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NEW YORK (AP) — The operator of a boat that capsized in New York Harbor, killing a mother and her infant daughter, is facing criminal charges and authorities are investigating whether the vessel was an…

By O. Kay Henderson (Radio Iowa) The U.S. Senate has confirmed an Iowan to serve as the U.S. Under Secretary of Agriculture for Rural Development. Glen Smith of Atlantic is now in charge of the…

WHAT CHEER – Residents of the city of What Cheer were advised to stay indoors and not light any fires Friday night into Saturday morning after a natural gas leak in the city’s downtown area.…

NEWTON – A Newton man faces nearly a dozen charges after he was arrested for possessing child sex abuse material. According to the Newton Police Department, law enforcement received information on June 25, 2026, that…

As many artists have been forced to do before him, Luke Bryan had to postpone this weekend's shows in the Pacific Northwest due to wildfires and the poor air quality that has resulted. Friday's show at Northern Quest Resort…

SPOKANE (AP) -- A man charged with starting one of the wildfires in Spokane, Washington, that have destroyed hundreds of buildings planned the crime for weeks and researched when the weather would be best for igniting it,…

DES MOINES – Dry conditions in late July resulted in degraded conditions across much of the state, according to the latest Water Summary Update. The expansion and emergence of moderate drought conditions across northern and…

PELLA -- Central RED Society offers an impressive schedule of programs for this fall that are open to the public. Details about each event are available at central.edu/red. The fall classes begin on Thursday, Aug. 13,…

KELLOGG – A Sioux City man faces multiple charges after allegedly exposing himself at a campground at Rock Creek State Park while being in possession of illegal drugs. According to court records, on Sunday, August…

Making the "Spotify Billions Club" is a career achievement, so rare that only 17 country songs have accomplished the feat. Make that 18 now, as Luke Combs' "Fast Car" has crossed the billion streams plateau. More incredible:…