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Mental health counselor charged with ethics violation
The Iowa Board of Behavioral Health Professionals has disclosed disciplinary charges it filed last summer against a mental health counselor.
Tarleton State named 2025-26 WAC Commissioner’s Cup champions, conference award for overall performance across all sports
STEPHENVILLE, Texas – After eight conference championships in 2025-26, Tarleton State Athletics claimed the ultimate prize for overall performance across all sports – the Western Athletic Conference Commissioner's Cup. The WAC announced on Monday that Tarleton State is the 2025-26 WAC Commissioner's Cup champion, the Texans' first time winning it all in their sixth year in the conference.
Athletic director: Eagles sports program drawing students, money to Northwest Arkansas Community College
BENTONVILLE -- Northwest Arkansas Community College is pursuing lofty enrollment growth goals, and athletics are playing a key part in recruiting students, according to the college's athletic director.
1 killed, multiple injured in shooting at Richland County business
One person was killed, and others were injured in an early Sunday shooting at a business, according to the Richland County Sheriff’s Department.
FAMU Places 141 Student-Athletes on 2025-26 SWAC Commissioner's Honor Roll
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Florida A&M University placed 141 student-athletes on the 2025-26 Southwestern Athletic Conference Commissioner's Honor Roll, the league office announced.
FAMU Places 141 Student-Athletes on 2025-26 SWAC Commissioner's Honor Roll
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Florida A&M University placed 141 student-athletes on the 2025-26 Southwestern Athletic Conference Commissioner's Honor Roll, the league office announced.
New Iowa law first step in efforts to combat fraudulent businesses, Iowa secretary of state says
Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate said he is working with organizations like the Better Business Bureau to help address fraud in the state.
Will your Apple Watch run watchOS 27? Here’s the full list of compatible models
watchOS 27 drops support for several older models of the Apple Watch. To check out whether your Apple Watch will run the new system, check out the full compatibility list below.
Waco small business owners brace for summer slump as students leave town
Waco small business owners share how they plan for steep summer revenue drops when college students leave town each year.
England do not need massive change
Captain Ben Stokes insists England do not have to make a "massive change", despite their 4-1 Ashes hammering in Australia.
How Is Netflix’s Stock Performance Compared to Other Entertainment Stocks?
Netflix has lagged broader entertainment peers, yet analysts stay steady, suggesting patience could still reward long-term investors.
Former medical director of Ames health spa faces more sanctions
The former medical director of an Ames health spa is facing sanctions from a second state licensing board.
Community leaders gather at Small Business Summit
Business owners, entrepreneurs and non-profit groups gathered at Gwinn to connect and share resources.
SC disabled veteran owned small business honored by President Trump
COLUMBIA, SC (WACH) --- ND3 a South Carolina veteran owned small business, was recognized as the 2026 South Carolina SBA Small Business Person of the Year.Nat D
Wachtell co-chair William Savitt on career, representing big clients
William Savitt drove a cab before clerking for Ruth Bader Ginsburg and taking on Elon Musk in court. Here's his advice for young lawyers.
Hapless Tigers Drop Another One In Kansas City
I’m almost at a loss for words. It’s truly shocking just how awful they look right now. Michael Wacha is a fine pitcher; in fact, he said he's had a bit of a career resurgence over the last several seasons. I gotta give him a lot of credit because he was one of those guys that really seemed like he was going through it for a while after starting his career off hot. He’s a very well-respected veteran presence, but he’s not a Cy Young caliber guy, except for when he pitches against Detroit.
Chinese buyer plans partial residential conversion at Wacker Drive office building
The deal is part of two major trends: A wave of downtown office buildings trading at fractions of their pre-pandemic values and office-to-residential conversions.
University of Iowa propels space science forward with opening of spaceflight lab
The University of Iowa is expanding its space instrument development and testing capabilities with new laboratories and equipment.
Engineering, Computer Science Faculty Earn Writing Mentorship Award
The Faculty Development Center’s Writing Across the Curriculum program recognized Cal State Fullerton faculty members Yoonsook Choi and Kanika Sood as the 2026 WAC Student Writing Mentorship Award recipients. Choi, professor of electrical and computer engineering, has been a faculty member at CSUF since 2014. He earned his Ph.D. in electrical engineering with a specialization […]
The long rumored foldable iPad may never see the light of day.
Apple has supposedly been working on a folding tablet since at least 2023. The rumored release has slipped from 2024, to 2026, to 2028, to 2029, and now, according to Mark Gurman, it might not happen at all. While it was a priority for incoming CEO John Ternus, its future is now in doubt: > Foldable iPad: Apple has been working on a roughly 20-inch foldable iPad. This device has been a Ternus priority but may end up being a wacky experiment that doesn’t see the light of day, according to several people who have worked on it.
