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EAGAN, MINNESOTA - Two people were arrested in the City of Eagan, Minnesota, during the execution of a search warrant that resulted in multiple drug-related felony charges on Tuesday, November 28, 2023. The culmination of a several-month-long narcotics investigation started in April 2023, headed by a detective in the Olmsted County Sheriff's Office and a Southeast Minnesota Violent Crime Enforcement Team member. The final result was the arrest of Teresa Arellano of Eagan, Minnesota, and Eliseo Romo of St Paul, Minnesota, who both were charged with four separate felonies and the seizure of 17.196 pounds of methamphetamine and 13,500 pills of Oxycodone.

Over 17 pounds of Methamphetamine and 13,500 pills of Oxycodone Seized, Two Arrested in Eagan

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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

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Norfolk, VA

Margaret Minnicks

Tim Reid is an actor, comedian, producer, and director. He is best known for having starred in over 100 roles in prime-time television shows and movies from 1974 until now. Most people remember Reid starring as Ray Campbell on the sitcom Sister, Sister from 1994 to 1999 with Tia and Tamera Mowry as identical twin sisters separated at birth who were reunited as teenagers.

Native Norfolk, Virginia actor Tim Reid stars in a movie to be released in 2024

Oregon State

Springfield, OR

Robbie Newport

We learn some interesting things from an Oregon Live article written on Nov. 28 by Maxine Bernstein, such as Kristin Kinkel, the older sister of Kip Kinkel, the 1998 Thurston High School shooter, explaining why she thinks her brother should be let out of prison.

Should 1998 Thurston High School shooter Kip Kinkel be let out of prison? His sister thinks so

Denver, CO

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David Heitz

The City and County of Denver may purchase the Denver Post building for $88.5 million from Kayan, LLC. The Finance and Governance Committee of the City Council approved the purchase Tuesday. The full City Council still must approve it, too. Council member Shontel Lewis voted against the purchase.

Denver may buy Post building for $88.5M

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Springfield, IL

Natalie Frank, Ph.D.

Illinois state trooper survives shootout with murder suspect in encounter in Springfield. A harrowing incident unfolded in Springfield, Illinois, demonstrating the dangers faced by police officers in the line of duty.

New Dashcam Video Shows Illinois State Trooper Being Shot Multiple Times by Murder Suspect

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

No information provided on where migrant families taken, if they remain in Chicago. On Wednesday, Chicago found itself under scrutiny as questions and concerns arose regarding the city's handling of the relocation of migrants from police stations. The city has evacuated individuals from inside and outside of five stations as of Wednesday afternoon, yet over 1,400 people still linger outside several other districts, sparking a wave of inquiries.

Serious Concerns Rise Over Chicago Swiftly Clearing Migrants from 5 Police Stations

Chicago has encountered challenges in accommodating huge number of migrants from Texas border, sparking community resistance about the impact of immigration. Chicago, in the course of this year, has witnessed the arrival of 376 migrant buses from the Texas border, and this figure doesn't even encompass new arrivals who have opted for air travel to reach the city.

Chicago's Englewood Residents Continue to Fight Against Large Number of Migrant Bus Arrivals

Utah State

Salt Lake City, UT

Erika Marie • OurBlackGirls

If speculation is to be believed as truth, then Aletha Jo Williams may no longer be alive. It is a somber way to begin her story, but the investigation into this disappearance has long caused investigators to ask more questions than receive answers that will close the book on this case.

Aletha Jo Williams, 25: Police Think Missing Utah Woman Was Killed By Friend In 2002

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Illinois State

Standard, IL

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

Migrants will move out of the Raddison Hotel at 4849 Bannock Street in District 9 and traditionally unhoused people will move in under a plan by the mayor’s office. Denver homelessness czar Cole Chandler briefed the City Council on the hotel master lease during Tuesday’s mayor-council meeting. The city plans to master lease the hotel from Quebec Hospitality Inc. for $10.4 million through Dec. 31, 2024. The city has been leasing blocks of rooms. Quebec Hospitality Inc. also owns the Comfort Inn off Quebec where migrants have been staying.

Migrants will move, traditional homeless will move in at Denver Raddison

Missouri State

Columbus, OH

totalapexsports

The Ohio State Buckeyes had a successful 2023-2024 season but fell short against their Michigan Wolverines rival. The pieces did not fall the right way for them to make the College Football Playoffs, but they did earn a trip to the Cotton Bowl against the Tigers of Missouri. But not all is kosher in Columbus, as players start to enter the Transfer Portal. Who is the latest player to announce he is leaving Ohio State?

Ohio State Buckeyes Star Set to Enter Transfer Portal

Richmond, VA

Ron Dansley

(This post includes content assisted by AItools) Maggie Lena Walker, a trailblazer for African American and women's rights, was born as Maggie Lena Draper on July 15, 1864, in Richmond, Virginia. Her life, characterized by resilience, innovation, and dedication to community empowerment, is a testament to overcoming adversity and breaking barriers in education, business, and social reform in early 20th-century America.

