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Storm Lake Youth Charged in Disturbance
Storm Lake Police were dispatched to a business on Salebarn Road December 15th on report of customer disturbance.
2 hours ago in Entertainment
Christine Baranski narrates ‘A Christmas Carol’ before returning for new ‘The Gilded Age’ season
Christine Baranski agreed to narrate a music-and-spoken word version of Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol" last December at The Morgan Library & Museum in New York, which owns the original manuscript of the 1843 classic. A recording was made last June at the Church of the Redeemer in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, and released Dec. 4 on the LSO Live label.
2 hours ago in Lifestyle
Maximalism is back in cocktails with bold colors and flavors
After years of minimalist, pared-back drinks, maximalism is back. Drinkers are looking for more than just a simple serve, and bartenders are dreaming up bold color palettes, layered flavors, oversize garnishes, theatrical glassware and playful twists on classic drinks.
2 hours ago in Sports
Carlos Alcaraz ends 7-year partnership with coach Juan Carlos Ferrero
Top-ranked Carlos Alcaraz is parting ways with his longtime coach, Juan Carlos Ferrero, the man who guided him to the pinnacle of men's tennis during a remarkably successful seven-year partnership.
2 hours ago in Sports
Losing to Jake Paul would be ‘awfully embarrassing’ for Joshua, says promoter Hearn
Writing in a column for the BBC, Eddie Hearn said it was "crazy" that Anthony Joshua — a former two-time world heavyweight champion and Olympic gold medalist — was getting in the ring with Paul, a YouTuber-turned-boxer who is facing easily his biggest challenge yet.
Rock Valley Still Waiting on FEMA Buyout, Increasing Request to 150 Properties
The original application for 122 homes, but failed FEMA’s "cost-benefit" test.
2 hours ago in World
Millions are pledged to a Syrian Australian man who stopped a gunman and became a national hero
Like many Australians strolling at Bondi Beach on long, warm summer evenings, Ahmed al Ahmed just wanted a cup of coffee with a friend. Around him, a bloody massacre erupted as two gunmen targeted Jews during Hanukkah festivities at a park close to the shore.
Clay County Public Health Updates Supervisors, Funding Request Increased
Tiefenthaler highlighted a strategic shift toward preventative care—focusing on wellness, pre-diabetes, and cancer support rather than just reacting to crises.
Reported Runaway Leads to Harboring Charges for Juvenile Male
Storm Lake Police report the reported runaway was found safe, but allege another juvenile helped hide her, and has charged him.
Felony Burglary Charge for Storm Lake Man
Police allege that Jose Rivera Martinez (31) of Storm Lake forcefully entered a parked vehicle while the victim was inside and stole a cell phone.
Wilbur Morfitt, 89, Nevada, formerly of Hartley
Services for 89 year old Wilbur Morfitt of Nevada and formerly of Hartley will be Friday, December 19th at 1:00pm…
Larry Dean Trosin, 71, Rossie
Funeral services for Larry Dean Trosin, age 71, of Rossie will be held on Saturday, December 20, 2025, at 10:00…
19 hours ago in Entertainment
‘Sinners,’ ‘Wicked: For Good,’ ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ advance in Oscars shortlists
Ryan Coogler's bluesy vampire thriller "Sinners," the big screen musical "Wicked: For Good" and the Netflix phenomenon "KPop Demon Hunters" are all a step closer to an Oscar nomination.
19 hours ago in World
The US labels another Latin American cartel a terrorist group as the anti-drug war escalates
The Trump administration on Tuesday designated another Latin American drug cartel as a foreign terrorist organization, increasing financial pressure on its members and opening the door to potential military action against them.
19 hours ago in Sports
FIFA slashes price of some World Cup tickets to $60 after global fan backlash
FIFA slashed the price of some World Cup tickets for teams' most loyal fans following a global backlash and some will get $60 seats for the final instead of being asked to pay $4,185.
GTRA and HMS Split Varsity Double-Header
Hough Girls all in 20s for Girls Game, 3 in double figures for Hawk Boys
Supervisors Approve Revolving Loan, Despite Some Uncertainty
The Clay County Board of Supervisors voted 2-1 Tuesday to approve a $100,000 revolving loan for a new childcare center at Riverside Church.
Dickinson County Attorney Steve Goodlow Resigns
Dickinson County Attorney Steve Goodlow informed the board of supervisors his last day in the position will be December 31st.
Ron Hanson Looks Back on 20 Years
For the first time in a generation Spencer will have a new 5th Ward Councilperson. Ron White ran in 2005 and intended to serve one or two terms.
1 day ago in World
Zelenskyy says proposals to end the war in Ukraine could be presented to Russia within days
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says proposals being negotiated with U.S. officials for a deal to end the fighting in Russia's nearly 4-year-old invasion of his country could be finalized within days, after which American envoys will present them to the Kremlin before possible further meetings in the U.S. next weekend.
