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3 weeks ago in Entertainment
In ‘The Chronology of Water,’ Imogen Poots found a great role, and a best friend in Kristen Stewart
After 20 years of acting in movies, television and on the stage, Imogen Poots is having a clarifying moment.
3 weeks ago in Sports
Mike Trout remains in the mix for Team USA in the World Baseball Classic, but questions linger
Mike Trout, the cornerstone of Team USA's 2023 World Baseball Classic run, is still under consideration as the roster for the 2026 tournament takes shape.
Cold Front to Slam Northwest Iowa: High Winds and Low Visibility Overnight
A strong storm system will hit the area tonight and last into tomorrow morning.
E-Hawks Sweep Tigers in Non-Conference Play
E-Hawk Boys pick up first win of the season while girls cruise in 18-point win.
Spencer’s Snow Removal: A Well-Choreographed Operation for Maximum Efficiency
If you've ever wondered how the city of Spencer tackles snow removal, Public Works Director Mark White says it is a carefully choreographed affair, with pre-determined routes, mapped out for peak efficiency.
Iowa Supreme Court Selects Amy Moore to Oversee State’s Largest Judicial District
The Iowa Supreme Court has named Story County District Court Judge Amy Moore as the next Chief Judge of the second judicial district.
Clay County Jury Convicts South Dakota Man of First-Degree Murder
A Clay County jury has reached a verdict in the murder trial of a South Dakota man.
Heating Lamp Sparks Barn Blaze: Firefighters Save Animals
Storm Lake Fire Chief Terence Sinner says Sunday’s barn fire southeast of the Storm Lake Airport was a community effort.
3 weeks ago in World
Japan assesses damage from 7.5 magnitude quake that injured 34
Japan was assessing damage Tuesday and cautioning people of potential aftershocks after a late-night 7.5 magnitude earthquake caused injuries, light damage and a tsunami in Pacific coastal communities.
3 weeks ago in National
Justice Department can unseal Ghislaine Maxwell sex trafficking case records, judge says
The Justice Department can publicly release investigative materials from a sex trafficking case against Ghislaine Maxwell, the longtime confidant of Jeffrey Epstein, a federal judge said on Tuesday.
3 weeks ago in World
Zelenskyy reaffirms his refusal to cede land to Russia as he rallies European support
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has reaffirmed his strong refusal to cede any territory, resisting U.S. pressure for painful concessions to Russia as he moved ahead Tuesday to rally more European support for his country.
3 weeks ago in Sports
Dominican court orders new trial for Tampa Bay Rays’ Wander Franco in sexual abuse case
An appeals court in the Dominican Republic on Tuesday ordered a new trial for Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco, who was convicted earlier this year of sexually abusing a minor and had received a two-year suspended sentence.
3 weeks ago in World
Australia’s social media ban leaves a 15-year-old worried about losing touch with friends
Riley Allen, a 15-year-old schoolboy living on an Outback sheep ranch, doesn't know how he'll keep in touch with his circle of far-flung friends once Australia's world-first social media ban takes effect on Wednesday. Riley's family lives 5 kilometers (3 miles) from Wudinna, a community of just over 1,000 in South Australia state. But some of his school friends live as far as 70 kilometers (43 miles) away.
3 weeks ago in Sports
Shohei Ohtani is the AP’s Male Athlete of the Year for record-tying 4th time
Shohei Ohtani is catching up with more legends. The baseball superstar ends 2025 by winning The Associated Press Male Athlete of the Year for the fourth time, tying him with Lance Armstrong, LeBron James and Tiger Woods for most among male honorees.
3 weeks ago in Features, Trending
How to watch one of the year’s best meteor showers, the Geminids
It's time for one of the strongest meteor showers of the year. The Geminids peak this weekend and are visible through mid-December, according to the American Meteor Society.
3 weeks ago in Entertainment
Golden Globes enter the world of podcasts and tread carefully, avoiding controversy
The Golden Globes this year introduced a best podcast category and, predictably, the nominees announced Monday will get people talking.
3 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music
Coldplay, U2 and Ed Sheeran top Pollstar’s most popular touring artists of the new millennium
Much has been made about the global touring economy in the last few years. Take, for example, that tours grossing over a billion dollars is a new phenomenon in the 2020s — a benchmark first crossed by Taylor Swift in 2023 with her landmark Eras Tour and an accomplishment recently reached by The Weeknd.
3 weeks ago in Entertainment
ABC signs Jimmy Kimmel to a one-year contract extension, months after temporary suspension
President Donald Trump won't be getting his wish. ABC said Monday it has signed late-night comic Jimmy Kimmel to a one-year contract extension.
