News/Talk 1540 KXEL Newsletter for Fri. Aug. 07, 2026
News Desk Good Morning! Today is Friday, August 7th, the 219th day of 2026. There are 146 days left in the year. Today on KXEL Live & Local with Jeff Stein… America’s…
KXEL Morning News for Fri. Aug. 07, 2026
From the KCRG-TV9 Newsroom: The proposed multi-year federal Farm Bill was shot down in a Senate Committee yesterday, with Republicans blaming Democrats for defeating the bill. The Senate Agriculture Committee’s 10 to…
‘Grown Ups 3’ now in production with Adam Sandler, Chris Rock and more
The cast of ‘Grown Ups 3’ appear in this photo. (Netflix) Grown Ups 3 is officially a go. Netflix has announced that cameras have started rolling on the third installment…
Michigan health officials say people can resume regular lettuce-eating habits as new cases of cyclosporiasis slow
Fresh greens at the market. (Maria Korneeva/Getty Images) (NEW YORK) — Michigan health officials said on Thursday that people can resume regular lettuce- and salad greens-eating habits as new cases…
Alleged ‘master of disguise’ faces federal charges for armed robberies: Officials
Tracy Mingo is accused of using disguises to evade identification so he could target employees at Circle K, Subway and Family Dollar stores throughout the Atlanta area between October 2025…
Sen. Mitch McConnell announces he has been discharged from rehab facility
Mitch McConnell delivers an opening statement during a Senate Appropriations Committee hearing on the FY2027 budget request in the Dirksen Senate Office Building on Capitol Hill on May 12, 2026,…
Measles exposure reported at Universal Studios Hollywood
Stock photo of a person with the measles. (Mumemories/Getty Images) (NEW YORK) — Los Angeles County health officials said a person infected with measles visited Universal Studios Hollywood last month…
‘Grand Theft Auto VI’ will debut extended look on Netflix
This graphic shows a still from ‘Grand Theft Auto VI.’ (Rockstar Games, Netflix) We got … Grand Theft Auto 6?! Rockstar Games and Netflix have announced a new partnership to…
21-year-old pregnant mom detained at Dilley facility for over a month, family says
Laura Rojas Ortiz has been in ICE detention for more than 40 days, her family says. (Photo courtesy Laura Rojas Ortiz’s mother, Paolo) (WASHINGTON) — A 21-year-old pregnant mother has…
Robert Pattinson sets out ‘To Catch a Predator’ as Chris Hansen in ‘Primetime’ official trailer
Robert Pattinson appears as Chis Hansen on the poster for the film ‘Primetime.’ (A24) Robert Pattinson stars in the official trailer for Primetime. A24 released a new trailer for the…
DENNIS HUFFMANN, 79, of Shelby – Svcs. 8/10/26
DENNIS HUFFMANN, 79, of Shelby, died Wed., Aug. 5, 2026 at Myrtue Medical Center in Harlan. Funeral services for DENNIS HUFFMANN will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday, Aug. 10, 2026,…
No Parking (Update) During AtlanticFest this Saturday
AtlanticFest, presented by First Whitney Bank & Trust, will be held this Saturday, August 8th rain or shine and the Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce is asking for the public’s…
NASCAR Cup Series returns to the Iowa Speedway
The NASCAR Cup Series returns to the Iowa Speedway with Sunday’s running of the Iowa Corn 350. With a family involved in watermelon farming, NASCAR driver Ross Chastain feels a…
Iowa State players ignore low expectations
Iowa State quarterback Jaylen Raynor says the Cyclones are not focused on outside expectations as they get ready for the season. Most of the pre-season polls have the Cyclones at…
Northern Iowa to sell naming rights to UNI-Dome
(Radio Iowa) – The University of Northern Iowa Athletic Department announced it is looking to sell the naming rights for the UNI-Dome (U-nee Dome) for the first time in the…