to the album in Bob Dylan's hometown of Duluth, MN. Featuring unreleased music from Teague Alexy, Marc Gartman, Sarah Krueger, Lee Martin and Veikko Lepisto covering songs from The Basement Tapes. Sponsored by Sweet Potato Kitchen and Duluth Dylan Days Festival.
Steve Nowicki, dean of undergraduate education at Duke, explains the university's new student housing assignment system in a live "Office Hours" webcast interview February 16, 2012. Joining him is Duke Student Government President Pete Schork. Duke senior Sarah Krueger conducts the interview. Learn more at http://www.dukeofficehours.com.
In a live "Office Hours" interview Feb. 9, 2012, Duke political science professor Sunshine Hillygus takes viewer questions about the science of public opinion polling and the art of campaign communications. She is joined via Skype by Neil Newhouse, Mitt Romney's lead pollster and a 1974 graduate of Duke. Duke senior Sarah Krueger conducts the interview.