PETERSON SPACE FORCE BASE, Colo. (AP) — Sometimes kids drop the phone after hearing Santa won’t show up if they’re not asleep. Others who call the NORAD Tracks Santa hotline wonder if St. Nick will be able to find them.
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — The St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce shared the Shop St. Joe Second Chance Prize numbers on its website less than a week after the Grand Prize and Small Business Bonus numbers were announced.
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By JOHN HANNA Associated Press The University of Oklahoma has removed an instructor who was accused by a student of religious discrimination over a failing grade on a psychology paper in which she cited the Bible and argued that promoting a “belief in multiple genders” was “demonic.” The university said in a statement posted Monday
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CNN, KCAL, KCBS, KRCR, KGO,, CNN, CNN, KCAL/KCBS, KRCR, KGO, By Meteorologists Mary Gilbert, Chris Dolce, Andrew Freedman, Alaa Elassar, Taylor Romine, CNN (CNN) — A powerful storm carrying a strong atmospheric river laid siege to California over the last several days — setting records in parts of the state — with evacuations orders still
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — Following the graduation of 25 new Missouri State Highway Patrol troopers, five will make their way to serve Troop H.
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By DAVID A. LIEB Associated Press JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — The question of whether Missouri’s new congressional districts are in effect for the 2026 elections will be up to a court to decide. A lawsuit filed Tuesday on behalf of voters contends the redrawn map backed by President Donald Trump should have been automatically
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By DAVID A. LIEB Associated Press JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — The question of whether Missouri’s new congressional districts are in effect for the 2026 elections will be up to a court to decide. A lawsuit filed Tuesday on behalf of voters contends the redrawn map backed by President Donald Trump should have been automatically
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The vision for Buchanan County’s new $1.6 million fairgrounds arena in Easton, Missouri, is now coming to life as county residents eagerly await the future home for livestock showcases and events.
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By Kara Fox, Lauren Said-Moorhouse, CNN (CNN) — A person identified as “A” emailed the disgraced former British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell from the British royal family’s Scottish residence in 2001, asking whether she had “found me some new inappropriate friends,” according to newly released documents. The email is part of a series of messages exchanged
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Associated Press (CNN) — Wyoming’s lone U.S. representative is running for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by Cynthia Lummis, who isn’t seeking re-election. Rep. Harriet Hageman, a Republican, on Tuesday became first to announce for Senate in Wyoming after Lummis, also a Republican, said Friday she isn’t seeking a second term. “I will always
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By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Travis Kelce has played 96 regular-season home games for the Kansas City Chiefs. The next one might be the last. The 36-year-old Kelce, who was chosen for the Pro Bowl for the 11th time on Tuesday, will be inside Arrowhead Stadium on Thursday night
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By Mohammed Tawfeeq, CNN (CNN) — Yemen’s Houthi rebels and the Saudi-backed Yemeni government have reached a new agreement to carry out a large-scale prisoner exchange, marking a significant humanitarian step amid ongoing efforts to de-escalate the conflict. Abdulqader Hasan Yahya al-Murtadha, head of the Houthi National Committee for Prisoners’ Affairs, said on Tuesday that
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Edward Young and Vicki Trimmell were married Jan. 1, 1966, in Wichita, Kansas, at the 1st Baptist Church. They have lived in St. Joseph since 1971. They have two sons, James and Dean, and five grandchildren, Elizabeth, Aleksandr, Jesse, Ann and Danielle. Cards may be sent to them at: 2311 Hillside Ln, St. Joseph, MO
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Grant City, Missouri – The children of Horta and Ruth Roach recently reflected on a lifetime of family, faith, and shared roots that have kept them closely bonded across generations. The Roach family includes seven siblings: Richard (87), Jerry (85), Ralph (84), Marilyn (83), Carol (81), Jeff (71), and Debra (66). Five of the siblings
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Grant City, Missouri – The children of Horta and Ruth Roach recently reflected on a lifetime of family, faith, and shared roots that have kept them closely bonded across generations. The Roach family includes seven siblings: Richard (87), Jerry (85), Ralph (84), Marilyn (83), Carol (81), Jeff (71), and Debra (66). Five of the siblings
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PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Venus Williams and Andrea Preti are married, the tennis great announced Tuesday on social media. Williams and Preti became wife and husband over the weekend in Palm Beach, Florida, as part of a five-day celebration. After becoming the second-oldest woman to win a tour-level singles match in July, the 45-year-old
