United States: Midwest

KMBC Kansas City - Local (3 hours ago)

The U.S. opened its home World Cup with a dynamic 4-1 victory over Paraguay, sparked by Balogun's 2 goals

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WCPO Cincinnati - Local (3 hours ago)

The Badin baseball team defeated Columbus Bishop Watterson Friday night in the Division III state final at 7 17 Credit Union Park in Akron.

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WCPO Cincinnati - Local (3 hours ago)

The complaints range from lengthy hotel stays and damaged belongings to concerns about construction dust and medical complications.

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KMBC Kansas City - Local (4 hours ago)

Has the 2026 World Cup sold more tickets than ever before?

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KMBC Kansas City - Local (4 hours ago)

President Donald Trump says a "swift and lethal kinetic" U.S. strike has killed Hector Rusthenford Guerrero Flores, whom he called "the infamous leader" of the Tren de Aragua gang.

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WCPO Cincinnati - Local (4 hours ago)

President Donald Trump said Friday that a "swift and lethal kinetic” U.S. strike has killed Hector Rusthenford Guerrero Flores, whom he called "the infamous leader” of the Tren de Aragua gang.

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KMBC Kansas City - Local (5 hours ago)

Gene Shalit, the beloved movie critic and arts reporter for the "Today" show, has died

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WCPO Cincinnati - Local (6 hours ago)

ISP said they were called to a two-vehicle crash in the 8600 block of IN-350 in Aurora at around 6 p.m. Friday.

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KMBC Kansas City - Local (7 hours ago)

In light of the mixed martial arts event happening on Trump's birthday, PolitiFact looked back at ways other presidents marked their birthdays.

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WCPO Cincinnati - Local (7 hours ago)

After a months-long conflict, the United States and Iran are nearing an agreement officials say would open the Strait of Hormuz and deny Iran a nuclear weapon.

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WCPO Cincinnati - Local (7 hours ago)

Warren County has a full schedule of events this summer, including a country music festival in Lebanon this Friday and Saturday, where local and upcoming artists are preparing to take the stage.

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KMBC Kansas City - Local (7 hours ago)

Kansas City will see a break from the stormy weather today, but not for long. We are getting you prepared for our next round of strong storms that could impact your weekend plans.

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KMBC Kansas City - Local (7 hours ago)

A judge said in a written ruling Friday that Lively can recover legal fees and costs related to her defense against a countersuit Baldoni brought against her after she sued him in December 2024.

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WCPO Cincinnati - Local (7 hours ago)

Miami University students helped shape Oxford's 2026 ADA transition plan, identifying accessibility improvements for the municipal court, rec center and city website.

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WCPO Cincinnati - Local (7 hours ago)

The more than 60-page analysis, produced by Campaign Zero, a nonprofit focused on police reform, found that in 2025, CPD officers stopped Black people 3.4 times more often than white people.

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WCPO Cincinnati - Local (7 hours ago)

St. Xavier topped Moeller Friday for the Division I baseball state final at 7 17 Credit Union Park in Akron.

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Minneapolis Star-Tribune - Local (8 hours ago)

The event, organized by the White House-backed Freedom 250 group, will take place on the National Mall from June 25 to July 10.

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Minneapolis Star-Tribune - Local (8 hours ago)

A federal judge lambasted the U.S. Attorney's Office for prosecutorial harassment.

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KMBC Kansas City - Local (8 hours ago)

As Kansas City hosts World Cup matches and events, scammers are targeting fans with fake websites and fraudulent ticket offers. Here's what to look out for.

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KMBC Kansas City - Local (8 hours ago)

A Kansas City man is facing charges in connection with a deadly stabbing at an apartment complex in July 2025. Here's what we've learned.

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KMBC Kansas City - Local (8 hours ago)

A senior Trump administration official said the U.S. and Iran are nearing a performance-based agreement that includes dismantling Iran's nuclear program and sanctions relief, but enforcement details remain unresolved.

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KMBC Kansas City - Local (8 hours ago)

Use this visualization to see how the median U.S. household income compares to Elon Musk's new net worth.

