By Lincoln Journal Star, Neb. (TNS) Boy Scout Tree Pickup, 12.26 Boy Scout Troop 8’s Harrison Bishop tosses a Christmas tree off a trailer onto a collection pile in December 2023 at Woods Park during a “Scouting for Trees” pickup day. The city is again providing Christmas tree drop-off sites this year through Jan. 20
Continue ReadingBy ALYSSA JOHNSON – Lincoln Journal Star, Neb. (TNS) Food Bank, 3.15 Lincoln Food Bank staff members Cameron Ronspies (from left), Ken Havlicek and Tim Dishman place food in a trunk on March 15. Data from the nonprofit Feeding America showed that in 2022, 13.6% of Nebraskans and 13.4% of those living in Lancaster County
Continue ReadingBy LORI PILGER – Lincoln Journal Star, Neb. (TNS) An 18-year-old man wanted in connection with a murder investigation in Texas was arrested Saturday about 30 miles west of Lincoln, the Nebraska State Patrol said in a news release. Troopers arrested Luigin Alberto Perez-Millian, of Denver, without incident in a traffic stop on Interstate 80
Continue ReadingBy RUTH BAILEY – Lincoln Journal Star, Neb. (TNS) Mark H. Tallman dedicated his life to collecting autographs from prominent politicians, dignitaries and celebrities, accumulating signatures from nearly every American president and other historical figures, including Adolf Hitler and Walt Disney. Now, Tallman’s impressive collection of autographs has found a new home at the University
Continue ReadingBy Lincoln Journal Star, Neb. (TNS) A 16-year-old boy has died from injuries he sustained Sunday night while “car surfing,” according to the Lexington Police Department. In a news release, Chief Paul Schwarz said that at about 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Lexington officers were called about a young man lying in the street on the north
Continue ReadingBy MATT OLBERDING – Lincoln Journal Star, Neb. (TNS) StarTran’s temporary bus transfer station will relocate from 11th and N streets to 11th and L streets on Jan. 16. StarTran announced the transition Monday that it says is meant to enhance rider safety, provide more amenities and shift operations away from the ongoing redevelopment and
Continue ReadingBy Lincoln Journal Star, Neb. (TNS) Good morning, Lincoln. Here’s what you should know today. Conrad clear-eyed about Legislature On Jan. 8 lawmakers will return to Lincoln and the state Capitol for the first session of the 109th Nebraska Legislature. Term limits that took effect nearly 20 years ago have rendered the Legislature increasingly partisan.
Continue ReadingBy MATT OLBERDING – Lincoln Journal Star, Neb. (TNS) Lending to small businesses in Nebraska rebounded sharply in fiscal year 2024. According to the annual report from the U.S. Small Business Administration, the number of SBA-guaranteed loans was up more than 39% from 2023, while the total dollar amount of the loans grew by nearly
Continue ReadingBy JOSHUA SHIMKUS – Quad City Times, Davenport, Iowa (TNS) One of the major tasks cities undertake each year is to plan and to pass a budget. City representatives from Rock Island, Moline and East Moline communicated with the Quad-City Times/Dispatch-Argus about their approved budgets for 2025, and shared highlights and how they felt about
Continue ReadingBy Gretchen Teske – Quad City Times, Davenport, Iowa (TNS) Editor’s note: This story is part of a series that ran in Insight magazine looking at how several Iowa and Illinois companies use influencer marketing. Being an “officer” is not normally associated with pizza and beer, but that’s what makes Joe Cruz’s job unique. Since
Continue ReadingBy Thomas Geyer – Quad City Times, Davenport, Iowa (TNS) Coal Valley farmer David Schroeder turned 80 in September and still farms. He admits he doesn’t move as fast today. He has had both knees replaced. The rotator cuff in each of his shoulders could use the work of a good orthopedic surgeon. But, as
Continue ReadingBy Thomas Geyer – Quad City Times, Davenport, Iowa (TNS) A Davenport woman awaiting trial for allegedly stealing from her employer has been arrested for allegedly dealing ecstasy, Bettendorf police said. Brittney Jo Robbins, 34, is charged in Scott County District Court with one count of possession with the intent to deliver more than 5
Continue ReadingBy Gretchen Teske – Quad City Times, Davenport, Iowa (TNS) The corner of 53rd Avenue and 18th Street in Bettendorf received extra light Sunday night as Chabad Lubavitch of the Quad Cities lit a menorah for Hannukah. Sunday marked the fifth night of the festival, which lasts eight days and nights. The event commemorates a
Continue ReadingBy OLIVIA ALLEN – Quad City Times, Davenport, Iowa (TNS) Some Quad-Cities school leaders are already discussing what could happen if the new administration carries out plans to strip the U.S. Department of Education. President-elect Donald Trump has repeatedly vowed to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education, drawing support from several in his inner circle.
