Oklahoma City, OK

Okmulgee County, OK

Preston, OK

Georgia State

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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

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

Chicago, IL

Springfield, IL

Natalie Frank, Ph.D.

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

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

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

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

Minnesota State

Inver Grove Heights, MN

INVER GROVE HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA - Police with the Inver Grove Heights Police Department arrested a lady from Inver Grove Heights after she was reported to be driving on the baseball field and unaware of it.

Inver Grove Heights Woman Arrested Following Drunken Drive on Baseball Field

Anaheim, CA

Garden Grove, CA

The Orange County Tribune

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

Kansas State

Iola, KS

CJ Coombs

The Northrup House at 318 East Street in Iola, Kansas (Allen County) was constructed around 1895. This house is 128-years-old and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 12, 1997. It is privately owned.

128-year-old house in Iola, Kansas evolved into a bed and breakfast before it was sold

Utah State

Salt Lake City, UT

Erika Marie • OurBlackGirls

If speculation is to be believed as truth, then Aletha Jo Williams may no longer be alive. It is a somber way to begin her story, but the investigation into this disappearance has long caused investigators to ask more questions than receive answers that will close the book on this case.

Aletha Jo Williams, 25: Police Think Missing Utah Woman Was Killed By Friend In 2002

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

Iowa State

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

Colorado State

Police investigate disturbing antisemitic incident in Chicago community. Authorities are launching an investigation into a deeply concerning incident where antisemitic messages were discovered on numerous cars in Jefferson Park over the weekend. Just after midnight on Sunday, law enforcement received reports of cardboard signs bearing antisemitic messages placed on cars in the 5400 block of West Wilson Avenue. This incident is being treated as a hate crime, and as of now, no suspects are in custody.

Antisemitic Hate Messages Left on Dozens of Parked Cars in Jefferson Park Neighborhood of Chicago

Denver, CO

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David Heitz

The city of Denver has not based on science its policy to open warming centers and shelters only when it dips to 20 degrees and below or at least two inches of snow are forecast, a doctor said Wednesday during the Safety, Housing, Education and Homelessness Committee of the City Council.

Denver winter hard on south of border homeless migrants

Beggs, OK

Okmulgee, OK

Morris, OK

Mounds, OK

Schulter, OK

Slick, OK

Bixby, OK

Glenpool, OK

Kiefer, OK

Henryetta, OK

Dewar, OK

Hitchita, OK

Haskell, OK

Boynton, OK

Kellyville, OK

Jenks, OK

Sapulpa, OK

Broken Arrow, OK

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Postseason journeys continue for 4 county diamond squads

Postseason journeys for four Okmulgee County diamond squads continued on Thursday afternoon. Varsity fastpitch softball teams from Dewar, Preston, and Wilson, as well as the varsity...

Postseason journeys continue for 4 county diamond squads

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