the morning cram [theft for tots edition]

The Show Must Go On…

NPR reports that Iowa residents saw no reprieve in political ads over the holiday weekend

Kentucky ~ Deputy judge-executive makes bid for Paducah mayor. Chemical spill shuts down the junction of the I-24/Purchase Parkway junction. Police notified of toys missing from Southside store.

Illinois ~ State to create independent tax appeal tribunal.

Tennessee ~ Fort Campbell Solider shot, seriously wounded, in California hometown.