The Latest Breaking News from Midwest

The 10 best cities for college grads: Omaha ranks higher than New York and L.A. because Gen Z ‘actually have a shot at purchasing a house’ for under $300K

“With a lot of homes selling for under $300,000, young grads actually have a shot at purchasing a house,” one Omaha real estate agent said.

Fortune · Apr 22

"People turned on us. It was as if they resented their big secret band suddenly being the property of the mainstream." After a decade's hard slog, a sublime ballad made stars of REO Speedwagon - and their die-hard fans didn't like it one bit

In the 1970s, REO Speedwagon were the Midwest rock band everyone was rooting for - until they actually had a hit

Louder · Apr 22

Severe storms leave a trail of tornado warnings across Midwest

More than 25,000 customers in Wisconsin were without power on Tuesday morning

The Independent UK · Apr 14

‘Flying’ fish are taking over Midwest lakes and causing havoc for fishermen

One Illinois man detailed the extreme precautions against leaping Asian carp, outfitting his kids with helmets and nets while tubing

The Independent UK · Apr 9

Michigan Democrat at center of ‘illegal orders’ video says she’d consider a 2028 run for president

Senator Elissa Slotkin, a Michigan Democrat, is touring the Midwest to promote Democrats ahead of the midterm elections this fall

The Independent UK · Apr 8

Food pantry network across the Midwest abruptly shuts down leaving 300,000 families in the lurch

Ruby’s Pantry distributed food at dozens of locations across the Midwest

The Independent UK · Apr 2

14 Best Midwest Retirement Towns for the Upper Middle Class

Discover Midwest retirement towns offering affordability and financial comfort for upper middle-class retirees.

GOBankingRates · Apr 2

Winter Storm Warnings Hit Upper Midwest for 6-12 Inches Snow, 40 mph Winds: 'Dangerous Travel' Ahead of Easter

Winter refused to loosen its grip Tuesday as the National Weather Service issued fresh storm warnings for parts of South Dakota, Minnesota and Michigan, forecasting 6 to 12 inches of snow and wind gusts up to 40 mph from Wednesday through Friday, creating hazardous travel conditions just as spring officially…

International Business Times · Apr 1

How Far $100K Goes in America’s 22 Best Small Midwest Towns

In these Midwest towns, a $100K salary stretches far. See where lower cost of living means five‑figure savings, strong quality of life and real affordability.

GOBankingRates · Mar 28

Men’s March Madness Sweet 16 Recap: Duke, Michigan, UConn and Tennessee Advance to Elite Eight

The Sweet 16 delivered with thrilling matchups over the last two days. Here’s everything we saw on Friday.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 27