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Cubs snag Florida State 3B Cam Smith in 2024 MLB Draft – NBC Sports Chicago
The Chicago Cubs have added an infield bat to their prospect pool, drafting Florida State third baseman Cam Smith with the No. 14 overall pick in the 2024 MLB Draft. Smith had a strong 2024 season for the Seminoles, belting a career high 16 home runs and adding 22 doubles. He drove in 57 RBI’s, …
Mass. State Police increases presence across the Commonwealth after Trump rally shooting – NBC Boston
Massachusetts State Police is increasing its presence in highly trafficked areas across the Commonwealth after a shooting at a Donald Trump rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. “There is no known connection or direct threat to Massachusetts at this time. Colonel John Mawn has been briefed by the MSP’s Commonwealth Fusion Center intelligence analysts and will continue …
Teen rescued from Lake Michigan at Illinois Beach State Park – NBC Chicago
A teenage swimmer was rushed to an area hospital after being pulled from Lake Michigan on Friday evening at Illinois Beach State Park, authorities said. At around 5:45 p.m., the Beach Park Fire Department responded to Illinois Beach State Park for an individual in distress, fire officials said in a news release. Firefighters arrived on …
Teen rescued from Lake Michigan at Illinois Beach State Park – NBC Chicago
A teenage swimmer was rushed to an area hospital after being pulled from Lake Michigan on Friday evening at Illinois Beach State Park, authorities said. At around 5:45 p.m., the Beach Park Fire Department responded to Illinois Beach State Park for an individual in distress, fire officials said in a news release. Firefighters arrived on …
Full list of new food, vendors – NBC Chicago
Editor’s Note: The video in this story is from a previous report. When it comes to state fair food, Illinois State Fair officials have a saying: “You count the memories, not the calories.” It’s nearly time to clear your bellies for the food lineup at this year’s fair, taking place Aug. 8 through 18 at …
Michael Proctor’s suspension without pay is ‘disappointing,’ state police union says – NBC Boston
The union that represents members of the Massachusetts State Police defended Trooper Michael Proctor a day after his suspension without pay. Proctor, the lead investigator in the Karen Read case, was roundly criticized after his testimony at her murder trial. The high-profile proceedings brought to light a series of text messages he sent about Read …
Florida ranks third among states with most self-reliant populations – NBC 6 South Florida
Florida has been ranked as the number 3 most independent state in the nation, as a measure of the self-reliance of its population, according to a new study. WalletHub, a financial services company, wanted to find out what states had the most self-reliant population, based on five sources of dependency—consumer finances, the government, the labor market, …