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2 weeks ago in National
New York sues prediction market platform Kalshi alleging ‘illegal gambling operation’
New York officials sued prediction market platform Kalshi on Friday, calling it an "illegal, unlicensed gambling operation" as the state seeks to halt its operations and force the company to forfeit its profits.
New Details on Crash that Closed Highway 71
Superior, IA (Northwestiowanow.com) — The Iowa State Patrol has released information about the accident that closed Highway 71 Wednesday afternoon.…
2026 Northwest Amateur Golf Tournament Update II: Day 1
Wrapping up Day 1 of the 2026 Northwest Amateur
2 weeks ago in Sports
Royals lefty Noah Cameron has a no-hitter broken up by the Twins’ Ryan Jeffers to start the 7th
Kansas City Royals left-hander Noah Cameron took a no-hitter into the seventh inning on Thursday afternoon against the Minnesota Twins before Ryan Jeffers broke it up with a leadoff single.
2 weeks ago in Lifestyle
Tanning is getting hot again. Here’s what it really does to your skin
Experts are concerned about a resurgence in the popularity of tanning among young adults as social media has helped tanning in general make a comeback. A video of a girl sharing her "tanning secrets" and showing off a bikini tan line has racked up more than 11 million views, while people in the comments joke, "The earth probably won't last long anyway, I'd rather go out tan than pale."
2 weeks ago in Sports
European nations vow FIFA World Cup boycott over Infantino private equity plan as opposition spreads
European nations agreed Thursday to boycott the World Cup and all other FIFA competitions to protest Gianni Infantino's plan to sell stakes in soccer's biggest tournament to private equity investors. The North American soccer body rejected his plan later the same day.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music
The Recording Academy CEO responds to BTS decision not to submit to Grammys
Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason jr. has responded to the news that K-pop powerhouse BTSwill not submit their music for consideration at the forthcoming 2027 Grammy Awards.
Drought Worsens in the Corridor
Washington DC (Northwestiowanow.com) — The KICD Broadcast area took a step backward again in the weekly update of the USDA…
Pilot Walks Away after Crop Spraying Plane Crash Lands Near Algona
Algona, IA (Northwestiowanow.com) — The Kossuth County Sheriff’s Department reports the third plane accident this month in Northern Iowa. A…
2 weeks ago in National
Father who gave his son the gun used in a Georgia high school shooting to be sentenced
A sentencing hearing was underway Thursday for a man who gave his son the gun used to kill two students and two teachers at Apalachee High School in Georgia after he was convicted of second-degree murder and involuntary manslaughter.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment
Glen Hansard, Irish musician who won Oscar for ‘Once,’ dies in motorcycle crash
Irish singer-songwriter Glen Hansard, who won an Academy Award for the 2007 film "Once," died in a motorcycle crash on the outskirts of Dublin early Wednesday, his management said. He was 56.
2 weeks ago in Sports
Taysom Hill announces the end of his time with the Saints, but not his retirement from the NFL
Taysom Hill, a former BYU quarterback who evolved into a productive multi-position player for the New Orleans Saints, has announced that he won't be returning to the team with which he spent his first nine NFL seasons.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment
Wildfires force George Clooney’s family to evacuate their home in southern France
George Clooney has said his family has been forced to evacuate their home in southeastern France as a wildfire burned nearby, his agent said Thursday.
2026 Northwest Amateur Golf Tournament Update I: Preview
Tournament Director Matt Conlon and SG&CC Head Professional Adam Coates preview the 104th Northwest Amateur
Interim Superintendent Announced for GTRA
Graettinger, IA (Northwestiowanow.com) — The Graettinger-Terril and Ruthven-Ayreshire school districts have announced an interim Superintendent. Marshall Lewis was placed on…
Highway 71 Reopens After Accident Near Minnesota Border
Highway 71 has reopened after being closed for about an hour and a half Wednesday afternoon following an accident near the Iowa-Minnesota border.
Low-End Severe Risk, Flash Flooding Threat Thursday into Friday Morning
The main weather concern arrives on Thursday. Showers and thunderstorms are expected to develop and move across the region, especially during the afternoon and evening as a cold front pushes through.
Peterson Fire Days Returns This Weekend
The annual celebration runs Friday, July 31 through Sunday, August 2.
Train Splits Corn-Filled Semi Trailer Near Hartley
A corn-filled semi-trailer was struck by a Canadian Pacific train at a railroad crossing near Hartley Tuesday afternoon.
KICD 9-County Area Best Teams of the 2025-2026 Year: Spencer Girls Swimming
A Young Tiger Swimming Group Impresses in 2025
