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2 weeks ago in National
A note a former cellmate says he found after Epstein’s suspected suicide attempt is released
A note Jeffrey Epstein's former cellmate claimed he found after the millionaire sex offender's first suspected jail suicide attempt was made public Wednesday, years after being sealed and locked in a courthouse vault as part of an unrelated legal dispute.
2 weeks ago in National, Trending
Clarence Thomas becomes the second longest-serving justice in Supreme Court history
The first baby boomer on the Supreme Court hit a milestone on Thursday, becoming the second-longest serving justice in history at a time when his influence has never seemed greater.
Spencer Municipal Golf Course Ready for Busy Season
Mohr says 9 holes remain open to the public every night.
Former Cherokee Man Sentenced to Prison for Vehicular Homicide
Jorge Ardany Ortega-Ortega, 29, formerly of Cherokee, was sentenced Tuesday, May 5, in Buena Vista County District Court after a jury previously found him guilty of homicide by vehicle – reckless driving, a Class C felony.
Two Arrested on Active Warrants in Buena Vista County
Storm Lake Police, Buena Vista County Sheriff and Pocahontas County Sheriff assisted.
Goldstar Amusements Will Provide Midway Rides and Games for 2026 Clay County Fair
The Clay County Fair says Goldstar Amusements will once again provide the midway rides and games at this year's fair.
Cherokee School District Selects Jeff Siebersma as Next Superintendent
The Cherokee Community School District has named Jeff Siebersma as its next superintendent.
Spencer Fire and Police Give Monthly Report for April
The Spencer City Council Monday night received the monthly activity report from department heads.
Milford Woman Charged for Two-Vehicle Accident in Spirit Lake
A Milford woman has been charged in a two-vehicle accident on highways 9 and 71 in Spirit Lake Monday night.
Storm Lake Active Warrant Arrests
Following a traffic stop early Tuesday morning May 5, Storm Lake Police report they arrested two individuals on active warrants.
Trash Fire leads to Grass Blaze in Montgomery
A trash fire near Montgomery is being blamed for a grassfire Monday afternoon.
April ’26 Was the Sixth Wettest April on Record
April was a very active month when it came to precipitation, severe weather, and temperature swings, which included several warm days.
2 weeks ago in National, Trending
Some iPhone owners could get up to $95 payment after Apple agrees to settle case for $250 million
Owners of some iPhones are in line to get cash payments of up to $95 from Apple after the company on Tuesday reached a $250 million settlement in a class-action lawsuit for false advertising of its artificial intelligence capabilities.
Wildcats Sweep the Western Christian Invite
Braves, Orabs, and Pioneers Compete from KICD 9-County Area
2 weeks ago in Lifestyle
Restaurants celebrate authentic Mexican culture and history this Cinco de Mayo
Nayomie Mendoza has become accustomed to how Cinco de Mayo is celebrated in the U.S.: the platters of tacos, the pitchers of margaritas and the jubilant sounds of mariachi bands.
2 weeks ago in National, Trending
USPS unveils Route 66 centennial stamps, born from a photographer’s 42 trips
The U.S. Postal Service on Tuesday is releasing eight stamps marking significant parts of the road in each of the states it traverses, passing by vintage diners, gas stations and motels — many since preserved or restored — along with breathtaking vistas and wide horizons of the open road.
2 weeks ago in World
Inside the cruise ship at the center of the hantavirus outbreak
The nearly 150 people aboard a cruise ship off the coast of Cape Verde have been mostly confined to their cabins, according to footage obtained by The Associated Press, after three passengers died and at least four others were left ill in a suspected hantavirus outbreak.
Blackhawks and Jays take War Eagle Conference Championships
General Girls and Boys pile up Golds in Relays
2 weeks ago in Sports
Knicks crush the 76ers 137-98 to start the second round and keep up a historic postseason roll
Jalen Brunson scored 27 of his 35 points in the first half and the New York Knicks emphatically added to a historic postseason roll by overwhelming the Philadelphia 76ers 137-98 on Monday night in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.
2 weeks ago in Sports
Lakers’ Doncic, Thunder’s Williams ruled out for Game 1 of West semifinals with hamstring injuries
Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic and Oklahoma City Thunder guard/forward Jalen Williams have been ruled out of Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals on Tuesday night with left hamstring injuries.