ENTERTAINMENT: Youth jazz ensemble to bring concert to WAC
The Northwest Arkansas Jazz Society’s All-Star Youth Ensemble makes its 10th-season debut with guest “star” jazz saxophonist Adam Larson, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at Fayetteville’s Walton Arts Center.
ENTERTAINMENT: Youth jazz ensemble to bring concert to WAC
The Northwest Arkansas Jazz Society’s All-Star Youth Ensemble makes its 10th-season debut with guest “star” jazz saxophonist Adam Larson, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at Fayetteville’s Walton Arts Center.
Western Athletic Conference to enter league-rebranding partnership in July
The WAC’s merge into the United Athletic Conference is expected to reduce costs.
The Conversation: As Renaissance Fairs Become Big Business, Can They Retain Their Counterculture Roots?
Renaissance festivals now sit at an uneasy crossroads between countercultural expression and commercial spectacle.
Wacky Fourth Inning Leads to Mizzou Shutout
A pitching gem and one run was all the Tigers really needed in picking up their seventh SEC win.
ENTERTAINMENT: ‘Chocolate’ in Argenta; ‘Mamma Mia!’ at WAC
Following a six-month revival run on Broadway, the 25th anniversary tour of “Mamma Mia!” is onstage this week for eight performances at Fayetteville’s Walton Arts Center.
Dept. of Public Health confirms measles case in Midlands
The South Carolina Department of Public Health has confirmed a case of measles in Saluda County.Health officials say the infection is tied to international trav
Monster Jam flips into Columbia with high-octane entertainment
COLUMBIA, SC (WACH) ---- Monster Jam is rolling into the Capital City this weekend.Here’s your chance to see popular trucks like Grave Digger, El Toro Loco, S
Rochester resident, business team up to feed TSA workers amid partial shutdown
The Med City is seeing community members lend a hand to those in need, one boxed lunch at a time.
ENTERTAINMENT: WAC hosts Australian Chamber Orchestra
The Australian Chamber Orchestra is premiering “Horizon,” a new work it commissioned from Pulitzer- and Grammy-winning composer John Luther Adams, on its current tour. It includes an 8 p.m. concert Saturday at Fayetteville’s Walton Arts Center
Viktor Orbán Could Actually Lose Sunday’s Hungarian Election
The Hungarian leader faces an energized opposition—and questions about whether he would accept defeat.
Sen. Elissa Slotkin of Michigan joins Sarah Trone Garriott for health care town hall
The Michigan Democrat said she joined Iowa Sen. Sarah Trone Garriott in Des Moines because she wanted to support Midwest Democrats.
Iowa Senate drops insurer, managed care limits from subacute mental health bill
Democrats argued the Senate's changes to the subacute mental health care bill would provide less assistance to Iowans than the House proposal.
Central Texas College students explore the science of Cultivation
KILLEEN, Texas (FOX 44) – Temperatures are on the rise and the first signs of spring are starting to bring new growth and color to the landscape as students at Central Texas College begin learning fir...
The L.A. Phil premieres Gerald Barry’s wacky ‘Salome’
Following two of the most brilliantly wacky operas of our time from Gerald Barry, the premiere of his 'Salome' promises to out-wacky the others.
California’s good government dream has a nightmare flaw for state Democrats
Voters in the biggest blue state could theoretically be choosing between two Republican candidates for governor in in November — a wacky but not impossible outcome of the state’s nonpartisan primary system.
Filip Nowacki named Jersey Sports Person of the Year for 2025
World Junior swimming champion Filip Nowacki is named Jersey's Sports Person of the Year.
Boost your small business with this resource fair
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) – Small businesses are the engine of the local economy – and later this month in Waco, there’s an event designed to help them start, grow and succeed. The CenTex Hispanic Chamber ...
Let parents, not politics decide whether Iowa's children get vaccinated
"... I'm worried that some Washington officials are deliberately confusing the public debate" over childhood vaccinations.
Newberry business owners react to city’s growth
Business owners in Newberry are working to manage the positive and negative aspects of the city’s growth.
Community colleges tout success of state-sponsored business partnerships
Representatives from Iowa's community colleges gathered at the Iowa capitol Tuesday to showcase successes to lawmakers.
House unanimously passes bill to improve access to subacute mental health care
The bill, aimed at making nonemergency in-patient mental health care treatment programs more accessible, passed the House unanimously.
New Chrome Vulnerability Let Malicious Extensions Escalate Privileges via Gemini Panel
Chrome CVE-2026-0628 let malicious extensions hijack Gemini panel for privilege escalation, local file access, and surveillance.
Lenovo’s Latest Wacky Concepts Include a Laptop With a Built-in Portable Monitor
At MWC 2026, the company also showed off a dual-screen Yoga Book with 3D capabilities, and the Legion Go Fold—a gaming handheld with a folding screen that converts into a mini laptop.
