Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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Polk County man indicted for murder in mother's death

A Polk County grand jury indicted Cody Allen Laviolette for murder and tampering with physical evidence in the death of Kelly Taylor Mariah Little, 31. The investigation began after an incident at Laviolette's home on M…

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