Midwest
Freighter takes on water after hitting underwater object in Lake Superior: Coast Guard
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A 689-foot freighter began taking on water Saturday morning after the massive ship hit an underwater obstacle in Lake Superior near Grand Portage, Minnesota, forcing about half of the 22 people on board to evacuate, the U.S. Coast Guard said.
The Michipicoten, which was carrying taconite, a low-grade iron ore, was around 35 miles southwest of Isle Royale when it began flooding. Isle Royale is part of Michigan.
The Coast Guard said that there was no sign anything spilled into the water from the ship as pumps on board worked to displace the water and reduce the ship’s listing from 15 degrees to 5 degrees.
CRUISE PASSENGER FALLS OVERBOARD WHILE SHIP SAILS THROUGH FJORD: OFFICIALS
A 689-foot freighter ship, right, began taking on water Saturday morning after it hit an underwater obstacle in Lake Superior, forcing about half of the 22 people on board to evacuate, the U.S. Coast Guard said. (Jeff Leech via Facebook)
The Michipicoten was headed to port for repairs with the bulk carrier Edwin H. Gott alongside it.
UNDERWATER EXPLORER DIVING ON ‘NEWLY FOUND SHIPWRECK’ DISCOVERED DEAD IN LAKE ERIE, AUTHORITIES SAY
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The Michipicoten, right, heading to port for repairs with the bulk carrier Edwin H. Gott, left, alongside it. (Jeff Leech via Facebook)
U.S. Coast Guard, Border Patrol, and National Park Service vessels remain actively involved, the Coast Guard said.
The cause of the collision is under investigation.
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Lake Superior is the largest freshwater lake in the world by surface area. (Brian Peterson/Star Tribune via Getty Images)
The collision occurred in the northwest part of the lake, which straddles the U.S.-Canadian border and is the largest freshwater lake in the world by surface area.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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Cleveland, OH
CAIR-Ohio Co-Hosts Congressional Town Hall in Cleveland in Preparation for the November Election –
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Illinois
Illinois to consider new state flag as officials decide whether to change it: 'Evolving with the times'
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Illinois will accept submissions for a new state flag design after Labor Day as commissioners decide whether to change the flag.
The measure creating a 20-member Illinois Flag Commission (IFC), was signed into law by Gov. JB Pritzker last year. The commission is currently deciding whether to change the flag.
“History is living, breathing, and ever-evolving,” said Democratic state Sen. Doris Turner, a co-sponsor of the legislation that started this effort.
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The measure creating a 20-member Illinois Flag Commission (IFC), was signed into law by Gov. JB Pritzker last year. The commission is currently deciding whether to change the flag. (AP Photo/John O’Connor)
In a statement, Turner said, “We need to ensure government is evolving with the times, so people are engaged and a part of what is going on across the State. To start the conversation, I led the initiative to create the Illinois Flag Commission….[It] is tasked with deciding whether the current State flag should be replaced with a redesigned State flag. We need a flag that truly represents Illinois – a state with a strong workforce, an agriculture champion, and so much more.”
Turner of Springfield and Democratic state Rep. Kam Buckner of Chicago created the legislation to allow officials to “evaluate if a new State flag would better represent the state’s diversity of urban, suburban and rural communities and inspire renewed state pride among Illinoisians,” the Illinois secretary of state’s office said in a press release.
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Illinois will accept submissions for a new state flag design after Labor Day as the commissioners decide whether to change the flag. (Fox News)
The IFC will select ten designs based on how they reflect the identity of Illinois. On January 1st, 2025, the commission will host an online public survey for residents to vote on their favorites and on whether to keep the current flag.
The development comes as several other states also have been redesigning their flags, including Utah, Mississippi, Michigan, and Maine.
Minnesota approved a change to its flag in January earlier this year.
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A final Minnesota flag design is on display Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2023 St. Paul, Minn. The new state flag should feature an eight-pointed North Star against a dark blue background shaped like the state, with a solid light blue field at the right, a special commission decided Monday as it picked a replacement for an older design that many Native Americans considered offensive. (Glen Stubbe /Star Tribune via AP)
Minnesota in May unveiled its flag to reflect its motto of being the North Star State. The flag replaced an old flag that pictured a Native American that some critics argued was racist.
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Similar to Illinois, Minnesota state officials formed a committee and allowed entries from members of the community before voting and ultimately adopting a new flag design in December that included two blue shapes with a white star.
Fox News’ Lawrence Richards contributed to this report.
Indiana
'Extensive' search underway for suspect who stabbed teen at NW Indiana baseball field
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Authorities in northwest Indiana on Saturday afternoon were conducting an “extensive search” for the person wanted for stabbing a teenage girl in the hand at a baseball field.
The incident happened at the baseball fields in Lowell behind the VFW 6841 post, 17401 Morse St., according to the Lake County Sheriff’s Department. A “dark-skinned male with long hair,” stabbed a 14-year-old girl before being chased into the woods, sheriff’s officials said.
Sheriff’s patrol deputies, detectives, department K-9s and aviation units were working with several surrounding law enforcement agencies in searching for the suspect. The alleged stabber could be in the company of other men and should be considered armed and dangerous, police said.
Residents in the immediate area were being asked to keep their homes and vehicles locked and notify police of suspicious activity. Anyone who sees the suspect was urged to call 911 immediately.
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