Your local big news

Denver · 20th January 2013, 06:52 AM

What's the big story in your area, that is sharing the headlines with big national or world news?

The past couple weeks for me, it's been:

Quote:

BOULDER - Two Boulder officers are facing several felony charges for shooting and killing an elk in the Mapleton neighborhood after an investigation uncovered that the officers had planned to shoot and kill the elk nearly 21 hours before, and then collect the animal for the "personal gain" of trophy and meat.

http://www.thedenverchannel.com/news...mal-in-advance

Bikewer · 20th January 2013, 06:53 AM

Here in St. Louis, it's the death of the "greatest Cardinal", Stan "The Man" Musial. Non-stop coverage on the local news.

Alareth · 20th January 2013, 06:57 AM

Local news? LOCAL?!?!

Who cares about local news when a college quarterback had a fake girlfriend!!!!!!!!!!!

Priorities people.

Denver · 20th January 2013, 07:07 AM

Originally Posted by Alareth

Local news? LOCAL?!?!

Who cares about local news when a college quarterback had a fake girlfriend!!!!!!!!!!!

Priorities people.

Well, to be fair, we still don't know what kind of previous relationship the officers had with the elk in question.

KoihimeNakamura · 20th January 2013, 08:37 AM

A series of articles on improving roads in Washington and dealing global warming. Something about Seattle being a low laying city.

Molinaro · 20th January 2013, 08:49 AM

Leafs win!

Rat · 20th January 2013, 08:53 AM

A group of people attacked a restaurant, smashing windows and attacking guests. Six arrests were made.

Turned out a couple of days later that a (probably false) rumour had gone around the city's Sikh community that a Sikh girl had been raped by a Muslim, and this was a group of Sikhs attacking a Muslim-owned restaurant.

Also, it's been snowing a lot.

mortimer · 20th January 2013, 09:32 AM

Here in Austin, it is unsuprisingly all about Lance Armstrong.

MikeG · 20th January 2013, 09:32 AM

Well, after about 20 crime-free years, my village recently had a major incident. A lawn-mower was stolen from someone's garden shed. Police were called, statements taken, and the place dusted for fingerprints.

Three or four days later the lawnmower was returned. Repaired. A bored neighbour had taken it to fix it as a favour for his friend, and was completely oblivious of the crimewave he had created. We then all relaxed and went back to normal. One or two people had even taken to locking their house when they went out!

Mike

LibraryLady · 20th January 2013, 09:47 AM

Earl Weaver died

Dog Town · 20th January 2013, 10:29 AM

Originally Posted by Alareth

Local news? LOCAL?!?!

Who cares about local news when a college quarterback had a fake girlfriend!!!!!!!!!!!

Priorities people.

Sheesh! This story is the internet version, of the telephone game!
He's a LINEBACKER!

ETA: Local news is, Winter is GONE! 78+ today!

Pulvinar · 20th January 2013, 10:29 AM

Originally Posted by LibraryLady

Earl Weaver died

These things come in threes: expect sad news from Toronto.

Charlie Wilkes · 20th January 2013, 10:39 AM

The good citizens of Friday Harbor paid $27k for a larger-than-life aluminum whale fluke.

http://www.sanjuanjournal.com/news/186890612.html

It is on display next to the ferry dock.

Lucian · 20th January 2013, 10:41 AM

Originally Posted by Dog Town

Sheesh! This story is the internet version, of the telephone game!
He's a LINEBACKER!

ETA: Local news is, Winter is GONE! 78+ today!

My local news: winter isn't gone. -11°F tonight.

Pulvinar · 20th January 2013, 11:06 AM

Originally Posted by Charlie Wilkes

The good citizens of Friday Harbor paid $27k for a larger-than-life aluminum whale fluke.

Beats a sculpture of a bullet-ridden pig.

Charlie Wilkes · 20th January 2013, 11:11 AM

Originally Posted by Pulvinar

Beats a sculpture of a bullet-ridden pig.

Careful now, some wounds never heal.

