By 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
Continue ReadingBy AP SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Yonhap news agency says 28 people are dead after a plane caught fire at a South Korean airport.
Continue ReadingBy AP SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Emergency office says a plane caught fire at a South Korean airport after its landing gear malfunctioned.
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By MICHELLE L. PRICE – Associated Press WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump appears to be siding with Elon Musk and his other backers in the tech industry as a dispute over immigration visas has divided his supporters. Trump, in an interview with the New York Post on Saturday, praised the use
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By AP MOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday apologized to his Azerbaijani counterpart for what he called a “tragic incident” following the crash of an Azerbaijani airliner in Kazakhstan that killed 38 people, but stopped short of acknowledging that Moscow was responsible. Putin’s apology came as allegations mounted that the plane had
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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 ANITA SNOW – Associated Press Cases of a wretched stomach bug are surging in parts of the United States this winter, according to government data. The most recent numbers from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show there were 91 outbreaks of norovirus reported during the week of Dec. 5, up from
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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
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By WAFAA SHURAFA and SAM MEDNICK – Associated Press DEIR AL BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israel’s army detained the director of one of northern Gaza ‘s last functioning hospitals as overnight strikes elsewhere in the territory killed nine people, including children, Palestinian medical officials said Saturday. Israel’s military alleged that Hamas militants were using
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By ABBY SEWELL – Associated Press BEIRUT (AP) — Syria’s embassy in Lebanon suspended consular services Saturday, a day after two relatives of deposed Syrian President Bashar Assad were arrested at the Beirut airport with allegedly forged passports. Also on Saturday, Lebanese authorities handed over dozens of Syrians — including former officers in the Syrian
Continue ReadingBy AP DELRAY BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Train collides with fire truck in Delray Beach, Florida; police say 3 firefighters and several passengers hurt.
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By GEOFF MULVIHILL and KEVIN S. VINEYS – Associated Press Abortion has become slightly more common despite bans or deep restrictions in most Republican-controlled states, and the legal and political fights over its future are not over yet. It’s now been two and a half years since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade
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
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By DEE-ANN DURBIN – AP Business Writer The discount chain Big Lots, which filed for bankruptcy protection in September, has reached a deal that will keep hundreds of its stores and distribution centers open. Big Lots said Friday it will be sold to Gordon Brothers Retail Partners, a firm that specializes in distressed companies. Gordon
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
Continue ReadingBy MARIA KUIPER – Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier, Iowa (TNS) CEDAR FALLS — The Cedar Valley welcomed Selvedina Nuhanovic with open arms. Now she’s returning that community embrace. Nuhanovic, 32, is a real estate agent at Vine Valley Real Estate and an overall “people person.” Her family came to the area in 1998 when she was
Continue ReadingBy Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier, Iowa (TNS) WATERLOO — Half of the winners from an Iowa Lottery scratch game are from Waterloo. Alix Theel claimed her $30,000 prize after winning on the “Tree-Mendous Crossword” scratch game. She bought the ticket at the Kwik Star at 1717 E. San Marnan Drive. Theel is the third person from
Continue ReadingBy Kylie Cameron – The Wichita Eagle (TNS) Dec. 28—In 2021, the city of Wichita received $72.4 million and Sedgwick County received $100.2 million in federal American Rescue Plan Act funds. At the time, it was a lifeline for the local governments, allowing them to continue services and to pay staff who would have otherwise
Continue ReadingBy Carrie Rengers – The Wichita Eagle (TNS) Dec. 27—Ziggi’s Coffee finally is opening in the Wichita area, first in Rose Hill at 906 N. Rose Hill Road on Dec. 31st and then at another planned site in northwest Wichita. The chain had one false start a couple of years ago with a couple of
Continue ReadingBy JEFF REINITZ – Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier, Iowa (TNS) Curbing catalytic converter thefts A honeycomb structure made of platinum, palladium and other pricey metals can be found in catalytic converters. WATERLOO — A Waterloo man has been arrested for allegedly stealing catalytic converters less than a year after he was released from prison for stealing
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By Ashley Luthans Christmas is in the rearview mirror and the whirlwind of wrapping paper, tape, cardboard and ribbons has left people wondering what they should do with the mess. Many individuals and families woke up on Thursday, Dec. 26, thinking about what they will do with all of the Christmas aftermath. Although it is
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