CHAMPAIGN, Illinois — As the Labor Day weekend begins, drivers and families across central Illinois can look forward to clear skies and calm travel conditions along Interstates 57 and 74, according to the National Weather Service. Sunny Start to Holiday Weekend Saturday will bring sunny skies with highs near 80°F, paired with light east winds…
BUCHANAN COUNTY, Missouri — A church bus carrying Kansas students overturned Friday afternoon on Interstate 29 south of St. Joseph, leaving eight people injured, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. What Happened on I-29 The crash occurred around 3:30 p.m. near Faucett, Missouri, when the bus, registered to Olivet Baptist Church in Westwood, Kansas,…
JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri — Starting this week, Missouri utility companies can no longer cut off gas or electricity when extreme weather is in the forecast, thanks to a new law that significantly expands consumer protections. What the New Law Does Previously, utilities were required to pause disconnections for 24 hours when severe hot or cold…
CHICAGO, Illinois — Teen accessories retailer Claire’s will shutter nearly 300 stores across the U.S., including 16 in Illinois, as part of its latest restructuring following a Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing. Illinois Stores Set to Close In a federal court filing, the Hoffman Estates–based company confirmed 291 closures nationwide. Among them, three are in Chicago…
SYCAMORE, Illinois — On a hot summer day, most kids set up lemonade stands. But 9-year-old Ethan Wargo decided to sell something else — not for money, but for kindness. His “compliment stand”, offering free uplifting words, has quickly turned into a community sensation. Inspired by a Book Ethan said the idea came while reading…
LOUISVILLE, Kentucky — As summer winds down and trees begin shedding their leaves, many Kentuckians wonder: what are your rights if your neighbor’s tree extends into your yard? Kentucky law provides specific rules on when you can — and cannot — trim a neighbor’s tree. What You Can Legally Trim If the trunk of the…
LOUISVILLE, Kentucky — As summer fades into fall, many Kentuckians are asking the same question: When will mosquito season finally end? The answer depends on temperature. Mosquitoes thrive when it’s warm and humid, and experts say climate change is already stretching the season longer across the state. When Is Mosquito Season in Kentucky? The Centers…
LOUISVILLE, Kentucky — A major section of Interstate 65 through downtown Louisville will shut down for two months in summer 2026 as part of a $150 million bridge replacement project, state officials confirmed. $150 Million Bridge Replacement Project Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear announced that the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) has awarded a contract to Kiewit…
DAVENPORT, Iowa — A 47-year-old Waterloo man has been sentenced to 14 years in federal prison for attempted enticement of a minor, federal prosecutors announced Friday. Online Sting Leads to Arrest Court documents show Gabriel Usher began communicating online in October 2023 with an undercover officer who posed as a 15-year-old child. Within days, Usher…
GLACIER NATIONAL PARK, Montana — A 73-year-old woman from Muscatine, Iowa died Wednesday after a fatal fall while hiking on the Highline Trail in Glacier National Park, park officials confirmed. The Incident on Highline Trail The hiker, identified as Diane Bunker, was walking with a large group when she tripped and fell off the trail…