The pig had it coming.

Architect · 20th January 2013, 11:17 AM

Avalanche kills four climbers.

Aardvark422 · 20th January 2013, 11:19 AM

A Marine recruit hopped the fence at Lindbergh Field. My husband, active duty Marine of 13 years now, said he doesn't blame the poor kid, had many a night in training where he wished he could do the same thing.

Gord_in_Toronto · 20th January 2013, 11:35 AM

Originally Posted by Pulvinar

These things come in threes: expect sad news from Toronto.

As so there is:

Quote:

A turbulent 15 months have passed since city council first voted to send the Toronto Zoo’s aging elephants to the Performing Animal Welfare Society (PAWS), which runs a California animal sanctuary that takes in retired zoo and circus elephants.

http://www.thestar.com/news/gta/arti...ors_picks=true

I'm not sure if it's sad they are leaving or that they have not left yet.

Pulvinar · 20th January 2013, 11:47 AM

Originally Posted by Gord_in_Toronto

As so there is:

Was expecting a Blue Jay, but I suppose elephants flying the coop will do.

mummymonkey · 20th January 2013, 01:04 PM

Some lard was found on a beach

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotlan...ntral-21079285

IMST · 20th January 2013, 01:06 PM

Pretty much bupkis. I can't really think of anything big in the news locally at the moment.

mrgrouch · 20th January 2013, 02:29 PM

Meanwhile in Calgary city officials are on high alert due to a local resident finding a rat.
http://www.calgarysun.com/2012/08/17...und-in-calgary

fuelair · 20th January 2013, 02:50 PM

As local as our 24 hour news has it: Fresh water FL oysters may disappear - and we are gonna sue Ga. about it (likely) as that is why the lowered fresh water for them.......

The good news: must be no assaults or other blood releasing stuff happening!!!

Alareth · 20th January 2013, 02:52 PM

In local news, the cat just puked on the living room carpet.

Damn bakeneko

Giraffe107 · 20th January 2013, 02:58 PM

Discussion around deamalgamating our large council (made up of four smaller councils) into two.
http://www.themorningbulletin.com.au...money/1720600/

fuelair · 20th January 2013, 03:04 PM

Originally Posted by fuelair

As local as our 24 hour news has it: Fresh water FL oysters may disappear - and we are gonna sue Ga. about it (likely) as that is why the lowered fresh water for them.......

The good news: must be no assaults or other blood releasing stuff happening!!!

Unfortunately, that changed..... it is now 3 yr. old little girl riding bicycle hit by car as she was turning into her driveway. She is at hospital, her mother is with her. Her condition is not known.

Lowpro · 20th January 2013, 03:06 PM

http://blog.al.com/montgomery/2013/0..._river_default

An eighteen year old shot someone multiple times and ran away.

arthwollipot · 20th January 2013, 03:28 PM

Local news here seems to be about people setting cars on fire. There's been a series of car firebombings recently - it appears to be a bunch of kids just getting their kicks, but no-one's been able to catch them.

Denver · 20th January 2013, 03:28 PM

Originally Posted by Alareth

In local news, the cat just puked on the living room carpet.

Damn bakeneko

That's a bit too local...

bruto · 20th January 2013, 03:52 PM

Big drug bust in Bennington last week, fodder for social commentators, cops and reformers until the next big thing.

AJM8125 · 20th January 2013, 04:22 PM

http://sanfrancisco.cbslocal.com/201...d-over-niners/

deaman · 20th January 2013, 04:26 PM

Originally Posted by LibraryLady

Earl Weaver died

NNNNNNNnnnnnnnnnnooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo o!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

LibraryLady · 20th January 2013, 04:28 PM

Originally Posted by deaman

NNNNNNNnnnnnnnnnnooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo o!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Baltimorean?

sgtbaker · 20th January 2013, 05:11 PM

Take your pick; a guy bites his girlfriend's thumb off, in an argument or the discovery of a meth lab closed off three blocks. It really is a nice town...

