The Next Picture Show announces call for artists for Blooming Fusion exhibit
The Next Picture Show is now accepting submissions for Blooming Fusion, a juried exhibition celebrating artistic interpretations of flowers, plants, and gardens. The exhibition will be on view Feb. 18 through March 28 at The Next Picture
2026 Election Questionnaire: Joe Berning, Illinois State Senate, District 45
Joe Berning on a top priority for the state house: To promote a fair and progressive tax system which needs to phase out the current flat tax. It would be the best way to accomplish so many
Man, sentenced to jail for DUI crash that killed Sterling businessman, violates probation, could faces prison
A Deer Grove man who pleaded guilty to driving under the influence during a head-on crash that killed a Sterling businessman admitted to using drugs while on probation and could now face prison.
Photos: Dixon boys take on Oregon
Dixon and Oregon boys basketball face off in a BNC showdown Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026. Dixon took the win 60-53.
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.
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.
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
Shailene Woodley joining Lindsay Lohan in Hulu limited series ‘Count My Lies’
Shailene Woodley will star alongside Lindsay Lohan in Count My Lies, a limited Hulu series based on Sophie Stava’s novel of the same name. Lohan was first announced to star in the series April, per Deadline, marking