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January 17, 2024

GOP lawmakers hail Trump’s ‘big victory’ in Iowa; some call for DeSantis, Haley to drop out

Republican lawmakers are galvanized after former President Trump's victory in the Iowa caucuses, with some calling on the other candidates in the race to drop out.

January 17, 2024

Minnesota man cleared in wife's death sues coroner, other officials after 25 years in prison

Thomas Rhodes, 64, is suing a former Twin Cities-area coroner and several others over his wrongful homicide conviction for his wife's 1996 death on Green Lake.

January 17, 2024

GOP lawmakers galvanized after Trump's 'big victory' in Iowa

Several Republican lawmakers in Congress called on GOP presidential candidates Ron DeSantis and Nikki Haley to drop out of the race and unite behind former President Donald Trump.

January 17, 2024

Heather Mack gets 26 years for conspiracy to kill her mother at luxury island resort and dump body in suitacse

Heather Mack has received a sentence of more than 25 years in federal prison, close to what prosecutors were seeking in the conspiracy to murder her mom in Bali.

January 17, 2024

Planned overhaul of Omaha's Eppley Airfield valued at nearly $1 billion

A $950 million upgrade to Eppley Airfield in Omaha, Nebraska, will include larger boarding and baggage claim areas, new dining and shopping venues and a glass-domed entrance.

January 17, 2024

Minnesota man accused of fatally impaling acclaimed ballet dancer ruled incompetent for trial

A Minnesota man accused of fatally impaling an acclaimed ballet dancer with a golf club has been deemed mentally incompetent to stand trial for second-degree murder.

January 17, 2024

Former 1st grade teacher pleads guilty to asking 13-year-old for explicit images on Snapchat

A 25-year-old former 1st grade teacher in New Baden, Illinois, pleaded guilty to asking a 13-year-old to have explicit conversations and sharing sexual images on Snapchat.

January 17, 2024

Wisconsin Republicans clash over medical marijuana legalization plan

Wisconsin Republicans are facing difficulties reaching a consensus on a proposal to legalize medical marijuana. Assembly Speaker Robin Vos said he is unwilling to compromise.

January 17, 2024

Wisconsin lawmakers drive bills forward for statewide electric vehicle charging stations

Wisconsin lawmakers have advanced legislation to establish an electric vehicle charging station network across the state. The Senate passed the two bills with a 30-2 vote.

January 17, 2024

'A trailblazer': Minnesota Supreme Court Justice Margaret Chutich announces retirement

Minnesota Supreme Court Justice Margaret Chutich, the first openly gay justice on the state's highest court, announced her retirement on Tuesday, officials say.