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Police investigating attempted armed robbery near Bradley
PEORIA — A Bradley University student was threatened by gunpoint by a man seeking to rob him but that was foiled by the student's lack of
Can you spot this snake before it bites you?
Before you cheat and look at the next photo in the gallery, see if you can spot the Copperhead hiding in this forest scene. If you had some trouble don't worry, everyone at Chron.com did too.
Why we will no longer be a welcoming church
We’ve decided to quit being a welcoming church. No kidding. We’re giving it up. Like so many congregations, we’ve sunk an amazing amount of time and energy into becoming a welcoming church. We changed worship styles, trained greeters and ushers, wore name tags, brewed coffee, went to workshops on hospitality and put our friendliest people …
Judge: IDOC staff must be trained on transgender issues
SPRINGFIELD — A federal judge has ordered state corrections officers to undergo training on transgender issues, stemming from a lawsuit filed by an inmate who wants to be transferred to
How to more safely stay at hotels, motels amid pandemic
There's no place like home. But with care, you can reduce the risks that come with spending a night in a hotel or motel. Half of the battle occurs before
Workers and wages: Finding qualified workforce a top challenge...
BEMIDJI—While wages are on the rise, challenges remain for Minnesota's manufacturers when it comes to hiring a qualified workforce.In its annual State of Manufacturing survey, Enterprise Minnesota found 71 percent of respondents say the inability to hire qualified candidates has made company growth...
What kind of snake is this? How to identify common snakes in Texas
April showers poured down on San Antonio and its time for locals to enjoy the May flowers, but sometimes slithering snakes can interrupt the enjoyment of the outdoors.
Pawtucket police investigating attempted robbery at Best Way
PAWTUCKET - Police are investigating after a man tried to rob the Best Way gas station at 823 Newport Ave. Tuesday evening.At around 9 p.m., officers responded to the station for an attempted robbery.
Shreveport man pleads guilty to armed robbery; sentenced to 20 years in prison
A Shreveport man pleaded guilty as charged to armed robbery in Caddo District Court Monday.
Madison Heights police seek tips in armed robbery
Madison Heights police say a man with a knife robbed a Mobil gas station early Wednesday.
Gang member gets 20 years for armed robbery
Brooks to serve 10 years for armed robbery
GREENEVILLE—On October 2, 2018, Benjamin Joel Brooks, 40, of Newport, Tennessee, was sentenced by the Honorable R. Leon Jordan, U.S. District Judge, to serve ten years in federal prison.
Anonymous tip leads to capture of armed robbery suspect
A clerk at a convenience store in the 7100 block of Mobile Highway was robbed at gunpoint
Police seek tips on Montcalm County armed robbery
State police on Wednesday released a surveillance photo and sought the public’s help in identifying the man who robbed a Montcalm County convenience store and gas station last week.
Crime Stoppers tip leads to arrest in armed robbery
Businesses video surveillance footage and photos of the suspect were released to the public and within 24 hours, Shreveport Caddo Crime Stoppers received an anonymous tip.
Man sentenced to 10 years in prison for armed robbery
A Dalton man pleaded guilty to armed robbery and other charges and was sentenced to 10 years in prison followed by 10 years on probation, the district attorney said.
Two armed robberies in Yakima reported within 20 minutes Saturday
YAKIMA, Wash. — Yakima police responded to armed robberies at two Yakima mini-marts in a 20-minute span early Saturday.
Madison Heights police seek tips in armed robbery of 7-Eleven store
Madison Heights police say they are looking for three men who robbed a 7-Eleven store at gunpoint early Friday and drove off in a stolen vehicle that was later abandoned in Roseville.
Hispanic people targeted in 13 armed robberies in past week in Durham
Thirteen similar armed robberies reported in Durham in the past week. The robberies appear to target Hispanic individuals, police said.
How on-the-fly and unorganized some armed robberies can be. And then they panic.
The armed robbers of Macon, Georgia sometimes say and do the darnedest things. At least they have in recent holdups at Family Dollar stores.
Armed robbery suspect in custody thanks to tips from the public
The West Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office arrested the suspect accused of robbing the Minnow's Chevron on Lobdell Hwy. at gunpoint on Sunday, April 14.
