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August 31, 2023

Train derails in southeastern South Dakota, no injuries, hazardous spills reported

A train derailed in southeastern South Dakota on Aug. 30, 2023. No hazardous spills or injuries were reported following the train's derailment.

August 31, 2023

Indiana sheriff changes prisoner transportation policy following murder of deputy during escape attempt

Sheriff Kerry Forestal, of Marion County, Indiana, has changed the prisoner transportation policy following the killing of a sheriff's deputy.

August 31, 2023

New map reveals 523 boarding schools that allegedly aimed to ‘civilize’ Indigenous people in the US

A Minnesota-based Native group has revealed a new interactive map detailing an extensive list of boarding schools that have once tried to “civilize" Indigenous people.

August 31, 2023

Minnesota state fair brings faith leaders, politicians together for 12-day celebration

Religion is a central theme of the Minnesota State Fair. Faith leaders from many different religions gather to fundraise and showcase their hospitality.

August 31, 2023

Shooting in Illinois neighborhood injures 5, 2 critically

A shooting that occurred in a neighborhood in Illinois injured five people. Two of the injuries suffered in the shooting were critical, and the others were non-life-threatening.

August 31, 2023

Iowa city rolls back ban on 'conversion therapy' after legal group complained of First Amendment violation

Waterloo City Council votes to lift ban on so-called 'conversion therapy' for minors after receiving a demand letter from Liberty Counsel.

August 31, 2023

Security guard, customer killed in exchange of gunfire at Indiana home improvement store

An exchange of gunfire outside an Indiana home improvement store left a customer and a security guard dead. It is not immediately clear what led to the shooting.

August 30, 2023

Felony charges dropped against man who brought guns, ammo to Chicago hotel

Prosecutors have dropped felony charges against Keegan Casteel, who in 2021 was discovered to have brought firearms and ammunition into a hotel room, reportedly by mistake.

August 30, 2023

Whitmer calls on Michigan's Democratic Legislature to advance healthcare, climate bills

Democratic Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Wednesday gave a "What's Next Address" ahead of the second half of the Midwestern state's legislative session.

August 30, 2023

Indiana police sergeant fined $35.50 for fatal collision with pedestrian in crosswalk

Fort Wayne, Indiana Police Sgt. Joshua Hartup has pleaded guilty to failing to yield to a pedestrian causing bodily injury, and was ordered to pay a $35.50 fine.