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Expectant Mom, 19, Was Lured On Social Media: Read The Posts

Social media messages show exchanges between Marlen Ochoa-Lopez and her accused killer, who had announced her own pregnancy in February as part of what police are calling a plot to lure a young mother.

Girl Seriously Injured In Hit and Run Released from Hospital

Lexi Hanson, 7, is back at home after four days in the hospital.

Man Arrested For Firing Gun at Front Door: Cops

Police say he was planning to confront his ex-wife's husband.

YMCA Staff Donates Buddy Bench, Tree In Memory of AJ

"The staff felt really compelled to do something to honor AJ, and the bench will bear AJ's name."

Cops Thwart Burglary In Progress

Two people are in custody Friday after police stopped a burglary in progress and caught the suspects as they ran from the scene.

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