City councilman makes swastika his Facebook profile picture, stirring anger in Illinois
An Illinois city council member stirred anger from residents and colleagues after changing his Facebook profile picture to a ...
Powerball player just misses $88 million jackpot in Kansas — but still win big
A Powerball ticket sold in Kansas won $50,000, but just missed the $88 million jackpot, lottery officials say. The ticket ...
Gunman opens fire at school band contest then is tackled by bystander, Texas cops say
Around 6 p.m. Feb. 1, a man in his 80s, who police did not publicly identify, entered the side doors of Pasadena Memorial ...
Rare ‘award-winning’ vineyard in Texas hits the market. ‘No expense has been spared’
The vines include an “exceptional selection of 12 grape varietals planted from 2016 to 2022, including several rare varietals not commonly found in Texas.” ...
Historic HBCU hoops rivalry gives epic overtime finish
The Pirates sustained its double-digit advantage even heading out of the final media time-out. Howard produced a 13-2 to the game 67-67 with less than a minute remaining. With Hampton missing a jumper ...
Powerball player wins $1 million prize in Florida. Where was the lucky ticket sold?
A Powerball ticket sold in Florida won $1 million, but just missed the $88 million jackpot, lottery officials say. The ticket matched five winning numbers, but not the Powerball, in the drawing ...
KU basketball lost big to Iowa State in Ames. Can Jayhawks get revenge in Monday rematch?
Ranked No. 9 in the country, KU was out-rebounded by 10, committed 17 turnovers, misfired on 7 of 11 free-throw tries and hit ...
Babies choked on a Gerber product recalled in 45 states. Publix and all Walmarts involved
Choking children, at least one of whom wound up in the emergency room, caused Gerber to issue a sweeping recall of Soothe N Chew Teething Sticks.
Three women were found dead in a triple shooting in Kansas City, North Sunday morning
Three women were found dead following a triple shooting at a residence in North Kansas City early Sunday. Police were called ...
How hard is Chiefs’ three-peat championship pursuit? UConn coach Dan Hurley weighs in
In an exclusive interview with The Star, UConn coach Dan Hurley talks about the Kansas City Chiefs and what it takes to three-peat.
Two Mega Millions players win $2 million prizes. Where in US were the tickets sold?
Two Mega Millions tickets sold in Delaware and Tennessee just missed the $59 million jackpot but won $2 million prizes, ...