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November 30, 2023

Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose consulted anti-abortion groups while drafting Issue 1 ballot language

Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose said he consulted with three prominent anti-abortion groups while drafting ballot language for Issue 1, an abortion-rights measure.

November 30, 2023

Gov. Kim Reynolds sued for parental rights bill: 'Ongoing irreparable harm to LGBTQ+ students'

The American Civil Liberties Union of Iowa is suing Gov. Kim Reynolds for a parental rights law that restricts content being taught in the classroom, including LGBTQ issues.

November 30, 2023

IN judge rules in favor of TikTok, dismissing state lawsuit over alleged user deception

An Indiana county judge has dismissed a state lawsuit against TikTok accusing the platform of misleading users about inappropriate content for children.

November 30, 2023

Iowa teen identified as victim of 'Scorecard Killer' Randy Kraft after nearly 50 years

An Iowa teen, previously known as "John Doe," has been identified as Michael Ray Schlicht. He is believed to be one of the early victims of California serial killer Randy Kraft.

November 30, 2023

Chicago-area couple enlisted children in retail theft scheme at suburban Macy's store, authorities say

Police in Oak Brook, Illinois, took a couple into custody after they allegedly used young children to help them steal merchandise from a Macy's store.

November 29, 2023

Watch: Michigan firefighters make daring rescue on thin ice to retrieve stranded deer

A team of firefighters in Michigan worked together and braved thin ice while rescuing a stranded deer that was stuck floundering on an icy lake alone.

November 29, 2023

Michigan firefighters crawl on ice to rescue stranded deer

Prior Lake Fire Department (PLFD) officers rescued a lone deer who was stranded on thin ice on Pike Lake in Michigan. (City of Prior Lake/LOCAL NEWS X /TMX)

November 29, 2023

DuPont Co., spin-off firms to pay Ohio $110M in 'forever chemical' settlement

The DuPont Co. and two spin-off firms will pay Ohio $110 million in a settlement over the use of PFAS chemicals at a facility in nearby West Virginia.

November 29, 2023

Construction companies fined over carpenter's death at Lambeau Field

Federal labor inspectors have fined Mavid Construction and Miron Construction over $15,000 each in connection with a carpenter's death at Lambeau Field earlier this year.

November 29, 2023

Driver of vehicle wanted in Chicago homicide hits Milwaukee school bus during chase

A vehicle wanted in connection with a Chicago homicide reportedly crashed into a school bus in Milwaukee on Wednesday following a police chase.