Tunnel Collapses at Hanford Nuclear Reservation
An emergency was declared at the Hanford Nuclear Reservation, a nuclear storage facility in Washington state. Part of a tunnel used to transport radioactive waste collapsed. No radiation was released, but Washington’s governor called the incident serious.
Trump Fires FBI Chief James Comey
FBI director James Comey has been fired by Donald Trump, who said in a letter that he was being “terminated and removed” because he was “not able to effectively lead the bureau”. FBI chief James Comey fired
Opal L. Wadhams
Opal L. Wadhams, 88 of New Windsor, IL died Monday, May 8, 2017 at Jefferson County Health Center in Fairfield, Iowa. Services are 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 13, 2017 at the Viola United Methodist Church. Burial is
Harold D. Asmussen Jr.
Harold D. Asmussen Jr., 71, of Galesburg, died at 4:54 p.m. Monday, May 8, 2017 in Galesburg Cottage Hospital. Harold was born December 24, 1945 in Chicago, the son of Harold E. and Catherine E. (Kunz) Asmussen.
Blessings in a Backpack looking to raise funds at Iron Spike tonight
65 to 70 percent of District 205 students on a yearly basis are eligible for free and reduced lunch.
How Aaron Judge measures up to other historically tall MLB hitters
The 6-foot-7 Yankee rookie could join rare company
Additional issues with the Knox Co Courthouse
Work is underway on the Knox County Courthouse exterior, and unfortunately, additional expensive issues have sprung up that need to be addressed.
Barcelona's loss is Juventus' gain as Dani Alves leads the Bianconeri to the Champions League final
Barcelona didn’t want Alves anymore, but he’s been marvelous for Juventus.
Upton, McCann homer; Tigers beat Diamondbacks 7-3
Verlander pitched into the seventh inning
Baltimore Orioles Zach Britton Out Six to Eight Weeks
Despite a brief return from the disabled list, the Baltimore Orioles are again without star closer Zach Britton. Now they know how long they will be without their All Star reliever.It would have been difficult for Zach
How to watch Atletico vs. Real Madrid in the Champions League semifinals
Your complete viewing guide to Atletico vs. Real Madrid in the Champions League semifinals.
Spurs' Leonard says he will play in Game 6 despite ankle injury
Spurs forward Kawhi Leonard says ankle injury won’t keep him from Game 6.
Revamped F1 returns to Europe with no clear favorite
MADRID (AP) It's been a while since there's been this kind of excitement early on in a Formula One season.
Bahrain bars Human Rights Watch staffer from FIFA event
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) A Human Rights Watch activist said Wednesday that Bahrain barred him from entering the tiny island nation for the annual FIFA congress as the kingdom continues a wide-scale crackdown on dissent.
All Blacks draw Springboks in 2019 Rugby World Cup pool
KYOTO, Japan (AP) New Zealand will face archrival South Africa in the 2019 Rugby World Cup pool stage in Japan and Six Nations champion England was again drawn in the toughest pool of the tournament on Wednesday.
NHL Daily: Mark Letestu, Pittsburgh Penguins 2018 Winter Classic
NHL Daily: A Deeper Look at the Play of Oilers' Mark Letestu, the Pittsburgh Penguins Need to Find a New Level to Take Game 7,2018 Winter Classic Confirmed and More! (Morning Coffee Headlines)Grab your morning cup of
The NFL's Brutal Past Could Cost the League its Future
The stories about broken ’72 Dolphins greats Nick Buoniconti and Jim Kiick are another reminder of the toll that football has taken—and will continue to take. Plus mail on Romo vs. Cutler, ESPN layoffs and more
3rd Ashes cricket test to stay at WACA Ground
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) Cricket Australia said Wednesday that the third Ashes test between England and Australia, beginning on Dec. 14, will be played at the traditional Perth test venue of the WACA Ground because a new Perth
Upton, McCann hit HRs; Tigers beat D-backs 7-3 (May 09, 2017)
PHOENIX (AP) Justin Upton and James McCann homered, Mikie Mahtook singled in two runs and the Detroit Tigers beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 7-3 on Tuesday night to open a two-game series.
Astros look to keep Freeman's bat quiet (May 10, 2017)
HOUSTON — Before Houston's two-game interleague series against Atlanta began, Astros manager A.J. Hinch focused his attention on Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman, and rightfully so.