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BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (WICS/WRSP) - No one is in custody after a 19-year-old student was killed and 8 other people were injured in a mass shooting at a Bloomington Halloween party.
Warner Robins man sentenced to 35 years, 10 in prison, for armed robbery
Jeremiah Hall was sentenced to 35 years, with 10 years in prison without parole, after pleading guilty to robbing and striking a teenager.
First-ever ‘Pop-Up Sensory Zone’ debuts in Bainbridge
Decatur County families experienced a more inclusive Halloween celebration with the debut of the community’s first-ever Pop-Up Sensory Zone.
‘Completely unacceptable:’ Georgia youth baseball league coaches suspended after fight
Two assistant coaches with a metro Atlanta youth baseball league have been suspended after a fight on Halloween.
Deborah Ellen (Wright) Pettyjohn, 72, passed away Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026. Born Nov. 13, 1953,…
Deborah Ellen (Wright) Pettyjohn, 72, passed away Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026. Born Nov. 13, 1953, in Akron, Ohio, Debbie leaves behind her fiancé, Mike Permenter; her children, Melainie (Shawn) Hall and Michae...
“Thriller” gets students into spooky season at New Haven arts school
Students at Betsy Ross Arts & Design Academy transformed the New Haven magnet school into a haunted house just in time for Halloween.
Suspect in CU students’ shooting arrested after sibling identified him
Boulder police have arrested a man in connection with a Halloween night shooting that left a University of Colorado student dead and another injured.
On a haunted tour through Denver’s Cheesman Park, ethical questions arise from the dead
A Halloween tradition, guided walks through some of Denver's most famous haunts have some considering whether it's OK to profit from the deceased.
Kansas City Helping Renters Avoid Eviction
On any given Thursday, a small hallway in the Jackson County Courthouse crowds with tenants, landlords, and attorneys arriving for their scheduled hearings and…
Nick’s Picks | Vance, Buddy, Houdini and More …
The U.S. vice president visits Topeka, a unicorn costume is a Halloween favorite, and a famous musician gets recognized in Kansas City.
Two Dead and Six Others Injured in Jackson Nightclub Shooting
Two are dead and six more are injured after a mass shooting broke out in a Jackson nightclub on Halloween night.
Raising the price tag on a new Minneapolis flagpole
A new Minneapolis City Hall flagpole is drawing scrutiny after the total project cost came to nearly $700,000.
Things to do in Minnesota: 5 things to do this weekend (Oct. 30–Nov. 1)
Halloween weekend is packed across Minnesota, with costume contests, a ghost hunt, a bar crawl and a Día de los Muertos celebration. If you're looking for live music, spooky fun or a meaningful community ev...
2 found dead after North St. Paul attack call
Two people were found dead in a home after 911 calls for an attack at a North St. Paul home just after midnight on Halloween Night.
Pittsburgh council seeks to avoid last year’s 11th-hour budget chaos
Pittsburgh council members in late December took the unusual step of trudging into City Hall on a Sunday to vote on a budget. They would rather not do it again. City Council members, staffers and top budget...
Police investigating fight that broke out during Trick-or-Treat in Verona
What should have been a fun Halloween night for families in Verona turned into a frightening scene for some after a fight broke out in the middle of trick-or-treating, sending one man to the hospital.
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Otis the giant pumpkin has returned to the Expressway Market in Bend, where customers can guess how many seeds are inside for a chance at big prizes. Guesses are due by Halloween.
Spreading the Good Word of Chisme
This is one of the many articles in the Mercury’s 2026 Halloween Issue. Find a print copy here, subscribe to get a copy mailed to you here, and if you’re feeling generous and want to keep these types of...
The Mercury’s Do This, Do That: Your Top Events for Oct 26-Nov 1
If the veil truly is thinning for All Hallow’s Eve, this week’s events make a lot of sense. Magic is happening in the form of She’s Green’s shoegaze set, which Mercury music editor Starly Lou Riggs d...
‘I don’t think anyone feels safe’: Gunfire hits apartment building near UC
UC students living at an apartment building near campus are questioning their safety after gunfire shattered glass and left bullet holes in the building early Halloween morning.
Former Reds managers Dusty Baker and Lou Piniella being considered for Cooperstown
Former Reds managers Dusty Baker and Lou Piniella are among eight candidates being considered for the National Baseball Hall of Fame's 2027 class.
Nevada officials encourage voter turnout ahead of Election Day
Nevada Secretary of State and Las Vegas mayor share Election Day voter guide, polling times, and City Hall ballot drop box details for Las Vegas voters.
Attorney Ben Abbott eyes ‘victory lap career’ as Dallas mayor’s race nears
Dallas attorney Ben Abbott is eyeing a mayoral campaign centered on City Hall, public safety and zoning as the race nears.