Continue ReadingBy Thomas Geyer – Quad City Times, Davenport, Iowa (TNS) A 46-year-old Moline woman has been arrested and charged in connection with an investigation into child sexual abuse images and the sexual assault of a child. Shanna Leann Miller is charged in Rock Island County Circuit Court with one count each of manufacturing child pornography
Continue ReadingBy Jasmine Os – St. Louis Post-Dispatch (TNS) Before the millennium wraps up its first quarter, it’s time to hit the town for the hottest concerts, comedy shows and parties taking over St. Louis on New Year’s Eve. Alonzo Bodden * When: 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. Dec. 31 * Where: Helium Comedy Club, 1151
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By AP WASHINGTON (AP) — Funeral services honoring former President Jimmy Carter, who died Sunday at age 100, will be held in Georgia and Washington, D.C., beginning Saturday, Jan. 4, and concluding Thursday, Jan. 9. Here’s a list of events, as provided by the Joint Task Force-National Capital Region. All times are Eastern Standard. SATURDAY,
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By KATE PAYNE – Associated Press/Report for America TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida Democrats’ losses didn’t end on Election Day — a second state lawmaker has announced she’s switching her party affiliation and joining the Republican caucus. In a post on social media, Rep. Hillary Cassel said Florida Democrats are out of touch with voters
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By RUSS BYNUM and SAM MEDNICK – Associated Press JARWENG, South Sudan (AP) — Nobel Prize-winning peacemaker Jimmy Carter spent nearly four decades waging war to eliminate an ancient parasite plaguing the world’s poorest people. Rarely fatal but searingly painful and debilitating, Guinea worm disease infects people who drink water tainted with larvae that grow
Continue ReadingBy Lindsay Smith – The Wichita Eagle (TNS) Dec. 30—If you’re planning a big celebration to ring in 2025, you’ll have to pack up your fireworks. While firework shows on New Year’s may not be an uncommon way to celebrate, Wichita ordinances do not allow residents to set off their own fireworks. There’s only one
Continue ReadingBy Eduardo Castillo – The Wichita Eagle (TNS) Dec. 30—One man was killed and another seriously injured in an accident just after midnight Sunday in the Delano neighborhood. The victim was identified as 32-year-old Chekiel Wright from Wichita, police spokesperson Juan Rebolledo said in an email Monday. Wichita police responded to a collision call at
Continue ReadingBy Eduardo Castillo – The Wichita Eagle (TNS) Dec. 30—One man was hospitalized and another was arrested after a stabbing Sunday in downtown Wichita. Wichita police responded to a stabbing call at 4:23 p.m. in the 500 block of North Broadway at the Lord’s Diner, which serves evening meals to anyone who needs one. Police
Continue ReadingBy Julie Mah – The Wichita Eagle (TNS) Dec. 30—”More Like Jackie” is a new documentary that explores how Wichita came together and persevered after the shocking theft and destruction of a Jackie Robinson statue at the League 42 baseball field. If you can’t see the video, try this link. This story was originally published
Continue ReadingBy Nicole Scott – St. Joseph News-Press, Mo. (TNS) Dec. 29—The Missouri Department of Transportation announced a few road work projects for several Northwest Missouri counties on Friday afternoon, including Atchison and Nodaway counties. MoDOT shared the planned roadwork for the week of Monday, Dec. 30, 2024 through Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025 and stated that
Continue ReadingBy Kellis Robinett – The Wichita Eagle (TNS) Dec. 30—Here’s something you hardly ever see in the world of Kansas State recruiting. Football coach Chris Klieman and basketball coach Jerome Tang are both interested in the same high school athlete. Ian Premer, a four-star recruit from Great Bend who is expected to play tight end
Continue ReadingBy Carrie Rengers – The Wichita Eagle (TNS) Dec. 30—A decade after opening, the Jimmy’s Egg at Douglas and Hydraulic near Tanya’s Soup Kitchen has closed. “We’ve expanded so fast, we’re just reallocating assets to different areas,” owner Wink Hartman Sr. said. “You know times change,” he said. “It just didn’t meet the requirements.” Hartman
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By JAMIE STENGLE and LEKAN OYEKANMI – Associated Press NEW CANEY, Texas (AP) — Cleanup was underway Monday after a strong storm system spawned hail, rain, high winds and tornadoes across the southern U.S. over the weekend, killing at least four people. As of Monday afternoon, over 30 tornadoes had been confirmed as crews worked
Continue ReadingBy Emily Andersen – The Gazette, Cedar Rapids, Iowa (TNS) Dec. 30—The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. The Iowa City Police Department has asked for the public’s help investigating a fatal shooting early Monday morning. Police responded to a report of shots fired at 2:38 a.m. Monday
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By AP TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Six former Florida State basketball players sued Seminoles coach Leonard Hamilton on Monday, alleging he failed to make good on a promise to get each of them $250,000 in name, image and likeness compensation. The plaintiffs — Darin Green Jr., De’Ante Green, Cam’Ron Fletcher, Josh Nickelberry, Primo Spears and
Continue ReadingBy The Joplin Globe, Mo. (TNS) Dec. 30—The Adventure Cycling Association and the American Association of State Highway Officials recently announced an expansion of the U.S. Bicycle Route System with four new routes, one of which goes through Joplin, Carthage, Neosho and other cities in Southwest Missouri. The newest routes are: —USBR 51 in Missouri.
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