Santa Rosa, CA

Union City, CA

Chicago, IL

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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

New York City, NY

BronxVoice

Enough Fentanyl, Weapons to Kill Scores of People - Queens DA Says. NEW YORK - A contractor made a frightening discovery while working in a quiet Queens neighborhood. The Queens DA said the contractor discovered millions of dollars worth of drugs, including deadly fentanyl, as well as a cache of weapons in an abandoned house.NEW YORK - A contractor made a frightening discovery while working in a quiet Queens neighborhood. The Queens DA said the contractor discovered millions of dollars worth of drugs, including deadly fentanyl, as well as a cache of weapons in an abandoned house.

Contractor Stumbles Onto Multi-Million Dollar Drug Ring, Arsenal

California State

Clark County, NV

Primm, NV

Pain In The Pass

PRIMM, NV. (Pain In The Pass) >> Interstate 15 near the California-Nevada border was closed due to a “major dust storm,” according to Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada.

I-15 Closed near California-Nevada Stateline due to Low Visibility from Blowing Dust

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

South Carolina State

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

Huntington Beach, CA

The Orange County Tribune

A CRASH between a car and a motorcycle killed one person in Huntington Beach (Shutterstock). A traffic collision between an automobile and a motorcycle took the life of a Costa Mesa man Sunday night in Huntington Beach.

Car-motorcycle crash kills 1

Wisconsin State

Chattanooga, TN

DayTripper

By November 1863, the Confederate Army had besieged Union forces inside Chattanooga, Tennessee, a vital rail junction. On November 23-24, renewed Federal troops captured Orchard Knob and Lookout Mountain outside the city.

On this day in history: Minnesota, Wisconsin Infantry Rout Rebels at Missionary Ridge

Anaheim, CA

Garden Grove, CA

VIDEO STILL from an incident in Fountain Valley (FVPD). A Garden Grove man has been arrested for a series of “porch pirate” thefts in Anaheim, Fountain Valley, Garden Grove and Westminster.

‘Porch pirate’ suspect is held

Pasco, WA

Benton County, WA

Tim A Gruver

The former owner of Himalaya Adult Family Home is banned from working in long-term care ever again. A former Benton County nursing home owner has lost her license over allegations that she left elderly patients under her care to die, the Department of Health reports.

Nursing Home Owner Loses License: Allegedly Abandoning, Starving Patients

Los Angeles, CA

L.A. TACO

Body-worn camera footage captured a Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) officer choking a suicidal music producer who was handcuffed to a gurney in North Hollywood last month, after the producer appeared to spit in the officer’s direction.

Video: Veteran LAPD Officer Chokes Handcuffed R&B Producer After He Spits At Him During Mental Health Crisis

Minnesota State

Apple Valley, MN

Limitless Media

APPLE VALLEY, MINNESOTA - According to a criminal complaint released by the Dakota County Attorney's Office, Daniel Luger and Amber Hilgardner were arrested by Officers from the Apple Valley Police Department on Monday, September 4, 2023, after attempting to steal around $1,251.64 worth of merchandise from a local department store. We have contacted the Apple Valley Police Department to confirm which store it was, but we have yet to hear back from them.

Apple Valley Theft: Pair Arrested for Stealing Over $1,000 Worth of Merchandise

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

Wyoming State

Jackson, WY

WyoFile

Biologist Ben Wise received the first feedground reports of lethargic elk calves on Feb. 25. He had a hunch about what was coming. As the Wyoming Game and Fish Department’s disease biologist for the Jackson Region, Wise has been around long enough to know what was likely about to happen . Hoof rot. And death.

Historic die-off at Wyoming elk feedground prompts management changes

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

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

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

Fremont, CA

Hayward, CA

Newark, CA

San Lorenzo, CA

Castro Valley, CA

Sunol, CA

San Leandro, CA

East Palo Alto, CA

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Strong winds knock down trees in Union City

KRON4's Justin Campbell reports from the scene. https://www.kron4.com/weather/bay-area-atmospheric-river-updates-storm-damage-impacts-traffic/. KRON4's Justin Campbell reports from the scene. https://www.kron4.com/weather/bay-area-atmospheric-river-updates-storm-damage-impacts-traffic/. Latest weather March 14, 2023. KRON4's Lawrence Karnow has the...

Strong winds knock down trees in Union City

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