college athletics

A bus carrying an Iowa community college baseball team crashed and overturned in a ditch on Wednesday, Feb. 11, killing one person and injuring 32 others onboard. The crash involved a bus carrying Iowa Lakes Community College baseball team and no other vehicles. Authorities said that shortly after 11 a.m. the bus went off the roadway on Highway 4 near Twin Lakes in Calhoun County and overturned in a ditch. Those injured were transported either by air ambulance or ground ambulance to various hospitals in the area, authorities said.

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock will welcome alumni and friends back to campus for Homecoming 2026, with alumni-focused events running from Thursday, Feb. 26, through Saturday, Feb. 28. "Homecoming is a meaningful time for our community to come together and celebrate what makes UA Little Rock special," said Chancellor Christina S. Drale. "We're excited to welcome everyone back to campus." UA Little Rock will honor four outstanding alumni during this annual celebration of Trojan excellence. This year's honorees include: The luncheon begins at 11:30 a.m.