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Bread Tampering Incident Leaves Customers on Edge

December 17, 2025

In a bizarre turn of events, a woman from Texas has been arrested for allegedly inserting razor blades into loaves of bread at two Walmart stores in Biloxi, Mississippi. The suspect, Camille Benson, 33, now faces charges of attempted mayhem, with her bond set at a hefty $100, 000. The first alarm w

education

School Days Shortened: A New Plan for Southern Boone County

December 15, 2025

Southern Boone County R-I School District is considering a big change. They might switch to a four-day school week. This could start in the 2026-27 school year. On the days they do go to school, classes would run longer. School would start at 7:50 a. m. and end at 3:25 p. m. from Tuesday to Friday.

education

New Faces, Big Plans: 4-H Welcomes Four New Leaders to Its Board

December 12, 2025

Four new leaders have joined the National 4-H Council's Board of Trustees. They come from different backgrounds: business, tech, education, and nonprofits. Their goal? To help 4-H prepare young people for the future. Deisha Barnett is one of the new members. She's the President of Global Communicat

opinion

Alaska's State Seal: Time for a Refresh?

December 6, 2025

Alaska's state seal is old. It's been around for 70 years. But does it really show what Alaska is all about today? State seals are like a state's logo. They show what's important to the state. You see it on ballots, official papers, and even on the walls of the capitol building. Back in the day, th

health

Mid-Missouri's Unexpectedly Calm Flu Season: What's Making Kids Sick Instead?

December 5, 2025

Mid-Missouri is experiencing something unusual this year. As the weather gets colder, people usually expect more flu cases. But that's not happening right now. The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services reported only 348 flu cases across the state from November 16-22. That's considered lo

science

The Mystery of Missing Neutrinos

December 3, 2025

Neutrinos are tiny particles that barely interact with anything. They are everywhere, but we know very little about them. Scientists have long thought there might be more types of neutrinos than the three we know. But recent experiments have left them scratching their heads. Two new studies, publis

celebrities

Young Stars Shine in Forbes' Latest 30 Under 30 List

December 3, 2025

Forbes just dropped its 2025 "30 Under 30" list, and it's packed with familiar faces. This year marks the 15th edition, and it's no surprise that big names like Marissa Bode from "Wicked" and Chase Infiniti from "One Battle After Another" made the cut. The list isn't just about actors, though. Music

politics

Northern Kentucky's ICE Detainees: Who Are They Really?

November 27, 2025

Northern Kentucky is seeing a huge rise in ICE detainees, with numbers set to more than double by the end of this year. But who are these people, and why are they being held? The truth might surprise you. Most of the detainees aren't violent criminals. In fact, less than 2% have committed violent c

sports

USC and Oregon: A Tight Game with Big Stakes

November 23, 2025

USC and Oregon are locked in a tough game, with both teams showing their strengths and weaknesses. USC's offense is doing well, but their defense and special teams are struggling. They need a big play to turn the game around. Oregon, on the other hand, is putting pressure on USC with their strong ru

crime

A Deadly Mistake: What Happened in Whitestown?

November 18, 2025

In a small town near Indianapolis, a tragic event unfolded. A house cleaner, Rios Perez, lost her life after going to the wrong address. The homeowner, Curt Anderson, is now facing serious charges. Anderson, a 62-year-old man, was arrested and held without bail. He was charged with voluntary mansla