Minnesota’s foray into autonomous public transportation, the goMARTI pilot program, is wrapping up an 18-month trial of self-driving shuttle vans meant to ferry locals and tourists around a 17-square-mile area in Itasca County and Grand Rapids—free of charge. Originating in the fall of 2022, goMARTI, short for Minnesota’s Autonomous Rural Transit Initiative, leveraged a fleet...
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Man Charged with Burglary of Broward Sheriff’s Vehicle in Fort Lauderdale
A burglary targeting a Broward Sheriff’s Office vehicle assigned to Sheriff Gregory Tony has resulted in the arrest of a 42-year-old man, the office confirmed. Occurring in the early hours of a Sunday morning in Fort Lauderdale, the break-in led to the theft of several items, including firearm magazines and a handcuff key, as well...
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Red Flag Warning in Bay Area Amid Critical Fire Conditions, Strong Winds Prompt Wind Advisory
Bay Area residents are advised to exercise caution as the National Weather Service (NWS) San Francisco has issued a Red Flag Warning set to remain effective through 7 AM Thursday, citing critical fire weather conditions. According to the National Weather Service notification, inhabitants should plan, prepare, and stay vigilant during this period, as evacuations can...
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Republicans Poised to Regain Control of Michigan House, Flipping Key Seats and Shifting State Legislature Dynamics
In a significant political shift, the Michigan House of Representatives is poised to flip from Democratic to Republican control. Following Tuesday’s elections, the GOP appears set to break the two-year Democratic hold on the state legislature. According to WWJ Newsradio, Republicans succeeded in flipping four key seats, with notable victories including Ron Robinson’s apparent win...
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Tampa Police Officer Dismissed for Unauthorized Chokehold on Suspect During Arrest
In a recent turn of events, a Tampa police officer has been removed from the force following an incident where he was found to have used a chokehold on a suspect. The Tampa Police Department asserts that this maneuver led to the suspect losing consciousness and violated department policies. As reported by FOX 13 News,...
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Okmulgee Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Firearm Charge
Wilbert Lamon Rivers, a 26-year-old resident of Okmulgee, Oklahoma, has entered a guilty plea for federal firearm charges, as announced by the United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma. According to the press release, Rivers faced a single count of being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition. The indictment...
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Chicago Man Held for Trial After Armed Robbery at Wheaton AutoZone
Details are emerging about a brazen theft and subsequent firearm threat at a Wheaton AutoZone, with DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Wheaton Chief of Police Princeton Youker announcing that a Chicago man will be held until his trial, as reported on November 5th by the DuPage County official news. Elliot Thomas, a 38-year-old...
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Former RTD Police Chief in Colorado Dismissed for Speeding, Policy Violations, Alleges Racial Discrimination in Lawsuit
The tale of Joel Fitzgerald, the former chief of police for the Regional Transportation District (RTD) in Colorado, continues to unravel, with speeding and numerous violations of internal policies cited as reasons for his dismissal in September. A separation of employment letter, attained by KDVR, and signed by RTD CEO Debra Johnson, outlined the internal...
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Staten Island Infant Death Ruled Homicide Amidst Evidence of Malnutrition and Dehydration
The untimely death of a one-month-old baby boy in Staten Island, previously shrouded in the tragedy of sudden loss, has now been marked by an even darker tone with the recent determination by authorities that the infant’s death was, in fact, a homicide. According to NY Daily News, police have confirmed that they were alerted...
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Tight Race Continues as Arizona’s Districts Report Schweikert Holds Lead in First, Contentious Battles in Second and Ninth
As Arizona tallies up its ballots from the 2024 Congressional elections, the focus on several hotly-contested districts is palpable. Notably, in the First Congressional District, incumbent Republican David Schweikert seems to be holding a marginal lead over Democrat Amish Shah. With 60% of the estimated votes reported, The New York Times has Schweikert edging ahead...