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Fire is still raging at a Nebraska biofuels plant where explosion left 3 missing
Fire and heavy smoke were still pouring out of a Nebraska biofuels plant Wednesday morning, preventing firefighters from ...
Flood Watch in the Quad Cities. When will things dry up?
We woke up to some more scattered showers this morning with more rain on the way for the rest of the day. After the past ...
Martha’s Vineyard film fest returns with Black star power, bold storytelling and cultural legacy
No matter the time on Martha’s Vineyard, a shimmering glow will be powered by the star presence of Black filmmakers, actors ...
Coaches race to master art of retention amid NIL, revenue sharing and transfer portal challenges
Whether it was an ACC, SEC, Big Ten or Big 12 coach taking the podium at media days, one theme remained consistent: In an era ...
Magic, Grizzlies to play in Berlin and London this season. More games coming to Manchester and Paris
The NBA will play at least six regular-season games in Europe over the next three seasons, starting with a pair of games ...
A cynic’s struggles: ‘The Book of George’ wins Gabe Hudson Prize
A comic novel about a cynic’s struggles to connect with others has won a $10,000 award named for a widely-respected author ...
Birmingham, the home of metal, to honor Ozzy Osbourne as his hearse makes way through city
The “home of metal” is gearing up to honor one of its most cherished sons. Thousands of Black Sabbath fans will pay their ...
Buccaneers star wide receiver Mike Evans eager to ‘put on a show’ as he seeks record-setting season
Mike Evans streaked into the secondary, cut outside and leaped to catch a perfect post-corner toss from Baker Mayfield. Fans ...
Questions emerge about NYC gunman’s mental health and his security-sensitive job in Las Vegas
The man who stormed a Manhattan office tower with a gun, killing four people before killing himself, worked in the ...
Police: Davenport man beat victim, 71, with golf clubs; used wasp spray on his injuries
A 38-year-old Davenport man was in custody Wednesday after police say he beat a 71-year-old man with golf clubs then applied ...
In ‘Sinners’ and his music, Buddy Guy is keeping the blues alive. It hasn’t been easy
For Buddy Guy — a stalwart and staunch defender of the blues — there’s nothing more important than keeping his chosen genre at the forefront of conversation. It comes ...
Taylor Ridge Paving acquires Superior Asphalt, Woodhull
Taylor Ridge Paving & Construction has announced the acquisition of Superior Asphalt Paving, Inc., 901 Plaza Ave, Woodhull, Ill., according to a news release. This acquisition includes ...