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18 hours ago in Crime, Local

21-Year Prison Term Handed Down to Pocahontas Man in Drug, Gun Case

A Pocahontas man has been sentenced to 21 years after his conviction on drug and weapons charges.

18 hours ago in Local

North Union Superintendent Says Threat Was Taken Seriously

The Kossuth County Sheriff's Department was called to the North Union School District's Swea City Campus Thursday morning after one student reported getting a text from another student who says he was bringing a bomb to school. 

18 hours ago in Local

Attorney General Brenna Bird Encourages Voter Participation During Spencer Campaign Visit

Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird outlined several priorities she plans to pursue if reelected this November.

18 hours ago in Local

New Details Released in Fatal Crash That Claimed Life of BVU Student

The Buena Vista University student from Clay County who lost her life in a two-vehicle crash Monday afternoon was a back seat passenger according to information released by the sheriff's department Wednesday morning.

19 hours ago in Local

Congresswoman Ashley Hinson Brings U.S. Senate Campaign to Spencer

Congresswoman Ashley Hinson stopped in Spencer Tuesday as part of her statewide campaign for the U.S. Senate.

19 hours ago in Local

Iowa Great Lakes Tourism Remains Strong Despite Higher Gas Prices

The tourism numbers are out for July, August, and September for the Iowa Great Lakes.

2 days ago in Local

UPDATE: Two-Vehicle Crash Near Storm Lake Claims Life of BVU Student

A two-vehicle crash south of Storm Lake claimed the life of a Buena Vista University student Monday afternoon.

2 days ago in Local

Clay County Supervisors Receive Update on Red Rock Wind Project

The proposed Red Rock Wind Energy Center is moving closer to construction.

Entertainment

12 hours ago in Entertainment, Trending

Patrick Stewart, legendary actor of ‘Star Trek’ and ‘X-Men’ fame, dies at 86

Patrick Stewart, the classically trained actor who added Shakespearean gravitas to the "Star Trek" and "X-Men" franchises, has died. He was 86. Stewart died Wednesday in Los Angeles, following "a brief and poignant journey" with Alzheimer's disease and Lewy Body Dementia, spokesperson Kelly Bush Novak said.

19 hours ago in Entertainment

Hometown of ‘Addams Family’ creator becomes ghoulish Halloween destination

Before there was "The Addams Family," there was Westfield. Cartoonist Charles Addams, who created the eccentric, fictional family, drew inspiration for his signature macabre style from the elegant Victorian homes, historic cemetery and other landmarks of his New Jersey hometown.

20 hours ago in Entertainment

South Carolina police close investigation into Hayden Panettiere’s death after coroner’s ruling

Police in South Carolina have closed their investigation into the overdose death of actor Hayden Panettiere following a coroner's finding that it was accidental. The decision was based on the medical examiner's determination as well as the findings of the investigation, Greenville police said Wednesday in a statement.

3 days ago in Entertainment, Music

Jay-Z picks himself to headline the Super Bowl halftime show at SoFi Stadium in Southern California

The man who has helped produce the Super Bowl halftime show is stepping into the spotlight: Jay-Z will headline the show himself. The NFL, Apple Music and Roc Nation announced Monday night that Jay-Z will be the featured performer for the halftime festivities on Feb. 14 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California.