Iowa News
- 15-year-old girl struck by lightning while inside her home May 18, 2022The fire captain said the lightning went through the girl's pinky finger and out of her left leg.
- What you should know to master portion control, according to an expert May 18, 2022"It is hard to stick to normal portions when you are bombarded with these ridiculous sizes."
- Election Results: Key states select candidates for November's midterm elections May 18, 2022Key races to watch in Pennsylvania, Kentucky, North Carolina, Oregon and Idaho
- 50 years in the making, woman takes part in cherished graduation tradition May 18, 2022"It was awesome," Connie Puett said.
- House to vote on bill to prevent domestic terrorism in the wake of Buffalo mass shooting May 18, 2022The bill would set up offices specifically focused on domestic terrorism at the Department of Homeland Security, the Department of Justice and the FBI.
- What to do if you test positive for COVID-19 now May 18, 2022The highly contagious BA.2.1.21 subvariant of omicron is now the dominant strain of coronavirus nationwide.
- Iowa principal working to keep minority teachers in rural schools May 18, 2022An Ottumwa elementary principal is working to help keep minority teachers in rural schools.
- Connect Downtown: Des Moines streets master plan creates more two-way streets May 18, 2022The city of Des Moines is continuing on with its master plan to make the downtown area safer, which in some areas includes converting one-way streets into two-way streets.
- US Soccer reaches agreement to pay men’s and women’s teams equally May 18, 2022"I feel a lot of pride for the girls who are going to see this growing up, and recognize their value rather than having to fight for it."
- Wanted suspect captured in Iowa after multi-day search May 18, 2022The multi-day search for David Boley has ended on Tuesday afternoon.
- Johnston elementary student brings sheep to class as reading goal reward May 18, 2022A Johnston elementary principal found a way to help a 5th grader meet his goal this spring.
- Des Moines schools approve name change for elementary school May 18, 2022A student-led effort is being credited with renaming Andrew Jackson Elementary School in Des Moines.
- Indianola community holds parade to fulfill dying man's last wish May 18, 2022Tractors and trucks from all corners of Warren County came out to support Richie Veasman one last time.
- N. Carolina Rep. Cawthorn concedes GOP primary to Edwards May 18, 2022First-term U.S. Rep. Madison Cawthorn conceded his Republican primary race Tuesday. Cawthorn is a vocal supporter of Trump, whose series of unforced errors led top Republican leaders in North Carolina to turn against him.
- 'They saved a life': Custodian, cafeteria worker save elementary student from choking May 18, 2022The school principal says the quick thinking and actions of the two staff members made it possible for the student to return home safely later in the day.
- Watch: Dash camera video shows 7-year-old boy driving parents' SUV May 18, 2022"There was a boy driving the wrong way, a small child in a red Kia," one caller told emergency dispatchers.
- A break Wednesday before storm chances return May 18, 2022The latest KCCI weather forecast.
- Russian gymnast gets 1-year ban for wearing pro-war symbol on podium May 18, 2022The 20-year-old Kuliak had stood next to a gold medalist from Ukraine on the podium in Doha, Qatar.
- VIDEO: Alligator interrupts classes at Louisiana high school May 18, 2022Louisiana police say exams were interrupted at a high school when an alligator was spotted through a classroom window.
- Football leads to long jump success for Southeast Polk's Abu Sama May 18, 2022Both sports are very difficult, but Sama makes both look easy.
Minnesota News
- Vikings partner with MPS to launch girls flag football league May 18, 2022The pilot league is part of the NFL team's vision to make girls flag football a high school sanctioned sport in Minnesota.
- US Soccer equalizes pay in milestone with women, men May 18, 2022Perhaps the biggest sticking point was World Cup prize money, which is based on how far a team advances in the tournament. Even advancing further, women made less.
- Canterbury Park is back in season starting Wednesday May 18, 2022The first race of the season gets underway May 18 at 5 p.m.
- BA.4, BA.5 COVID variants found in Twin Cities wastewater, spreading in several countries May 18, 2022Last week, the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control recently designated the two as variants of concern, potentially fueling an increase in infections.
- What happened at the Mariupol steel plant? May 18, 2022Soldiers began leaving the plant and surrendering to Russian forces Monday, reportedly on orders from Ukraine's military command to save their lives.
- Remembering Aniya Allen, one year after her death May 18, 2022The 6-year-old was killed by a stray bullet while eating a McDonald's Happy Meal in the backseat of her parent's car.
- NATO chief hails 'historic moment' as Finland, Sweden apply May 18, 2022Russia, whose war on Ukraine spurred the two countries to join the military organization, has warned that it wouldn't welcome such a move, and could respond.
- Toddler orders 30+ cheeseburgers while mom isn't looking May 18, 2022"My son was playing with my phone, I thought he was taking pictures," said Kingsville resident Kelsey Burkhalter Golden, after finding out what her son had done.
- North Carolina Rep. Cawthorn concedes in primary May 18, 2022Cawthorn has banked on fundraising, social media presence and vocal support for the former president to help him win the 11th Congressional District nomination again
- Future of St. Paul's Summit Ave. under discussion May 18, 2022As the city evaluates a "Master Plan" to expand bike and walking paths, some neighbors are concerned about the potential impact to greenspace.
