By LINDSEY BAHR AP Film Writer VENICE, Italy (AP) — No Hollywood star seems as intrinsically tied to Venice as George Clooney. Twenty-seven years ago he attended his first Venice Film Festival with the instant classic “Out of Sight”; 20 years ago, it’s where he debuted his sophomore film, “Good Night, and Good Luck,” which
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By ROD McGUIRK Associated Press MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — The sole survivor of a deadly lunch laced with toxic mushrooms said Monday he felt only half alive following the death of his wife and he continued to grieve the loss of his two closest friends. Ian Wilkinson read the first victim impact statement at a
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By The Associated Press The winning numbers in Sunday’s drawing of the “Kansas Pick 3 Midday” game were: 4, 5, 8 (four, five, eight) For more lottery results, go to Jackpot.com | Order Lottery Tickets
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By Sydney PetersonIowa State Extension and Outreach AMES, Iowa – One hundred forty-nine youth from 70 counties participated in the 2025 Awardrobe Clothing Event held at the Iowa State Fair on Aug. 7. This event provides 4-H members in grades 9-12 the opportunity to showcase their apparel design and production knowledge, as well as their
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By MICHELLE L. PRICE Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — France has summoned the American ambassador to Paris after the diplomat, Charles Kushner, wrote a letter to French President Emmanuel Macron alleging the country did not do enough to combat antisemitism. France’s foreign ministry issued a statement Sunday announcing it had summoned Kushner to appear Monday
Continue Reading WASHINGTON (AP) — Some National Guard units in Washington start carrying firearms as Trump threatens additional cities with deployments.
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By K-State Research and Extension news service MANHATTAN, Kan. – As summer’s heat cools into fall, homeowners have an opportunity to refresh their home lawns. And Kansas State University horticulture expert Cynthia Domenghini says there are some good choices for over-seeding or replacing cool season grasses. The most popular cool-season grass in Kansas has been
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By Madeline DrakeK-State Extension news service MANHATTAN, Kan. — With September around the corner, Kansas 4-H youth are gearing up to showcase their hard work, dedication and talents at one of the most anticipated events in the state, the Kansas State Fair. Kansas 4-H program leader Sarah Maass described the projects and events to catch
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By Aaron J. Steil | Iowa State University Extension and Outreach AMES, Iowa — As we enter the last days of summer and gardens begin their transition to autumn, one common garden bulb surprises us with its beautiful and unexpected blooms: the surprise lily. This late-season bulb is known by many names, including surprise lily,
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By STEVE PEOPLES AP National Politics Writer MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Ken Martin is in the fight of his life. The low-profile political operative from Minnesota, just six months on the job as chairman of the Democratic National Committee, is charged with leading his party’s formal resistance to President Donald Trump and fixing the Democratic brand.
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By Ball Blue Book Guide to PreservingSubmitted by Mary Bailey This recipe is a great way to keep apple pie filling on hand. It yields about 6 pint containers. Apple Pie Filling 6 pounds apples Produce pretreatment (optional) 2 cups sugar 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg 2 tablespoons bottled
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By Ball Blue Book Guide to PreservingSubmitted by Mary Bailey This recipe is a great way to use up basil from your herb garden. It yields about 2 half-pint containers. Pesto 1 cup pine nuts 4 cups fresh basil leaves, firmly packed 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 cup plus 1
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SPECTRUM NEWS ROCHESTER By Nic Anderson, Leigh Waldman, CNN (CNN) — It looked like a scene from a movie or video game, Rob Glinski said. A tour bus, heading back to New York City after a trip to the American side of Niagara Falls, was swerving between lanes on the New York State Thruway when
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph Public Library will host a jigsaw puzzle swap on Sunday, Aug. 24, at 1:30 p.m. at the East Hills Library. Guests are welcome to bring puzzles to exchange, but participation does not require a swap. The library will also have gently used puzzles available for purchase
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The foreman of a large ranch died after 40 years of working there. The ranch he worked for had supplied his home and a truck to drive, so after he passed away his most valuable earthly possessions were his personal remuda of 17 horses. Three grown sons were his only surviving family members. They came
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By JONATHAN J. COOPER, LEAH ASKARINAM and KONSTANTIN TOROPIN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Some National Guard units patrolling the nation’s capital at the direction of President Donald Trump have started carrying firearms, an escalation of his military deployment that makes good on a directive issued late last week by his defense secretary. A Defense
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Midwest Draft & QH Sale, Aug. 28 and 29, Jamesport, Missouri (see page 8) 49th annual Great Pershing Balloon Derby, Aug. 29 – Sept. 1, Brookfield, Missouri. The longest-running, continuously-sanctioned balloon event in the nation. www.pershingballoonderby.com/ Maryville Livestock Auction, Sept. 4, Maryville, Missouri. Regular weekly cattle sale schedule resumes (see page 3) Premier Land Auction,
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By DAVE HOGG Associated Press DETROIT (AP) — Vinnie Pasquantino and Maikel Garcia homered to help the Kansas City Royals beat the Detroit Tigers 10-8 on Sunday. The Royals improved to 28-14 in series finales this season. They are 9-4 when they are in danger of being swept. John Schreiber (3-2) pitched 1 1/3 innings
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Cool and below-average temperatures will persist through most of the week in the St. Joseph area, with scattered rain chances midweek before warming back up heading into Labor Day weekend.
