Chicago, IL

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A recent study from Northwestern Medicine, a non-profit healthcare organization in Chicago, has peeled back another layer of the long COVID enigma. Their latest research, published in the esteemed Annals of Neurology, uncovers the varying forms of long-term neurological complications faced by COVID-19 survivors.

Long-Covid Has 2 Main Neurological Subtypes: New Research

Georgia State

Eagan, MN

Limitless Media

EAGAN, MINNESOTA - Two people were arrested in the City of Eagan, Minnesota, during the execution of a search warrant that resulted in multiple drug-related felony charges on Tuesday, November 28, 2023. The culmination of a several-month-long narcotics investigation started in April 2023, headed by a detective in the Olmsted County Sheriff's Office and a Southeast Minnesota Violent Crime Enforcement Team member. The final result was the arrest of Teresa Arellano of Eagan, Minnesota, and Eliseo Romo of St Paul, Minnesota, who both were charged with four separate felonies and the seizure of 17.196 pounds of methamphetamine and 13,500 pills of Oxycodone.

Over 17 pounds of Methamphetamine and 13,500 pills of Oxycodone Seized, Two Arrested in Eagan

West Virginia State

Charleston, WV

Michael Ramsburg

CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Buck firearm season begins on Monday, Nov. 20 in all but four West Virginia counties. As one of the most popular hunting seasons in the state, the two-week period which this year runs through Dec. 3 sees a large harvest of deer -- nearly 49,000 in 2022 alone.

Bag a big buck? The governor wants to see it

Las Vegas, NV

Esther S

It's been a long, long wait, hasn't it? But it appears that groundbreaking may happen in the very near future. High speed rail service between Las Vegas and Southern California that runs parallel to I-15 most of the way is no longer just a twinkle in someone's eye. According to reporting by news3lv the developer, Brightline West, is finally talking about breaking ground for the project.

High Speed Rail Between Vegas and SoCal May Actually Happen Soon!

Oregon State

Springfield, OR

Robbie Newport

We learn some interesting things from an Oregon Live article written on Nov. 28 by Maxine Bernstein, such as Kristin Kinkel, the older sister of Kip Kinkel, the 1998 Thurston High School shooter, explaining why she thinks her brother should be let out of prison.

Should 1998 Thurston High School shooter Kip Kinkel be let out of prison? His sister thinks so

Virginia State

Norfolk, VA

Margaret Minnicks

Tim Reid is an actor, comedian, producer, and director. He is best known for having starred in over 100 roles in prime-time television shows and movies from 1974 until now. Most people remember Reid starring as Ray Campbell on the sitcom Sister, Sister from 1994 to 1999 with Tia and Tamera Mowry as identical twin sisters separated at birth who were reunited as teenagers.

Native Norfolk, Virginia actor Tim Reid stars in a movie to be released in 2024

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

Denver, CO

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David Heitz

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

Natalie Frank, Ph.D.

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

Denver Mayor Mike Johnston was clear Saturday when someone asked during a House1000 town hall meeting what will happen to those who say no to free housing. He said taking 1,000 people off the streets with accepting an offer of free housing “allows us to focus much more rigorously on the enforcement of those who don’t (want the housing).” He said those in the grips of addiction will be offered “outpatient treatment and if not, we will get you inpatient treatment.” Johnston made his remarks during a town hall meeting at Evans School in Golden Triangle. The forum answered questions from neighbors of proposed micro community sites at 1199 N. Bannock and 1375 N. Elati.

Denver homeless encampment crackdowns will include mandated addiction treatment, mayor says

Tennessee State

Kentucky State

Louisville, KY

Northern Kentucky Tribune

The federal Drug Enforcement Administration announced its fall National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Oct. 28 removed nearly 600,000 pounds of unneeded prescription medication across the country.

DEA removed nearly 600,000 pounds of prescription meds on TakeBack day; urges continued disposal

Colorado State

At a recent town hall meeting regarding New Directions, the former Best Western Hotel in Park Hill purchased by the city of Denver, a woman asked how the city will remediate against drug contamination in between tenants.

Opinion: Have drugs contaminated Denver’s homeless hotels?

Missouri State

Columbus, OH

totalapexsports

The Ohio State Buckeyes had a successful 2023-2024 season but fell short against their Michigan Wolverines rival. The pieces did not fall the right way for them to make the College Football Playoffs, but they did earn a trip to the Cotton Bowl against the Tigers of Missouri. But not all is kosher in Columbus, as players start to enter the Transfer Portal. Who is the latest player to announce he is leaving Ohio State?

Ohio State Buckeyes Star Set to Enter Transfer Portal

Mayor Brandon Johnson’s office refutes has belief of Alderman David Moore (17th) that warming centers in 17th Ward repurposed as migrant shelters to sooth concern among South Side Chicago residents.

Chicago Mayor Denies Alderman's Claim That Warming Centers Being Used as Migrant Shelters

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Texas State

San Antonio, TX

Tom Handy

On Monday, there were over 19,100 illegal migrants in custody along the Texas border. The migrants caused a temporary closure of vehicles in the Eagle Pass area, just south of San Antonio.

19,100 Migrants Bound For Texas Stranded Due to Border Closure

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

Concerns rise as Chicago implements strict limits for migrants in shelters with first evictions to begin in January. Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has introduced a new 60-day stay limit for migrants residing in city-run shelters. Aimed at freeing up space and expediting the transition to permanent housing, the policy has sparked concerns among dedicated volunteers who have been assisting migrants for several months.

Chicago Volunteers Fear New Migrant Policy May Jeopardize Vulnerable Families During Winter

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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LMU Athletics unveils clear bag policy for Gersten Pavilion

LMU athletic events will see a change this fall, as enhanced screening procedures and security measures for all home events taking place in Gersten Pavilion will...

LMU Athletics unveils clear bag policy for Gersten Pavilion

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