North Iowa/Southern Minnesota
- Dutch arrest alleged Canadian drug baron on Interpol warrant January 24, 2021PARIS (AP) — Australian police say a suspected Canadian drug baron has been arrested in the Netherlands on an Interpol warrant. The 57-year-old was detained on Friday and is of “significant interest” to Australian and other law enforcement agencies. Australian police say he was targeted as part of an operation that dismantled a global crime […]
- Rioting youths in Dutch village torch virus testing center January 24, 2021URK, Netherlands (AP) — Rioting youths protesting on the first night of a Dutch curfew have torched a coronavirus testing facility and threw fireworks at police in a Dutch fishing village. Police said Sunday that nationwide they fined more than 3,600 people overnight for breaching the curfew that ran from 9 p.m. Saturday until 4:30 […]
- UK vaccination drive expands as virus toll nears 100,000 January 24, 2021LONDON (AP) — Britain is expanding a coronavirus vaccination program that has seen almost 6 million people get the first of two doses — even as the country’s death toll in the pandemic approaches 100,000. Health Secretary Matt Hancock said Sunday that three-quarters of the U.K.’s over-80s have received a vaccine shot. He said three-quarters […]
- Arab Spring exiles look back 10 years after Egypt uprising January 24, 2021LONDON (AP) — Ten years after protests rocked Egypt, many of the participants live in exile. They have fled to Europe and beyond out of fear for their personal safety under President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi, who continues a crackdown on the political opposition. The Jan. 25, 2011, uprising in Tahrir Square led to the quick […]
- Trapped for 2 weeks, 11 workers rescued from China gold mine January 24, 2021BEIJING (AP) — Rescuers in northern China have brought 11 workers safely to the surface two weeks after they were trapped by an explosion in a gold mine. State broadcaster CCTV showed workers being hauled up in baskets on Sunday afternoon, their eyes shielded to protect them after so many days in darkness. One worker […]
- Pirates attack Turkish ship off W. Africa; kill 1, kidnap 15 January 24, 2021ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkish officials say 15 sailors have been kidnapped and one killed by armed pirates that attacked a Turkish cargo ship off the West African coast. Turkey’s Maritime Directorate says the crew initially locked themselves in a safe area but the pirates forced entry after six hours. During the struggle, one crew […]
- Indonesia to deport Russian social media star who held party January 24, 2021DENPASAR, Indonesia (AP) — A Russian social media celebrity is being deported from Indonesia on after he held a party at a luxury hotel on the resort island of Bali attended by more than 50 people despite coronavirus restrictions. Officials said the party held on Jan. 11 violated health protocols put in place to fight […]
- Winter Weather Advisory until SUN 6:00 AM CST January 24, 2021Winter Weather Advisory until SUN 6:00 AM CST: Floyd County The post Winter Weather Advisory until SUN 6:00 AM CST appeared first on KTTC.
- Winter Weather Advisory until SUN 6:00 AM CST January 24, 2021Winter Weather Advisory until SUN 6:00 AM CST: Mitchell County The post Winter Weather Advisory until SUN 6:00 AM CST appeared first on KTTC.
- Winter Weather Advisory until SUN 6:00 AM CST January 24, 2021Winter Weather Advisory until SUN 6:00 AM CST: Howard County The post Winter Weather Advisory until SUN 6:00 AM CST appeared first on KTTC.
Iowa News
- Person injured after police car drives through crowd at race January 24, 2021At least one person was injured after a police car plowed through a crowd of pedestrians Saturday night who were watching a downtown street race in Tacoma, Washington.
- CDC reviewing new data that suggests coronavirus variant identified in UK could be more deadly January 24, 2021A UK report released states there is "a realistic possibility" that the new variant has a higher death rate than other variants.
- 'Never this many, never this way': Nurse gives perspective on work during COVID-19 pandemic January 24, 2021"I do let go and cry with the families, and I also know I have a job to do and I have to keep my focus — on whether they want us to save their life or let them go, peaceful and not suffer anymore."
- Week ahead: 3 stories to watch January 24, 2021This week will have been one year after a deadly helicopter crash claimed nine lives and 35 years after the space shuttle Challenger explosion claimed seven lives.
- FDA gives approval for syringes to extract an extra dose from vials of the COVID-19 vaccine January 24, 2021Each vial of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine was designed to contain five doses, but some pharmacists reported they could extract six doses when using certain syringes.
- Polk County vaccination sites to start scheduling appointments again by end of the week January 24, 2021On Jan. 21, the Polk County Health Department and select Hy-Vee and Medicap pharmacies announced that Iowans 65 and older could start booking appointments to get the vaccine based on vaccine supply.
