What is Boxing Day? – NBC Chicago
Boxing Day is a public holiday celebrated in the United Kingdom and some Commonwealth countries, including Canada, Australia and New Zealand. Why is it Called Boxing Day? Boxing Day originated [...]
Hawaii County Weather Forecast for December 25, 2023 : Big Island Now
Photo Credit: James Grenz Hilo Today: Mostly sunny with isolated light showers. Highs around 81 near the shore to 66 to 71 at 4000 feet. Northeast winds up to 10 [...]
CU EthicsLine video launches | CU Connections
A newly released video serves as an animated reminder of the CU EthicsLine, a simple, anonymous way for members of the university community to report concerns or suspected misconduct. The [...]
Another week, another jump for Illinois in the AP poll
Merry Christmas, Illini nation. For the first time in more than two seasons, Illinois is closing in on the top-10 of the Associated Press top 25. The Illini checked in [...]
Hawaiian Airlines Flash Sale | 30 Last Minute Gifts Under $100
Capitalize on the festive spirit of the holidays! Hawaiian Airlines has just unveiled a special Flash Sale that offers further reductions in Hawaii airfares compared with those seen recently. The [...]
Get ready for the ultimate Scottish celebration in Idaho Falls next month
The following is a news release from Teton Skye. IDAHO FALLS — Don a kilt and get ready to celebrate Robert Burns and all things Scottish at the 2024 Robert [...]
Taylor Swift spends Christmas cheering on Travis Kelce and Chiefs – N…
It’s a Merry Swift-mas at Arrowhead Stadium for the Las Vegas Raiders-Kansas City Chiefs Christmas Day showdown. Taylor Swift made her grand entrance at the NFL arena to cheer on [...]
Alaska lawmakers herald Biden administration closing of loophole on …
Commercial fishing vessels docked in the St. Paul Harbor in Kodiak; Feb. 6, 2023 (Brian Venua/KMXT) Russia will no longer be able to sell seafood to U.S. markets after processing [...]
Twitter dies, X and Threads are born and AI gets personal
We lost Twitter and got X. We tried out Bluesky and Mastodon (well, some of us did). We fretted about AI bots and teen mental health. We cocooned in private [...]
California is building the bullet train, so let’s make it work
SACRAMENTO — Gov. Gavin Newsom got the Christmas present he desperately wanted from President Biden: the crucial piece of a train set.It’s a relatively small piece that’s vital to eventually making [...]
Snowflake Toy Shop brings Christmas joy to Connecticut Children’s
HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — Magic happens at the Connecticut Children’s Snowflake Toy Shop each Christmas, bringing toys to children hospitalized during the holiday season. “The Snowflake Shop embraces families, offering [...]
Bidens dine at Rocco in Wilmington
President Joe Biden recently visited Rocco Italian Grill & Sports Bar in Wilmington’s Little Italy neighborhood, a rare public visit while at home. | DBT PHOTO BY JACOB OWENS WILMINGTON [...]
Santa Claus Returns To Lahaina For ‘The Most Important Year Of All’
On Maui, Proctor discovered the business of Santa Claus could be lucrative. He took the starring role on a series of catamaran boat cruises out of Maalaea Harbor. He morphed [...]
Snoopy says Happy Howl-idays – she’s our Pet of the Week!
Meet Snoopy! Was something missing under your Christmas Tree? Maybe it was Snoopy! Snoopy is a lovely Corgi/Heeler mix looking for her fur-ever home! This sweet girl plays well with [...]
Chicago Cardinal Cupich celebrates Christmas Mass with detainees
Chicago Cardinal Blase Cupich spent Christmas morning with detainees at the Cook County Jail, telling them during Mass they were not alone, not forgotten.“Any time that we, in our life, [...]
Police seek a motive as Prague mourns the 14 people killed in the nat…
PRAGUE (AP) — Czech police investigated Friday why a student went on a dayslong violent rampage culminating in a shooting at the university he attended in Prague that left 14 [...]
Foster care advocates urge lawmakers to help resolve DCS runaway problem
Teen sisters Jayden and Jasmine Rogers know what drives foster kids to run away from the group homes and hospitals they’re sent to. “Maybe the streets will offer freedom from [...]
Rainbow Warriors Fall to TCU to Close Diamond Head Classic
Next Game: Cal State Fullerton 12/30/2023 | 7:00 P.M. HT Spectrum Sports ESPN Honolulu Dec. 30 (Sat) / 7:00 P.M. HT Cal [...]
An 84-year-old woman was brutally killed nearly 30 years ago. DNA advancements led police to her neighbor
(CNN) — For more than two decades, the brutal killing of 84-year-old Wilma Mobley remained a cold case. Mobley was found dead in Jerome, on August 10, 1995, and had [...]
Brad Underwood’s stocking is finally full of solutions
Merry Christmas, Illinois Land! Pounding Missouri into submission during the annual Braggin’ Rights game never gets old. That was especially true this holiday season, as Illinois and Brad Underwood came [...]
Coroner’s inquest launched in possible drowning in waters off Kona : Big Island Now
December 24, 2023, 4:39 PM HST * Updated December 24, 4:40 PM A 57-year-old man from Germany died on Christmas Eve after a snorkeling tour in waters off Kona and [...]
‘Christmas Lawyer’ Jeremy Morris faces being disbarred over holiday decoration battle with Idaho HOA
A self-proclaimed “Christmas Lawyer” faces losing his legal license after he criticized a judge who banned his festive home display, which featured a live camel and 700,000 bulbs, allegedly calling [...]
South Side church meets donation goal, provides gifts to kids – NBC C…
Hundreds of kids in need were able to receive Christmas gifts from a West Pullman church this year in part due to the generosity of NBC Chicago viewers. We first [...]
Jingle Bells Hawaii Flight Diversions: Two Flights, Same Route. Why?
Amidst the twinkling lights and festive spirit of Christmas, Hawaii’s skies recently witnessed a strange and unique twist – two pre-Christmas flight diversions on the same route and day that [...]
10 holiday cooking safety tips to keep your Christmas from going up in smoke
Mary Boyle, EastIdahoNews.com IDAHO FALLS — Millions of people will gather for Christmas to enjoy time with loved ones and a delicious holiday dinner. With cooking being the number one [...]