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KMBC Kansas City - Local (8 hours ago)

With 1,000 people expected to be trafficked through Kansas and Missouri during the World Cup 2026, law enforcement preparations have been round-the-clock. A look into how authorities are ramping up anti-human trafficking stings:

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KMBC Kansas City - Local (8 hours ago)

In addition to baking, local bakery owner Achour Belkacem has another passion: the Algerian soccer team.

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WCPO Cincinnati - Local (8 hours ago)

A judge cleared the way for President Donald Trump's name to be removed from the Kennedy Center's exterior on Friday.

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WCPO Cincinnati - Local (8 hours ago)

The artist known as Stixen Stones has always wanted to move to Portland. But she says new legislation in Ohio targeting drag performers and people who are transgender made the decision easier for her.

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KMBC Kansas City - Local (9 hours ago)

The White House South Lawn was transformed into an arena for UFC Freedom 250, coinciding with Flag Day and President Trump's 80th birthday, despite legal challenges.

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WCPO Cincinnati - Local (9 hours ago)

FBI agents have searched the office of an Ohio group that supports voter registration efforts, seizing documents and computer files, a board member of the organization said Friday.

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KMBC Kansas City - Local (10 hours ago)

With four games on the schedule for Sunday, loads of watch parties are planned across the metro and there are plenty of chances to join in on the action. Check out this list.

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KMBC Kansas City - Local (10 hours ago)

A GOALLLL FOR STEM | A NASA astronaut on the International Space Station shows in a video how a soccer ball's design affects its physics in a low-gravity environment.

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WCPO Cincinnati - Local (10 hours ago)

Attorneys for the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk asked a judge Friday to block prosecutors from seeking the death penalty.

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WCPO Cincinnati - Local (10 hours ago)

Thousands of Puerto Ricans are struggling with water shortages so severe that the governor of the U.S. territory has activated the National Guard and emergency responders are fielding calls every day.

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Minneapolis Star-Tribune - Local (10 hours ago)

The Board of Regents will vote June 26 on the tuition hike and budget cuts, which is the sixth consecutive year tuition has risen for U of M students.

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KMBC Kansas City - Local (10 hours ago)

It's finally here! The FIFA World Cup 2026 has taken over Kansas City, and there are so many things to see and do here. Here's your guide for June 12-14.

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WCPO Cincinnati - Local (10 hours ago)

A passenger on a Delta flight is facing charges of assault after he reportedly slapped a flight attendant on her backside while she was conducting in-flight food and beverage service.

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WCPO Cincinnati - Local (10 hours ago)

A new curated reading room includes a printed copy of every single document released by the Department of Justice as part of the Epstein Files Transparency Act.

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WCPO Cincinnati - Local (10 hours ago)

The park district said routine tests revealed one of two testing sites at Winton Lake had elevated E. coli bacteria levels. When they inspected the area, they found a sewage leak.

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WCPO Cincinnati - Local (10 hours ago)

The Seattle Seahawks team and staff received their Super Bowl rings Thursday night, the largest Super Bowl championship rings ever made.

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KMBC Kansas City - Local (11 hours ago)

America 250 | Here's how Omaha became a key hub for the transcontinental railroad and helped change transportation in America.

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KMBC Kansas City - Local (11 hours ago)

Quiz: Catch up on this week's most widely covered national news stories

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KMBC Kansas City - Local (11 hours ago)

With four games on the schedule for Saturday, loads of watch parties are planned across the metro and there are plenty of chances to join in on the action. Check out this list.

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WCPO Cincinnati - Local (11 hours ago)

The Clearcreek Fire District said one man was inside the home, but firefighters encountered hoarding conditions inside.

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WCPO Cincinnati - Local (11 hours ago)

Ford is recalling more than 250,000 vehicles that were incorrectly repaired under a previous recall meant to fix a problem that caused the engine to stall while driving.

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KMBC Kansas City - Local (11 hours ago)

A bakery in Kansas City's Northland is giving World Cup fans a taste of the tournament with their unique designs.

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KMBC Kansas City - Local (11 hours ago)

From hidden surveillance teams to anti-drone technology, protecting the president requires more than fences and checkpoints. As the White House prepares to host a UFC event, experts break down the security operation behind a complex protection mission.

