• More thrifting and fewer returns, the early trends that defined shopping this holiday

  

• Denver, Jeffco cold weather shelter plans activated ahead of weekend freeze

  

• Elk River farm using Christmas trees to feed goats, shelter animals

  

• Michigan fire chief dead after he was hit by vehicle at medical incident

  

• "Big Chief": Shaq promoted to new role in Georgia sheriff's office

  

• Kansas City Chiefs bar in Philadelphia closes following death of owner

  

• Family of ironworker files wrongful death lawsuit over construction accident

  

• Celebration of life service held for Park Forest police detective Tim Jones