Maggie L. Walker: A Force in Early 20th Century America for African American and Women's Rights

A public relations campaign targeting Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson gains momentum. Launched by a social justice organization, the campaign against Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson features a video titled "Dear Brandon," appealing to the mayor to cease spending substantial sums, reaching into the hundreds of millions, on legal pursuits against individuals already acquitted in criminal cases.

Advocates Urge Chicago Mayor to  Stop Spending Millions on Legal Battles Against Wrongly Convicted

Veteran Chicago Police Department (CPD) officer, Zondranika Williams, under scrutiny. legal action due to allegedly concocting false narrative of being robbed at gunpoint for $5,000.

Chicago Police Officer Dismissed and Facing Charges for Fabricating Robbery Story

Elmhurst, IL

One of the migrants had a large magnet used to block the stores antitheft device. Three Venezuelan migrants, identified as Ilys Mary Ledesma Zapata (37), Christian Johan Saavedra-Omona (21), and Braud Pineda Avendano (33), face charges for allegedly stealing merchandise worth over $500 from a Kohl's department store in Elmhurst, a western suburb of Chicago.

Venezuelan Migrants Caught Stealing From Elmhurst Kohl's in Chicago on Black Friday

Concerns rise as Chicago implements strict limits for migrants in shelters with first evictions to begin in January. Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has introduced a new 60-day stay limit for migrants residing in city-run shelters. Aimed at freeing up space and expediting the transition to permanent housing, the policy has sparked concerns among dedicated volunteers who have been assisting migrants for several months.

Chicago Volunteers Fear New Migrant Policy May Jeopardize Vulnerable Families During Winter

Mississippi State

Aurora City Council member Danielle Jurinsky said Monday that Denver Mayor Mike Johnston is bussing migrants into Aurora and buying them hotel rooms. Jurinsky made the revelation toward the end of the meeting during council report period. “I have a report that I would like to bring to the people of Aurora,” Jurinsky said. She went on to explain how Denver, a so-called sanctuary city, is bussing migrants out of its boundaries and into Aurora. She said one of her employees who was living at the Quality Inn at Mississippi and Abilene was tossed onto the street because of the incoming migrants. Jurinsky alleged the contract with the hotel doesn’t even have Denver City Council approval yet. She said the mayor must have thought this would fly under the radar. “Little did they ever think there would be an employee of a sitting council member” displaced. She called her employees “hard-working American citizens.” She said her employee and his husband lived at the hotel with their service animal for about a year.

Denver bussing migrants to Aurora, council member Jurinsky alleges

Synagogues and mosques in the area have ramped up security. Chicago, long touted as a bastion of diversity and progressive ideals, faces unprecedented challenges as it gears up to host the 2024 Democratic presidential nominating convention. The city, a union stronghold and emblematic of Democratic values, is now grappling with internal divisions exacerbated by the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas.

Growing tensions Over Hamas, Israel War Disrupt Chicago, Divide Democrats Before Nominate President

Worries about potential threat posed by El Tren de Aragua Gang among Venezuelan Chicago migrants, evidence yet to be found. The Chicago Police Department has issued a warning to officers, alerting them to the potential presence of members of the violent Venezuelan prison gang, El Tren de Aragua, among the 20,000 migrants who have arrived in the city over the past year.

Chicago Police Issue Alert Due to Concerns of Violent Venezuelan Gang Presence

Chicagoans express anger about impact of sanctuary policies. Chicago residents are voicing their anger and frustrations regarding the city's status as a sanctuary city, which they believe is straining resources and affecting support for vulnerable communities.

Chicago Residents Explode in Fury Demanding Government Abandon Sanctuary City Status

The Denver City Council will consider again Monday extending the mayor’s emergency declaration over homelessness. In reality, Denver is facing two emergencies – the matter of the unhoused population that’s already here, and the issue of migrants from south of the border that have come flowing into the city. From December 2022 to August 2023, the Denver mayor declared an emergency around the migrant influx. The situation with the migrants is even more urgent now. Migrants who have timed out of the city’s shelter system are living on the streets in tents. Many are families with young children and pregnant mothers.

Migrant, homeless emergencies merge into one urgent crisis in Denver

Colorado State

Police investigate disturbing antisemitic incident in Chicago community. Authorities are launching an investigation into a deeply concerning incident where antisemitic messages were discovered on numerous cars in Jefferson Park over the weekend. Just after midnight on Sunday, law enforcement received reports of cardboard signs bearing antisemitic messages placed on cars in the 5400 block of West Wilson Avenue. This incident is being treated as a hate crime, and as of now, no suspects are in custody.

Antisemitic Hate Messages Left on Dozens of Parked Cars in Jefferson Park Neighborhood of Chicago

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