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Storm Lake Police Give Armed Incident Update

Storm Lake police have released new information on the armed incident Wednesday afternoon.

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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

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#2 seed E-Hawks Dispatch #7 Sioux Central in Regional Quarterfinals

Emmetsburg advances with 3-0 sweep of Twin Lakes Conference Foe

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Tiger Girls Swimming Fall to Sioux City Metro on Senior Night

Sears and Schmidt pick up individual wins for Spencer

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Resilient Tigers Top Fort Dodge in Regional Quarterfinals

Spencer takes Set 4 after a wild Dodger Comeback in Set 3

3 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.

3 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.

3 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.

3 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.

3 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.

3 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.

3 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.

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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."

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School Bus Safety Week

Spencer Community Schools Promote Safe Rides During National Bus Safety Week

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City Manager Search in Jackson

Jackson, Minnesota is looking for a new City Manager

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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.

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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. 

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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.

3 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.

3 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.

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Ex-NFL star Antonio Brown pleads not guilty to attempted murder charge stemming from Miami shooting

Former NFL star Antonio Brown was returning Tuesday to Miami to face an attempted murder charge stemming from a May shooting, with his lawyer filing a not guilty plea on his behalf.

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Mavericks fire GM Nico Harrison 9 months after widely panned Luka Doncic trade

The Dallas Mavericks fired general manager Nico Harrison on Tuesday, an admission nine months later that the widely criticized trade of Luka Doncic backfired on the franchise.

9 hours ago in Local

Gas Leak Prompts Evacuation at Buena Vista University Campus in Storm Lake

Emergency crews responded to a gas leak on the Buena Vista University campus in Storm Lake

11 hours ago in Local

More Iowa Disasters, Higher Insurance Blamed on Climate Change

Natural disasters in Iowa are becoming more frequent and costly, with damages reaching millions or even billions of dollars.

12 hours ago in Local

Congressman Randy Feenstra Kicks off Campaign for Governor

Iowa Congressman Randy Feenstra has officially launched his campaign race for Governor Monday night.