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KMBC Kansas City - Local (12 hours ago)

After 144 years of construction, Spain's Sagrada Familia is finally near completion. Pope Leo XIV visited the iconic basilica to celebrate a Mass and inaugurate the tower which makes the church the tallest in the world.

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Minneapolis Star-Tribune - Local (12 hours ago)

Residents are shaken and said they never thought they would see an ICE raid in their neighborhood.

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KMBC Kansas City - Local (12 hours ago)

A Kansas City man is facing multiple charges after a deadly shooting earlier this week at a convenience store.

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KMBC Kansas City - Local (12 hours ago)

A decade after a deadly alligator attack at Disney World, a family is honoring their 2-year-old son through a foundation that helps other families.

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KMBC Kansas City - Local (12 hours ago)

The top general for the U.S. military rushed to a secret meeting last month to discuss an operation to invade Iran and steal its uranium, sources tell CNN.

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WCPO Cincinnati - Local (12 hours ago)

Training camp kicks off Wednesday, July 29, with opportunities for fans to attend 10 practices — including one Friday night practice at Paycor Stadium.

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WCPO Cincinnati - Local (12 hours ago)

A patch of ocean south of Greenland is cooling as the rest warms. Scientists say they've solved the mystery — and it's a warning of a looming climate tipping point.

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WCPO Cincinnati - Local (12 hours ago)

US lifts ban on dogs traveling to Mexico after screwworm cases; other livestock remain restricted and health rules still apply.

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WCPO Cincinnati - Local (12 hours ago)

The CDC has activated an emergency response as officials work to stop the spread of New World Screwworm, a flesh-eating parasite that has infected animals in Texas and New Mexico.

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KMBC Kansas City - Local (13 hours ago)

Andrea May has been found, Overland Park police say.

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KMBC Kansas City - Local (13 hours ago)

A U-Haul driver tried to get back into a rolling van on Longview Road but was knocked down and run over, police say.

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KMBC Kansas City - Local (13 hours ago)

Mexico opened the World Cup with a dominant 2-0 win over South Africa in front of a boisterous home crowd at Azteca Stadium in Mexico City.

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WCPO Cincinnati - Local (13 hours ago)

Ten years ago, neighbors in Clifton wanted to create a space to gather together with their dogs — and now, the Pop-Up Puppy Party (PUPPs) is an organized event that happens every month.

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WCPO Cincinnati - Local (13 hours ago)

Taylor Swift became the youngest woman ever inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame Thursday night at age 36.

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KMBC Kansas City - Local (13 hours ago)

One person is dead after a crash between a motorcycle and a van pulling a trailer on Missouri Route 52 in Butler, Missouri.

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KMBC Kansas City - Local (13 hours ago)

Trump's name poised to be removed from Kennedy Center after judge denies last-minute move to keep it

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WCPO Cincinnati - Local (13 hours ago)

A federal judge on Friday refused to block a scheduled UFC event at the White House. Freedom 250 will take place on Sunday, featurying sevent fights.

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KMBC Kansas City - Local (14 hours ago)

Robert Dillon is suing three law enforcement agencies after the use of facial recognition technology led to his wrongful arrest in 2024.

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KMBC Kansas City - Local (14 hours ago)

Elon Musk is the world's first trillionaire. Just how big is a trillion? It's a number so massive, it's hard to comprehend.

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WCPO Cincinnati - Local (14 hours ago)

Data centers — and the Nashville Zoo — are at the heart of a heated debate this week, with more than 100 people speaking out at a metro planning commission meeting.

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WCPO Cincinnati - Local (14 hours ago)

A federal judge agreed on Friday to extend a court-ordered block on the Trump administration's creation and operation of a $1.8 billion settlement fund.

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Minneapolis Star-Tribune - Local (14 hours ago)

Chai Vang, 57, died Wednesday, according to court records and a state official.

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KMBC Kansas City - Local (14 hours ago)

With Team USA playing Friday night, loads of watch parties are planned across the metro and there are plenty of chances to join in on the action. Check out this list.

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KMBC Kansas City - Local (14 hours ago)

Enjoy a comfortable Friday in Kansas City, because severe storms return on Saturday. All hazards will be possible with these storms.

