Year: 2017

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National

Second juvenile arrested in connection with Facebook Live sexual assault

ABCNews.com(CHICAGO) — Chicago police have arrested a second juvenile in connection with the sexual assault of a 15-year-old girl that was streamed on Facebook Live in March.A 15-year-old male, accompanied by his mother, turned himself in on Monday in connection with the March 19 attack, Chicago Police Department spokesman Anthony Guglielmi announced via Twitter late Monday. Both suspects in Facebook case face crim. sexual assault / manufacturing & distribution of […]

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National

Family spots funnel cloud over Texas lake

Matthew Comer(NEW YORK) -- They say "everything is bigger in Texas," and this waterspout spotted by a family on Sunday was no exception.The Comer family was expecting a quiet evening on Lake Travis in central Texas but they got more than they were bargaining for when a waterspout started to form over the lake during a storm.Matthew Comer, his wife and children saw the waterspout slowly turn into a funnel […]

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National

‘…A powerful moral force’: Inspiring words by King on anniversary of his death

Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was a civil rights leader, Nobel Peace Prize winner and minister. He inspired the nation through his oratory and leadership of a nonviolent-protest movement for civil rights.Tuesday marks the 49th anniversary of his murder at the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, Tennessee, providing an opportunity to remember King through his words and his most famous quotes."If a man hasn't discovered […]

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National

'…A powerful moral force': Inspiring words by King on anniversary of his death

Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was a civil rights leader, Nobel Peace Prize winner and minister. He inspired the nation through his oratory and leadership of a nonviolent-protest movement for civil rights.Tuesday marks the 49th anniversary of his murder at the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, Tennessee, providing an opportunity to remember King through his words and his most famous quotes."If a man hasn't discovered […]

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State News

Iowa House GOP backs three-day waiting period for abortions

Republicans in the Iowa House have voted for a 72-hour waiting period before women seeking an abortion in the state may have the procedure performed. In addition, women seeking an abortion in Iowa would have to have an ultrasound and be given an opportunity to look at it. “I stand in support….because seeing is believing,” […]Powered by WPeMatico

todayApril 4, 2017

State News

On 33-17 vote, Iowa Senate passes wide-ranging gun bill

The Iowa Senate has passed a bill that would extend legal protections to Iowans who shoot to kill in self-defense. Under that so-called “stand your ground” proposal, people in Iowa cannot be charged with a crime or sued if they shoot to protect themselves and their property not only in their own homes and businesses, but […]Powered by WPeMatico

todayApril 4, 2017

Local Sports

Chiefs Boys Soccer Team Gains First Victory

The Keokuk Chiefs boys soccer team garnered their first victory of the season in a convincing manner Monday afternoon. After losing 3 games in the North Scott tournament Saturday, the boys were back in action Monday as they visited the Washington Demons in a conference matchup. The Chiefs struck early and often on their way to a 3 to zero victory over Washington. Seniors Jarrett Johnston and Austin West joined […]

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Featured

Handler Selected for New Lee County Canine Unit

Lee County Sheriff Stacy Weber feels that due diligence has been done in selecting which deputy will be the handler for the incoming canine unit. 3 internal candidates applied to become the officer responsible for Alex, the new dog headed to the Sheriff’s department to pilot the canine program. Weber enlisted the help of the experts on the matter in his canine committee to help him select his candidate. Weber […]

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Local News

Lee County Board Meeting Notes

The Lee County Board of Supervisors met Tuesday morning at the Sheriff’s Office but much of the meeting was closed to the public. Agenda item number 3 called for the meeting to be closed as it pertained to a personnel matter at the county level. Once the meeting was reopened, the board approved a contract to Krohl Incoporated of New Hampton Iowa to perform a 6 inch concrete overlay on […]

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