Nearly three decades after the 1996 murder of 6-year-old JonBenét Ramsey in Boulder, Colorado, her father, John Ramsey, says a “positive movement” in the investigation has renewed his hope of finally identifying her killer. The full interview, including never-before-heard details on the open basement door and the current status of the evidence, drops Wednesday night on the free KTLA+ app for Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV and Samsung Smart TVs at 8 p.m.

What began as a case of stolen Christmas packages has turned into a devastating medical crisis for a Fontana family and their 2.5-year-old dog, Sparky. Details: https://ktla.com/local-news/fontana-dog-to-lose-leg-after-christmas-gift-theft-left-gate-open-family-says/

Above normal temperatures will continue through Friday, but confidence is growing that a storm will bring measurable rainfall to Southern California next week. Kirk Hawkins has KTLA's forecast on Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025.

A small plane crashed into the exterior wall of a building near Van Nuys Airport on Thursday after authorities received a report of a stolen aircraft, federal officials confirmed to KTLA. Details: https://ktla.com/local-news/fbi-investigating-report-of-stolen-plane-after-crash-at-van-nuys-airport/

Initial details are limited, but Sky5 was overhead after a small plane crashed into a building at the Van Nuys Airport on Dec. 18, 2025. Updates: KTLA.com

Long Beach police have arrested two men accused of stealing plaques from the statue of Martin Luther King Jr. at MLK Park late last month, authorities announced Thursday. Details: KTLA.com

President Donald Trump could sign an executive order as soon as Thursday that would reclassify marijuana, potentially reshaping life for millions of Americans.

Carlos Herrera reports for the KTLA 5 Morning News on Dec. 18, 2025.

Details: https://ktla.com/news/trump-expected-to-sign-executive-order-easing-marijuana-restrictions/

At Cedars-Sinai, some health impacts became apparent in the three months immediately following the fires.

Annie Rose Ramos reports for the KTLA 5 Morning News on Dec. 18, 2025.

Details: https://ktla.com/news/local-news/fires-caused-spike-in-heart-lung-problems-in-los-angeles-cedars-sinai-says/

A 25-foot gingerbread house inspired by the McCallister home featured in the first two "Home Alone" movies is opening for public viewing in North Hollywood Thursday and Friday.

This video aired on the KTLA 5 Morning News on Dec. 18, 2025.

Above normal temperatures remain in the forecast through Friday, but confidence is growing that a storm will bring measurable rain to Southern California next week.

Henry DiCarlo has KTLA's forecast on Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025.

Gusty winds created hazardous driving conditions in Southern California, as toppled trees left two vehicles with significant damage Wednesday evening.

This video aired on the KTLA 5 Morning News on Dec. 18, 2025.

KTLA Meteorologist Vera Jimenez reports on the weather headed into Southern California.

A new study shows that the health impacts of the Eaton and Palisades fire may have had a much wider impact than respiratory concerns. Carlos Saucedo reports Dec. 17, 2025.