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June 23, 2023

Bipartisan affordable housing measures become Wisconsin law

A bipartisan affordable housing package that cleared the Wisconsin Legislature has gained final approval from Democratic Gov. Tony Evers, who signed five measures into law Thursday.

June 23, 2023

Man shot by Iowa deputies pulled pellet gun during domestic dispute call: report

Authorities have named the Iowa man killed by a deputy this week as 30-year-old Matt Davis of Hampton, noting that the firearm he brandished during the confrontation was a pellet gun.

June 23, 2023

Gale winds, torrential rain wreak havoc on parts of North Dakota

Parts of North Dakota reported up to 3 inches of rain in 20 minutes and 84 mph winds during a Wednesday night storm, which flipped campers and toppled weak structures.

June 23, 2023

Illinois ammunition factory explosion kills 1 employee

An Illinois ammunition factory explosion killed one employee on Thursday, authorities said. Officials will fully investigate how the explosion occurred.

June 23, 2023

Ohio dad accused of executing sons 'in cold blood' indicted on 21 counts after twisted triple murder

An Ohio man accused of murdering his three sons as he "hunted" one who tried to escape has been indicted on 21 counts, including multiple charges of murder and kidnapping.

June 23, 2023

Officials reveal behind-the-scenes decision to vent toxic chemicals after East Palestine train derailment

A transportation oversight board reveals why railcars with the cancer-causing chemical vinyl chloride were burned in the aftermath of the East Palestine, Ohio, train derailment.

June 23, 2023

Michigan family fears daughter's killer 'still free' after 'missteps' in homicide investigation

Megan Drumhiller's family is pushing for answers in her January 2022 homicide. They believe police "missteps" have contributed to a lack of justice for their daughter.

June 23, 2023

Illinois woman pleads guilty to straw purchasing gun convicted felon used to kill police officer

An Illinois woman pleaded guilty to federal charges stemming from the straw purchase of a gun used to shoot and kill Champaign police officer Christopher Oberheim in 2021.

June 22, 2023

Chef posts viral hack on TikTok: How to tell if your local McDonald's 'is a good one'

A chef in Illinois shared a test for determining if your McDonald's restaurant location is "a good one." Mike Haracz was once a corporate chef for the franchise.

June 22, 2023

Court hearing granted for Missouri woman imprisoned for 42 years, raising possibility of release

A Missouri woman who has been in prison for over 40 years for a murder that her supporters believe she did not commit, is set to receive a court hearing that may result in her release.