World News Tonight with David Muir Full Episode: Monday, January 19, 2026
Jan 20, 2026
Aaron Katersky, ABC News chief investigative correspondent, delves into a harrowing manhunt for suspects following the shooting of Indiana Judge Steven Meyer and his wife. The chilling details include found shell casings at their home. Meanwhile, Stephanie Ramos reports on a terrifying 100-vehicle pile-up in Michigan due to a blinding snowstorm. In Minneapolis, Matt Rivers reveals that 1,500 troops are on standby amid rising tensions. This mix of urgent news underscores a dramatic day in American headlines.
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Massive Michigan Chain-Reaction Crash
- Stephanie Ramos described a massive I-196 pileup near Grand Rapids involving more than 100 vehicles and up to 40 tractor-trailers.
- Drivers and first responders lined up ambulances and buses to transport the stranded with nearly a dozen injured, including children.
Lake Effect And Prolonged Arctic Cold
- Ginger Zee explained lake-effect bands will produce extreme snowfall rates near the Great Lakes, including up to four inches per hour in some areas.
- The Arctic blast will push wind chills below zero across the Midwest and into the Northeast, with recurring cold by the weekend.
Minneapolis Tension And ICE Protests
- Matt Rivers reported Minneapolis had 1,500 active duty soldiers put on standby amid anti-ICE protests and recent ICE operations arresting thousands.
- Protesters disrupted a church service for an ICE-affiliated pastor and alleged detainees were denied counsel per lawyers' claims.