Midwest - Page 17

March 4

Gun rights expert says Minnesota Dems tried to block her testimony on firearm bills to 'avoid' policy debate

Second Amendment advocate Amy Swearer says Minnesota Democrats limited her testimony on gun control bills, focusing on emotion over policy expertise.

March 4

Comer to say Tim Walz 'enabled fraud,' failed whistleblowers in bombshell Minnesota hearing

House Oversight Republicans release a 53-page report accusing Gov. Tim Walz of ignoring warnings as billions in taxpayer funds were lost to massive welfare fraud in Minnesota.

March 4

Minnesota police sergeant, father of two, dies suddenly after brain infection

Minnesota Police Sergeant Cody Siebert died just 24 hours after brain infection diagnosis, leaving behind two young sons and devastated community.

March 3

Two young unidentified Black girls found dead inside buried suitcases in Ohio

Two unidentified Black girls were found dead inside suitcases buried in shallow graves in Cleveland after a dog walker made the discovery near Ginn Academy, police said.

March 3

Pentagon identifies four soldiers killed in March 1 drone strike during Kuwait military operation

Four U.S. Army Reserve soldiers killed in a Kuwait drone attack have been identified, including a 20-year-old from Iowa. The heroes served with the Operation Epic Fury mission.

March 3

Smoothie King fires employees who refused to serve customers over Trump sweatshirt

Smoothie King fires two Ann Arbor employees who allegedly refused service to couple over Trump sweatshirt in viral incident.

March 3

Cincinnati mayor opposes judge's move to grant bail to convicted felon linked to mass shooting gun battle

Mayor Aftab Pureval slammed the "extremely concerning" $50,000 bond for Franeek Cobb, a suspect in the Cincinnati music venue shooting that injured nine people.

March 3

Democrat in key Senate primary says she ‘regrets’ vote on Laken Riley Act, draws GOP backlash

Democratic Rep. Angie Craig faces intense backlash after expressing regret for supporting the Laken Riley Act, sparking criticism as she runs for Minnesota Senate.

March 3

Video shows ex-'American Idol' contestant's emotional outburst after he allegedly killed his wife

Body camera video shows Caleb Flynn's reaction after Ohio teacher Ashley Flynn was shot in their Tipp City home. Caleb Flynn, 39, is charged with murder.

March 3

Illinois reparations commission releases lengthy report of state's 'harms' against Black citizens

Illinois reparations commission released comprehensive report titled "Taking Account" documenting racial injustice from colonial enslavement to present inequities.