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1 week ago in Sports
Joel Embiid misses Game 2 and the 76ers miss their big man in the 4th quarter of their loss
The Philadelphia 76ers put up a good fight without Joel Embiid, though could have used their man in the middle when they struggled to score in the final minutes of Game 2 on Wednesday night.
1 week ago in Sports
Wembanyama and Spurs rebound to hand Timberwolves largest postseason defeat, 133-95, to even series
Victor Wembanyama had 19 points and 15 rebounds, and the San Antonio Spurs handed Minnesota its worst postseason loss in franchise history, beating the Timberwolves 133-95 on Wednesday night to even their Western Conference semifinal series at one game apiece.
1 week ago in Entertainment
‘The Sheep Detectives’ is the starry, family-friendly whodunit you didn’t know you needed
Talking animal movies do not, on the whole, have the best reputation. Yes, there is "Babe," but "Babe" is the exception. Most are pretty bad, whether it's the uncanny effects, the shoddy storytelling or some horrifying combination of the two.
1 week ago in Entertainment, Music
Inside the Rolling Stones’ exclusive new album event: What we know about ‘Foreign Tongues’ so far
Earlier Tuesday, the band confirmed that they will release a new record, titled "Foreign Tongues," this summer, and dropped a new single called "In The Stars." Journalists, VIPs and celebrities like Leonardo DiCaprio, Odessa A'zion and Lindsey Vonn waited in the echoing hall to witness Mick Jagger, Keith Richards and Ronnie Wood's first conversation about the new album.
1 week ago in National
A note a former cellmate says he found after Epstein’s suspected suicide attempt is released
A note Jeffrey Epstein's former cellmate claimed he found after the millionaire sex offender's first suspected jail suicide attempt was made public Wednesday, years after being sealed and locked in a courthouse vault as part of an unrelated legal dispute.
1 week ago in National, Trending
Clarence Thomas becomes the second longest-serving justice in Supreme Court history
The first baby boomer on the Supreme Court hit a milestone on Thursday, becoming the second-longest serving justice in history at a time when his influence has never seemed greater.
Spencer Municipal Golf Course Ready for Busy Season
Mohr says 9 holes remain open to the public every night.
Former Cherokee Man Sentenced to Prison for Vehicular Homicide
Jorge Ardany Ortega-Ortega, 29, formerly of Cherokee, was sentenced Tuesday, May 5, in Buena Vista County District Court after a jury previously found him guilty of homicide by vehicle – reckless driving, a Class C felony.
Two Arrested on Active Warrants in Buena Vista County
Storm Lake Police, Buena Vista County Sheriff and Pocahontas County Sheriff assisted.
Goldstar Amusements Will Provide Midway Rides and Games for 2026 Clay County Fair
The Clay County Fair says Goldstar Amusements will once again provide the midway rides and games at this year's fair.
Cherokee School District Selects Jeff Siebersma as Next Superintendent
The Cherokee Community School District has named Jeff Siebersma as its next superintendent.
Spencer Fire and Police Give Monthly Report for April
The Spencer City Council Monday night received the monthly activity report from department heads.
Milford Woman Charged for Two-Vehicle Accident in Spirit Lake
A Milford woman has been charged in a two-vehicle accident on highways 9 and 71 in Spirit Lake Monday night.
Storm Lake Active Warrant Arrests
Following a traffic stop early Tuesday morning May 5, Storm Lake Police report they arrested two individuals on active warrants.
Trash Fire leads to Grass Blaze in Montgomery
A trash fire near Montgomery is being blamed for a grassfire Monday afternoon.
April ’26 Was the Sixth Wettest April on Record
April was a very active month when it came to precipitation, severe weather, and temperature swings, which included several warm days.
2 weeks ago in National, Trending
Some iPhone owners could get up to $95 payment after Apple agrees to settle case for $250 million
Owners of some iPhones are in line to get cash payments of up to $95 from Apple after the company on Tuesday reached a $250 million settlement in a class-action lawsuit for false advertising of its artificial intelligence capabilities.
Wildcats Sweep the Western Christian Invite
Braves, Orabs, and Pioneers Compete from KICD 9-County Area
2 weeks ago in Lifestyle
Restaurants celebrate authentic Mexican culture and history this Cinco de Mayo
Nayomie Mendoza has become accustomed to how Cinco de Mayo is celebrated in the U.S.: the platters of tacos, the pitchers of margaritas and the jubilant sounds of mariachi bands.
2 weeks ago in National, Trending
USPS unveils Route 66 centennial stamps, born from a photographer’s 42 trips
The U.S. Postal Service on Tuesday is releasing eight stamps marking significant parts of the road in each of the states it traverses, passing by vintage diners, gas stations and motels — many since preserved or restored — along with breathtaking vistas and wide horizons of the open road.
