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We first brought you the news about the three DOC officers fired for their alleged part in the major contraband scheme at the local prison. The case going back to court this week. 

It's a story that could make a believer out of you. In the central village of Barrigada, an elderly couple is left picking up the pieces after their home caught fire on Sunday night. While cleaning through the rubble today, they make a remarkable discovery that reminded them to count their blessings.

One parent is pressing charges against two students at Simon Sanchez High School after a school fight that broke out on Friday morning.

One local runner who from a young age built up a tolerance and a passion for running to help improve his health. If he's not working on all things tourism for the island, Guam Visitor's Bureau spokesperson Josh Tyquiengco can be seen hitting the pavement.

Samantha Surban's courageous fight against cancer touched the lives of thousands of Guamanians worldwide who learned about how the happy little girl who took the disease head-on - with her family, classmates and island community behind her, cheering her on every step of the way.

We've featured the story of young Teiya Van Meter in years past, but she and family continue the fight to provide hope and inspiration to families afflicted by cancer. Since singing her way into our hearts during last year's St. Baldrick's event, "Princess Teiya", mom Tarra Van Meter and dad BJ Rolinski are now living in California.

The Port Authority of Guam is 42 years in the making and part of their success is ensuring Guam's cargo is not only secure, but that contraband never gets by.

Last week, several fire chiefs took part in a training forum hosted by the Western Pacific Islands Association of Fire Chiefs. The two-day conference focused on responding safely to violent acts and taking care of their health.

A very popular social media application has being used to disseminate a disturbing pornographic video of two toddler children. The video was downloaded back in August and traced to two Guam men who have been placed under arrest and face criminal charges.

A visit to the hospital led five people to check into the Department of Corrections. It was earlier this week we brought you the breaking story that a portion of the Guam Memorial Hospital was evacuated as GPD responded to a report of a suspicious package.

Eating on campus just became more convenient for University of Guam dormitory residents.  Good news for dorm students as this semester, the University of Guam Residence Hall Office implemented a meal plan program.

Two trials and two hung juries. What's next for accused murderer, Allan Agababa? Motions now before the court from defense who want the single charge of aggravated murder acquitted and Agababa released from jail.

While charter schools have been surrounded by controversy in recent weeks, we take a closer look at iLearn Academy Charter School, one that appears to be thriving with a curriculum focused primarily on STEM.

Is the Guam Academy Charter School being undermined so others can acquire its funding, students and facilities? The Guam Education Board vice chair Mark Mendiola responds to the accusations.

A local Catholic group continues its longtime efforts to build a church named after Saint John Paul II. It's a project they hope will further strengthen the faith of the thousands of Catholics and others here on the island.

Don't mess with our "401k's." That's the message behind one group's online petition drive, against a bill it claims will harm retirement plan participants here. 

October is National Dwarfism Awareness month, something that is not commonly recognized on island. One little girl's story about being a little person is going viral.

It's spurred heated debate from elected officials and many in the community...but today, the United States Marine Corps made its case before local mayors explaining what is being done to preserve the environment and cultural sites at the live fire training complex near Ritidian.

Questions over accountability and financial management at Guahan Academy Charter School have made headlines over the past few weeks. But today the school's board members are firing back, alleging that recent criticism is an ill-disguised attempt to shut the school down just before the charter goes up for renewal.

They're already set to face a Superior Court jury later this month and a federal jury later this year. But, a superseding indictment names additional defendants in a scheme involving dozens of luxury cars that were fraudulently registered then shipped to China.

The government is just trying to make it easy on themselves. That's the argument at least one defense attorney is making in response to the prosecution's opposition to sever the cases for those accused in the alleged prison contraband scheme.

More concerns were raised over accountability at Guam Academy Charter School during a work session between education stakeholders on Tuesday. Guam Education Board chair Maria Gutierrez and vice chair Mark Mendiola spoke out before the charter council on Tuesday. 

Settlement talks haven't even started, and parties are already at odds. Status hearings were held in both the local and federal court today for the 133 clergy sexual abuse lawsuits filed to date. But there's a back-and-forth, and at issue are two sticking points plaintiffs refuse to negotiate. 

University of Guam President, Dr. Robert Underwood says the school's budget is set for $30.7 million, but with the end of the fiscal year just around the corner they're still missing about 30 percent of that. Underwood says $9.7 million from the Fiscal Year 2017 appropriation is still outstanding, making it difficult to hire teachers and maintain facilities at the university.

A high-level meeting on the continued decline in Japanese visitor arrivals is set for this week.  Tourism Chairman Senator Dennis Rodriguez says the downturn and its growing drag on the local economy is concerning - and he wants to hear from industry and government leaders on what needs to be done to reverse it.

Still no verdict from Rome on Archbishop Anthony Apuron's canonical trial. But, some good news for victims from a court here at home. Deny defense's motion to dismiss the clergy sexual abuse lawsuits against Archbishop Anthony Apuron.