- Days after turning 84-years-old, Minnesota woman earns her college degree May 18, 2022At 84, Betty Sandison got her bachelor’s degree in multidisciplinary studies from the College of Continuing and Professional Studies.
- Cryptocurrency’s future met with fear, excitement May 18, 2022According to coinmarketcap.com, there are 306 cryptocurrency exchanges to date. Just 15 are actually licensed in Minnesota to transmit money to and from consumers.
- Baby formula shortage continues: What we know about shuttered plant May 18, 2022The FDA and Abbott Nutrition say they're working fast to restart production at the closed factory, but it could take a while — and questions remain.
- 'Sporadic contact is not satisfactory:' Officials push for regular visits, calls with Brittney Griner May 18, 2022Griner was arrested at a Moscow airport in February after Russian officials said they found vape cartridges with cannabis oil in her luggage.
- Thanks to Mars dust, NASA lander doesn't have long to live May 18, 2022The spacecraft is losing power because of all the dust on its solar panels — but there's not too much 'doom and gloom' for the NASA team operating it.
- Equity in the lunchroom: Minnesota coalition pushes to keep school meals free for all students once federal aid expires May 18, 2022A new poll by the campaign found that a majority of Minnesotans support the state permanently offering free school meals to all students, regardless of income.
- How many times can you get COVID? May 18, 2022Jana Shortal spoke with Mayo Clinic's Dr. Bill Morice to explain why immunity to one COVID variant doesn't mean immunity to all.
- Hiring outlook for Class of 2022 college graduates May 18, 2022A national survey says the jobs outlook is positive for the newest grads.
- 'Revolutionary change': FDA approves 'heart in a box,' potentially expanding donor pool May 18, 2022Two Minnesota centers and many local patients helped contribute to critical trials showing how the technology can preserve hearts outside of the body.
- By the numbers: The cost of buying a home in the Twin Cities May 17, 2022New data shows the median home price in the Twin Cities jumped to a record $370,000 in April 2022.
Nebraska News
- 15-year-old girl struck by lightning while inside her home May 18, 2022The fire captain said the lightning went through the girl's pinky finger and out of her left leg.
- What you should know to master portion control, according to an expert May 18, 2022"It is hard to stick to normal portions when you are bombarded with these ridiculous sizes."
- Election Results: Key states select candidates for November's midterm elections May 18, 2022Key races to watch in Pennsylvania, Kentucky, North Carolina, Oregon and Idaho
- House to vote on bill to prevent domestic terrorism in the wake of Buffalo mass shooting May 18, 2022The bill would set up offices specifically focused on domestic terrorism at the Department of Homeland Security, the Department of Justice and the FBI.
- 50 years in the making, woman takes part in cherished graduation tradition May 18, 2022"It was awesome," Connie Puett said.
- What to do if you test positive for COVID-19 now May 18, 2022The highly contagious BA.2.1.21 subvariant of omicron is now the dominant strain of coronavirus nationwide.
- US Soccer reaches agreement to pay men’s and women’s teams equally May 18, 2022"I feel a lot of pride for the girls who are going to see this growing up, and recognize their value rather than having to fight for it."
- Drying out Wednesday, warming up May 18, 2022Drying out Wednesday, warming up
- N. Carolina Rep. Cawthorn concedes GOP primary to Edwards May 18, 2022First-term U.S. Rep. Madison Cawthorn conceded his Republican primary race Tuesday. Cawthorn is a vocal supporter of Trump, whose series of unforced errors led top Republican leaders in North Carolina to turn against him.
- Watch: Dash camera video shows 7-year-old boy driving parents' SUV May 18, 2022"There was a boy driving the wrong way, a small child in a red Kia," one caller told emergency dispatchers.
- 'They saved a life': Custodian, cafeteria worker save elementary student from choking May 18, 2022The school principal says the quick thinking and actions of the two staff members made it possible for the student to return home safely later in the day.
- One year later: Searchers return to Walnut Creek to look for missing autistic La Vista boy May 18, 2022'Continue to investigate any leads, tips,' La Vista police won't stop searching for Ryan Larsen
- Russian gymnast gets 1-year ban for wearing pro-war symbol on podium May 18, 2022The 20-year-old Kuliak had stood next to a gold medalist from Ukraine on the podium in Doha, Qatar.
- Omaha police investigate Kum and Go robbery early Wednesday May 18, 2022Omaha police investigated a robbery at a West Omaha gas station early Wednesday morning.
- Fire, smoke heavily damage Omaha home May 18, 2022A fire tore through an Omaha home early Wednesday morning, causing extensive damage.
- VIDEO: Alligator interrupts classes at Louisiana high school May 18, 2022Louisiana police say exams were interrupted at a high school when an alligator was spotted through a classroom window.
- Gretna, Skutt Catholic boys soccer take home state titles May 18, 2022For the first time in Nebraska high school soccer history in high school, there were sweeps in Class A and B.
- New teacher and State Education Association address teaching shortage, share optimism May 18, 2022A new OPS teacher, who received the paid stipend to student teach, said he's ready to help fill the shortage of teachers.
- Homicide unit investigating man's death in road rage case May 18, 2022Police are consulting with prosecutors, no arrests or charges at this time
- Omaha City Council approves re-development agreement for Mutual of Omaha Tower May 18, 2022It details plans for mutual to take over the W Dale Clark library site, where the company will build its tower.