Southern Boone County R-I School District is considering a big change. They might switch to a four-day school week. This could start in the 2026-27 school year. On the days they do go to school, classes would run longer. School would start at 7:50 a. m. and end at 3:25 p. m. from Tuesday to Friday.
Israel has a plan to make more money from the Dead Sea. They want to change the rules for taking minerals from this famous lake. The government says they want to make sure the public gets a fair deal. They also want to protect the environment. Right now, a company called ICL Group has the rights to
Israel has put forward a new plan to manage the Dead Sea's mineral resources. The goal is to make more money from these resources while also protecting the environment. The current deal, held by ICL Group for 50 years, is set to end in 2030. The government wants to open this up to more companies, ho
Southern Asia is grappling with severe floods that have taken a heavy toll. Over 1, 200 lives have been lost, and many more are still unaccounted for. Millions have been forced from their homes, struggling to cope with the aftermath. The hardest-hit countries are Indonesia and Sri Lanka. In Sri Lan
Southern University is using technology to raise healthier and tastier beef. This isn't just about cows; it's about using data to improve food quality. Researchers are using a special pill with sensors to monitor the health of calves. This pill tracks important details like heart rate, temperature,
Southern Wisconsin is in for a snowy weekend, with many towns and cities calling for snow emergencies. This means no parking on streets, so people need to find other spots for their cars. In Beloit, the snow emergency starts Saturday afternoon and ends Sunday noon. If you leave your car on the stre
Israel made a significant move recently by targeting and killing Haytham Ali Tabatabai, a top leader in Hezbollah. This wasn't just any leader; he was the group's acting military chief, second in command to the secretary-general. Israel's military confirmed his death, calling him a key figure in Hez
Israel is in the middle of a tough money fight. The finance minister, Bezalel Smotrich, is set to talk about the 2026 budget with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. This isn't just any talk. It's a big deal that could change things. Smotrich has plans to help the economy and make life cheaper for p
Southern Colorado is in for a mix of weather this week. It starts with a bang this afternoon. Rain and snow will hit the High Country. A few showers might even reach the I-25 corridor. Travel could get tricky up in the mountains. Gusts up to 45 mph and 4-8 inches of snow are expected. That's why a W
Southern California is gearing up for a significant rain event that could bring flooding and mudslides, especially in areas recently affected by wildfires. The storm system is expected to bring heavy rainfall, with the most intense downpours occurring from Friday night through Saturday. Residents w
