Hundreds of Tristate HS Students Attending Skilled Trades Fair

Hundreds of high school students from around the tristate area will be exploring a hand-on career path at the Skilled Trades Fair today and Friday. The event is hosted by the Dubuque Area Labor Management Council in
Dubuque County Passes Budget and County Tax Levy Rate

The Telegraph Herald reports on a 2-1 vote, the Dubuque County supervisors approved a budget and the county tax levy for the next fiscal year. County residents who live in incorporated cities will see roughly 11 cents
Drake Relays Today Thru Saturday

The 116th running of the Drake Relays begins in earnest later today on the Big Blue oval in Des Moines. There are 170 events scheduled with 27 on today, 78 Friday and 59 on Saturday. This evening
Wednesday’s Local Scoreboard

HIGH SCHOOL Boys Tennis Wahlert beat Linn-Mar 6-3 and lost to Waukee Northwest 8-1. Softball Pecatonica 20, River Ridge/Scales Mound 9 COLLEGE Baseball UW Platteville lost twice at UW Lacrosse 15-2 and 14-7. NICC lost
Search intensifies for two University of South Florida doctoral students missing over a week

Authorities are asking for the public’s help after two 27-year-old doctoral students from the University of South Florida disappeared under unusual circumstances nearly a week ago. Zamil Limon and Nahida S. Bristy were both last seen on
Man arrested for providing gun to father that killed 8 children in Shreveport, LA

A man is facing federal charges tied to the weapon used in a devastating shooting in Shreveport, LA over the weekend that left eight children dead. Authorities say Charles Ford, 56, a convicted felon, has been charged
KC Royals and Hallmark Cards join forces on new $3B stadium project

The Kansas City Royals have teamed up with Hallmark Cards to move forward with plans to build a new stadium in downtown Kansas City, unveiling a sweeping proposal centered in the Crown Center district. The stadium initiative
Dallas Cowboys won’t talk long-term deal with WR George Pickens, will play under franchise tag

The Dallas Cowboys have decided not to pursue a contract extension with wide receiver George Pickens ahead of the July 15 deadline, choosing instead to have him play the 2026 season under the franchise tag. Cowboys EVP
2026 Country Calling lineup includes Chris Stapleton, Miranda Lambert, Lainey Wilson and more

2026 Country Calling is set to make its return for a third consecutive year, bringing another weekend of live music to the shores of Ocean City, Maryland. Scheduled for October 2–3, 2026, the two-day festival will once
Usher & Chris Brown expand 2026 ‘R&B’ stadium tour with new dates

Due to overwhelming fan interest, Usher and Chris Brown have extended their 2026 co-headlining run, “The R&B Tour: Raymond & Brown,” by adding more shows in key cities. The updated schedule now includes second nights and expanded