Denver · 20th January 2013, 05:23 PM

Originally Posted by sgtbaker

Take your pick; a guy bites his girlfriend's thumb off, in an argument or the discovery of a meth lab closed off three blocks. It really is a nice town...

I'd go with the meth lab then. Better ending.

Tsukasa Buddha · 20th January 2013, 06:17 PM

Chicken advocates want revote in Fox Lake
Proponents say trustees did not consider issue seriously enough

korenyx · 20th January 2013, 06:18 PM

Boeing is leaving Wichita but the Dreamliner groundings lead almost every newscast.

LibraryLady · 20th January 2013, 06:18 PM

Might be some big news here within the hour

deaman · 20th January 2013, 06:33 PM

Patrons of JREF reach "new low" in complete and utter boredom.

Film at 11PM.

20th January 2013, 06:52 AM	#1
Denver Philosopher Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Denver, Colorado Posts: 6,605	Your local big news What's the big story in your area, that is sharing the headlines with big national or world news? The past couple weeks for me, it's been: Quote: BOULDER - Two Boulder officers are facing several felony charges for shooting and killing an elk in the Mapleton neighborhood after an investigation uncovered that the officers had planned to shoot and kill the elk nearly 21 hours before, and then collect the animal for the "personal gain" of trophy and meat. http://www.thedenverchannel.com/news...mal-in-advance
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20th January 2013, 06:57 AM	#3
Alareth Expert Expertologist Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 6,683	Local news? LOCAL?!?! Who cares about local news when a college quarterback had a fake girlfriend!!!!!!!!!!! Priorities people.
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20th January 2013, 07:07 AM	#4
Denver Philosopher Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Denver, Colorado Posts: 6,605	Originally Posted by Alareth Local news? LOCAL?!?! Who cares about local news when a college quarterback had a fake girlfriend!!!!!!!!!!! Priorities people. Well, to be fair, we still don't know what kind of previous relationship the officers had with the elk in question.
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20th January 2013, 08:37 AM	#5
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20th January 2013, 08:49 AM	#6
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20th January 2013, 06:53 AM	#2
Bikewer Philosopher Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: St. Louis, Mo. Posts: 9,536	Here in St. Louis, it's the death of the "greatest Cardinal", Stan "The Man" Musial. Non-stop coverage on the local news.

20th January 2013, 08:53 AM	#7
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20th January 2013, 09:32 AM	#8
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20th January 2013, 09:32 AM	#9
MikeG Graduate Poster Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: UK Posts: 1,557	Well, after about 20 crime-free years, my village recently had a major incident. A lawn-mower was stolen from someone's garden shed. Police were called, statements taken, and the place dusted for fingerprints. Three or four days later the lawnmower was returned. Repaired. A bored neighbour had taken it to fix it as a favour for his friend, and was completely oblivious of the crimewave he had created. We then all relaxed and went back to normal. One or two people had even taken to locking their house when they went out! Mike
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20th January 2013, 09:47 AM	#10
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20th January 2013, 10:29 AM	#11
Dog Town Space for Rent Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sunny blue sky, cold water. Posts: 4,466	Originally Posted by Alareth Local news? LOCAL?!?! Who cares about local news when a college quarterback had a fake girlfriend!!!!!!!!!!! Priorities people. Sheesh! This story is the internet version, of the telephone game! He's a LINEBACKER! ETA: Local news is, Winter is GONE! 78+ today!
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20th January 2013, 10:29 AM	#12
Pulvinar Muse Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 820	Originally Posted by LibraryLady Earl Weaver died These things come in threes: expect sad news from Toronto.
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20th January 2013, 10:39 AM	#13
Charlie Wilkes Master Poster Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 2,013	The good citizens of Friday Harbor paid $27k for a larger-than-life aluminum whale fluke. http://www.sanjuanjournal.com/news/186890612.html It is on display next to the ferry dock.

