Granger Smith is Seeing Gold
Jun 14, 2017
Granger Smith's chart-topping single, "Backroad Song," has been certified Gold by the RIAA, signifying sales of 500,000 copies. Smith received the honor in front of record crowds at his recent Riverfront Stage performance at CMA Fest…
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Country Stars Make Forbes' Highest-Paid Celebrities List
Jun 14, 2017
Several country stars have made the cut on Forbes' "100 Highest-Paid Celebrities" list for 2017. Garth Brooks is the highest ranked country singer on the list, coming in at 26th place with 60 million made.…
Road Worker Killed in Southern Iowa, Authorities Say
Jun 14, 2017
CHARITON, Iowa (AP) — Authorities say a road construction worker has been killed in southern Iowa. The accident occurred Tuesday in northern Lucas County. The Iowa State Patrol says a motorist didn't see 48-year-old Barbarella…
Area Baseball and Softball Scores from Tuesday, June 14
Jun 14, 2017
In area softball scores from Tuesday: Eddyville-Blakesburg 5, Burlington 0 Eddyville-Blakesburg 7, Burlington 0 HLV, Victor 9, English Valleys 4 Mediapolis 13, Cardinal, Eldon 2 Melcher-Dallas 14, Twin Cedars 2 Montezuma 10, South Tama 3…
Darius Rucker's "If I Told You" Tops the Chart
Jun 13, 2017
Darius Rucker has topped the country chart for the eighth time, bringing his single "If I Told You" to the No.1 spot this week. The chart-topping news came as Rucker was rounding out a huge…
Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood Return as CMA Awards Hosts
Jun 13, 2017
Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood will return to co-host the 51st Annual CMA Awards for the 10th consecutive year on November 8. The duo's return was recently announced at the Artist of the Day panel during this…
BREAKING: Justin Moore and Wife Welcome Baby Boy
Jun 13, 2017
Justin Moore and his wife Kate have welcomed a baby boy to their brood. The couple's first son, Thomas South Moore, was born on Sunday afternoon (6/11) in Little Rock, Arkansas, weighing 7 lbs., 14 oz.…
Maddie and Tae Sign with UMG Nashville
Jun 13, 2017
Maddie & Tae have inked a deal with the UMG Nashville label, confirming rumors that have been circulating for weeks. The duo's Maddie Marlow and Tae Dye join the UMG family after beginning their career with Big Machine…
Investigation Leads to Arrests for Prostitution
Jun 13, 2017
On Friday, June 9, 2017, the Ottumwa Police Department conducted a prostitution investigation after discovering some suspicious advertisements posted on the internet. The ads appeared to be soliciting sex acts in exchange for money. This…
Area Baseball and Softball Scores from 6-12-17
Jun 13, 2017
In area softball from Monday: Albia 4, Eddyville-Blakesburg 3 Belle Plaine 3, North Mahaska 0 Colfax-Mingo 16, English Valleys 3 Highland, Riverside 10, Pekin 1 HLV, Victor 12, Keota 0 Indianola 1, Oskaloosa 0 Oskaloosa…