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14 minutes ago in Local
KICD Weather Alert: Impactful Winter Storm This Weekend
We are continuing to track a major winter storm that will impact much of the region this weekend, and while there are still some details to fine‑tune, confidence is growing that this will be a high‑impact system, especially from Saturday night through Sunday.
Moderate Drought Persists Across Much of KICD Listening Area
The latest USDA Drought Update is out for Thursday, March 12th.
5 hours ago in Local
Sober Drivers Encouraged to Take the Wheel this Holiday Weekend
Krull says there will be extra law enforcement efforts over the weekend, aimed at reducing impaired driving but also protecting human life.
5 hours ago in Local, Outdoors
Dickinson County Conservation Issues Sherwood Forest Project Update
A $730,000 agreement has been reached to repair drainage issues at the former Inn Golf Course in Okoboji.
6 hours ago in Local
Spencer Hospital Named American Heart Association All-Star Designation
This inaugural award reflects the center’s exceptional commitment to high-quality CPR education and its adherence to strict emergency cardiovascular care guidelines.
6 hours ago in Local
Palo Alto County Supervisors Extend Moratorium on Data Mining Center Development
The Board noted that while they are aware of companies interested in building these facilities, they believe current ordinances must be reviewed to ensure the protection of county roads, natural resources, and property rights.
Local Sports
2 weeks ago in Sports
Girls Postseason Basketball Scores: 2/25/26
REGIONAL FINALS 1A Region 1 #2 Newell-Fonda 71, George-Little Rock 37 Region 2 #1 Bishop Garrigan 54, Lake Mills 35…
2 weeks ago in Local, Local sports, Sports
Juggernaut Crusaders Too Much for Tigers in Regional Championship
Heelan three headed monster all in double-figures
2 weeks ago in Local, Local sports, Sports
Tiger Boys’ Season Comes to an End in Orange City
MOC-FV's Groendyke hits 6 3-pointers in victory for Dutch
3 weeks ago in Sports
Girls Postseason Basketball Scores: 2/21/26
REGIONAL SEMIFINALS 4A Region 1 Spencer 52, Le Mars 41 #1 Bishop Heelan 86, Harlan Community 46 Region 8 #10…
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Iran names Khamenei’s son to succeed him, signaling no letup in war as oil prices surge
Iran named the hard-line Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei to succeed his late father as supreme leader on Monday, signaling no letup in the war launched by the United States and Israel. Oil prices surged as Iran attacked regional energy infrastructure and the U.S. and Israel bombed targets across Iran.
7 days ago in Sports, Trending
Ohtani has grand slam, 5 RBIs as Japan routs Taiwan 13-0 in its WBC opener
Shohei Ohtani doubled on the first pitch of the game, then hit a go-ahead grand slam and an RBI single in a 10-run second inning to lead defending champion Japan over Taiwan 13-0 Friday night in its World Baseball Classic opener.
1 week ago in Entertainment, Trending
Britney Spears arrested and released, California sheriff’s records show, though charge is not clear
Britney Spears was arrested Wednesday night in Southern California and booked early Thursday, according to the Ventura County Sheriff's office, which didn't say what charge she faces.