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2 days ago in Sports
Giants receiver Calvin Austin is out for the season with a torn ACL, AP source says
27-year-old Calvin Austin has a torn ACL in his right knee and is expected to miss the season, a person with knowledge of the injury told The Associated Press on Wednesday, speaking on condition of anonymity because the team had not revealed the extent of the injury.
2 days ago in Sports
NFL owners unanimously approve the sale of the Seahawks to Vinod Khosla and his family
NFL owners on Wednesday unanimously approved the sale of the Seattle Seahawks to the Khosla family, including Vinod Khosla. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell congratulated the Khosla family for having "great timing" in purchasing the team that is coming off its second Super Bowl victory in franchise history.
2 days ago in Entertainment, Trending
Tim Curry, iconic character actor and ‘Rocky Horror Picture Show’ star, dies at 80
Tim Curry, a character actor who created a gallery of delicious, very loony villains for stage and screen, including Dr. Frank-N-Furter in "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the smug concierge in "Home Alone 2: Lost in New York," has died. He was 80.
2 days ago in Entertainment
Judge grants Blake Lively $400,000 of $8M in legal fees she sought in film fight with Justin Baldoni
Blake Lively will get just over $400,000 of the $8 million she sought in legal costs from actor and director Justin Baldoni after they settled their fight over the production of their 2024 film "It Ends With Us," a federal judge ruled Wednesday.
2 days ago in World
At least 160 killed and hundreds missing after flash floods in Nepal and China
Massive flash floods in a border area of Nepal and China on Wednesday killed at least 160 people and left hundreds of tourists, workers and others missing after sweeping through communities and bringing travel in some areas to a halt. Experts said an avalanche from a glacier was the likely cause in the warming Himalaya region.
Mary Grage, known as “Gray-gy,” 89, formerly of Emmetsburg
Mary Grage, known as “Gray-gy,” age 89, formerly of Emmetsburg and most recently of Rockwell City, will have funeral services…
Spirit Lake Man Charged After Ignoring Roadblock
A Spirit Lake man was arrested Saturday after allegedly driving through a roadblock west of Spencer.
2 days ago in Sports
Olympic champion Alysa Liu takes season off after Milan gold, promises her return to the ice
Olympic figure skating champion Alysa Liu is taking the season off following her triumph in Milan. This time, she is certain she will be back.
2 days ago in Entertainment, Trending
Dolly Parton built a better world, with rhinestones and songs
There are few inalienable truths: Everyone was born, everyone will die, and everyone loved Dolly Parton. Larger-than-life at 5-foot-nothing, the country star, actor, philanthropist, entrepreneur and theme park enthusiast who died Tuesday, transcended celebrity in rhinestones and fringe.
Pioneers Claim Spencer Early Bird Volleyball Tournament
Okoboji rolls past Spencer in Championship match
Mainstreet Spencer Ice Cream Social is Tonight
Spencer, IA (Northwestiowanow.com) — The annual Mainstreet Ice Cream Social in downtown Spencer is Wednesday night. Mainstreet Director Nancy Naeve…
Jennie Byrn, age 56, of Spencer
A memorial visitation for Jennie Byrn, age 56, of Spencer will be held on Saturday, August 29th, from 2:00 to…
William Ray “Bill” Frerk, 83, of Primghar and formerly of Sutherland
A celebration of life for William Ray “Bill” Frerk, 83, of Primghar and formerly of Sutherland will be held from…
Emmet County Places One-Year Hold on New Data Centers
Emmet County has placed a one-year moratorium on new data center developments.
Clay County Residents Advised to Verify Vaccine Status as Measles Cases Rise
As measles cases continue to rise across Iowa, Clay County residents are being encouraged to make sure their vaccinations are up to date.
Linda Harbst, 75, of Spirit Lake
Services for 75-year-old Linda Harbst of Spirit Lake will be Saturday, August 29th at 9:30 AM at St. Mary’s Catholic…
3 days ago in National
Pennsylvania reports first 2 measles deaths in the US this year, both people unvaccinated
Two unvaccinated Pennsylvania residents have died after being infected with measles, the first U.S. deaths this year related to the contagious virus. State health officials announced the deaths Tuesday. They did not reveal any details about the people who died, other than that they lived in Lancaster County, west of Philadelphia.
