By Nick Hytrek – Sioux City Journal, Iowa (TNS) SIOUX CITY — A man who was seriously injured in a Sioux City traffic accident this spring has sued a Plymouth County official for allegedly causing the crash. Rosendo Mejia Lopez, of South Sioux City, says Plymouth County Emergency Management coordinator Rebecca Socknat ran a red
Continue ReadingBy EARL HORLYK – Sioux City Journal, Iowa (TNS) SIOUX CITY — Rock and Roll Hall of Famer and legendary member of The Moody Blues, John Lodge will be performing at the Orpheum Theatre, 528 Pierce St., on March 3. A critically-acclaimed songwriter, vocalist and bass player, Lodge is continuing in his celebration of the
Continue ReadingBy DOLLY A. BUTZ – Sioux City Journal, Iowa (TNS) SIOUX CITY — Break-ins at the former Jewish Community Center near Sioux City’s downtown have resulted in a recent rash of fire calls. A Monday night fire, which caused smoke damage, marked the fourth time in three days that Sioux City Fire Rescue had responded
Continue ReadingBy EARL HORLYK – Sioux City Journal, Iowa (TNS) SIOUX CITY — Many people will start off the new year with a desire to change their diet. The Sioux City Public Library’s Michael Maxwell wants everyone to eat the world. That’s because the first book for the 2025 Open Book Club is a book of
Continue ReadingBy DOLLY A. BUTZ – Sioux City Journal, Iowa (TNS) SIOUX CITY — Downtown Partners has installed new interior skywalk lights in Sioux City’s downtown. The colorful RGB LED lighting addition was installed inside the skywalk bridge above Nebraska Street between Third and Fourth streets. The test area began glowing pink on Friday. The comprehensive
Continue ReadingBy Nick Hytrek – Sioux City Journal, Iowa (TNS) As 2024 began, Siouxland needed moisture. After experiencing months of drought and dry conditions, the area was in desperate need of above-normal spring rainfall to make up for long-term moisture deficits. Mother Nature granted that wish. From March through May, much of the region saw plentiful
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press Missouri State Bears (8-3) at UIC Flames (3-6) Chicago; Sunday, 4 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Missouri State is looking to continue its four-game win streak with a victory over UIC. The Flames are 2-3 in home games. UIC is fifth in the MVC scoring 72.8 points while shooting 44.9% from the
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press Alabama State Hornets (4-8) at Missouri Tigers (10-2) Columbia, Missouri; Monday, 7:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Alabama State plays Missouri after CJ Hines scored 25 points in Alabama State’s 83-80 loss to the Delaware State Hornets. The Tigers are 10-0 on their home court. Missouri is fourth in the SEC scoring
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press Missouri State Bears (7-5, 0-1 MVC) at Evansville Purple Aces (3-9, 0-1 MVC) Evansville, Indiana; Sunday, 4 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Bears -4.5; over/under is 135 BOTTOM LINE: Missouri State plays Evansville after Dez White scored 26 points in Missouri State’s 68-56 win against the UCSB Gauchos. The Purple Aces
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press Jackson State Tigers (2-8) at Missouri Tigers (10-4) Columbia, Missouri; Sunday, 3 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Missouri hosts Jackson State after Laniah Randle scored 21 points in Missouri’s 76-63 loss to the Oral Roberts Golden Eagles. The Missouri Tigers have gone 8-2 in home games. Missouri is ninth in the SEC
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press Saint Louis Billikens (6-7) at Rhode Island Rams (5-8) Kingston, Rhode Island; Sunday, 1 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Saint Louis visits Rhode Island after Peyton Kennedy scored 22 points in Saint Louis’ 86-69 win over the Bellarmine Knights. The Rams have gone 3-3 at home. Rhode Island is fifth in the
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press ST. LOUIS (AP) — Gibson Jimerson’s 28 points helped Saint Louis defeat NAIA-member William Woods 78-57 on Saturday night. Jimerson had three steals for the Billikens (7-6). Robbie Avila added 23 points while going 9 of 15 and 4 of 8 from the free-throw line and added six rebounds, six assists,
Continue ReadingBy AP STEVENSON, Wash. (AP) — Two Oregon men were found dead in a Washington state forest after they failed to return from a trip to look for Sasquatch, authorities said Saturday. The 59-year-old and 37-year-old appear to have died from exposure, the Skamania County Sheriff’s Office said via Facebook. The weather and the men’s
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By AP DALLAS (AP) — Luka Doncic of the Dallas Mavericks is the latest professional athlete whose home has been burglarized. The star guard’s business manager told multiple media outlets Saturday there was a break-in at Doncic’s home. Lara Beth Seager said nobody was home at the time of the incident Friday night, and Doncic
Continue ReadingBy Michael Stavola – The Wichita Eagle (TNS) Dec. 28—A Wichita man died after running a stop sign on a mini motorcycle Saturday morning in east Wichita, police said. Kevin Wilson, 25, died at the scene. Police were called at 11:38 a.m. to the two-vehicle crash at Edgemoor and Gilbert. The man, who lived in
