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Bomb Threat Temporarily Shuts Down Mall: Police

A section of the mall was temporarily closed after police responded to a bomb threat at an arcade/bowling alley, prompting a search with ATF bomb-sniffing dogs.>>Read More.

2nd Man Charged In Shootout Found With Gun But Did Not Shoot, Police Say

A second man has been charged with illegally having a gun in connection with last week's shootout.>>Read More.

Shirtless Trio Prompts Police Response

Police responded to a report of three shirtless, ski mask-wearing people walking on the side of the road about 11 p.m. Monday. Police saw the trio with shirts tied around their heads. >>Read More.

Local GOP Group Condemned Over Controversial Domestic Violence Cartoon

Leaders of the local Republican organization called the publication of the cartoon with the caption "Democrat women in a nutshell" a lapse in judgment, adding, "Internal documents are often prepared in haste, without enough forethought, especially without intent for public consumption.">>Read More.

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