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4 weeks ago in Sports
A supersized World Cup field begins taking shape at Friday’s draw
FIFA has invited more teams than ever for a World Cup priced largely for fans in the 1%. The process of figuring out which teams in the expanded 48-nation field will play where begins with Friday's draw at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.
4 weeks ago in Entertainment
Netflix to acquire Warner Bros. studio and streaming business for $72 billion
Netflix has struck a deal with Warner Bros. Discovery, the legacy Hollywood giant behind "Harry Potter" and "Friends," to buy its studio and streaming business for $72 billion.
4 weeks ago in Sports
NFL mandates playing surfaces for all stadiums meet new standards by 2028 to enhance player safety
The playing surfaces at every NFL stadium will have to meet new enhanced standards set through lab and field testing by the start of the 2028 season.
4 weeks ago in World
At least 4 countries pull out of 2026 Eurovision contest as Israel’s participation sows discord
Public broadcasters in Ireland, the Netherlands, Spain and Slovenia on Thursday pulled out of next year's Eurovision Song Contest after organizers decided to allow Israel to compete, putting political discord on center stage over a usually joyful celebration of music.
4 weeks ago in National
Grand jury rejects new mortgage fraud indictment against New York Attorney General Letitia James
The Justice Department failed Thursday to secure a new indictment against New York Attorney General Letitia James after a judge dismissed the previous mortgage fraud prosecution encouraged by President Donald Trump, according to people familiar with the matter.
Festival of Trees Returns to Laurens for 25th Year
The annual Festival of Trees returns for the 2025 holiday season this weekend, celebrating its 25th year.
Ruthven Man Facing Multiple Charges
An investigation stemming from a traffic stop late this summer has resulted in new felony weapon charges for a Ruthven man.
Do-Over for Downtown Spirit Lake Holiday Event
Spirit Lake Chamber of Commerce and local businesses have planned a full day of fun, again!
Iowa DNR Preaches Safety for First Shotgun Season Opener
With temperatures expected to drop significantly this weekend, Yarkosky advises hunters to prepare for the cold, but never at the expense of safety.
KICD High School Basketball Scoreboard 12/4/25
GIRLS Spencer 49 Western Christian 40 Okoboji 55 Sibley 22 Emmetsburg 50 Storm Lake 35 Unity 34 Spirit Lake 61…
4 weeks ago in Lifestyle, Trending
Parents under pressure offer creative tips for moving Santa’s spy Elf on the Shelf
Elf on the Shelf, who turns 20 this year, has created lots of family memories, laughter and the occasional parental panic over where to move the elf next.
4 weeks ago in World
Decades-old palm trees in Rio de Janeiro flower for the first — and only — time
Towering talipot palms in a Rio de Janeiro park are flowering for the first and only time in their lives, decades after famed Brazilian landscape architect Roberto Burle Marx introduced them in the 1960s.
4 weeks ago in Sports
NBA fines Cavaliers $250,000 for resting All-Star Darius Garland in a nationally televised game
The NBA fined the Cleveland Cavaliers $250,000 on Thursday for violating the league's player participation policy by resting All-Star guard Darius Garland for a nationally televised game against the Toronto Raptors on Nov. 24.
Snow Fun in Dickinson County This Weekend
Heibult says sledders can hit the slopes from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days
Multiple Charges in Storm Lake Violent Incident Wednesday
Officers say Stroman resisted arrest at the scene but was eventually taken into custody.
Live Radio Play Opens Tonight at Spencer Community Theater
Spencer, IA (Northwestiowanow.com) — SCT Board member Connie Goeken says you can WATCH the RADIO this week as the Senior…
New Initiative Aims to Bring Clay County’s Homeless Response Model to the Lakes
ATLAS Targets 6-Hour Response Time for Housing Crisis in Dickinson County
4 weeks ago in National
Trump proposal would weaken vehicle mileage rules that limit air pollution
President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced a proposal to weaken vehicle mileage rules for the auto industry, loosening regulatory pressure on automakers to control pollution from gasoline-powered cars and trucks.
4 weeks ago in National
Luigi Mangione’s court hearing continues on anniversary of UnitedHealthcare CEO’s killing
A high-stakes hearing in the New York murder case against Luigi Mangione continues Thursday, a year to the day after prosecutors say he gunned down UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
4 weeks ago in Lifestyle
Don’t forget pets when preparing for winter’s cold. Here’s what experts recommend
As wintry weather settles in, it brings risks for pets as well as people. Pet owners can take steps to keep their animals warm and safe, including learning about the dangers of extreme temperatures, buying weather-resistant accessories, and stocking up on extra supplies in case of power outages or storms.
