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3 hours ago in Local

Two Boys Injured After Vehicle Collides With Train Near Lakota

Two boys were seriously injured Tuesday afternoon when their car collided with a Union Pacific train near Lakota and later caught fire.

4 hours ago in Local

Sweet Corn Days Sign-Up Deadline Just Days Away

Sweet Corn Days in Estherville is less than three weeks away, and Estherville Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Lexie Ruter says residents should sign up as soon as possible.

5 hours ago in Local

Hear the latest KICD News Broadcast

(Northwest Iowa Now) - Young Northwest Iowa musicians will have a chance to learn from performers and music industry professionals during the Classic Rock Experience this weekend SCT Playhouse. 

6 hours ago in Local

Multiple Closures Planned Along County Road M-56 for Culvert Replacements

Multiple sections of County Road M-56 are expected to close beginning Monday as crews conduct culvert replacement work.

6 hours ago in Local

Spencer Officials Begin Discussion on Future of Feral Cat Policy

The City of Spencer is ramping up discussions on how it handles stray and feral cats.

6 hours ago in Local

Cherokee Woman Charged After Being Found in Sheldon Yard

A Cherokee woman is facing drug and public intoxication charges after a July 4 incident in Sheldon.

Local Sports

5 days ago in Local, Local sports, Sports

Tiger Softball Scores Early and Often in Regional Quarterfinal Against Le Mars

Spencer scores all 15 runs in first two innings

1 week ago in Local, Local sports, Sports

Spencer Closes Out 2026 Regular Season with Shutout of Algona

Spencer's Vail strikes out 13 and passes 500 K Career mark

1 week ago in Local, Local sports, Sports

KICD 9-County Area Postseason Baseball Central

Pairings and Scores from KICD 9-County Area Teams in Substate Tournaments

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Jay-Z show at Yankee Stadium delayed for hours after fans without tickets rush entrances

A Jay-Z concert at Yankee Stadium was delayed for hours Sunday night after hundreds of fans without tickets tried to push their way into the show, forcing the iconic New York City stadium to temporarily close entrances before the rapper could take the stage after midnight.

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Charles hosted Prince Harry and family for first time in years as they try to repair a family rift

King Charles III hosted Prince Harry and met with his family for the first time in years Friday as they try to repair a rift that has persisted since his youngest son and wife quit royal life and moved to America six years ago.

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World Cup quarterfinals: It’s Messi, Morocco, and 6 teams from Europe. And that’s not unusual

More World Cup teams. Same World Cup story. This edition started with 48 teams; it's now down to eight, with six of those from Europe. And unless Morocco pulls off a series of surprising outcomes over the final two weeks, the champion will come from Europe or South America. Again. As always.