PUBLIC SAFETY

Feb 12 2026OPINION

Maine's Hidden Crisis: Domestic Violence Overlooked

Maine faces a serious issue that often goes unnoticed. While there's a lot of talk about illegal immigration, domestic violence is a much bigger problem. The state's own reports show that violent crime is going down, but domestic violence is not. In fact, it's a major part of many serious crimes in

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Feb 11 2026EDUCATION

Seattle Holds Schools Open While City Celebrates Super Bowl Win

The city will ring in the Seahawks’ victory with a trophy ceremony at 10 a. m. PT on Wednesday, followed by a parade along 4th Avenue at 11 a. m. PT. Despite the excitement, Seattle Public Schools will keep its doors open and students who miss class for the festivities will receive an unexcused a

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Feb 10 2026CRIME

Crime Numbers Keep Falling in Auburn

The city of Auburn shows a steady decline in criminal activity during 2025. Police reports indicate fewer thefts, assaults and vandalism compared to last year. Officials say the trend is thanks to community programs that keep kids busy after school. Neighborhood watch groups also play a rol

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Jan 29 2026CRIME

San Bernardino's Big Step Towards Safer Streets

San Bernardino is getting a tech boost to fight crime. The city's police department just got over a million dollars from the federal government. This money is for a cool project called the Mobile Crime Prevention Program. The goal? To make the city safer by adding more eyes on the streets. Right no

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Jan 29 2026POLITICS

Colorado's Governor: A Look at the Highs and Lows

Governor Jared Polis's time in office has been a mix of good and not-so-good moments. Let's break it down. First, the economy. Colorado kept growing, and Polis gets some credit for not making things harder for businesses. But, to be fair, the state was already doing well before he started. He didn'

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Jan 28 2026POLITICS

Minneapolis in the Spotlight: Immigration Tensions and Political Clashes

In Minneapolis, things are heating up. The city is dealing with a lot of tension around immigration. Recently, an ICE agent tried to enter the Ecuadorian consulate, which is not allowed. Ecuador is upset about this and has made an official complaint. The consulate is like a small piece of Ecuador on

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Jan 28 2026POLITICS

Louisiana Faces Winter's Wrath and Seeks Protection

Louisiana is dealing with a tough winter that has already taken eight lives. The state is urging people to stay careful as the cold weather continues to cause problems. The deaths happened because of hypothermia, car crashes on icy roads, and power outages that led to oxygen deprivation. Even as the

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Jan 28 2026WEATHER

Boston Braces for Bitter Cold: What You Need to Know

Boston is getting ready for a really cold week. Temperatures will drop to single digits at night and even go below zero on Friday night. But it will feel even colder because of the wind chill. On Wednesday morning, it could feel like -5 degrees. By the end of the week, an arctic air mass will make i

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Jan 27 2026WEATHER

Waukegan's Metra Station Steps Up as a Lifesaving Warming Center

In the heart of winter, Waukegan's Metra Station has become an unexpected hero. When temperatures dropped to dangerous lows, this station opened its doors to those in need. It's not just a place for trains anymore; it's a lifeline for people facing the cold. A local man saw someone struggling in th

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Jan 27 2026CRIME

New York Subway Crime: A Mixed Bag in 2025

In 2025, New York's subway system saw a small drop in overall crime, but not all categories improved. There were 91 fewer crimes compared to 2024, bringing the total down to 2, 160. This drop was mostly due to fewer robberies and thefts. Robberies went down by 57, and thefts decreased by 41. Murders

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