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Lake Charles, LA

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On November 26, 1869, photographer Charles Zimmerman of St. Paul, Minnesota nearly met his demise while attempting to photograph the frozen Minnehaha Falls near Minneapolis. According to the Minneapolis Daily Tribune dated November 28, 1869,As Zimmerman positioned himself underneath the towering, icy facade of the falls to capture a unique interior perspective, disaster struck.

On this day in history: Photographer Nearly Killed by Falling Icicle at Minnehaha Falls, 1869

Tucson, AZ

Greyson F

Another day, another restaurant with health inspection problems. While about once a week another restaurant is flagged for performing poorly on its annual visit by the health inspector, the vast majority of restaurants never have issues, excel at the cleanliness and certifications needed, and you never have to think twice about visiting. However, one Tucson restaurant has never performed all that well on its annual inspections and has had infractions during eight of the nine visits. This last visit was not the exception, resulting in the restaurant being placed on probation.

Local Restaurant Placed on Probation Following Health Inspection

Alabama State

Prattville, AL

Kassondra O'Hara

She deserves justice and her family deserves answers. Shannon Paulk would be 33 years old had her life not been needlessly taken in 2001. Would she still live in Prattville, AL, where she was ripped from her family? Would she be married? Be a mother? Have a career?

22 Years Have Passed Since the Unsolved Murder of 11-Year-Old Shannon Paulk

Texas State

El Paso, TX

Lance R. Fletcher

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) statistics indicate more than 140,000 pounds of methamphetamine were confiscated in 2023. But there's a little more added to the pile, according to a release from the law enforcement agency.

Border Patrol says Mexican woman arrested in attempt to smuggle over 350 pounds of meth into Texas

Arizona State

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

Virginia State

Hampton, VA

Erika Marie • OurBlackGirls

A quick trip to the beach has been at the center of two missing persons cases in Virginia. It's been years since the family and friends of 34-year-old Keir Johnsonhave seen her or her eight-month-old daughter, Chloe Johnson. There aren't many details available about the case as it is reportedly still an ongoing, active investigation, but let's unpack the little we do know about the missing mother and daughter duo.

Keir & Chloe Johnson: Virginia Mom & Daughter Disappear Before Beach Trip In 2017

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

Missouri State

Clayton, MO

CJ Coombs

The Martin Franklin Hanley House is said to be the oldest building in the county seat of St. Louis County. It's located at 7600 Westmoreland in Clayton, Missouri. The house was built in 1855 on what used to be a 112-acre farm. In time, a large city grew around it.

Historic Martin Franklin Hanley House in Clayton, Missouri

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

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

Farmingdale, 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

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

Huntington Beach, CA

The Orange County Tribune

A WOMAN’S BODY was found in Huntington Beach on Monday afternoon (Shutterstock). The body of a woman was found Monday afternoon in Huntington Beach, having “passed away under suspicious circumstances.”

Arrest made in woman’s death

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