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Menominee, MI

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Charlotte, NC

Erika Marie • OurBlackGirls

In late August 2017, an abandoned vehicle was found on the ramp of the Eastbound I-26 highway in Summerville, South Carolina. When officers ran the plates of the red, four-door 2016 Mazda 6 from North Carolina, it came back to the roommate of 42-year-old Shawna Jones.

Shawna Jones, 42: Charlotte Woman Vanished In 2017 After Borrowing Roommate's Car

Chicago, IL

Natalie Frank, Ph.D.

Chicago residents concerned with number of gun-related crimes being committed across the city, want Mayor to act. Chicago police are investigating after at least nine people, including an off-duty police officer, were victims of armed robberies overnight that took place across several different neighborhoods. In two of the incidents, the suspects were seen exiting and entering a blue sedan, police said. In four others, witnesses reported suspects fleeing the scene in a black car.

At Least 9 People Including Off Duty Chicago Cop Victimized Overnight in Sting of Armed Robberies

Georgia State

Atlanta, GA

Daily Coffee Press

A high-profile fugitive is wanted on multiple charges he Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and is may be evading authorities in Georgia, specifically the Atlanta area. The fugitive, a Khalid Ahmed Satary, a 50-year-old laboratory owner, has been on the run since 2019, after being indicted by the United States District Court of the Eastern District of Louisiana on charges related to health care fraud, wire fraud, and money laundering.

FBI Most Wanted suspect possibly hiding in Georgia

Morristown, NJ

Morris County, NJ

Roxbury Township, NJ

Morristown Minute

Lara Emanuele, a 46-year-old Morris County resident, was found in Roxbury Township; preliminary investigation suggests non-suspicious circumstances. Morristown, NJ – The prolonged search for Lara Emanuele, a 46-year-old Morris County teacher reported missing since June, reached a somber conclusion. Authorities announced the discovery of her remains in a secluded Roxbury Township area, bringing an end to a mystery that has gripped the local community.

Missing Morris County Teacher Found Deceased

Indiana State

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

Chicago Mayor signs high priced contract for controversial Brighton Park migrant camp although work already begun. Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson recently signed a deal to license an vacant industrial lot in Brighton Park as a temporary migrant camp. But many residents strongly oppose the planned tent camp, sparking ongoing tensions.

Chicago Residents Angry, Betrayed Learning Mayor Signed Lease for $91K/Mo for Lot to House Migrants

Arizona State

Tucson, AZ

Lance R. Fletcher

Former Minneapolis, Minn. police officer Derek Chauvin was stabbed by another inmate at an Arizona federal prison, according to an Associated Press source. The former police officer convicted of the murder of George Floyd, has been incarcerated at the Federal Correctional Institution in Tuscon, Ariz. The FCI is a medium-security prison recently plagued with staff shortages and security lapses. In January, the prison was placed on lockdown just months after an attempted shooting inside the facility.

Derek Chauvin stabbed in Tucson federal prison while serving sentence for murder of George Floyd

Hempstead, NY

Wantagh, NY

Priority News Network

WANTAGH, NEW YORK - A 22-year-old violently crashed an SUV into a tree on the Wantagh State Parkway Wednesday morning after fleeing from a state trooper who pulled the driver over for speeding.

22-Year-Old Fatally Crashes Into Tree After Fleeing From Police Traffic Stop In Wantagh

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

Virginia State

Staunton, VA

Margaret Minnicks

The Shack is a storefront in the middle of downtown Staunton, Virginia. It is an extremely small restaurant with 7 tables and 26 non-matching chairs. Therefore, only 26 guests can be served at the same time for lunch and dinner. If you are one of the 26 guests, you will be offered a delicious meal with top-notch ingredients and inventive cooking.

A tiny restaurant in Virginia can serves only 26 guests at a time

Mayor must make good on campaign promise to keep city safe as surge in robberies plagues Chicago streets. In recent days, Chicago, renowned as one of the most crime-ridden cities in the nation, has experienced a concerning escalation in criminal activities. The city's law enforcement agencies are currently immersed in a comprehensive investigation into a series of robberies that occurred on Sunday morning, involving 14 victims held at gunpoint with one woman being shot.

Chicago Crime Out of Hand: Woman Shot in 1 of 14 Armed Robberies Over 3 Hrs Sunday in Multiple Areas

La Paz, IN

The Bendr Daily

In a disturbing incident this week, a 39-year-old woman, identified as April Campbell, was arrested after allegedly leaving her 10-year-old daughter at a gas station in LaPaz, Indiana, while driving under the influence of alcohol.

Mother Arrested for Allegedly Leaving Daughter at Gas Station While Driving Drunk

Springfield, IL

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

Kentucky State

Little Rock, AR

For a case shrouded in such mystery, I have to say I'm disappointed in the lack of coverage of this case. However, of what could be found, the story of 45-year-oldTamara Bell-Walker and her husband, Corey Walker, leaves readers with more questions about what happened to the couple than answers.

Tamara Bell-Walker, 45: Husband Found Dead 1 Month After She Went Missing

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See photos of 500-pound pumpkins being used as boats in U.P. race

There were some very large “personal vegetable crafts” at this year’s Menominee Giant Pumpkin Festival. The pumpkins in this year’s Giant Pumpkin Boat Race were truly...

See photos of 500-pound pumpkins being used as boats in U.P. race

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