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By The Associated Press Former Nebraska U.S. Sen. Ben Sasse, a conservative who rebuked political tribalism and stood out as a longtime critic of President Donald Trump, announced Tuesday he was diagnosed with advanced pancreatic cancer. Sasse, 53, made the announcement on social media, saying he learned of the disease last week and is “now
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By DAVID BRANDT AP Sports Writer The evolution of the Christmas Day sports calendar in the U.S. has given fans a respite if they need a break from family gatherings or just some entertainment while they sip on eggnog. This year’s major events include five NBA games and three NFL games, with games spanning more
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By DAVID BRANDT AP Sports Writer The evolution of the Christmas Day sports calendar in the U.S. has given fans a respite if they need a break from family gatherings or just some entertainment while they sip on eggnog. This year’s major events include five NBA games and three NFL games, with games spanning more
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By Dakin Andone, CNN (CNN) — With questions swirling about Brown University’s security after this month’s fatal shooting on the Providence, Rhode Island, campus, the Department of Education on Monday announced it would probe whether the school violated federal law. The department said in a news release it would investigate potential violations of the Clery
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By JOCELYN NOVECK AP National Writer NEW YORK (AP) — On any given evening as the lights come up on Act 2 of “Liberation,” Bess Wohl’s intergenerational Broadway play about a women’s consciousness-raising group, you can hear supportive cheers of “Whoo!” and “Yeah!” — and sometimes, a round of applause. All before a single word
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By MEAD GRUVER Associated Press Wyoming’s lone U.S. representative is running for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by Cynthia Lummis, who isn’t seeking reelection. Rep. Harriet Hageman, a Republican, on Tuesday became first to announce for Senate in Wyoming after Lummis, also a Republican, said Friday she isn’t seeking a second term. “I will
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By KRUTIKA PATHI Associated Press LONDON (AP) — British authorities on Tuesday brought new counts of rape and sexual assault against comedian Russell Brand, who is already facing similar charges involving four women. The U.K.’s Crown Prosecution Service said the new charges — one count of rape and one of sexual assault — against Brand
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By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer Al Michaels has achieved many milestones during his Hall of Fame broadcasting career. The one he has reached this season, though, may stand the test of time — 40 years as the play-by-play announcer for one of the NFL’s primetime packages. According to research from the 506 Sports Archive,
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By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer Al Michaels has achieved many milestones during his Hall of Fame broadcasting career. The one he has reached this season, though, may stand the test of time — 40 years as the play-by-play announcer for one of the NFL’s primetime packages. According to research from the 506 Sports Archive,
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By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer Al Michaels has achieved many milestones during his Hall of Fame broadcasting career. The one he has reached this season, though, may stand the test of time — 40 years as the play-by-play announcer for one of the NFL’s primetime packages. According to research from the 506 Sports Archive,
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Tuesday, Dec. 23 EAST Army 95, Binghamton 85, OT Marshall 102, West Virginia Tech Golden Bears 52 St. John’s 85, Harvard 59 Villanova 64, Seton Hall 56 SOUTH Campbell 102, Green Bay 79 Kentucky 99, Bellarmine 85 UCF 85, Florida Atlantic 80 MIDWEST Missouri State 70, Lindenwood 65 Ohio State 89, Grambling State 63 Rose-Hulman
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press The following stories are planned for the next 12 hours. For text, photos, video, live and audio plans beyond the next 12 hours, please visit Coverage Plan. —————————— MINNESOTA – UPCOMING – SPORTS —————————— FBN–LIONS-VIKINGS PREVIEW DESCRIPTION: The Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings figured to cumulatively be playing for higher stakes
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press The following stories are planned for the next 12 hours. For text, photos, video, live and audio plans beyond the next 12 hours, please visit Coverage Plan. —————————— MINNESOTA – UPCOMING – SPORTS —————————— FBN–LIONS-VIKINGS PREVIEW DESCRIPTION: The Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings figured to cumulatively be playing for higher stakes
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press The following stories are planned for the next 12 hours. For text, photos, video, live and audio plans beyond the next 12 hours, please visit Coverage Plan. —————————— MINNESOTA – UPCOMING – SPORTS —————————— FBN–LIONS-VIKINGS PREVIEW DESCRIPTION: The Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings figured to cumulatively be playing for higher stakes
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