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TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Gov. Ron DeSantis signed into law Monday a highly controversial piece of legislation that restricts instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity in Florida schools. Flanked by students, DeSantis signed House Bill 1557 Monday at Classical Preparatory School, a K-12 charter school in Spring Hill. The legislation—which supporters call the “Parental…

An Iowan could be among the select few to take home an Academy Award Sunday. Des Moines native, Staci Roberts-Steele is one of the co-producers of the Netflix blockbuster film “Don’t Look Up” starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Jennifer Lawrence, Maryl Streep, Jonah Hill and Tyler Perry. According to her website, The Roosevelt High School alumna’s first…

DENVER (KDVR) – A man has been arrested on a felony charge of criminal mischief for causing $10,000 in damage to a court at a Denver recreation center. Arslan Guney, 71, was arrested on March 17 for making 45 marks on the basketball court at the Central Park Rec Center with a permanent marker to…

SERGEANT BLUFF, Iowa (KCAU) — Like many people, Pam Mickelson stays in touch with family members online. “I see you, hey sis,” Pam says to her sister, Paula. “Glad you’re here.” Her connections with her sister Paula are more than just talk. “So, today we’re making Rueben’s in honor of St. Patrick’s Day, and you’re…

WINTERSET, Iowa – It’s been nearly three weeks since a tornado tore through Madison County.  Adam and Jennifer O’Neal own PepperHarrow Farm, which took a direct hit from the twister. The O’Neals say all of their farm infrastructure was destroyed and the only thing left standing was their home. Now, they’re in the process of…

BONDURANT, Iowa — One driver was killed and five others were injured in a head-on crash near Bondurant on Friday evening. It happened around 5:15 p.m. at the intersection of NE 78th Avenue and NE 46th Street. According to a press release from the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, a white 2017 Dodge Charge was spotted…

ABBEVILLE COUNTY, S.C. (WSPA) — A woman was airlifted to the hospital following a “vicious dog attack” Monday morning in South Carolina. According to the Abbeville County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded at 10:30 a.m. to a house in the town of Honea Path. Once there, they found Kyleen Waltman seriously injured. Witnesses told deputies three…

MURRAY, Ky. (AP) — Steve Prohm has returned to Murray State for a second stint as men’s basketball coach, taking over the program as the Racers prepare to join the Missouri Valley Conference in July. The coach said in a release Friday he was “excited and grateful” for the chance to return to Murray State…

WASHINGTON (The Hill) – Justice Clarence Thomas was discharged from the hospital earlier today, a Supreme Court spokesperson said, a development that comes amid mounting ethical scrutiny of the conservative justice. Thomas, 73, was admitted to Sibley Memorial Hospital in Washington on March 18 after experiencing “flu-like symptoms.” He was diagnosed with an infection and treated with intravenous…

Iowa State Cyclone fans are facing a tough dilemma Friday night — which game will they watch? Both the men and women have advanced to the Sweet Sixteen in their respective NCAA Basketball Tournaments, but a cruel twist of scheduling fate has the games happening at the same time. Fans will have to use a…

IOWA — While steady rainfall has been observed at many points this week, some parts of Iowa are still experiencing severe drought conditions and should avoid burning as drier and much windier weather arrives Friday. 3-Day Rain Totals (11 AM Monday-11 AM Thursday) Spencer: 1.33″ Centerville: 1.24″ Sioux City: 1.15″ Chariton: 0.95″ Cedar Rapids: 0.91″…

(NEXSTAR) – From romance scams to real estate schemes, the U.S. saw over 847,000 complaints of suspected internet crimes in 2021, a new FBI report shows. That’s a 7% increase from 2020. The reported complaints amounted to financial losses totaling more than $6.9 billion. According to the FBI, business email and email account compromises left…

BRUSSELS (NewsNation) — President Joe Biden said NATO was more united than ever over the Russian invasion of Ukraine as the allies introduced expanded sanctions on Russia, targeting members of the country’s Parliament and the central bank’s gold reserves. Speaking of Russian President Vladimir Putin, Biden said, “He didn’t think we could sustain this cohesion” at…

(The Hill) – Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Wednesday said the Biden administration has determined Russian forces have committed war crimes in Ukraine. “Our assessment is based on a careful review of available information from public and intelligence sources. As with any alleged crime, a court of law with jurisdiction over the crime is ultimately responsible…

A 19-year-old Davenport man faces a charge of first-degree murder after police say he shot, stabbed and killed a 16-year-old on Friday. Malachi Vanderpool also faces a charge of control of a firearm by a felon, court records say. He was booked into Scott County Jail at 11:14 p.m. Monday, jail records show. The Friday…