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.
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,
Taiwan is stepping up its defense game. President Lai Ching-te has announced a massive $40 billion boost to military spending. This extra cash will focus on buying quick, mobile weapons from the U. S. to keep China's bigger military at bay. China sees Taiwan as its territory and isn't shy about usi
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
Taiwan is making a major investment in its defense. The country's president, Lai Ching-te, has announced a special budget of $40 billion. This money will be used to buy weapons and build a strong air defense system called the Taiwan Dome. The plan is to spend this amount over the next eight years, f
Taiwan's Premier Cho Jung-tai recently addressed rumors about teaming up with South Korea to tackle U. S. semiconductor tariffs. He stated that there's no concrete info on any joint efforts with South Korea. Instead, Taiwan is focusing on direct talks with the U. S. South Korea's trade minister had
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
Taiwan is looking at different ways to protect its interests in the global market. One of these ways is by controlling the export of computer chips. This is not a new idea, but it shows that Taiwan is serious about using all possible tools to defend itself. The Foreign Minister, Lin Chia-lung, talk