- Winter weather outlook: Latest timing, totals for incoming snow January 24, 2021The National Weather Service has begun to issue a winter weather advisory and a hazardous weather outlook for parts of the state.
- As this snow moves out there's still more to come January 24, 2021Meteorologist Jason Sydejko brings the latest in KCCI weather.
- Newspaper: President Trump pressured DOJ to file case with Supreme Court to overturn election results January 24, 2021Former President Donald Trump pushed the Department of Justice to directly ask the Supreme Court to invalidate President Joe Biden's election win, people familiar with the matter told the Wall Street Journal.
- 'She lit up every room': Iowa State mourns the loss of a student January 24, 2021Iowa State students discuss safety when going out at night.
Minnesota News
- WEATHER: Snow wrapping up overnight January 24, 2021The snow ends before daybreak, with some sunshine returning Sunday.
- Nearly 400 MN National Guard return home after mission to support Presidential Inauguration January 24, 2021MN National Guard members joined the roughly 25,000 state guardsmen from across the country, sent to safeguard the Presidential Inauguration.
- Judge: Teen charged in Kenosha protest killings can't associate with white supremacists January 24, 2021A Wisconsin judge also ruled the now-18-year-old accused of killing two people at the Jacob Blake shooting protests is barred from drinking alcohol and having guns.
- Legendary broadcaster Larry King dies at 87 January 23, 2021Welcoming everyone from the Dalai Lama to Elizabeth Taylor and presidents, the Brooklyn-born interviewer was a fixture on CNN from 1985 through 2010.
- Live updates: Minnesota reports 1,565 new COVID-19 cases, 31 more deaths January 23, 2021The latest developments on COVID-19 spread in Minnesota and Wisconsin, vaccine distribution, restrictions and the return to schools for some students.
- Biden takes swift action in first days January 23, 2021Joe Biden has begun signing executive orders meant as a display of action to address the historic challenges he inherited.
- Minnesota Department of Health files lawsuit against Alibi Drinkery for operating without a license January 23, 2021The controversial Lakeville establishment had previously been fined and held in contempt after staying open despite COVID-19 restrictions.
- Willmar couple invents 'Verso-Cap' to reduce waste January 23, 2021A Willmar couple's reusable bottle cap is helping consumers use every drop of their liquid products.
- Daughter of MN Supreme Court justice, Allina Health CEO found dead at Iowa State University January 23, 2021A statement from her family says Olivia Chutich is the 21-year-old woman found dead at a parking lot near Iowa State University Friday morning.
- As Wild open home schedule, restaurants near the "X" hope for improved COVID outlook January 23, 2021Without fans in the arena and with limits on capacity, restaurants on West Seventh Street are hoping for improved vaccine distribution.
Nebraska News
- Person injured after police car drives through crowd at race January 24, 2021At least one person was injured after a police car plowed through a crowd of pedestrians Saturday night who were watching a downtown street race in Tacoma, Washington.
- Cloudy and cool Sunday, Heavy Snow Monday January 24, 2021A WINTER STORM WARNING has been issued for eastern Nebraska and western Iowa early Monday morning until late Monday night for heavy snow.
- CDC reviewing new data that suggests coronavirus variant identified in UK could be more deadly January 24, 2021A UK report released states there is "a realistic possibility" that the new variant has a higher death rate than other variants.
- 'Never this many, never this way': Nurse gives perspective on work during COVID-19 pandemic January 24, 2021"I do let go and cry with the families, and I also know I have a job to do and I have to keep my focus — on whether they want us to save their life or let them go, peaceful and not suffer anymore."
- Week ahead: 3 stories to watch January 24, 2021This week will have been one year after a deadly helicopter crash claimed nine lives and 35 years after the space shuttle Challenger explosion claimed seven lives.
- FDA gives approval for syringes to extract an extra dose from vials of the COVID-19 vaccine January 24, 2021Each vial of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine was designed to contain five doses, but some pharmacists reported they could extract six doses when using certain syringes.
- OMAHA SNOW GUIDE: Everything you need for winter weather January 24, 2021When winter weather hits the metro, we have what you need to stay informed and follow up-to-date information on how to prepare.
- Hundreds of old trash cans collected for recycling January 24, 2021Verdis Group organizes mass trash can recycling event
- 2 dead, 1 injured after car crosses median and collides with semi truck on I-80 January 24, 2021Two people have died after a crash on Interstate 80 involving a car and a semi truck.
- Slick spots possible Sunday morning, potential winter storm Monday January 24, 2021Slick spots possible Sunday morning, potential winter storm Monday