Iowa to vote on process of income tax increases
Iowans will vote November 3 on whether to make income tax increases harder to pass. If passed, Amendment 1 would require a two-thirds supermajority in both chambers, up from a simple majority now. An Iowa state researcher says other states have seen mixed results, making the impact on Iowa’s economy difficult to predict, saying there’s […]
Iowa reinstates license of nurse with history of drug theft in four states
DES MOINES, Iowa (IOWA CAPITAL DISPATCH) - Iowa regulators have reinstated the license of a nurse previously sanctioned for alleged drug thefts in four different states. State records indicate the Iowa Board of Nursing first licensed Krystal Bauer of Omaha as a registered nurse in 1993. Board records indicate that...
Iowa woman accused of putting poisonous chemicals in victim’s meds avoids prison
ALLERTON, Iowa — An Allerton woman accused of putting poisonous chemicals into a victim’s medication has avoided prison time. Halie Spidle, 37, was arrested and charged with attempted murder and three counts of administering harmful substances in September 2025. According to a criminal complaint, Spidle put algaecide and/or brake cleaner into the victim’s medication without […]
Matt’s First Alert 6 Forecast: Rain chances most of the week, including Halloween
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - This slow upper-level low is finally starting to get into eastern Nebraska on Monday evening. Scattered light rain is possible through Tuesday morning. You could hear a few rumbles of thunder late on Wednesday along a cold front. The drop in temperatures is minimal later this week, with highs in the 60s and 70s. Light rain is a good bet on Halloween, but weather for trick-or-treating and the Husker game is trending in the right direction.
Federal monitors to observe elections in 3 Oklahoma counties
Three Oklahoma counties will have an extra set of eyes when voters go to the polls Nov. 3. The U.S. Department of Justice notified the Oklahoma State Election Board this month that it will be sending monitors to Tulsa, Oklahoma and Muskogee counties. The agency will be monitoring compliance with...
Will County Health Department Investigating E. Coli Cases Possibly Linked To Bengtson’s Pumpkin Farm...
The Will County Health Department is investigating five laboratory confirmed cases of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) that may be connected to visits to Bengtson’s Pumpkin Farm in Homer Glen. The Health Department is working to identify how the infections occurred and whether there is a common source. “The...
Auburn’s Logan Reilly, Oklahoma State’s Preston Stout break Scottie Scheffler’s college record in Atlanta
Logan Reilly and Preston Stout are co-winners of the men’s individual title at the East Lake Cup, where they each posted record-setting 7-under 65s on Monday afternoon. An Auburn sophomore, Reilly completed his historic round before Stout, officially breaking the East Lake Golf Club record for a men’s collegiate round. The previous record holders at 6 under were Scottie Scheffler while he was at Texas and Oklahoma State’s Zach Bauchou.
Former Norman Children’s Advocacy Center Director Indicted for Embezzling Over $219,000 From Nonprofit
NORMAN, Okla. — The former executive director of a Norman children's advocacy organization has been indicted on seven counts of embezzlement after investigators determined that more than $219,00...
Illinois gas prices rise again after regional refinery issue
CENTRAL ILLINOIS (WCIA) — Just one week after seeing a drop, Illinois’ average gas prices were sent back up in the last week, continuing a roller coaster ride that’s been happening since July. GasBuddy released its weekly report on gas prices Monday morning. The fuel savings platform reported that Illinois’ average price of gas is […]
Illinois has unclaimed money, property for Michael Myers, Fred Kruger, Lizzie Borden
Illinois ICash says residents, including some with spooky names, may have unclaimed money waiting to be claimed.