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WCPO Cincinnati - Local (14 hours ago)

From Fatherless to Fearless hosts a mother-daughter conference focused on healing, empowerment and building stronger bonds.

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WCPO Cincinnati - Local (14 hours ago)

Study finds smartphones' rise may explain nearly half of U.S. fertility rate decline since 2007, affecting relationships and intimacy.

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WCPO Cincinnati - Local (14 hours ago)

The Trump administration is condemning markings found on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., that officials say could be interpreted as threatening toward President Donald Trump.

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WCPO Cincinnati - Local (14 hours ago)

The American Red Cross is urging people to donate blood or platelets as the summer season drives a sharp decline in the blood supply.

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WCPO Cincinnati - Local (14 hours ago)

A shooting Friday in Midland, Texas, left one person dead and nine others in the hospital, Mayor Lori Blong said.

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KMBC Kansas City - Local (15 hours ago)

More than four months after Nancy Guthrie vanished from her Arizona home, a search group in Mexico followed an anonymous tip near the border.

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KMBC Kansas City - Local (15 hours ago)

NEW UFO FILES | The Pentagon on Friday released another batch of UFO files, including documents, photos and videos.

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KMBC Kansas City - Local (15 hours ago)

Four people were taken to the hospital and a total of 21 were treated and evaluated after a hazmat situation at an underground complex.

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KMBC Kansas City - Local (15 hours ago)

A shooting Friday in Midland, Texas, left one person dead and nine others in the hospital

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WCPO Cincinnati - Local (15 hours ago)

The event runs until 2 p.m. at Matthew 25: Ministries in Blue Ash. Each vehicle will receive one kit containing personal care products, laundry products, stuffed animals, and more.

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Minneapolis Star-Tribune - Local (15 hours ago)

The judge chose to give the driver 6 months in jail and 3 years' probation.

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KMBC Kansas City - Local (16 hours ago)

The 2026 World Cup has begun, and this guide breaks down soccer's basic rules — from offside to penalty kicks to what's new this year.

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WCPO Cincinnati - Local (16 hours ago)

Independent voter support for Trump has sharply declined in his second term, with notable drops among non-college, Hispanic, and younger independents.

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KMBC Kansas City - Local (16 hours ago)

Friday marks 10 years since the Pulse nightclub massacre that killed 49 people and wounded 58 others in Orlando, Florida.

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KMBC Kansas City - Local (16 hours ago)

Here's when you can get the gear the players will wear this summer.

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KMBC Kansas City - Local (16 hours ago)

David Hockney, one of the most influential artists of the 20th century, has died, his publicist said Friday. He was 88.

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WCPO Cincinnati - Local (16 hours ago)

A $60M UFC fight is set for the White House lawn this Sunday. Democrats raise concerns over access sales and advertiser ties.

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WCPO Cincinnati - Local (16 hours ago)

According to Downdetector, a website that tracks online service disruptions, more than 100,000 outage reports for Facebook had been submitted on Friday morning.

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WCPO Cincinnati - Local (17 hours ago)

Pope Leo XIV warned human smugglers on Friday that they will face God's wrath for exploiting the desperation of migrants.

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KMBC Kansas City - Local (18 hours ago)

President Donald Trump said he canceled attacks against Iran planned for Thursday night after a diplomatic breakthrough.

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KMBC Kansas City - Local (18 hours ago)

Two police officers in Nebraska helped rescue a 4-year-old from a house fire. One officer said, "I'm a dad before a cop. Every kid I see reminds me of my own kids, so just did what I could. It all happened so fast."

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KMBC Kansas City - Local (18 hours ago)

Day 2 of the World Cup includes Team USA's first game, as the men's national team plays Paraguay in Los Angeles. Get your 9 Things to Know.

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WCPO Cincinnati - Local (18 hours ago)

Tornadoes and severe storms hit Illinois and Indiana, leaving 380,000 without power but no reported deaths as cleanup and damage surveys begin.

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WCPO Cincinnati - Local (18 hours ago)

The two-day outdoor market features vintage shopping, home decor, clothing, jewelry, food and more — plus a new mini farmers market this year.

