The Dispatch — Thursday, October 29

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Thursday, October 29  ·  Daily Briefing

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Structure Fire at 1800 block of East 4th Avenue

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Reckless Driver on I-90 at Broadway

A reckless driver was reported on I-90 westbound at Broadway in a silver Dodge pickup. The incident was reported to the State Advisor. No ot…

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Air Collision Reported

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Suspicious Activity Reported

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Vehicle Collision

A motor vehicle accident was reported on Division Street, near Banner Bank. Emergency responders are en route to the scene.

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