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2 weeks ago in National

Rex Heuermann to plead guilty in the Gilgo Beach killings, ending long search for a serial killer

A Long Island architect accused in a string of long-unsolved slayings known as the Gilgo Beach killings is expected to plead guilty on Wednesday, closing a case that bedeviled investigators, agonized victims' relatives and tantalized a true-crime obsessed public for years.

2 weeks ago in College, High School,

Mitchell Softball home opener tomorrow, Tiger Baseball Military Appreciation & First Responder’s Day at Drake Field, DWU Softball on the road, Twins win back-to-back & Timberwolves dominate Pacers

Mitchell Softball start season tomorrow at home, Tiger Baseball Military Appreciation & First Responder's Day at Drake Field, DWU Softball on the road vs Waldorf, Twins win back-to-back & Timberwolves dominate Pacers.

2 weeks ago in National, Trending

Route 66, a quintessential American road trip heavy on kitsch and history, turns 100

Route 66 marks its 100th anniversary this year. Despite losing its status decades ago as one of the nation's main arteries, people from around the world still flock to it to take perhaps the quintessential American road trip and soak in its neon lights, kitschy motels and attractions, and culinary offerings.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Trending

UK government blocks rapper Ye from entering Britain to headline festival

The rapper formerly known as Kanye West has been barred from entering the U.K., where he was scheduled to perform at the Wireless Festival in July. It came after government officials condemned Ye's history of antisemitic remarks. The festival's organizers confirmed the ban and said the entire three-day festival was being canceled as a result.

2 weeks ago in Sports

The NBA’s stretch run has arrived. Here’s a look at what’s happening

A busy 10-game NBA slate awaits on Tuesday, and some clarity might come in terms of who'll end up seeded where.

2 weeks ago in Sports, Trending

Michigan muscles its way to program’s 2nd national title, beating stubborn UConn 69-63

The five fabulous transfers who make up Michigan coach Dusty May's starting lineup got down and dirty with the rest of the Wolverines — coming out with the national title trophy Monday night after muscling their way to a 69-63 victory over stingy, stubborn UConn.

2 weeks ago in College, High School,

Mitchell Softball Postponed, Tiger Baseball/Softball games tomorrow, DWU Golf completes Augie Spring Invitational, Twins get back in the win column & Timberwolves vs Pacers tonight

Mitchell Softball vs Pierre Postponed, Tiger Baseball/Softball games tomorrow, DWU Golf completes Augie Spring Invitational, Twins get back in the win column & Timberwolves vs Pacers tonight.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment

Kate Jackson, Jaclyn Smith and Cheryl Ladd reunite for ‘Charlie’s Angels’ 50th anniversary

Once upon a time there were three little girls who starred as private detectives answering to a never-seen boss in a show that turned into a pop culture phenomenon called "Charlie's Angels." Kate Jackson, Jaclyn Smith and Cheryl Ladd reunited to mark the show's 50th anniversary at PaleyFest LA on Monday night.

2 weeks ago in World

Trump warns a ‘whole civilization will die tonight’ if a deal with Iran isn’t reached

Airstrikes hit two bridges and a train station in Iran on Tuesday, and Iranian officials urged young people to form human chains to protect power plants, as U.S. President Donald Trump warned that a "whole civilization will die tonight" if Tehran does not meet his latest deadline for the Islamic Republic to agree to a deal that includes reopening the crucial Strait of Hormuz.

3 weeks ago in Trending, World

Artemis II kicks off trip around the moon after surpassing Apollo 13’s distance record

With the moon now filling their windows, the Artemis II astronauts kicked off their lunar flyby Monday, taking in magnificent views of the far side never before witnessed while setting a new distance record for humanity.

