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Sports Week Preview: Games, Tournaments and More

March 6, 2026

Monday starts with college hoops as several conference finals spill onto the TV screen. The Southern Conference crowns its champion in Asheville, while the Sun Belt title is fought over in Pensacola. Indianapolis hosts Horizon League semifinals and Las Vegas sees West Coast teams battle it out. Wome

business

Freeman Health Expands in Arkansas While Tech Giants Push AI into Care

March 6, 2026

Freeman Health System, based in Missouri, has agreed to purchase four Arkansas hospitals for $112 million. The deal covers the 128‑bed Northwest Medical Center in Bentonville, the 222‑bed center in Springdale, a 64‑bed women’s hospital in Willow Creek, and the 73‑bed Siloam Springs Regional Hospital

weather

Storm Season Builds: Many States Face Weeks of Dangerous Weather

March 5, 2026

The weather radar is pointing a warning toward large parts of the United States, signaling that people in the south and central regions should brace for a chain of severe storms. The national agency says that damage from winds, hail and tornadoes will peak on Friday, yet danger could linger each day

politics

Iowa Lawmakers Push Harder Crime Rules

March 5, 2026

The Iowa House has moved forward with a new set of laws that aim to make the state tougher on criminal activity. The package includes changes that could increase penalties for certain offenses and adjust how the court system handles repeat offenders. Some supporters say these measures will help keep

sports

Arizona Holds Off Iowa State to Grab Big 12 Crown

March 3, 2026

The Arizona Wildcats finished the regular season with a decisive win, beating Iowa State 73‑57 to claim the Big 12 title outright. Jaden Bradley poured in 17 points, while Motiejus Krivas added a solid 13. The victory gave coach Tommy Lloyd his 140th win, the most in NCAA history for a coach’s first

sports

Ohio State Loses Big Game to Iowa in Clear Defeat

February 26, 2026

The Buckeyes entered the matchup hoping for a strong showing that could keep their NCAA hopes alive. Instead, they were outplayed by the Hawkeyes in a game that ended 74‑57. Iowa’s defense was dominant, limiting Ohio State to just 41. 9 percent from the floor and shutting down star guard Bruce Th

business

Future of a Pork Giant in Sioux Falls

February 26, 2026

A big change is coming to downtown Sioux Falls. The city’s leaders and the head of Smithfield Foods said that the company will leave its old plant near Falls Park for a new, larger site in an industrial area up north. The current facility has been there since 1909 and was bought by Smithfield in 199

sports

Boozer’s Big‑Hit Boosts Duke’s Rank

February 25, 2026

Duke’s star freshman, Cameron Boozer, is drawing national attention as a top NBA draft pick. In a recent game at Notre Dame, he scored 24 points while shooting only eight field‑goal attempts. His efficiency earned Duke a 44‑point win, 100–56. Boozer’s scoring came largely from the free‑throw line.

environment

Goats Take Over Fire Station for Green Cleanup

February 17, 2026

In a twist that might make you smile, a fire department in Missouri has swapped out loud machines for a herd of hungry goats to keep their land tidy. The West Metro Fire Protection District decided to try something different. They hired goats to clear out pesky weeds and overgrown plants around Stat

politics

Iowa Republicans Step Back on Abortion Ban Bill

February 17, 2026

Iowa Republicans have decided not to push forward with a bill that would ban all abortions in the state. The bill, which would have made performing an abortion a serious crime, did not have enough support to move forward. The bill's main supporter, Rep. Jon Dunwell, said that the bill did not have t