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3 days ago in National

Trump administration says El Paso airspace closure was tied to Mexican cartel drones

The Federal Aviation Administration reopened the airspace around El Paso International Airport in Texas on Wednesday morning, just hours after it announced a 10-day closure that would have grounded all flights to and from the airport.

3 days ago in National

Attorney General Bondi will face questions from Congress on Epstein and investigation of lawmakers

Attorney General Pam Bondi will face questions from lawmakers Wednesday over the Justice Department's handling of files related to Jeffrey Epstein that have exposed sensitive private information about victims despite redaction efforts.

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Second Car Jacking Suspect Now in Dickinson County Jail

A judge has scheduled his arraignment and a bond review hearing for February 17th.

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Spirit Lake Welcomes New Middle School Principal

Current Assistant Principal Brady Dicks will become the new Middle School Principal.

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Spencer’s Johnson Elementary School Open House 6-7pm February 23

Transportation, YMCA partnership and other changes coming in the new school year, according to Johnson Principal Brook Schueller.

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Storm Lake Police Chief Reports 2025 Saw Drop in Crime Rate

The 2025 Storm Lake Police Department Annual Report is available to the public on the Storm Lake city website.

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No School Friday? Join Nature Reads at Oneota Park

Spencer Reads, Spencer Public Library and Clay County Conservation team up for a fun morning this Friday.

4 days ago in Sports

Justin Verlander returns to the Detroit Tigers on a $13 million, one-year contract

For his 21st season in the majors, Justin Verlander is going back to the very beginning of his career. All the way back to Motown.

4 days ago in National

Gov. Tim Walz says federal immigration crackdown in Minnesota could end within days

Gov. Tim Walz said Tuesday that he expects the federal immigration crackdown in Minnesota will end in "days, not weeks and months," based on his recent conversations with top Trump administration officials.

4 days ago in Lifestyle

What to know about student loan repayment plans and collections

It's been a confusing time for people with student loans. Collections restarted, then were put on hold. At the same time, borrowers had to stay on top of changes to key forgiveness plans.

4 days ago in Lifestyle

Why some women choose Galentines over Valentines. And how they might celebrate

Galentine's Day became a pop culture phenomenon with a 2010 episode of the TV comedy "Parks and Recreation" that celebrated female friendships around Valentine's Day. Amy Poehler's character, Leslie Knope, gathered her gal pals on Feb. 13.

4 days ago in National

FBI releases first surveillance images of masked person on Nancy Guthrie’s porch

Authorities investigating the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie released the first surveillance images Tuesday showing a masked person with what looked like a handgun holster on her porch the night she went missing more than a week ago.

4 days ago in Olympics, Sports, Trending

Winter Olympics recap: Shiffrin out of the medals again, Klaebo wins another gold

Make that seven straight races without a medal for Mikaela Shiffrin at the Winter Olympics. The American skiing standout was given the ideal platform to win the new team combined event after partner Breezy Johnson led the opening downhill leg on Tuesday.

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Tiger Swimmers Advance 8 Events to State Meet

Tigers take 5th of 8 teams

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High School Basketball Scores: 2/9/26

Scores from around the KICD 9-County Area

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Tigers Split Final Lakes Conference Basketball Matchups

Tornado Girls finish in tie for 3rd, Storm Lake Boys claim 2nd straight League Championship

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Cleanup and Resoration Project Underway for Laurens Prairie Preservation Trail

The City of Laurens is moving forward with major cleanup and restoration work on the Prairie Preservation Trail.

4 days ago in Sports

Injured Warriors star Stephen Curry to sit out All-Star Game with lingering right knee injury

Stephen Curry will sit out the All-Star Game in Los Angeles because of his troublesome right knee that sidelined the Golden State Warriors star for a fourth straight game Monday night against Memphis.

4 days ago in Sports

Four players ejected after Pistons and Hornets tussle in physical game won by Detroit

A fight between the Detroit Pistons and Charlotte Hornets in the third quarter of Monday night's game, resulted in four player ejections.

4 days ago in Sports

Raedler and Huber of Austria win team combined at the Olympics, Mikaela Shiffrin is 4th

Ariane Raedler and Katharina Huber of Austria won gold in the new team combined event at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Tuesday when Mikaela Shiffrin surprisingly crossed fourth after wasting a first-run lead by teammate Breezy Johnson.

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1 day ago in Sports

Chris Paul, the ‘Point God,’ retires as All-Star weekend begins, ending a 21-season NBA run

Chris Paul, the "Point God" who was a 12-time All-Star selection and two-time Olympic gold medalist, announced his retirement on Friday in the capper of a 21-season career that will surely merit induction into the Basketball Hall of Fame.

1 day ago in Sports

A healthy Shohei Ohtani eyes the one major award he hasn’t won — a Cy Young Award

Shohei Ohtani is a five-time All-Star, a four-time Most Valuable Player, a two-time World Series winner and a World Baseball Classic champion, giving him a sparkling baseball resume that no current player can touch. The only major honor he hasn't won? A Cy Young Award.

1 day ago in Entertainment, Sports

Taylor Swift rumors spiked ticket sales for Pebble Beach golf tournament

Pebble Beach had an extra buzz Friday morning with rumors swirling in the cool Pacific breeze Swift would be there to watch her fiancé, Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, playing in the PGA Tour event that combines corporate CEOs and celebrities with golf's best.

1 day ago in Local, Local sports, Sports

2026 IHSAA State Swimming Championship Central

Keep up with the Spencer Boys Swimming Team as they compete at the 2026 IHSAA State Championships

1 day ago in Local

City Budget Committee

Spencer City Council Budget committee completes their line-by-line review of departmental budgets, capital improvements, and disbursement of Lodging and Sales tax revenue.