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Tornadoes in as a team, Spencer’s Koppie and Rodrigue in for State Meet
Ramirez-Parra and Koppie qualify for State Meet as individuals
#2 seed E-Hawks Dispatch #7 Sioux Central in Regional Quarterfinals
Emmetsburg advances with 3-0 sweep of Twin Lakes Conference Foe
Tiger Girls Swimming Fall to Sioux City Metro on Senior Night
Sears and Schmidt pick up individual wins for Spencer
Resilient Tigers Top Fort Dodge in Regional Quarterfinals
Spencer takes Set 4 after a wild Dodger Comeback in Set 3
2 weeks ago in National
Health care compromise appears far off as the government shutdown stalemate persists
The government shutdown has reopened debate on what has been a central issue for both major political parties in the last 15 years: the future of health coverage under the Affordable Care Act.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music
Taylor Swift, LL Cool J, Kenny Loggins and David Byrne are among Songwriters Hall of Fame nominees
Taylor Swift, Kenny Loggins, LL Cool J, Pink, Sarah McLachlan and Talking Heads' David Byrne are among the impressive list of nominees for the 2026 Songwriters Hall of Fame class, an eclectic mix of pop, hip-hop, folk and rock innovators.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment
A new Harry Potter, Hermione Granger and Ron Weasley want to tell you a story
The legacy of Harry Potter might have been clouded by headlines surrounding Rowling's comments on gender and opposition to trans rights, but it hasn't stopped production on new projects set in the wizarding universe.
2 weeks ago in Sports, Trending
Miami Heat’s Rozier, Trail Blazers’ Billups arrested in federal gambling probe, sources say
Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier and Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups have been arrested in connection with a federal investigation into sports betting, people familiar with the matter told The Associated Press on Thursday.
2 weeks ago in Lifestyle
During cold and flu season, the youngest kids really are the germiest
Forget colorful leaves. Any caregiver knows that the real signs of fall are kids with coughs, sneezes and sniffles.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment
Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show is not being reconsidered, NFL commissioner says
The NFL is not considering dropping Bad Bunny as its Super Bowl halftime headline performer, Commissioner Roger Goodell said Wednesday, reaffirming a decision to put the Grammy-winning Puerto Rican artist on the league's biggest stage that led to criticism from U.S. President Donald Trump and some of his supporters.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music
Bon Jovi is hitting the road. Band announces first tour since Jon Bon Jovi’s vocal cord surgery
Decades into his career and the unthinkable happened. It was 2022, and Jon Bon Jovi began struggling through his songs. He saw a doctor who said one of his vocal cords was atrophying. He needed major surgery.
2 weeks ago in Olympics, World
Milan-Cortina 2026 unveils official posters for Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games
The Milan-Cortina 2026 Olympic organizing committee on Wednesday unveiled two official posters for the Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games — bold graphic depictions that officials said were meant to represent "the character of the destinations."
Ahead of Schedule, Under Budget: DOT Celebrate Highway 3 Bridge Construction Completion
In response, a massive collaborative effort was launched. The Iowa Transportation Commission fast tracked the project, which was already slated for an update after previous flood events.
Estherville Performing Arts Series Opens Thursday with Eden Ehm
Ehm is a Decorah Iowa native and has played for the King and Queen of Norway and regularly appears at Scandinavian festivals around the country.
Fresh Start Celebrates Anniversary with Major Pledge to Flood Recovery
Morris says the spirit of Fresh Start Market and Boutique, and its name, truly reflects Spencer’s attitude.
2 weeks ago in National
Trump pick to lead federal watchdog agency withdraws after offensive text messages were revealed
President Donald Trump 's pick to lead a federal watchdog agency withdrew from consideration Tuesday evening, after his offensive text messages were made public and GOP senators revolted.
2 weeks ago in World
Tropical Storm Melissa brings heavy rain and a flood risk to Haiti, Dominican Republic and Jamaica
Tropical Storm Melissa began dumping heavy rain on Hispaniola on Tuesday as forecasters warned of a significant flood risk in parts of the Caribbean region later this week.
2 weeks ago in Sports
NHL cancels Olympic sendoff event. Islanders are set to host All-Star Weekend in ’27, AP source says
The NHL has canceled an Olympic sendoff event scheduled for February at the New York Islanders' arena and plan to hold All-Star Weekend festivities there in 2027, according to two people with knowledge of the situation.
