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Apr 28 2026LIFESTYLE

A Local Cop’s 38-Year Journey Ends with Memories and Laughs

Coleene Berry spent nearly four decades working for the Boulder Police Department, starting in the records unit with tools like Dictaphones and adding machines. She moved through different roles over the years, from administrative work in patrol and traffic to her final position as a Patrol Services

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Apr 28 2026WEATHER

Thunderstorms and Wind Risks: What to Expect in Southwest Michigan

The weather in southwest Michigan will get stormy later today, but don’t expect a major disaster. Storms forming to the south and west will drift into the region by late evening, bringing a small chance of strong winds and a very slight risk of a tornado. Most of Lower Michigan will stay dry, with t

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Apr 28 2026CRIME

Better Safety in Silver Spring: What Changed and Why It Matters

Downtown Silver Spring once struggled with safety issues that scared people away. Back in 2023, serious crimes like shootings and even an unsolved murder made headlines. Business owners worried about customers staying away, and residents felt uneasy walking around. Instead of ignoring the problem, l

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Apr 28 2026CRIME

New summer activities aim to keep Highland Park youth busy and safe

Highland Park is rolling out a new summer plan to give kids better options than trouble. Police report youth crime has jumped nearly one-fifth in the past year, with theft and fights involving teens on the rise. Some worry adults might be taking advantage of lighter juvenile penalties by pushing you

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Apr 27 2026POLITICS

The Social Media Trail of a White House Shooter

A man accused of trying to kill President Trump has a digital history that shows how his online voice changed over time. Initially, the accounts linked to him were filled with posts about video games and links to his YouTube channel. He even shared clips from a popular fighting game, encouraging

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Apr 27 2026WEATHER

Storms Likely Near Michigan, But Big Hits May Pass By

The weather front moving through the area is expected to bring a wave of strong thunderstorms. The biggest storms will travel over Michigan later in the evening, when temperatures are cooler and the air is less unstable. Because of this, the storms should lose power before they reach most places. T

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Apr 27 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Festival Stars Shine in Desert Beats

The spring festival in Indio, California, draws fans to a stage where country music icons perform. The event is not only about the singers; celebrities from other fields also make appearances, adding extra buzz. One notable visitor was actress Sydney Sweeney, who showed up at the event and even w

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Apr 27 2026CRYPTO

Western Union’s New Digital Dollar Could Speed Up Global Transfers

Western Union, the 175‑year‑old money‑transfer giant, is ready to launch its own stablecoin, a digital dollar that could change how it moves money worldwide. The company said the coin, called USDPT, will be issued through Anchorage Digital and run on the Solana blockchain. The launch is expected nex

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Apr 27 2026CRIME

Teen Sentenced for Laundering Crypto Millions

A 22‑year‑old from California has been handed a 70‑month federal prison term for moving stolen cryptocurrency worth over $263 million. The young man, whose name is Evan Tangeman, also faces three years of supervised release after pleading guilty to a RICO conspiracy. The case shows how quickly onlin

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Apr 27 2026BUSINESS

Flex Expands in Lake County: A Community Success Story

Flex, a Singapore supply‑chain firm, opened its first Lake County office in 2017 with fewer than 100 staff. Today it employs about 1, 000 people across Buffalo Grove and Libertyville sites, and plans to reach roughly 1, 700 workers as new projects roll out. The company attributes this growth to its

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