3 weeks ago in Sports

Mets to retire Carlos Beltrán’s No. 15 in ceremony before he enters team’s hall of fame on Sept. 19

The New York Mets will retire Carlos Beltrán's No. 15 and he will enter the team's hall of fame before their home game against the Philadelphia Phillies on Sept. 19.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment

Man cleared in the killing of Run-DMC’s Jam Master Jay could soon be freed

A man who was convicted and then cleared of killing rap star Jam Master Jay of Run-DMC could be freed within days after a judge granted him $ 1 million bond on Monday.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment

It’s-a-hit: ‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ box office blasts off with $372.5 million globally

Mixed reviews didn't dissuade mass audiences from buying tickets to the "The Super Mario Galaxy Movie," which scored the biggest opening of the year for a Hollywood movie.

3 weeks ago in Religion, World

Pope Leo urges peace in first Easter Mass as Christians celebrate in Jerusalem, Gaza and Tehran

Pope Leo XIV celebrated his first Easter Mass as pontiff with a call Sunday to lay down arms and seek peace to global conflicts through dialogue, but he departed from a tradition of listing the world's woes by name in the Urbi et Orbi blessing from the loggia of St. Peter's Basilica.

3 weeks ago in Trending, World

Artemis II astronauts race to set a new distance record from Earth and behold the moon’s far side

With the moon looming ever larger, the Artemis II astronauts raced to set a new distance record Monday from Earth on a lunar fly-around promising magnificent views of the far side never seen before by eye.

3 weeks ago in Lifestyle

Can a single therapy session make a difference? Experts say yes, with the right mindset

Experts say an increasing number of people who, at least for now, have decided to forgo the weeks, months or even years that traditional therapy implies in favor of a more targeted approach.

3 weeks ago in Sports

Dodgers and Yankees off to impressive starts, and Ohtani and Judge are just starting to hit

The Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Yankees are off to good starts — and their MVPs are finally starting to hit. Shohei Ohtani hadn't driven in a run until Friday, then homered in that game and again Sunday. He and Aaron Judge each have three straight multihit games.

3 weeks ago in Sports, Trending

UCLA storms past South Carolina to claim its 1st NCAA women’s basketball title

It's mission accomplished for UCLA. Gabriela Jaquez, Lauren Betts and the rest of the UCLA seniors secured the first NCAA women's basketball national championship in school history — a goal that was set after losing in the first Final Four last season.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music

Pressure mounts on Ye to be pulled from his headline role at a summer festival in London

Pressure was mounting Sunday on American rapper Ye to be pulled from his headline role at a London music festival this summer, after criticism from U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

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3 weeks ago in College, High School,

Mitchell Softball season begins tomorrow, DWU Baseball in Sioux City, Tiger Golf in Augie Spring Invitational, Twins fall to Rays & Timberwolves lose to Hornets

Mitchell Softball season begins tomorrow, DWU Baseball in Sioux City taking on Briar Cliff, Tiger Golf in Augie Spring Invitational over the next two days, Twins fall to Rays & Timberwolves lose to Hornets.

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21 hours ago in Government, Local

Mitchell Seeks Public Input on Pedestrian, Roadway Safety at May 5 Open House

Mitchell residents are invited to share feedback on pedestrian and roadway safety during a May 5 open house. Community input will help guide a citywide safety action plan and support a federal grant application.

21 hours ago in College, High School, Local Sports, Sports

Mitchell Sports Roundup: High School & College Softball games for tonight

High School softball slate for tonight, Mitchell sports staying busy, Tiger softball vs Dordt today, Twins slip up to Mets & NBA Playoffs Game 3 games begin tonight.

23 hours ago in Sports, Trending

NFL teams are almost on the clock as draft night in the Steel City has arrived

Put aside the mock drafts because it's time for the real deal. The NFL draft is here in the Steel City.

23 hours ago in Sports

Players say MLB’s robot umpires are shrinking the strike zone

Arizona Diamondbacks closer Paul Sewald knows that — in theory — Major League Baseball's new Automated Ball-Strike system shouldn't favor batters or pitchers.

23 hours ago in Entertainment, Music

Taylor Swift and Bad Bunny top Spotify’s first all-time most streamed artists list

It's her, hi! Taylor Swift has topped Spotify's first ever list of the most streamed artists of all time, published Thursday morning. She's followed by Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny. That comes as no surprise: In 2025 the artist born Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio was named the streaming giant's most played artist of the year for a fourth time, dethroning Swift.