Winter Weather Advisory issued for part of the area

A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for Hardin and Grundy Counties until 9pm today. Freezing drizzle is expected, with total ice accumulations up to one tenth of an inch. Very slippery sidewalks, roads and bridges are
China retaliates against Trump with new tariffs on U.S. products

China struck back at the United States on Tuesday by announcing tariffs on select American goods, as they rolled out a series of retaliatory measures to counteract the 10% U.S. tariffs on all Chinese goods that went
Clarion-Goldfield-Dows takes down Hampton-Dumont-CAL and Humboldt to advance to state duals

The #9 (2A) Clarion-Goldfield-Dows boys wrestling team took down two familiar opponents on its way to advancing to the State Dual Team Tournament at Tuesday’s regional dual meet at Humboldt, as aired on 104.9 KLMJ. The Cowboys
H-D-CAL Basketball Swept Iowa Falls-Alden in NCC Rematch on Tuesday

The #12 (3A) Hampton-Dumont-CAL girls basketball team won their eighth game in a row in a defensive battle with Iowa Falls-Alden. The Bulldog boys ended a eight game losing streak rallying back to win in overtime over
FBI agents file suit to block DOJ from providing list of employees who investigated Jan. 6 cases

An anonymous group of FBI agents who assisted on the Jan. 6, 2021 assault on the U.S. Capitol have filed a lawsuit in an effort to block the Justice Department’s plans to review the FBI’s workforce and
Falcon Basketball splits NICL-Central finale with Denver

The Aplington-Parkersburg basketball teams earned a home split with Denver in the final NICL-Central games of the season Tuesday. The girls fell to the #9 (2A) Cyclones 55-23 and the #9 (2A) boys won 68-56 to clinch
West Fork Basketball Swept Senior Night Doubleheader over North Butler on Tuesday

The West Fork girls and boys basketball teams each extended their win streaks to three straight games with wins over rival North Butler on senior night on Tuesday. The Warhawk girls won 58-22 and the boys won
Tiger Woods announces the death of his mother, Kultida Woods, at age 81

Tiger Woods announced on Tuesday that his mother, Kultida Woods, has died at the age of 81. No cause of death was immediately available. Kultida was last seen in public attending the golfer’s TGL match in south
Los Angeles Rams seeking trade of All-Pro wide receiver Cooper Kupp

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver announced that the Los Angeles Rams will attempt to trade Cooper Kupp this off-season. Kupp wrote Monday on social media: “I was informed that the team will be seeking a trade immediately
IGHSAU Wrestling State Tournament begins Thursday

The IGHSAU Wrestling State Tournament will begin Thursday inside Xtream Arena, with six area wrestlers competing. All local wrestlers will compete in Class 1A tournaments in the first season of the sport having multiple enrollment classes. AP/GC