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WCPO Cincinnati - Local (18 hours ago)

Elon Musk's SpaceX aims for a record $75B IPO, set to crown him the world's first trillionaire despite $8.7B in losses.

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Minneapolis Star-Tribune - Local (19 hours ago)

The plea secures a life sentence and spares Vance Boelter the death penalty, but it may also close off one of the public's best opportunities to understand what happened and why.

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Minneapolis Star-Tribune - Local (19 hours ago)

Whether swimming or hopping in a canoe or pontoon, follow these guidelines to avoid troubled waters.

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KMBC Kansas City - Local (19 hours ago)

Kansas City will see a break from the stormy weather today, but not for long. We are getting you prepared for our next round of strong storms that could impact your weekend plans.

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KMBC Kansas City - Local (19 hours ago)

At 36, Taylor Swift is now the youngest woman in the Songwriters Hall of Fame. She credited her parents' life-changing sacrifice for helping launch her career.

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WCPO Cincinnati - Local (19 hours ago)

A bat collected in West Chester has tested positive for rabies, the second to test positive for the disease in Butler County in the last three weeks.

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WCPO Cincinnati - Local (19 hours ago)

From L.A. pools to Yorkshire fields, David Hockney's art reshaped how the world sees color and light. He died Thursday at age 88.

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KMBC Kansas City - Local (20 hours ago)

Car thieves now have the high-tech tools needed to quietly take your car.

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Minneapolis Star-Tribune - Local (20 hours ago)

Davis Moturi made repeated calls to police to report his neighbor before John Sawchak shot him in the neck. He claims the people who sold him the home failed to disclose Sawchak's behavior.

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KMBC Kansas City - Local (20 hours ago)

With no airport and few ways out, an American woman possibly exposed to hantavirus on a cruise ship is being evacuated from a remote island at a cost of about $750,000.

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KMBC Kansas City - Local (20 hours ago)

The legal defense team for the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk want a judge to hold prosecutors in contempt for comments they made in the media about bullet fragments recovered from Kirk's body.

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KMBC Kansas City - Local (21 hours ago)

Kansas City has hosted some of the biggest names in sports. But when Lionel Messi takes the field at Arrowhead Stadium next week, the city will be hosting someone many consider the greatest soccer player of all time.

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KMBC Kansas City - Local (23 hours ago)

Team Algeria was met with enthusiastic support Thursday as hundreds of fans packed Rock Chalk Park for the national team's public training session ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

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KMBC Kansas City - Local (A day ago)

A 76-year-old man died after a plane crashed into a house in southeast Ohio on Thursday morning.

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KMBC Kansas City - Local (A day ago)

Neighbors on a Philadelphia street have bonded over an unusual situation involving bees living in a sewer, producing what residents call "sewer honey."

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KMBC Kansas City - Local (A day ago)

President Donald Trump's board at the Kennedy Center is trying to keep his name on the building before a court-ordered deadline to remove it by Friday

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KMBC Kansas City - Local (A day ago)

Alabama's effort to execute death row inmate Jeffery Lee on Thursday night was halted after the U.S. Supreme Court declined the state's request to move forward with the execution using nitrogen gas.

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KMBC Kansas City - Local (A day ago)

Thousands applied to volunteer for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Kansas City. One longtime soccer fan says the tournament will be bigger than anything the city has seen.

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KMBC Kansas City - Local (A day ago)

A quiet and sunny Friday gives way to another round of potentially strong to severe storms Saturday across the Kansas City area. Damaging winds, large hail and an isolated tornado are all possible during the afternoon and evening.

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KMBC Kansas City - Local (A day ago)

Court records allege that Adam Mohamed Muss Saeed stole the wheels, tires, center caps and lug nuts from a 2026 Ford F-350 parked at a business in Clinton during the overnight hours of June 10.

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KMBC Kansas City - Local (A day ago)

Firefighters responded to a massive fire in Tracy, California, that left a 1 million-square-foot medical supply distribution center in ruins and sent large plumes of black smoke and debris into the sky.

