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Chicago sports bettor claims Caesars refuses to pay out $800K winnings in lawsuit

Thomas McPeek, 24, claims Caesars won't pay him the $800,000 he won through a series of sports bets he won in 2023.

20-year-old shares 'crazy random cancer symptoms' doctors dismissed: 'I would have died if I didn't push'

In a TikTok, college student Kenzie Dryden encouraged people to trust their instincts after doctors brushed off symptoms that turned out to be deadly.

This unassuming Midwestern city is the most affordable for renters

A new WalletHub study is out to show that renters looking for a deal, and peace of mind, may want to target the northern end of the American Midwest.

Iowa mother was murdered by catcaller after she snubbed his random invite to 'come get high' and told him to 'f--k off'

When Nikki Loffredo rejected his advances, the killer said he felt "disrespected" and gunner her down, according to prosecutors.

Hunt for missing Midwest news anchor focuses on fight over unsealing evidence in cold case

Huisentruit, a native of Long Prairie, Minn., was on her way to work as a morning anchor at KIMT-TV in Mason City, Iowa, when she disappeared in the early morning of...

Family spots two rare 'albino' deer strutting in the wild on country road: 'Oh my goodness'

An Iowa family had an extremely rare sighting this week - not one, but two white deer, strutting in the wild.

DR judge makes key ruling in missing Pitt student case

The decision to officially clear the Iowan of wrongdoing means the Pitt student's disappearance on March 6 while on spring break in the Dominican Republic remains a mystery.

Former 'person of interest' in missing Pitt student case 'resting up' at Iowa home as school plans unclear

"It was a really sad situation. Josh is resting up right now," his mother said Saturday.

Hunting for an affordable house? You might want to consider these states

The top 5 states have seen sale prices significantly lower than the $428,000 national median, according to Redfin.

Boyfriend arrested in murder of Iowa mom who vanished 36 years ago

The boyfriend of an Iowa mom who vanished without a trace 36 years ago has been arrested and charged with her murder — as authorities revealed he allegedly threatened to...

3 dead as blizzard batters Midwest with tornadoes, flooding and heavy snow

At least three people were killed as a powerful winter storm created blizzard conditions across parts of the Midwest, part of a sprawling storm that brought a dangerous mix of severe...

Iowa becomes first state to end transgender civil rights protections

The bill created explicit legal definitions of female and male based on the reproductive organs with which they were born.

Baby found in bleach-filled bucket in Iowa home

He was found by one of the older children, who carried his lifeless body to the living room -- prompting Madelyn to call 911, KCRG reported.

Best and worst US states to drive in: See where yours ranks on the list

A new study revealed which states in America are the best and worst places to drive in, and the top spot may (or may not) surprise you.

Iowa farmer, 76, killed after bull attacked him while tending to livestock

Emergency personnel found the 76-year-old farmer unresponsive in a cattle feeding area, deputies said.

Who's headlining the Hinterland Festival in 2025?

Other exciting acts headed to Iowa this summer include Kacey Musgraves, Bleachers and Clairo.

Award-winning TV reporter nicknamed 'Top Gun' dies after cancer battle: 'An unforgettable guy'

No cause of death was given but a former colleague wrote on social media that he was stricken with cancer.

Accused ringleader of Texas border riot finally nabbed -- after 7 months on lam

A suspected ringleader of the March border riot in Texas where a mob of hundreds of migrants bum-rushed the wall has finally been nabbed after seven months on the run,...

Trump sues Des Moines Register and pollster J. Ann Selzer for 'brazen election interference' over poll showing Harris victory in Iowa

President-elect Donald Trump sued the Des Moines Register and J. Ann Selzer for "brazen election interference" on Monday after the vaunted pollster's wildly inaccurate prediction three days before the 2024...

Pollster whose infamous Iowa survey shook up election finally speaks

Selzer's poll predicted Harris would win Iowa by three points in the days leading up to the election