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Unrest flares again in Minnesota after fatal police shooting of Black motorist
BROOKLYN CENTER, Minn. (Reuters) -A suburban Minneapolis police officer apparently drew her gun by mistake, instead of her Taser, when she shot a young Black man to death during a traffic stop, a poli...
Apr 13, 2021 FILE PHOTO: Tear gas is seen as officers stand guard outside Brooklyn Center Police Department with trash thrown at them by demonstrators at their feet after police allegedly shot and killed a man, who local media report is identified by the victim's mother as Daunte Wright, in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, U.S., April 11, 2021. REUTERS/Nick Pfosi
'A big momma's boy': Floyd's brother offers 'spark of life' testimony at Chauvin murder trial
MINNEAPOLIS (Reuters) -Prosecutors on Monday neared the end of their case in the murder trial of former Minneapolis policeman Derek Chauvin, calling George Floyd's younger brother to the stand for emo...
Apr 13, 2021 Hennepin County District Judge Peter Cahill speaks with legal teams on the eleventh day of the trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin for second-degree murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter in the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S. April 12, 2021 in a still image from video. Pool via REUTERS
Peoria School District delays vote on year-round schooling
PEORIA, Ill. -- Despite earlier hopes to hold a vote this month on the matter, Peoria Public School District 150 on Monday night announced it would hold off on deciding whether or not the district wil...
Apr 12, 2021 Mike Sabol/1470-100.3 WMBD
Peoria Police seeking help locating missing man
PEORIA, Ill. -- The Peoria Police Department is seeking help from the public in locating 39-year-old Antwan T. Freeman. Freeman is described as a black male and approximately 5'10" tall, 180lbs, bald,...
Apr 12, 2021 Midwest Communications/Shutterstock
Reports of shooting at Knoxville, Tennessee high school with multiple victims -police
(Reuters) - Police in Knoxville, Tennessee said on Monday they were responding to reports of a shooting at a high school, with at least several victims. "Multiple gunshot victims reported, including a...
Apr 12, 2021 Handout via REUTERS
Local COVID roundup 4/12: 10 deaths over the weekend
PEORIA, Ill. -- The Peoria City/County Health Department (PCCHD) Monday reported 10 new area deaths due to COVID-19 over the weekend. Four deaths were Peoria County residents: a male in his 20s, a mal...
Apr 12, 2021 Midwest Communications
Fatal shooting of Black man in Minneapolis suburb likely an accident, says police chief
BROOKLYN CENTER, Minn. (Reuters) --The fatal police shooting of a 20-year-old Black man in a Minneapolis suburb appeared to be an "accidental discharge" by an officer who drew her gun instead of her T...
Apr 12, 2021 REUTERS/Nick Pfosi
Woodford County Health Department announces "One and Done" vaccination clinic
GOODFIELD, Ill. -- The Woodford County Health Department (WCHD) is partnering with the Illinois National Guard Rapid Response Team to offer a vaccination clinic on Friday. The clinic will be held at C...
Apr 12, 2021 Dalton Kemper/1470-100.3 WMBD
State COVID roundup 4/12: Over 7 million doses administered
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. -- The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Monday reported more than 7 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine have been administered in Illinois. In addition, the rolling seve...
Apr 12, 2021 Midwest Communications
PCCHD offering COVID vaccinations at Heddington Oaks
PEORIA, Ill. -- The Peoria City/County Health Department is opening up COVID-19 vaccine appointment slots this week, April 13-17 at Heddington Oaks. The appointments are for first doses of the Moderna...
Apr 12, 2021 Midwest Communications
