Frank Swine-atra to visit Fulton’s Wild Winter Wednesday program Feb. 11
The Volunteer Educators at the Windmill Cultural Center in Fulton will present their Feb. 11 Wild Winter Wednesday program featuring Sandy Bartels of Midwest Pets for Life and her pet pig, Frank Swine-atra.
L-P’s Aaron Guenther named NFHS Girls Bowling Coach of the Year in Illinois
L-P’s Aaron Guenther named NFHS Girls Bowling Coach of the Year in Illinois
Disappearance of mother of “Today” show host Savannah Guthrie being investigated as an abduction

Arizona authorities say the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of “Today” show co-anchor Savannah Guthrie, is being investigated as a possible abduction, after concerning evidence was found at her home near Tucson. Investigators do not
Sterling City Council votes to replace wrecked police vehicle
The Sterling Police Department will be getting a 2025 Chevy Tahoe to replace the 2023 Ford Explorer that was wrecked in a Christmas Day 2025 crash in downtown Sterling.
U.S. and India reach new trade agreement as Pres. Trump announces tariff cuts

President Donald Trump announced Monday that the United States and India have finalized a new trade deal that lowers tariffs on Indian imports and reshapes India’s energy purchases, following a phone call with Indian Prime Minister Narendra
Ashley McBryde shares her new single ‘What If We Don’t”

Ashley McBryde has released her new single, “What If We Don’t,” along with the official music video for the song. The ballad, written by Ashley along with Terri Jo Box and Randall Clay, is the first taste
Blake Shelton adds eight new dates to Las Vegas residency at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace

Due to popular demand Blake Shelton has announced eight additional dates for his Las Vegas residency at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace, taking place May 6-24, 2026. Shelton shared a video of himself riding a tractor down the
Sterling adds block party to summer event roster
A summertime block party-style event is coming to downtown Sterling on July 25. Sterling Street Fest will be a one-day, afternoon-to-evening event featuring live bands, food and activities.