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64-hour operation announced during 4th of July weekend
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - As celebrations begin for the 4th of July, law enforcement agencies in Tennessee are preparing for one the busiest holiday weekends. “No more on 64″ was announced Tuesday ahead of the holiday weekend. It is a 64-hour operation to limit crash deaths across the state.
Convicted felon accused of having hundreds of rounds of ammunition and firearms in home
GRAVES COUNTY, Ky. (KFVS) - Authorities say a man convicted of crimes related to a large theft ring was found with numerous firearms and ammunition in his home. According to the Graves County Sheriff’s Office, 52-year-old Christopher E. Wallace of Lynnville, Kentucky was arrested Tuesday afternoon after Kentucky Probation and Parole Officers and sheriff’s detectives searched his home and found hundreds of rounds of ammunition, numerous rifles, shotguns and handguns.
3 arrested after police chase from vehicle into cornfield
GRAVES COUNTY, Ky. (KBSI) – Three people were arrested after a two-hour search when a man jumped from a vehicle and ran into a cornfield in Graves County. Sheriff’s deputies conducted drug investigations in and around the Pryorsburg and Wingo areas. Murray J. Akers III, 43, faces a...
Illinois Residents, Decline Calls From These 8 Area Codes Immediately
I don't know what it is, but my phone has been ringing off the hook nonstop with spam calls and they all come from different area codes. Has it been happening to you, too?. It's so irritating constantly declining calls all day long, especially when I've already flagged and blocked a ton of numbers from continuously re-calling. Obviously not all calls from these area codes are spam, but my phone has been super accurate in flagging those that are either spam or telemarketers trying to make a buck.
Nearly 150 new Illinois ZIP codes added to high-risk lead testing list
CHICAGO (CBS) -- Starting this month, 1-, 2- and 3-year-old children living in nearly 150 communities in Illinois will need their blood screened for lead, a test that wasn't previously required in those parts of the state.The Illinois Department of Public Health announced an expanded list of high-risk ZIP codes this year, including more than a dozen in Cook County, increasing mandatory testing for lead exposure of children who live within those areas. A total of nearly 1,200 ZIP codes in Illinois now are considered high-risk for lead exposure."There is no safe level of lead in the blood," said Illinois...
Illinois officials issue annual reminder on firework safety
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — With the Fourth of July just two days away, state officials are again pleading with revelers to leave fireworks to the professionals. It’s an annual reminder issued by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources and the Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal, each warning of the different consequences of using […]
Here's what Illinois' ‘largest' July 4 fireworks display will look like, suburban mayor reveals
A suburban Chicago village is ready to celebrate Independence Day with what's being called the largest Fourth of July fireworks show in Illinois, and crews began setting up Tuesday to get it all ready. "I am excited," said Itasca Mayor Jeff Pruyn. "This is one of my most favorite holidays...
News | Five Salukis named to WGCA All-American Scholar list
CORAL SPRINGS, Fla. - Southern Illinois' Calli Smith, Kayla Sayyalinh, Allie Santos, Secilia Ho and Kylee Vaughan earned 2023-24 Women's Golf Coaches Association All-American Scholar honors, the organization announced Monday. A total of 1,497 women's collegiate golfers were recognized from 412 programs. The criteria require a minimum 3.50 GPA to earn a spot on the All-American Scholar list.
Justice Thomas: Of course, the AR-15 is legal under Second Amendment
Supreme Court Associate Justice Clarence Thomas showed his hand on Tuesday on the issue of whether AR-15-style rifles are legal. His Second Amendment analysis: They are. In a brief dissent related to an Illinois ban on the “assault weapon,” Thomas said that the overwhelming popularity of the firearm, coupled with its non-military operation, makes it […]
Michigan, Illinois and Ohio Among 10 States with Most Serial Killer Victims
Breaking down serial killer stats showed alarming results in 2024 for Illinois, Michigan, and Ohio. Using data from FBI reports, World Population Review broke down the number of serial murder victims by state. It's important to understand the difference between murder, mass murder, and serial murder. WorldPopulationReview.com uses the FBI definition,
Crash in Winneshiek County, Iowa leaves Illinois man dead
WINNESHIEK COUNTY, Iowa (KTTC) – An Illinois man is dead after a single vehicle crash in northeast Iowa. It happened around 1 p.m. Saturday afternoon on Highway 9 near 260th Avenue, west of Decorah. According to the Winneshiek County Sheriff’s Office, a witness called 911 and said an SUV...
Tractor Supply Co. ends DEI efforts after backlash from conservative customers
Tractor Supply, a rural lifestyle retail chain with locations across the country, including many in the Bluegrass State, is altering its company initiatives after backlash from conservative consumers. According to a statement released on Thursday, the company said the "hard-earned dollars" of consumers should go to communities "we all love," therefore, they...
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