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Vance Voyles poses for photos. Vance Voyles is a sergeant, professor, author, screenplay writer, dad, and husband. On Wednesday, September 10th, 2025.

Sergeant Voyles balances badge and creativity

Abby Kress, Reporter September 10, 2025

Tranquility fills the office. Soft beats murmur from the speaker, a diffuser emits the smell of lavender and lemon and dim lights cast a calming glow. Behind the desk, a white bookshelf holds several copies...

Opening statements in the trial of a suburban Minneapolis police officer who fatally shot Daunte Wright during a routine traffic stop are expected in the same courtroom where another ex-cop was convicted of murder in the death of George Floyd.

Opening statements begin in trial of Kimberly Potter, ex-cop who killed Daunte Wright

 (CNN) -- Opening statements are underway in the trial of Kimberly Potter, the former Minnesota police officer who said she mistook her gun for a Taser when she killed Daunte Wright during a traffic...

Biden to sign executive orders related to 'equity'

Biden to sign executive orders related to ‘equity’

Maegan Vazquez, CNN January 26, 2021

(CNN) -- President Joe Biden is slated to sign a series of executive actions revolving around "equity" policy on Tuesday, focusing on policing reform, prison reform and public housing, according to...

Michelle Dean with a painting she bought from a thrift store, then painted over to create a new piece of art on November 20, 2019.

Student creates new art from thrifted paintings

At first glance, Michelle Dean’s kitchen looked normal. A stove, a refrigerator and some old-fashioned artwork were framed on the walls.Upon further inspection, the paintings weren’t the wholesome,...

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