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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

Dallas, TX

Chicago, IL

KevinJamesShay

Suspects in plot arrested in Chicago, Tampa in November 1963. Sixty years ago, Abraham Bolden worked as a Secret Service agent, becoming the first African American in that agency to guard a president. John F. Kennedy onceintroduced him as "the Jackie Robinson of the Secret Service."

Records: Kennedy targeted in Chicago, Florida, right before Dallas

Rochester, NY

Penfield, NY

The Lantern

The year was 1962 and the scene was Penfield, NY. A young, fun-loving, sweet girl by the name of Pamela Moss was walking through the woods of her neighborhood when a Webster landscaper by the name of James Moore was working near her home.

NY's Longest-Serving Inmate and Confessed Killer Set Free

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

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

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Kent, WA

Erika Marie • OurBlackGirls

When Richard Wilbon said goodnight to his daughter, Asia Wilbon, right before he headed to bed, he did not expect that to be the last time he saw her. The father described his daughter as being a "homebody" and an "introvert," so when he and his wife returned home from work to find Asia gone, they were confronted with confusion and concern.

Asia Wilbon, 16: Washington Teen Last Seen Going To Bed At Home In 2020

First-of-kind reunion expected to draw thousands of Obamaworld veterans. Thousands of Obamaworld veterans are coming together in Chicago to commemorate the 15th anniversary of Barack Obama's groundbreaking presidential victory, which took place on November 4, 2008, in a joyous celebration at Grant Park. This reunion, their first official gathering, marks a significant milestone in American political history.

Obama Team Reunites in Chicago to Celebrate 15th Anniversary of Historic Presidential Victory

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

Salem, OR

Robbie Newport

The average person never thinks the bad things they read in the news will ever happen to them, that is, unless they have been a victim of crime themselves. This is a lesson a Salem, OR mom learned the hard way when she left her car running with her two children inside while she went into a convenience store in the early hours on Nov. 8.

Mom learns a lesson about leaving her car running with children inside while going into a store

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Bakers, start your ovens: WTJU brings back Pie Fest on June 10

March 14 is known as National Pi Day, but WTJU 91.1 FM isn’t honoring the number today, it’s preparing to celebrate the sweet dessert known as...

Bakers, start your ovens: WTJU brings back Pie Fest on June 10

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