20th January 2013, 10:41 AM	#14
Lucian Master Poster Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 2,550	Originally Posted by Dog Town Sheesh! This story is the internet version, of the telephone game! He's a LINEBACKER! ETA: Local news is, Winter is GONE! 78+ today! My local news: winter isn't gone. -11°F tonight.
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20th January 2013, 11:06 AM	#15
Pulvinar Muse Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 820	Originally Posted by Charlie Wilkes The good citizens of Friday Harbor paid $27k for a larger-than-life aluminum whale fluke. Beats a sculpture of a bullet-ridden pig.
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20th January 2013, 11:11 AM	#16
Charlie Wilkes Master Poster Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 2,013	Originally Posted by Pulvinar Beats a sculpture of a bullet-ridden pig. Careful now, some wounds never heal. The pig had it coming.

20th January 2013, 11:17 AM	#17
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20th January 2013, 11:19 AM	#18
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20th January 2013, 11:35 AM	#19
Gord_in_Toronto Penultimate Amazing Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 13,418	Originally Posted by Pulvinar These things come in threes: expect sad news from Toronto. As so there is: Quote: A turbulent 15 months have passed since city council first voted to send the Toronto Zoo’s aging elephants to the Performing Animal Welfare Society (PAWS), which runs a California animal sanctuary that takes in retired zoo and circus elephants. http://www.thestar.com/news/gta/arti...ors_picks=true I'm not sure if it's sad they are leaving or that they have not left yet.
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20th January 2013, 11:47 AM	#20
Pulvinar Muse Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 820	Originally Posted by Gord_in_Toronto As so there is: Was expecting a Blue Jay, but I suppose elephants flying the coop will do.
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20th January 2013, 01:04 PM	#21
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20th January 2013, 01:06 PM	#22
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20th January 2013, 02:29 PM	#23
mrgrouch Muse Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 624	Meanwhile in Calgary city officials are on high alert due to a local resident finding a rat. http://www.calgarysun.com/2012/08/17...und-in-calgary
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20th January 2013, 02:50 PM	#24
fuelair Cythraul Enfys Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 28,961	As local as our 24 hour news has it: Fresh water FL oysters may disappear - and we are gonna sue Ga. about it (likely) as that is why the lowered fresh water for them....... The good news: must be no assaults or other blood releasing stuff happening!!!
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20th January 2013, 02:52 PM	#25
Alareth Expert Expertologist Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 6,683	In local news, the cat just puked on the living room carpet. Damn bakeneko
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20th January 2013, 02:58 PM	#26
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20th January 2013, 03:04 PM	#27
fuelair Cythraul Enfys Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 28,961	Originally Posted by fuelair As local as our 24 hour news has it: Fresh water FL oysters may disappear - and we are gonna sue Ga. about it (likely) as that is why the lowered fresh water for them....... The good news: must be no assaults or other blood releasing stuff happening!!! Unfortunately, that changed..... it is now 3 yr. old little girl riding bicycle hit by car as she was turning into her driveway. She is at hospital, her mother is with her. Her condition is not known.
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20th January 2013, 03:06 PM	#28
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20th January 2013, 03:28 PM	#29
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20th January 2013, 03:28 PM	#30
Denver Philosopher Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Denver, Colorado Posts: 6,605	Originally Posted by Alareth In local news, the cat just puked on the living room carpet. Damn bakeneko That's a bit too local...
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20th January 2013, 03:52 PM	#31
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20th January 2013, 04:22 PM	#32
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20th January 2013, 04:26 PM	#33
deaman Master Poster Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 2,729	Originally Posted by LibraryLady Earl Weaver died NNNNNNNnnnnnnnnnnooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo o!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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20th January 2013, 04:28 PM	#34
LibraryLady ...but not JUST a LibraryLady Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Building a house in the common ground Posts: 13,079	Your local big news Originally Posted by deaman NNNNNNNnnnnnnnnnnooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo o!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Baltimorean?
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20th January 2013, 05:11 PM	#35
sgtbaker Philosopher Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 5,551	Take your pick; a guy bites his girlfriend's thumb off, in an argument or the discovery of a meth lab closed off three blocks. It really is a nice town...
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