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OPD: Intoxicated Man Allegedly Possessed Drugs, Disturbed Ex-Girlfriend and Kids
An intoxicated Ottumwa man faces charges after allegedly possessing drugs and disturbing his previous girlfriend and his children. 45-year-old Joel Luke was charged with possession of controlled substance – 3rd offense, possession of drug paraphernalia, and public intoxication. In the afternoon of July 18, court records say Luke was...
City starts to remove flood barriers, massive cleanup efforts begin
The Mississippi River crested at 21.48 feet in Muscatine on July 10 but it has taken some time for the river to begin to recede in earnest. After dropping over a foot, heavy rains last week pushed the river back up, but the river has started to recede again. Currently...
Banned Player Wins Casino Jackpot, Gets Arrested
A banned Iowa player won a jackpot in a casino, despite being self-excluded. The man, who used a fake identity, was arrested, prompting an investigation into the matter. Matthew James Wessels, 43, was a self-excluded player who enrolled in the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission’s self-exclusion program in January last year. However, Wessels couldn’t resist the temptation and eventually visited Isle Hotel Casino in Waterloo, according to reports.
Cycling Iowa’s RAGBRAI 51st Season
Cycler's UP! This weekend RAGBRAI celebrates it's 51st season. The Register’s Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa is set to begin this weekend for a week-long hilly ride across the Hawkeye State. RAGBRAI celebrates 51 years as it makes its way across southern Iowa. WHAT CITIES WILL I SEE.
Authorities seeking help to identify man
The Warren County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public for assistance in identifying the person in this photo. This person was trespassing upon a residence on the east side of Monmouth, and is believed to be involved in the break in of a nearby residence. Persons with information may call the Sheriff’s Office at 734-8505, or Crime Stoppers at 734-9363.
Staggering IRS Data Shows 262,000 People Fled Illinois in 1 Year
I'm no math genius, but this is a stunning number of people who said goodbye to Illinois in just one calendar year. New data just shared by the IRS reveals more than a quarter million residents left the Land of Lincoln recently. I saw this story today by Wirepoint which...
Voters in 4 Genesee County communities to decide on public safety millage proposals
GENESEE COUNTY, MI – Public safety-related millage proposals will come before voters in four Genesee County municipalities in the August 2024 primary election. Clayton Township has a proposal to purchase fire department vehicles, while Flint Township has a proposal to fund fire safety protection equipment. Montrose Township has three...
Highland Park parade mass shooting victims sue Illinois State Police for approving suspect's gun card
Several victims of the Highland Park Fourth of July parade mass shooting have filed lawsuits against the Illinois State Police, alleging it allowed the suspected shooter to obtain firearms. Five lawsuits filed in the last month in the Illinois Court of Claims accuse the state police of having negligently approved...
Mosquitoes Test Positive for West Nile Virus – Morrison
Mosquitoes collected on July 10th, near Morrison, IL have tested positive for the West Nile virus according to Jennifer Kolb, Director of Environmental Health for the Whiteside County Health Department (WCHD). A positive mosquito pool is significant since Culex mosquitoes have a very short flight range of approximately 1⁄4 mile....
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