Whiteside Area Career Center names students of the month for November

Eight students have been honored for their academic achievements at the Whiteside Area Career Center in Sterling.
Shaw Local Radio Podcast: Talk-Line with Brandon Clark talks with Sterling Mayor Diana Merdian

On Monday’s episode of Talk Line, host Brandon Clark chats with Sterling Mayor Diana Merdian about the city’s upcoming events, rental inspection program, and updates on the East Second Street road construction project.
Byker to speak Jan. 14 at Wild Winter Wednesday

Wild Winter Wednesday’s Jan. 14 program will feature the Rev. John Byker speaking about the early history of Fulton and how Gerardus “George” deBey was instrumental as an early Fulton recruiter.
Amelia Earhart’s solo flight, the Brown’s Chicken massacre and more historical covers for Jan. 12

As Shaw Media continues its 175th-anniversary celebration, today we look at historical newspaper covers, including our coverage of Amelia Earhart’s solo flight across the Pacific
2026 Golden Globes: “One Battle After Another’ leads list of winners

The 83rd annual Golden Globes awards took place on Sunday, January 11th at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California, hosted by Nikki Glaser. The night’s winners in film were led by ‘One Battle After Another’ which
Grand Ole Opry to celebrate Dolly Parton’s 80th birthday with annual ‘Opry Goes Dolly’

The Grand Ole Opry will celebrate Opry member Dolly Parton’s 80th birthday with its fourth annual ‘Opry Goes Dolly’ show on January 17th – two days before Parton’s actual 80th birthday – at the Grand Ole Opry
Listen to Parmalee’s ‘How Do I Let You Go’

Parmalee has released the song “How Do I Let You Go”, which was inspired by their fathers – who also happen to inspired the members of the group to play music. Lead singer Matt Thomas shared that
Paddy Considine, Lena Headey to star in Netflix crime drama from ‘Black Mirror’ creator Charlie Brooker

Paddy Considine and Lena Headey have signed on to star in a new, as-yet-untitled crime drama for Netflix from ‘Black Mirror’ creator Charlie Booker. Georgina Campbell will co-star in the four-part series, which is already in production.
‘Stray Kids: The dominATE Experience’ concert film coming to theaters in February

A new concert film starring K-pop band Stray Kids is set to open in theaters worldwide February 6, 2026, centered on the group’s sold-out shows at Los Angeles’ SoFi Stadium. The band posted on X: “2026년, Stray
Bruno Mars previews fourth studio album ‘The Romantic’ with the song ‘I Just Might’

Bruno Mars is previewing his long-awaited fourth studio album The Romantic by dropping the project’s first single, “I Just Might.” The new track arrives alongside the official video for the song, directed by Bruno and Daniel Ramos; check