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No Injuries After Baseball Team’s Charter Bus Catches Fire in Iowa on Way to Illinois for Kane County Cougars Game
A charter bus caught fire early Friday as it was transporting a professional baseball team from Iowa to a game in a Chicago suburb. Members of the Sioux City Explorers made it off the bus safely, although several lost their gloves when the overhead bins melted. The fire started as...
67th Annual Carroll Band Day Set For Oct. 5
It’s time to mark your calendars, as the Carroll Chamber of Commerce has announced Saturday, Oct. 5 as the date for the 2024 Carroll Band Day parade and festivities. This year marks the 67th year Carroll has hosted middle school, high school, and collegiate marching bands from around the state to showcase their skills and put on a show for the community. Registration is now available online at www.carrolliowa.com/band-day for bands, businesses, and other organizations planning to join the fun. The route and theme for this year’s Band Day is yet to be announced. The Chamber is also accepting business sponsorships for the 67th annual Carroll Band Day, and more information on that is available by emailing Program Director Ashley Schable at a.schable@carrolliowa.com.
Two juveniles injured in North Omaha car crash
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Two juveniles were taken to the hospital after a two-car accident early Sunday morning. It happened near 34th street and Grand Avenue around 2:52 a.m. When Omaha police arrived on scene they found two cars with front end damage. One of the vehicles was blocking one side of the road while the other was parked in a driveway.
Severe thunderstorms to continue in storm-weary Midwest on Sunday
After a rather active week in terms of severe weather, another wave of storms is projected to develop from the Dakotas to Wisconsin on Sunday. Over the last week, areas from the Plains to the Ohio Valley have turned into a hotbed for severe weather, and AccuWeather forecasters are once again putting locations across the Midwest on alert for robust thunderstorms this weekend.
Nebraska baseball lands two 2026 Creighton Prep recruits
The Nebraska baseball team started the month of August off strong, landing two more recruits in the 2026 class. Both recruits stand as a home-grown Huskers and hail from the same school, Creighton Prep. Cal Anthony and Charlie Ziola announced their commitments to Nebraska. Anthony made the announcement first before Ziola made the decision on X (formerly Twitter) Friday afternoon. Cal Anthony stands at 6-feet, 2-inches and 190 pounds. The southpaw played on Creighton Prep’s JV roster in his freshman year before being elevated to the varsity level his sophomore season as a pitcher and outfielder. In the 2024 varsity season, Anthony finished...
Storm Chances Overnight, Warm and Muggy Conditions Continue
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - A few showers and storms are possible in places overnight, but many areas are expected to remain dry. Storms are expected to form in Minnesota and work their way south overnight. These storms will be losing strength and dissipating as they move into Iowa, but areas north of Highway 30 could see a few showers and a storm between 3AM and 6 AM. Any activity that makes it into eastern Iowa is expected to diminish shortly after daybreak Sunday, so impacts to weekend plans are expected to be minimal. Lows tonight drop into the mid to upper 60s.
John Deere Reportedly Lays Off 489 Workers – Most in Illinois
What a terrible way to start the week if you're a worker for John Deere in Illinois and especially the Quad Cities region. A report today says that 489 workers have been laid off in both Iowa and Illinois with a vast majority being in the Land of Lincoln. I...
Does Illinois Even Allow A 4-Day School Week?
The school week isn't a whole 5 days for everyone in the country. The new school year is just about upon us and the debate resumes: do we like 4-day school weeks or not? Several districts in Iowa are signing on for it for the 2024-2025 school year. Like anything...
Iowa Heatwave to Bring 90+ Degrees, Storms Possible in Northern Areas
Des Moines, IA – Iowa is set to experience a significant heatwave over the weekend and into the start of the week, with temperatures soaring across much of the state. Residents should prepare for very warm to hot conditions from today through Monday, with afternoon heat index values ranging between 90 to 100 degrees. The highest temperatures will be concentrated over central and southern Iowa on Sunday and Monday, creating potentially hazardous conditions for outdoor activities.
Dangerous heat to impact Nebraska, Iowa this weekend
OMAHA, Neb. — Hot temperatures settle in for the weekend and to start the week in eastern Nebraska and western Iowa. With manyhomes and businesses without power due to hurricane force winds that tore through the area Wednesday night, Omaha's Weather Leader has issued Saturday an "impact" day, and Sunday and Monday "severe" weather days.
Heinrich Haarberg embracing leadership role amid quarterback competition
Heinrich Haarberg took on a leadership role this summer as the most experienced of three quarterbacks vying for Nebraska's starting spot. The post Heinrich Haarberg embracing leadership role amid quarterback competition appeared first on On3.
Tomorrow is the Main Day of Activities for 50107 Summerfest in Grand Junction
As the annual Grand Junction celebration gets underway today, tomorrow is a full day of festivities. The 50107 Summerfest begins with a 5K run/walk with free registrations at 8:30am and the race to start at 9am at Fouch Agriservice. Also from 9am-noon is the book sale at the library and from 9am-3pm is a petting with cow pie bingo. At 10am the Grand Junction Horizons Club will serve breakfast at the community center with an eggless casserole, cinnamon rolls, fresh fruit, and a beverage for $5, followed by the parade at 11am.