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Wilken’s bunt plates game-winning run for Akron-Westfield in 3-2 win over Bedford in nine innings
CARROLL, Iowa (KCAU) – Carter Wilken’s bunt in the bottom of the ninth plated the game-winning run for Akron-Westfield in its 3-2 win over Bedford at the IHSAA 1A State Quarterfinals at Merchants Park in Carroll. A-W starting pitcher Nathan Gaswint struck out 13 batters in seven innings of work for the top-seeded team in […]
Des Moines woman wins $500,000 Iowa Lottery prize
DES MOINES, Iowa — Is this heaven? No, it's Iowa. But for one recent Iowa Lottery winner, the two may as well be one in the same. Melissa Runnels of Des Moines took home a $500,000 prize, the 11th top prize in the Iowa Lottery's "$500,000 CA$H" scratch game. She purchased her winning ticket at Git N Go (1307 Army Post Rd.) in Des Moines.
DHHS: Second anniversary of the 988 lifeline
LINCOLN — July 2024 marks the second anniversary of 988, the three-digit suicide prevention and mental health crisis national lifeline. 988 provides a direct connection to care and support for anyone experiencing a suicidal, substance use, and/or mental health-related crisis, or any form of emotional distress. This free and confidential mental health resource is available 24/7 to anyone experiencing a mental health-related crisis.
Kent Corp. names Fields president, chief operating officer
Kent Corp. announced Thursday that Kevin Fields has been appointed the company’s new president and chief operating officer. The appointment was effective June 21. Fields succeeds John Thorpe, who has announced his intention to retire, effective Jan. 1. Fields joined the Kent family of companies in 1998. Most recently,...
Basha High School set to welcome Millard South of Omaha, NE to open the season
Written by Sports360AZ intern Eric Matsumoto. Basha High School will begin its 2024 football season on August 30 at home against Millard South, marking the first time a Nebraska high school team has played a regular season game in Arizona. Millard South head coach Ty Wisdom knows the area well,...
Couple more days below normal with spot storms
This past weekend was a nice change of pace compared to the extreme heat we endured the weekend before. Temperatures topped out in the upper 70s on Saturday, thanks to a lot of cloud cover and some rain. Sunday featured some more sun, and temperatures responded by warming slightly. We...
Local bottle redemption center owners expanding to Ankeny
ANKENY, IOWA — At the very end of the 2023 Iowa Legislative session, lawmakers passed the bottle bill with several goals. One was growing bottle redemption center businesses across the state. Ames Bottle & Can opened up right after lawmakers made changes to the law. The two owners opening up the part time business with […]
Terence Crawford is ready to make history, conquer the world
Terence Crawford's weekend consisted of playing as an active participant at a WWE show on Friday by delivering a steel chair assist and knockout right hand. On Saturday, “Bud” was headlining a hometown sendoff in Omaha, Nebraska as he continues preparation for his junior middleweight debut against Israil Madrimov on Aug. 3 at the BMO Stadium in Los Angeles.
Your doughnut fix may have to wait: Structure fire closes Krispy Kreme in Clive
A structure fire Saturday night at the Krispy Kreme store in Clive caused severe smoke damage throughout the building, prompting what's expected to be an extended closure, according to a news release from the Clive Fire Department. The Clive store provides doughnuts to the two other metro Krispy Kreme stores,...
Overflow crowd turns out for lawmaker-led Omaha event on Pillen plan, property tax relief
OMAHA — About 300 people turned out for a “listening session” in Nebraska’s biggest city Sunday, many taking aim at Gov. Jim Pillen’s ideas on property tax relief and at him for skipping Omaha on his earlier 26-city tour to seek support. The governor did not attend the lawmaker-led event during which seven state senators […] The post Overflow crowd turns out for lawmaker-led Omaha event on Pillen plan, property tax relief appeared first on Nebraska Examiner.
51st RAGBRAI Underway In Iowa
(Red Oak, IA) -- The 51st RAGBRAI is underway. Cyclists are leaving Red Oak this morning bound for Atlantic, Iowa on Day 2 of the Register's Annual Great Bike Ride Across Iowa. Pass-through towns today include Elliot, Griswold, and Lewis. Riders will travel just over 40 miles and climb over...
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