LADUE, Missouri — A tragic accident at a Barnes & Noble bookstore in Ladue turned fatal Friday afternoon when a vehicle crashed through the front of the store, killing a 74-year-old grandmother and injuring her husband. Victim Identified as Paula Abboud Authorities confirmed that Paula Abboud, 74, of Ladue, died at the scene after the…
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas — New national data reveals Arkansas has the fourth-highest rate of opioid use disorder (OUD) diagnoses in the United States, underscoring the state’s ongoing struggle with addiction and access to treatment. Sharp Rise Since the Pandemic According to FAIR Health’s Opioid Abuse Tracker, Arkansas has seen a 40% increase in opioid use…
MURFREESBORO, Arkansas — An Indiana couple’s “road trip of a lifetime” turned unforgettable when they unearthed a 2.71-carat white diamond during their second visit to Crater of Diamonds State Park in southwest Arkansas. A Lucky Return Visit According to the Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism, Dewy White of Paoli, Indiana, made the discovery…
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas — Arkansas farmers are bracing for another difficult harvest season as a new University of Arkansas analysis shows the state’s row-crop producers are expected to lose hundreds of dollars per acre for a third consecutive year. Economists Warn of Deepening Financial Strain The report, “The State of the Arkansas Crop Economy in…
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma — For many Sooner fans, the journey to the Red River Rivalry is just as legendary as the game itself — but this year, more fans are skipping the gridlock on Interstate 35 and taking the Heartland Flyer train straight to Dallas. Fans Trading Traffic for Comfort The Heartland Flyer, operated by…
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota — As cooler weather settles across the region, many South Dakota residents are noticing more spiders creeping inside homes — a seasonal shift that experts say is entirely normal, though admittedly unsettling for anyone with arachnophobia. Why Spiders Are Moving In Now According to pest control experts, this time of year…
WICHITA, Kansas — The Wichita City Council has approved $60,000 in funding to repair a broken ammonia compressor at the Wichita Ice Center, a move expected to help the facility reopen its second ice rink before winter. Repair Funding Unanimously Approved The council’s unanimous vote came despite concerns over the Ice Center’s history of frequent…
BARNESVILLE, Minnesota — The Wilkin County Sheriff’s Office has announced a $6,000 reward for information that could lead to arrests and the recovery of stolen property from a farm burglary that took place south of Barnesville late last year. Burglary Under Investigation The break-in occurred in December 2024, when thieves reportedly stole cash, personal documents,…
DESTIN, Florida — A Florida dog is being hailed as a hero after he helped lead a sheriff’s deputy to his owner’s 86-year-old mother-in-law, who had fallen and couldn’t get up during her evening walk in a Destin neighborhood. A Walk That Took Too Long The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office said the woman took her…
FARGO, North Dakota — The American Red Cross is urging residents to donate blood as fall donation rates decline across the Dakotas and Minnesota, warning that hospitals rely on steady supplies even when headlines are quiet. Seasonal Drop in Donations According to Kimberly Vosseteig, director of the Red Cross Minnesota and Dakota Region, blood donations…