Mackayla Paige, 29, killed in Oakland shooting; woman arrested
Mackayla Paige was fatally shot in Oakland on Oct. 11. Police said an adult woman from Richmond was arrested in connection with the shooting.
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Henderson police report 214 casings from two locations
Police said 80 spent casings were recovered at a Club Crest Way home and 134 at a cemetery where officers fatally shot Ropati Tauiliili.
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Two hospitalized after shooting outside Mesa Halloween event
A juvenile and an adult man were hospitalized with non-life-threatening gunshot injuries after a shooting outside a Mesa reception hall.
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Suffolk announces MTA land deal for possible rail upgrades
Suffolk County announced a Land Bank deal involving former Lawrence Aviation property for potential Port Jefferson Branch modernization, but a rail project is not approved or funded.
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Medford authorizes eminent-domain pursuit of The Loring
The council authorized Medford to pursue acquisition of the former Ramada Inn and approved up to $67,000 for 90 days of private security.
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James Bolling assumed Purcell police chief role Oct. 1
The City of Purcell says James Bolling assumed the police-chief position on Oct. 1, 2026. The city lists his career history and a department of 22 certified officers and six civilian staff members.
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Las Olas Boulevard to close Oct. 17–18 for art fair
East Las Olas Boulevard will close between SE 6th and SE 11th avenues for the Las Olas Art Fair, with the city warning of congestion.
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Columbus moves Monday trash pickup to Wednesday; METRA runs Saturday schedule
Columbus’ Monday waste and recycling pickup is scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 14. METRA is set to use its Saturday schedule Oct. 12 and resume normal service Oct. 13.
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Chattanooga stops direct creek discharge; restrictions remain
The direct sewer discharge into South Chickamauga Creek stopped Oct. 9, but overflow continued in nearby woods and downstream recreation remained restricted.
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Port of Mobile returns to regular scheduling after Isaias
Port operations returned to regular scheduling Saturday after vessel traffic stopped as Hurricane Isaias approached.
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Motorcyclist dies in crash near Farragut’s Outlets Drive
A motorcyclist died after a collision near Outlets Drive in Knox County on Oct. 9. Reports said the sheriff’s office was investigating that evening.
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Tallahassee canceled outdoor sports as some storm sites reopened
The city canceled outdoor sports for Oct. 9–10, 2026. Later updates listed some facilities as open before the initial Monday reopening plan.
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Deputy critically injured in Sioux Falls shooting; six charges filed
A Minnehaha County sheriff’s deputy was critically injured in a Sioux Falls shooting Oct. 9. Brandon Oetken faces six charges, and the state is investigating the use of force.
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Worcester sends smart-glasses policy proposal for further review
The School Committee referred a proposed restriction on certain wearable devices to a subcommittee. The draft has not been adopted.
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Hoquiam shuts out Elma 27-0 at Olympic Stadium
Hoquiam beat Elma 27-0 in varsity football on Oct. 9 at Olympic Stadium.
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North Crowley ends Waxahachie’s unbeaten start, 42-17
North Crowley beat Waxahachie 42-17 on Oct. 9, giving the Indians their first loss of the season.
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Mozino Tract campaign seeks $8 million; 56-home plan is already allowed
Upper Darby residents and environmental advocates are trying to buy the 15-acre wooded tract for open-space preservation. The developer’s fallback is 56 homes permitted under current zoning.
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Jasper dedicates McMurry MediPlex with specialty care, air-rescue base
The Jasper complex includes dermatology, pain-management and pediatric facilities, along with an Air Evac Lifeteam base known locally as Air Rescue 3.
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Shade canopies now cover areas at two St. Louis Park parks
Canopies now shade bleachers at Aquila Park and a bench at Ainsworth Park as part of a $262,642 grant-funded project.
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Republic beats Webb City 33-14 in football
Republic defeated visiting Webb City 33-14 on Oct. 9 in a high-school football game played at Republic.
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Five Pasadena lieutenants challenge assistant chief’s appointment
The pending suit says James Holt’s appointment may not meet Texas requirements for sworn-officer service. No court ruling has been reported.
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Adams 12 approves six school closures, including Thornton’s Cherry Drive
Adams 12’s board approved closing five elementary schools and Shadow Ridge Middle School after the 2026-27 school year. Cherry Drive students are assigned to Riverdale for 2027-28.