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KMBC Kansas City - Local (A day ago)

The Battle Within hosted its ninth annual Mash Plastic wiffle ball tournament in Kansas City, Kansas, raising money to support veterans and first responders dealing with trauma.

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WCPO Cincinnati - Local (A day ago)

The Clermont County Prosecutor's Office said Bethel Police Chief Chad Essert was indicted on 70 counts, including sexual battery, on Thursday.

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WCPO Cincinnati - Local (A day ago)

Kenton County administrators are building a transportation plan after the demolition of the 4th Street Bridge and the beginning of construction on the Brent Spence Companion Bridge.

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KMBC Kansas City - Local (A day ago)

Federal authorities have seized over a dozen websites they say were used by suspected Chinese agents to recruit former and current American officials with security clearances.

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KMBC Kansas City - Local (A day ago)

More than 30 lawsuits have been filed against GKN Aerospace after one of the company's tanks containing a highly flammable chemical overheated and threatened a catastrophic explosion in California's Orange County

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WCPO Cincinnati - Local (A day ago)

Moeller plays St. Xavier for the fourth time this season - this time in the Division I state final Friday afternoon in Akron.

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WCPO Cincinnati - Local (A day ago)

The U.S. Supreme Court says Alabama cannot proceed with a nitrogen gas execution after a lower court ruled that the method is unconstitutional.

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KMBC Kansas City - Local (A day ago)

A group of Jeffrey Epstein survivors came out in opposition to Todd Blanche's nomination as Trump's permanent attorney general, citing his role in handling the release of the Epstein files.

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KMBC Kansas City - Local (A day ago)

Fans of the Mexico national soccer team gathered at Memorial Hall in Kansas City, Kansas, for a World Cup watch party.

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WCPO Cincinnati - Local (A day ago)

Harlan Township is sounding the alarm for more volunteer firefighters and EMTs, and state officials say the need extends across Ohio.

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WCPO Cincinnati - Local (A day ago)

Monroe Township Fire Chief Greg Lang has resigned after he was placed on administrative leave for the second time in six months in April, according to the township's fiscal officer.

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KMBC Kansas City - Local (A day ago)

A teenager was killed and two others were wounded in a shooting Thursday at an apartment complex on Old Santa Fe Road in Kansas City. Police arrested a suspect at the scene

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KMBC Kansas City - Local (A day ago)

America 250: More than 100 years after his death, Mark Twain's wit and universal themes are still drawing visitors from around the world to Hannibal, Missouri.

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WCPO Cincinnati - Local (A day ago)

The producer price index — which captures inflation before it reaches consumers — went up 1.1% in May, and it's up 6.5% compared to May 2025.

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WCPO Cincinnati - Local (A day ago)

After retiring, a former Butler County 911 dispatcher turned his love of bicycles and dogs into a mission that's raised thousands for a local animal shelter.

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WCPO Cincinnati - Local (A day ago)

In May, Hamilton County officials say there were more than double the number of drug overdose deaths than the previous year. Officials tell us it shows the fight against addiction is far from over.

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WCPO Cincinnati - Local (A day ago)

Moeller defeated Perrysburg Thursday night and advanced to the Division I state final Friday afternoon in Akron. Moeller is seeking its 10th state title in program history.

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KMBC Kansas City - Local (A day ago)

Crowds of fans showed up for the first day of Kansas City's FIFA Fan Festival, celebrating the first World Cup match between Mexico and South Africa.

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KMBC Kansas City - Local (A day ago)

Eastbound Interstate 70 is closed at Interstate 435 near the Truman Sports Complex.

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WCPO Cincinnati - Local (A day ago)

Campaign Zero said in its report that the number of police stops has "fallen dramatically" since 2009. However, the report says Black people have consistently been the most stopped race each year.

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Minneapolis Star-Tribune - Local (A day ago)

The crash occurred Wednesday night in White Bear Lake, killing a 31-year-old woman from Stillwater.

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KMBC Kansas City - Local (A day ago)

Live webcam images from the top of the Washington Monument show the numbers "8647" appearing as dead grass along a large portion of the National Mall.

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KMBC Kansas City - Local (A day ago)

A sleeping bag found in a remote campsite at Olympic National Park in Washington state led to a 26-year mystery — and DNA technology has now identified the remains that were found inside.