FCC reviews growing shift of live sports to pay TV, subscription services
The Federal Communication Commission said Wednesday it is reviewing the growing shift of live sports to pay TV and subscription services away from broadcast networks.
Falcons News Now: Falcons, Children's Health Care of Atlanta partner for girls flag football week
Your one-stop shop for all the Atlanta Falcons news you may have missed this week.
No. 4 Arizona travels to face resilient Baylor
After an impressive road victory over No. 2 Houston on Saturday, No. 4 Arizona closes its two-game trek to the Lone Star State against Baylor on Tuesday night in Waco, Texas.
ENTERTAINMENT: ‘Soulful Sounds’ in Little Rock; ‘Elephants’ at WAC
Husband-and-wife jazzy R&B duo Acute Inflections will perform arrangements of jazz, soul and R&B classics and original music, and add “playful storytelling and lighthearted comedy,” for a program titled “Soulful Sounds in Little Rock,” 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Ron Robinson Theater.
IRS updates Tax Pro Account with new digital tools for business tax practices
The new tools create a digital foundation for future enhancements aimed at tax professionals.
Upper Iowa University launches 90-credit degree in business administration
Upper Iowa University has launched its first 90-credit bachelor's degree pathway as state universities work to establish their own.
Video Love is in the air with the perfect Valentine’s Day watchlist
Entertainment journalist and host Aunyea Lachelle gives the scoop on what to watch if you're planning a romantic night in with your partner on Valentine's Day.
CAA Women’s Basketball Recap
RICHMOND, Va. (Feb. 8, 2026) – Monmouth and Drexel’s double-overtime thriller headline a thrilling afternoon of women’s CAA basketball.
Business Matters: Nathan’s Hair marks 50 years as family-run salon
Jeff and Krystal Zienert own Nathan’s Hair Unlimited at 1209 E. Wackerly St.
Small Business Focus: The State of Black Entrepreneurial Enterprises
This article is written and sponsored by Arlington Economic Development. February is Black History Month, and this year the Small Business Coordinating Council will spotlight the State of Black Entrepreneurship with three dynamic speakers: Eric Alston and William Mitchell of WACIF, and Darin Cox, owner of The Peach Cobbler Factory in Washington, D.C. Over the
The Switch 2's Virtual Boy is a tribute to Nintendo's wackiest console
For 2026, the Virtual Boy is being reborn as an add-on for the Switch 2 and it's still as weird and eccentric as ever. And I wouldn't have it any other way.
Fans excited for Nintendo's upcoming Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream left completely baffled by "wacky" image sharing restrictions
Nintendo has implemented restrictions to how you can share images in Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream.
Opinion | Stop Worrying, and Let A.I. Help Save Your Life
A.I. isn’t perfect, but it doesn’t have to be to improve medicine.
University of Iowa to expand materials science study with federal grant funds
The University of Iowa will use grant funding from the U.S. Department of Defense to buy new equipment to further study quantum systems.
'Ask for help' mental health resources and stress management tips for farmers
Communication can be a key piece of addressing the stressors and mental health issues that affect farmers at high rates.
The Best Gadgets of December 2025
The end of the holiday season is a precursor to a weird, wacky, and chaotic 2026.
Midlands business owners raise concerns over new liquor liability law
A new law set to take effect this week aims to alleviate the financial strain on bars and restaurants in the state by allowing them to lower the $1 million liqu
Washington West African Center to host community health fair
The center, along with local health departments, will provide health insurance enrollment assistance, free vaccines and other health services.
Miller-Meeks says her health care bill would address 'root causes' of high premiums
The legislation would not extend ACA subsidies, but the Iowa Republican argued would bring down premium costs in the long term.
Gatesville man accused of misapplying business funds
Gatesville, Tx (FOX 44) – A 32-year-old Gatesville man is facing charges, accused of misapplying over $300,000 from a company he was CEO of. Timothy Austin Cottongim was the Chief Executive Officer and part owner of Mavrick Rentals LLC, a Gatesville company that rented dumpsters, portable toilets and storage containers. The charges came as a […]
Warby Parker, Google to launch AI-powered smart glasses in 2026
Warby Parker said on Monday it is collaborating with Alphabet's Google to develop lightweight AI-powered glasses, with the first product expected to launch in 2026.
Kilgore ISD dismisses students early for Bulldogs’ semifinal game
KILGORE, Texas (KETK)– As the Kilgore Bulldogs prepare to face off in the 4A D1 semifinals in Waco, the district will release students early so they can attend the game. According to Kilgore ISD, students will be released on Friday at 1 p.m., providing students and staff enough time to travel to Waco to support […]
As farmers face trade wars and inflation, calls to mental health hotlines rise
As farmers face historic headwinds, calls to Iowa and national mental health crisis hotlines are increasing.