Continue ReadingBy Taylor Eldridge – The Wichita Eagle (TNS) Dec. 28—In his first start of the season, senior guard Xavier Bell scored a season-high 24 points and led the Wichita State men’s basketball team to a 19-point thumping of Kansas State. Bell is no stranger to the starting lineup with the Shockers, starting a total of
Continue ReadingBy Amy Renee Leiker – The Wichita Eagle (TNS) Dec. 28—An ongoing cockroach problem, a mouse infestation so bad it forced a temporary shutdown, foods stored directly on the floor, contaminated liquor, old pasta, water issues, employees who mishandled food and grimy kitchen conditions are among violations Kansas Department of Agriculture inspectors discovered during recent
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By AP NEW YORK (AP) — Top ranked chess player Magnus Carlsen has left the World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships after refusing to change out of the jeans he wore to the competition, the International Chess Federation said. The federation said in a Friday statement that its regulations include a dress code that bars
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By AP ROSEVILLE, Minn. (AP) — Republicans will start the year with at least a temporary majority in the Minnesota House after a Democrat decided not to appeal a judge’s decision that he failed to establish residency in the suburban district he was elected to represent. That means Republicans will have a slim 67-66 majority
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By AP NEW HOPE, Pa. (AP) — Dayle Haddon, an actor, activist and trailblazing former “Sports Illustrated” model who pushed back against age discrimination by reentering the industry as a widow, has died in a Pennsylvania home from what authorities believe was carbon monoxide poisoning. Authorities in Bucks County found Haddon, 76, dead in a
Continue ReadingBy AP DELRAY BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Train collides with fire truck in Delray Beach, Florida; police say 3 firefighters and several passengers hurt.
Continue ReadingBy Matt Smith – Clinton Herald, Iowa (TNS) The small Johnson County town of Coyote Flats having lost its city hall turned to the Johnson County Commissioners Court on Dec. 20 to receive help. “A few years back they bought a portable building for their city hall but that property recently sold and so they
Continue ReadingBy Matt Smith – Clinton Herald, Iowa (TNS) Members of the Johnson County Commissioners Court on Dec. 20 faced the challenge of spending $549,429.30 by day’s end. That amount represented the remainder of American Rescue Plan Act funding had to pledge to various purchases and projects by the end of that day or send back
Continue ReadingBy Monica Faram – Clinton Herald, Iowa (TNS) The end of the year is quickly approaching. As we look forward to the new year, plan to start 2025 off on the right (and left) foot with a hike, stroll, dog walk, bike ride or winter water plunge in your favorite state park. Whether exercising your
Continue ReadingBy Kellis Robinett – The Wichita Eagle (TNS) Dec. 28—Phoenix The loudest cheer of the night on Thursday at Chase Field didn’t come during Kansas State’s thrilling 44-41 win over Rutgers at the Rate Bowl. It came afterward as head football coach Chris Klieman wrapped up the victory ceremony by shouting a message to the
Continue ReadingBy CATHERINE CROW – Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier, Iowa (TNS) Each December, Courier reporters look back at their favorite stories of the past year. We ask them to pick their favorites: not necessarily the biggest stories of the year, just the ones they found most interesting. Some are heart-warming. Some are amusing. Some are wistful. We
Continue ReadingBy MARIA KUIPER – Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier, Iowa (TNS) CEDAR FALLS — Candles shined their way through the fog during a celebration of Hanukkah in Cedar Falls Thursday. A 10-foot menorah sat at the River Place Plaza in a lighting ceremony marking the second night of the Jewish holiday. The celebration was led by Rabbi
Continue ReadingBy Kellis Robinett – The Wichita Eagle (TNS) Dec. 28—Phoenix Bowl games have lost some luster in recent years, but it didn’t feel that way after Kansas State pulled off an improbable 44-41 comeback victory over Rutgers on Thursday night at Chase Field. The Wildcats won the Rate Bowl and ended their season with a
Continue ReadingBy MARIA KUIPER – Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier, Iowa (TNS) WATERLOO — After being the people’s pick for county auditor since 1988, Grant Veeder will begin his retirement in the new year. His employment with Black Hawk County ends Tuesday. Karen Showalter, the current elections manager, will be sworn in after the holiday. He’s been working
Continue ReadingBy JEFF REINITZ – Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier, Iowa (TNS) WATERLOO — A Waterloo man has been sentenced to prison for allegedly sexually abusing a girl. Wesley Dale Widner, 41, was originally arrested for second-degree sexual abuse, and he later entered an Alford plea – not admitting guilt but stipulating he would likely be found guilty
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