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KMBC Kansas City - Local (A day ago)

Lawrence Police are seeking more information about a former teacher at Lawrence and Free State High School, now charged with a sex crime from 2001.

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KMBC Kansas City - Local (A day ago)

President Trump called off planned military strikes against Iran, citing progress on a deal to prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

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KMBC Kansas City - Local (A day ago)

Scientists have unearthed communities of marine life — including jellyfish, tubeworms and brittle stars — thriving on a millions-year-old whale graveyard.

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WCPO Cincinnati - Local (A day ago)

Cincy SC is hosting soccer camps inspired by the World Cup, aiming to spark passion in young players as matches unfold in the U.S.

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KMBC Kansas City - Local (A day ago)

President Trump's UFC fight on the White House's South Lawn requires a monumental effort from more than seven federal agencies, hundreds of staff working onsite daily and about $60 million.

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WCPO Cincinnati - Local (A day ago)

Julián Quiñones and Raúl Jiménez helped Mexico make an exuberant start to the World Cup on Thursday, scoring a goal each in a 2-0 win over South Africa in the opening match of the tournament.

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Minneapolis Star-Tribune - Local (A day ago)

Vance Boelter pleads guilty, agrees to serve life in prison for his attacks on Minnesota lawmakers

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Minneapolis Star-Tribune - Local (A day ago)

Inside a packed courtroom, the Hoffmans and members of the Hortman family sat feet away from Boelter as he admitted what he did in the early morning hours of June 14, 2025.

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Minneapolis Star-Tribune - Local (A day ago)

Missing for three days, she was dehydrated and her face severely sunburned.

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Minneapolis Star-Tribune - Local (A day ago)

The City Council rejected Agape Movement as developer of the former Speedway gas station that served as a gathering place for protesters.

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KMBC Kansas City - Local (A day ago)

The U.S. Department of Education sent warning letters to four Kansas school districts for alleged Title IX violations regarding gender and student record access, threatening a possible loss of funding without compliance.

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KMBC Kansas City - Local (A day ago)

Ex-NFL player Henry Ruggs was denied parole nearly five years after killing a woman in a drunken car crash in Las Vegas.

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KMBC Kansas City - Local (A day ago)

Video shows a propane tank blowing while being carried by raging floodwaters in Indiana this week.

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WCPO Cincinnati - Local (A day ago)

A large portion of the former Walter C. Beckjord coal plant site is advertised for sale, just as Clermont County officials threaten to sue to force the removal of coal ash before redevelopment.

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WCPO Cincinnati - Local (A day ago)

Federal detention regulations require detainees have "timely access” to emergency care — but one rural immigration detention center in Georgia has overwhelmed the limited emergency response available.

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KMBC Kansas City - Local (A day ago)

The National Weather Service has confirmed an EF0 tornado briefly touched down in Douglas County during the overnight storms on June 9. The tornado was on the ground for about two minutes.

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KMBC Kansas City - Local (A day ago)

First lady Melania Trump and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent have announced the launch of Fostering the Future Accounts, designed to help foster children.

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KMBC Kansas City - Local (A day ago)

Federal authorities have charged Curtis Gibson, a 47-year-old Lenexa, Kansas man, with attempted sex trafficking of a minor after he communicated with an undercover officer posing as a 15-year-old.

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KMBC Kansas City - Local (A day ago)

Golf Digest is reporting Phil Mickelson has been kicked out of a San Diego golf club for inappropriate contact with a female employee

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WCPO Cincinnati - Local (A day ago)

The homes are the first phase of a larger effort to restore housing in the neighborhood and create new opportunities for home ownership.

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KMBC Kansas City - Local (A day ago)

Elementary school teacher Jackie Coombe adopted one of her former students, 11-year-old Jaden, after a process that took two years.

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Minneapolis Star-Tribune - Local (A day ago)

A performance in the majestic City Hall rotunda featured lots of rainbow lights and sheer tights in celebration of the city's LGBTQ community.

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KMBC Kansas City - Local (A day ago)

The First Alert Weather Team is tracking severe thunderstorms with the capability of producing a tornado.

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