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By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. AP Pro Football Writer Derrick Nnadi is heading back to the Kansas City Chiefs after a brief stay with the New York Jets. The Chiefs agreed to re-acquire the defensive tackle Sunday from the Jets with New York also trading a conditional seventh-round pick in the 2027 draft to Kansas City
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By Jacob Lev, CNN (CNN) — The family of Kansas State quarterback Avery Johnson has apologized for the physical fight Johnson’s father and brother were reported to have had following No. 17 Wildcats’ loss to No. 22 Iowa State in the Aer Lingus College Football Classic in Ireland on Saturday. Video of the fight quickly
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Law enforcement ramped up DUI enforcement Saturday night, joining a national effort to stop impaired drivers before tragedy strikes
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My wife and I are making plans to start a new business. It should be of particular interest to farmers and drought-stricken communities. Our plan is simple. For a nominal fee, we will camp on the property of the client, thus assuring abundant rainfall for the contracted period. Based upon our experiences over the past
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By STEVE MEGARGEE AP Sports Writer MILWAUKEE (AP) — Bob Uecker’s Hall of Fame broadcasting career began only after the Milwaukee Brewers initially hired him as a scout. Former Brewers owner and MLB Commissioner Bud Selig said it didn’t take long to realize Uecker might be better suited for a different role. “The first scouting
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By ITZEL LUNA and JAKE COYLE Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Netflix appears to have its first No. 1 box-office title in the streaming company’s 18-year history thanks to the sensation of “KPop Demon Hunters.” Rival studios on Sunday estimated “KPop Demon Hunters” led all films over the weekend with $16-18 million in ticket
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By SAMY MAGDY, MELANIE LIDMAN and SAM METZ Associated Press CAIRO (AP) — Israeli airstrikes hit Yemen ’s capital days after the Houthi rebels fired a missile toward Israel that its military described as the first cluster bomb the rebels had launched at it since 2023. The Iranian-backed Houthis said multiple areas across Sanaa were
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By Chierstin Susel Click here for updates on this story DENVER, Colorado (KCNC) — A Colorado father with a spinal cord injury is working to fulfill his dream of walking his daughter down the aisle. Thanks to a Denver neurosurgeon, it might just be possible. Every father’s wish is to walk his daughter down the
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By Derek James Click here for updates on this story MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota (WCCO) — A new beer at the Minnesota State Fair is making waves for more than just its taste. Behind it is a brewer with a powerful story — and a mission to give back. This year’s Minnesota State Fair features 70 brand-new
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By Doug Myers Click here for updates on this story DALLAS, Texas (KTVT) — Dallas police have added cowboy hats to their recruiting sales pitch to potential officers. This week, the Dallas Police Department announced that officers are now approved to wear cowboy hats while on duty. The update was shared via the department’s official
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By HILLEL ITALIE AP National Writer NEW YORK (AP) — A posthumous and “unsparing” memoir by one of Jeffrey Epstein’s most prominent accusers, Virginia Roberts Giuffre, will be published this fall, publishing house Alfred A. Knopf said Sunday. “Nobody’s Girl: A Memoir of Surviving Abuse and Fighting for Justice” is scheduled for release Oct. 21,
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