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Chicago crowns Jeremy Allen White lookalike contest winner

National

National legislators hold a hearing regarding alleged investigations into UFOs

Last year an officer working at the Pentagon revealed the government may have been hiding knowledge of alien activity for years.
Regional

Minnesota dog dad invents 'Poopcopter' to pick up after his corgi

Software engineer (and pet owner) Caleb Olson wants everyone to have their own crap-free drone.
National

Wisconsin father found overseas after faking his death in August

Ryan Borgwardt, 45, allegedly vanished from his family in late August for another woman in Europe. Officials are urging Borgwardt to return home to his loved ones.
Weather

Des Moines, but not the one you think, hit with Blizzard Warning

Des Moines, New Mexico's temperatures sit below freezing as the village faces a Blizzard Warning.
Animals

2 adorable pygmy hippos pitted against each other in cuteness contest

The Edinburgh Zoo launched a cuteness contest between its newborn pygmy hippo and Moo Deng, the adorable mini hippopotamus that became a viral sensation this summer.
Community

3 Things to Know | Quad Cities afternoon headlines for Sept. 14, 2023

An Algona police officer has died after a shooting, and Dollar General is being sued for deceptive pricing. Also Prophetstown residents have eyes to the skies.
Animals

Three little pigs escape Ohio home to go for ice cream; neighbors aren't happy

The pigs were running down Reynolds Road in early October, and have been the subject of complaints by neighbors.
Animals

Central Iowa freshman makes a rare environmental discovery

The rare jellyfish was caught north of Ottumwa. Wildlife officials in Iowa said these freshwater jellyfish are native to Asia.
Animals

Rare freshwater jellyfish found in Iowa by teen

Oscar Schiferl was fishing at Russell Wildlife Area north of Oskaloosa with his dad when he found the creatures.
Crime

Kentucky woman arrested after mother's severed body found cooked inside kitchen

A Kentucky woman has been arrested after police found her mother’s dismembered body cooking inside a kitchen pot.
National

Seattle collector shows off massive beer stein assortment

Alain Steenbeeke has been collecting beer steins since 1982, amassing over 600 unique pieces.