Year: 2026
2 Northern California stores targeted in Pokémon card burglaries within hours of each other
In this photo illustration, collectible Pokémon cards are viewed in a store on January 23, 2026 in Pasadena, California. (Mario Tama/Getty Images) (STOCKTON, Calif.) — Two Northern California stores were burglarized and had thousands of [Read More…]
Suspect charged after 3-year-old boy wound up in crocodile enclosure released on bail
Stock image of handcuffs. (Westend61/Getty Images) (LONDON) — The man arrested and charged after a 3-year-old boy wound up in a crocodile enclosure at a British zoo was released on bail Friday as the investigation continues, police [Read More…]
Reflecting Pool renovations to cost more than $16 million
Seen through algae-laden green water, a tear in the recently applied sealant can be seen on the bottom of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool on June 18, 2026 in Washington, DC. (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images) (WASHINGTON) [Read More…]
FBI offers $25,000 reward for arrest in Kansas City interstate shootings
The FBI said it is offering a reward of up to $25,000 for information leading to the arrest of Oscar Sanchez-Munoz. (FBI) (KANSAS CITY, Mo.) — The FBI said it’s offering a reward of up [Read More…]
Life-threatening flash flood threats continue to hit Gulf states
Flash flood threat.. (ABC News) (NEW YORK) — Several flash flood emergencies continued to hit Gulf states Thursday night into Friday morning as the remnants of Tropical Storm Arthur, the first named storm of the Atlantic hurricane [Read More…]
How a mother’s phone calls to police helped uncover the alleged UFC Freedom 250 plot
In this mugshot released by Franklin County Jail, 19-year-old Tycen Proper is shown. He was charged by federal prosecutors in Ohio in the alleged UFC plot foiled. (Franklin County Jail) (KNOX COUNTY, Ohio) — A [Read More…]
‘Dungeon Crawler Carl’ TV show officially greenlit by Peacock
‘Dungeon Crawler Carl’ by Matt Dinniman (Ace Books) Dungeon Crawler Carl is being taken to the next level. The popular Matt Dinniman sci-fi book series has officially been greenlit for TV by Peacock. The author [Read More…]
In brief: ‘Survivor’ animated movie, and more
Outwit, outlast, outplay … outperform at the box office? That’s surely what Survivor host Jeff Probst hopes will happen with the upcoming animated movie based on the reality competition series. The film, which is in [Read More…]
Joan Cusack, Greta Lee on the technology takeover in ‘Toy Story 5’
Woody (Tom Hanks) and Buzz Lightyear (Tim Allen) in ‘Toy Story 5.’ (Pixar) Toy Story 5 rides like the wind into theaters on Friday. Joan Cusack once again stars as the voice of Jessie in [Read More…]
Placements drop 10% from last year
The USDA reported big drops in both placements and marketings in its latest Cattle on Feed report. University of Tennessee ag economist Charley Martinez says it’s a reflection of the current environment. “Placements during the month of May, were down a [Read More…]
Searching for answers on unsolved gun crimes on the Pine Ridge Reservation
Federal and Tribal law enforcement agencies are teaming up in an effort to solve crimes involving guns on the Pine Ridge Reservation. The FBI, ATF, Oglala Sioux Tribe and U-S Attorney’s office are all part [Read More…]
Wyndham Clark has lowest opening round at Shinnecock Hills to lead US Open
SOUTHAMPTON, N.Y. (AP) — Wyndham Clark had two good looks at history Friday morning and settled for the lowest opening round in a U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills, a 6-under 64 that gave him a [Read More…]
MLB owners propose banning high school signings, adding an international draft
NEW YORK (AP) — Baseball owners proposed banning high school players from signing with major league teams, raising the age for international amateurs and slashing the money spent on signing bonuses in negotiations Thursday for [Read More…]
Regional farm economy showing some improvement
Our regional farm economy is at its strongest level in nearly three years. Creighton University’s monthly Rural Mainstreet Index turned in a strong performance this month. Crop input expenses remain high…but CEO Gary Brandt of [Read More…]
Thousand-year-old ancient oak tree tied to ‘Robin Hood’ legend has died, wildlife charity says
Major Oak, RSPB Sherwood Forest Nature Reserve, Nottinghamshire, May 2026 (Ben Andrew/RSPB) (LONDON) — A giant, ancient oak tree located in the the Sherwood Forest — the iconic setting of the “Robin Hood” legend — [Read More…]
More of an unseasonably cool, wet pattern ahead that dominates much of the Heartland
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of near- or below-normal temperatures east of the Rockies, except for hotter-than-normal weather across the Deep South. Heat will also dominate the western U.S. [Read More…]
A brief lull before unseasonably active weather resumes on the Plains, across most of the Corn Belt
Across the Corn Belt, Wednesday’s thunderstorms produced localized wind and hail damage, mainly from eastern Iowa into southern Ohio. Early Thursday, cool, mostly dry weather prevails, although most Midwestern summer crops retain adequate to abundant [Read More…]
Missouri dairy family finds success through cheese making
A dairy farmer in central Missouri says his family has used vertical integration and value-added processing to reduce exposure to volatile commodity milk markets, support multiple family members on the farm and create a more [Read More…]
Q&A: Dusty Johnson analyzes his defeat and future, saying ‘I want to lead a life of consequence’
Joshua Haiar/South Dakota Searchlight Republican U.S. Rep. Dusty Johnson said Thursday he does not know what’s next for him after his failed bid for South Dakota governor, and while he’s helping one of the remaining [Read More…]
Friday Sports: June 19, 2026
FRIDAY SPORTS, JUNE 19, 2026 PALACE CITY LEGION BASEBALL — Palace City Post 18 Legion baseball returns to action this weekend with three games against Rapid City Post 320, including a game Saturday at 7 [Read More…]