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Chicago, IL

Natalie Frank, Ph.D.

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

Iowa State

Des Moines, IA

Axios Des Moines

Wini Moranville knows Des Moines' dining scene. She, worked as the Register's Datebook Diner for 15 years, has written and edited Meredith publications, freelanced for dsm Magazine and published several cookbooks.Driving the news: She's now writing her own weekly newsletter through the Iowa Writers Collaborative, where she dishes out her latest restaurant scoops, openings, reviews and profiles of local chefs and bakers.State of play: Moranville says the biggest change to Des Moines' dining scene over her career is the city's evolution from a "red sauce spaghetti" bastion to more global dining choices (though she still loves the meat and potato...

How Des Moines dining expert Wini Moranville starts her day

Denver, CO

Axios

Larimer Square and the 16th Street Mall — two of downtown Denver's most iconic destinations — face an uncertain future. Why it matters: The success of its top two tourist attractions will be key to reviving the area, which remains struggling to rebound from the pandemic amid high vacancy rates.

Downtown Denver's struggles aren't easing up

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

Georgia State

Champaign, IL

The 2023-24 men's college basketball season is already underway, but the fun is just beginning. Big Ten conference play starts this week and several schools are vying to dethrone Purdue for this year's title. Here's a quick breakdown of all the Big Ten squads, written by Axios Local staff across...

The 2023-24 guide to Big Ten men's basketball

Arkansas State

Hot Springs, AR

Axios NW Arkansas

I just learned we have sake being made here in Arkansas.Be smart: Sake is a Japanese rice wine. And Arkansas produces the most rice in the U.S.What's happening: Origami Sake started up this year in Hot Springs and sells its bottles in 17 stores in NWA.I tried the A Thousand Cranes variety — "ripe cantaloupe, honeydew and pear notes with a subtle unami backbone."Reality check: I admittedly don't have much of a palette to compare this to as sake is not my drink of choice.Yes, but: I can say I did enjoy sipping on it, and if sake is your drink of choice, you now have an Arkansas option. 

Drink sake made in Arkansas

Colorado State

Crestone, CO

Axios Denver

They called her Mother God.Zoom in: That was the moniker for Amy Carlson, who led a religious group in Crestone — about three hours southwest of Colorado Springs — called Love Has Won. Carlson's  mummified remains were found inside a sleeping bag wrapped in Christmas lights in April 2021. Authorities believed her body was set up as a shrine.Driving the news: Her story is chronicled in the HBO docuseries "Love Has Won: The Cult of Mother God," which premiered earlier this month.Details: Carlson was a self-professed deity whose followers believed had been reincarnated multiple times, living past lives as...

Cult from small Colorado town the focus of new HBO docuseries

New Orleans, LA

Plaza Tower is among the city's worst blighted properties, New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell said Tuesday, unveiling the "Dirty Dozen" list of dilapidated locations. What's happening: The properties on the list are prominent, large-scale and have been neglected for a long time, said Thomas Mulligan, the deputy CAO of the Office of Business and External Services, at a press conference Tuesday.

New Orleans' worst blighted properties, according to the city

Nashville, TN

Nashville Mayor Freddie O'Connell is hiring former Councilmember Dave Rosenberg for a role in the mayor's office, multiple sources tell Axios. Details: Rosenberg will serve as director of data and innovation. The details of his responsibilities will be unveiled in the coming days. Why it matters: Improving customer service and...

Scoop: Mayor O'Connell hires former CM Dave Rosenberg

Show me a better one-stop-shop in New Orleans. Spoiler: You can't. At Melba's on Elysian Fields, you can get poboys, play some video poker, do your laundry and score a free daiquiri when you buy a book. And of course, there's gumbo, too. The gumbo ($3.99 for 8oz.) is pleasantly...

Melba's makes a great New Orleans gumbo

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

Florida State

Jacksonville, FL

Uncovering Florida

A critically endangered species of tiger has just seen a small increase in numbers, as the Malayan Tiger, Cinta, at the Jacksonville Zoo has given birth to three cubs as of Sunday, November 5.

Critically Endangered Tiger Gives Birth to 3 Cubs at Florida Zoo

Columbus, OH

Many historic homes are in the Olde Towne East neighborhood, but one with a special origin is up for sale. The home at 1277 E. Broad St. was designed over a century ago by Florence Kenyon Hayden Rector, one of Ohio's first female architects. Why it matters: The East Broad...

Columbus home designed by pioneering architect for sale

Minneapolis, MN

Limitless Media

The northern lights might make another appearance across the northern portions of the United States over the next three days! This light show potential is thanks to three Coronal Mass Ejections, also known as CMEs, that were released from the Sun over the past two days. A smaller light show may occur Saturday evening, and a larger aurora event could be in store for Sunday!

Northern Lights Display Possible Across Parts of the Northern United States This Weekend

Aurora, CO

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David Heitz

The Aurora City Council pulled the rug out from under the city’s homeless services providers last week, slashing their funding for next year by millions due to a shortfall in marijuana tax revenues.

Marijuana tax downturn leaves Aurora homeless agencies with gutted budgets

Axios Chicago

Jean Banchet Awards organizers served up fresh plans for the local culinary awards program Tuesday night.Why it matters: Started in 2002, the Banchet Awards ceremony has, at times, lacked focus — feeling like part-medical fundraiser, part-awards show and part-loud gala.What's happening: After a year's hiatus, organizers are relaunching the program with a narrowed mission of celebrating and supporting local culinary talent.What's happening: No longer organized by the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, the awards are partnering with Chicago Chefs Cook to raise money for a leadership development program run by Hyde Park restaurant Virtue.What they're saying:  "It was important to us...

Jean Banchet Awards get a fresh approach

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Cleveland's Best Brewery tournament: Elite 8

Our mission to crown the best brewery in Cleveland began yesterday with a Sweet 16 of craft beer factories....

Cleveland's Best Brewery tournament: Elite 8

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