Good morning, this is Local Pulse for Friday, November 22, 2024.

We're starting with some breaking news from the Marshalltown Police Department. On Wednesday, several arrests were made, including Alvena Stewart, 46, for theft-fourth degree-shoplifting, and Oscar Arauza Garcia, 37, for child endangerment-substantial risk and domestic abuse assault-first offense-causing bodily injury[1].

Moving on to our job market snapshot, there haven't been any major hiring announcements or notable business expansions in the past few days. However, we do want to remind our listeners that the holiday season is approaching, and many local businesses are gearing up for increased demand.

In real estate news, we don't have any notable commercial or residential property sales to report today. However, we do want to mention that the Upper Peninsula State Fair Authority is planning some upgrades to the fairgrounds in Escanaba, including the installation of an electronic scoreboard at the Escanaba Motor Speedway and new bathhouses funded by a grant from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources Trust Fund[3].

From city hall, we have some updates on recent decisions that affect daily life. The Upper Peninsula State Fair Authority Board met last month to review changes at the 2024 fair, including a special sensory-friendly theme day and priority camping for exhibitors. The board also discussed financial issues, including a recent audit that showed a significant increase in the authority's net position[3].

Weather-wise, it's looking like a chilly day ahead, with temperatures expected to stay in the mid-40s. We recommend bundling up if you're planning on heading outdoors today.

In new business activity, we don't have any major openings or closings to report today. However, we do want to mention that the Wood Theater in Glens Falls, NY, is hosting a concert featuring Billy Gilman from NBC's 'The Voice' tonight[4].

Looking ahead to the next few days, we have some exciting community events coming up. On Thanksgiving Eve, there's a celebration featuring live music with local country acts Whiskey Highway, Martin & Kelly, and Skeeter Creek & D[4].

In local school achievements, we don't have any specific updates to report today. However, we do want to remind our listeners that many schools are gearing up for holiday events and activities.

In a feel-good community story, we want to highlight the efforts of the Knights of Columbus and the Gladstone Amvets, who provided parking assistance and wheelchair support at the Upper Peninsula State Fair this year[3].

Finally, in today's crime report, we have some significant incidents to report. In Webster County, Mya A. Vote, 18, was charged with third-degree harassment, and Keeshaun J. Crooks, 21, was charged with multiple counts, including first-degree burglary, assault while displaying a dangerous weapon, and intimidation with a dangerous weapon[2]. In Delta County, Jason Michael Noguess, 33, was sentenced to 33 months in prison for assault by suffocation of an intimate partner[5].

This has been Local Pulse. We'll see you tomorrow with more local updates.