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Long Beach, WA

Tim A Gruver

A Pacific County judge sentenced a fisherman to 50 days in jail for repeat salmon snagging violations, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife reports. WDFW Police investigated the snagging case in August 2023. David Gretzner, 66, from Long Beach, was sentenced on Nov. 16 by Pacific County District Court Judge, Nancy McAllister, the department reports. He pled guilty to one count each of Unlawful Recreational Fishing in the first degree and Unlawful Recreational Fishing in the second degree, according to the WDFW.

Angler Jailed for Salmon Snagging Violations

Concord, NH

Lancaster, NH

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After the news broke in September that former Republican state Rep. Troy Merner was living out of district during the entire last House session, Rep. Kat McGhee, D-Hollis, said he told her that “everyone knew” he had moved away from Lancaster but House “leadership” told him to continue serving.

Dem Rep: Merner Said House Leadership Told Him To Stay On After Moving Out of District

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Waukesha, WI

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WAUKESHA, WISCONSIN - Around 11:50 AM on Tuesday, November 28, 2023, multiple fire units were called out to the Waukesha Antique Mall at 1427 East Racine Avenue in Waukesha, Wisconsin, for the reports of a possible fire at the business.

Furnace Fire at Waukesha Antique Mall

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The Denver City Council voted Monday to purchase 300 tiny homes for $6 million. Mayor Mike Johnston requested the purchase as part of his House1000 initiative. Council member Amanda Sawyer asked last week to postpone voting on the tiny homes so the council could tour the factory, which is in Denver. Sawyer said the tiny homes are “really, really bare bones but they are thoughtfully designed, and it really indicates how hard the staff is working to come up with solutions that are trauma informed.”

More homeless villages: Denver purchases 300 tiny homes for $6 million

Housekeys Action Network Denver, or HAND, an advocacy group for people experiencing homelessness, said Wednesday that dozens of women have been thrown out of the shelter on 48th Avenue run by Catholic Charities.

Denver homeless shelter kicks women out, advocacy group reports

Chicago, IL

Natalie Frank, Ph.D.

Chicago Mayor Johnson hopes to build momentum for homelessness tax plan. Mayor Brandon Johnson's proposal to address homelessness through an increased real estate transfer tax has been approved by the Chicago City Council. This move reflects a pivotal step in fulfilling one of Johnson's key campaign promises.

Chicago Mayor Johnson's Plan to Raise Taxes to Pay for Homeless Services Goes to Residents for Vote

Chicago Black, Brown communities unite against sanctuary city vote, advocate for acceptance, unity. Groups representing Chicago's Black and Brown communities gathered in front of City Hall on Thursday morning, aiming to prevent any questions regarding the city's sanctuary status from appearing on the ballot. These groups argue that such inquiries only serve to deepen existing divisions in an already segregated city.

Chicago Black, Brown Communities Protest Sanctuary City Ballot Question, Rejecting Racial Division

Protests erupt over sanctuary city status, migrant housing referendum. At Chicago City Hall Tuesday, protestors took control of a meeting discussing the city's sanctuary city status and a proposed referendum. Their anger stems from attempts to halt a public vote that would determine whether Chicago should continue to welcome migrants.

Chaos in Chicago City Hall, Hundreds of Protesters Flood Chamber During Debate on Sanctuary Status

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

CONCORD – Former Republican state Rep. Troy Merner who now lives in Carroll has been arrested and charged with one class B felony count of wrongful voting, and misdemeanor charges of theft by deception, unsworn falsification and tampering with public records.

Ex-Rep. Merner Arrested, House COO Knew He Was Serving Illegally Before Session Began

A man who owns property next to the Comfort Inn where Denver migrants are being sheltered said children frolic on his property, “riding on scooters unaccompanied” and climbing up buildings to play on the roof.

Denver migrant mayhem: ‘Kids on roofs, kids riding scooters unaccompanied’

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The Devil is in the Details – Takeaways from the May 7 DDA Lumberyard Presentation

An open letter to the Village Council and DDA Board,. The dreadful lumberyard plan that has been promoted by the DDA with taxpayer funds, is not...

The Devil is in the Details – Takeaways from the May 7 DDA Lumberyard Presentation

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