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Chillicothe, MO

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Illinois State

Standard, IL

Natalie Frank, Ph.D.

Small earthquake reported Wednesday morning near Standard, IL. In the early hours of Wednesday, a magnitude 3.6 earthquake sent shockwaves through northern Illinois and adjacent regions, stirring residents and triggering a surge of emergency calls to 911, as reported by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) and local law enforcement.

Earthquake Tremors Jolt Northern Illinois, Beyond

Georgia State

Plains, GA

Vanishing Georgia

Eleanor Rosalynn Smith was born in Plains on 18 August 1927 and grew up in this simple Folk Victorian house. Her parents were Edgar (1896-1940) and Allie Murray Smith (1905-2000). Edgar died from leukemia in 1940 and Allie raised their four children on her own, working numerous jobs around Plains.

Rosalynn Carter's Childhood Home

Dallas, TX

Erika Marie • OurBlackGirls

At 14-years-old, Shonna Wesley became a mother. The details involving her home life or the father of her child remain secrets only privy to those involved, loved ones, and the authorities. It has been over 40 years since anyone has seen or heard from the young teen—who, in 1981, was a 16-year-old mother to a two-year-old daughter, Shandonder. On the day Shonna went missing, she and Shandonder reportedly went to the store to meet up with Shonna's boyfriend in Dallas, Texas. However, what happened to Shonna after this encounter has plagued investigators for decades.

Shonna Wesley, 16: Dallas Teen Mom Vanishes In 1981, Daughter Found Abandoned

Indiana State

Chicago, IL

Small alligator unexpectedly surfaces on Lake Michigan's shores. An extraordinary sighting took place on the shores of Lake Michigan when an unexpected guest, a small alligator, made an appearance. The local Police Department was quick to identify the reptile, and the incident sparked interest and intrigue.

Alligator Spotted on Lake Michigan Beach Monday

Only minor injuries resulted, officials said will have operations restored by Sunday. An Amtrak train destined for Chicago experienced a derailment in Michigan after striking a large truck that was obstructing the tracks resulting in considerable travel disruptions for passengers on their journey to Chicago.

Amtrak Train to Chicago Derails Due to Collision with Tow Truck Leading to Major Travel Disruptions

Florida State

Jacksonville, FL

L. Cane

Various Florida cities have been considered "hot" real estate commodities for the past couple of years. For example, in April of 2023, The Wall Street Journal called Miami the "hottest" real estate market around, despite some cooling off. And The Tampa Bay Business Journal said the same of Tampa in June of 2023.

The Surprising "Hottest" Real Estate Market in FL and The Northern Areas People Are Leaving

West Virginia State

Charleston, WV

Michael Ramsburg

CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Buck firearm season begins on Monday, Nov. 20 in all but four West Virginia counties. As one of the most popular hunting seasons in the state, the two-week period which this year runs through Dec. 3 sees a large harvest of deer -- nearly 49,000 in 2022 alone.

Bag a big buck? The governor wants to see it

Nebraska State

Lincoln, NE

The Great Cornholio

Nebraska football received a prediction for 2024 three-star corner Amare Sanders on Wednesday. This prediction was put in by Chad Simmons, On3’s Director of Recruiting. Simmons put in a confidence score of 60.

Nebraska Football Trending for Amare Sanders

Tennessee State

Kentucky State

Louisville, KY

Northern Kentucky Tribune

The federal Drug Enforcement Administration announced its fall National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Oct. 28 removed nearly 600,000 pounds of unneeded prescription medication across the country.

DEA removed nearly 600,000 pounds of prescription meds on TakeBack day; urges continued disposal

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Lady Hornet Netters Earn Six Medals at Cameron Tennis Tournament

On Wednesday, the Chillicothe girls’ tennis team competed in the all-day Cameron Tennis Tournament against seven other teams. Each team was allowed to field two singles...

Lady Hornet Netters Earn Six Medals at Cameron Tennis Tournament

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