Denver, CO

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The City and County of Denver may purchase the Denver Post building for $88.5 million from Kayan, LLC. The Finance and Governance Committee of the City Council approved the purchase Tuesday. The full City Council still must approve it, too. Council member Shontel Lewis voted against the purchase.

Denver may buy Post building for $88.5M

Chicago, IL

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Natalie Frank, Ph.D.

No information provided on where migrant families taken, if they remain in Chicago. On Wednesday, Chicago found itself under scrutiny as questions and concerns arose regarding the city's handling of the relocation of migrants from police stations. The city has evacuated individuals from inside and outside of five stations as of Wednesday afternoon, yet over 1,400 people still linger outside several other districts, sparking a wave of inquiries.

Serious Concerns Rise Over Chicago Swiftly Clearing Migrants from 5 Police Stations

New Jersey State

Philadelphia, PA

Morristown Minute

Philadelphia Quartet Charged in $1.6 Million UPS Burglary Spree Spanning Over Two Years. Morristown, NJ – In a startling revelation, four Philadelphia residents face charges for allegedly conducting a sophisticated burglary operation, targeting United Parcel Service (UPS) warehouses across the United States, including in New Jersey. The accused are implicated in a series of thefts amounting to an estimated $1.6 million in lost merchandise, according to U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger.

Massive Theft Ring Uncovered: UPS Warehouses Targeted Nationwide

Minnesota State

Apple Valley, MN

Limitless Media

APPLE VALLEY, MINNESOTA - Officers with the Apple Valley Police Department responded to a theft report from the loss prevention staff at Target in Apple Valley, Minnesota, on Tuesday, October 3, 2023, that involved an employee of the business.

Target Employee Stealing Gift Cards: $3,835 Loss

A public relations campaign targeting Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson gains momentum. Launched by a social justice organization, the campaign against Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson features a video titled "Dear Brandon," appealing to the mayor to cease spending substantial sums, reaching into the hundreds of millions, on legal pursuits against individuals already acquitted in criminal cases.

Advocates Urge Chicago Mayor to  Stop Spending Millions on Legal Battles Against Wrongly Convicted

Aurora, CO

A plan by Aurora City Council member Juan Marcano to increase health and safety conditions for renters in the city did not advance out of study session Monday. Marcano still could bring it to the full council, the mayor said.

Rental inspection proposal fails in Aurora despite slumlord complaints

Pennsylvania State

Monsey, NY

A Pennsylvania-based doctor, Yitzchok “Barry” Kurtzer, and his wife, Robin Kurtzer, have pleaded guilty to participating in a sophisticated kickback and bribery scheme linked to genetic testing, as announced by U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger.

Medical Fraud Unraveled: Doctor Couple Pleads Guilty to Kickback Scheme

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Treasury Yields Fall as Investors Flock to Bonds With Bank Stocks Once Again Under Pressure

U.S. Treasury yields fell Wednesday as a downturn in Credit Suisse once again pressured bank shares, prompting a flight to traditionally safer bonds. The yield on...

Treasury Yields Fall as Investors Flock to Bonds With Bank Stocks Once Again Under Pressure

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