Wisconsin State

Madison, WI

Mountain View, CA

Who fell out of the playoff picture in ESPN's latest rankings?. ESPN updated its Football Power Index top 25 rankings entering Week 3 with changes near the top following a pair of losses by teams in the early-season playoff conversation. Michigan's setback against Texas that preceded Notre Dame's stunning upset loss to Northern Illinois makes the picture more clear at the top of the polls.

College football rankings: ESPN updates FPI top 25 entering Week 3

Colorado State

Fort Collins, CO

A disturbing video is making the rounds on social media involving a current and former staffer on Colorado's football staff. According to Athlon Sports, the leaked video involves former staff member Trevor Reilly and current graduate coach Josh Jynes engaging in a fistfight. In the video, you can hear commentary of the fight from current staff member and former NFL star Warren Sapp.

Colorado football coaches throw hands in newly surfaced video

Los Angeles, CA

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Herbie J Pilato

He was born James King Aurness on May 26, 1923, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and died as actor James Arness on June 3, 2011, in Los Angeles, CA. Best known as the iconic Marshall Matt Dillion who ruled over Dodge City on TV's long-running and beloved Western, Gunsmoke (CBS, 1955-1975), Arness was 88 years old.

'Gunsmoke' Actor James Arness and His Touching Last Words To Fans: 13 Years After His Tragic Death

North Carolina State

Charlotte, NC

Town Talks

We all like to think we're tidy, with our moms' voices reminding us to make our beds, do the dishes, and clean the bathrooms. But sometimes, we fall short. Did you know that more than 1.57 million Americans live without a toilet or tap at home? The lack of basic water sanitation costs the U.S. economy $8.58 billion every year, according to a report produced by DigDee.

North Carolina City Has Been Named Among The 'Dirtiest' In America

Salem, OH

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Every day, 8-year-old Emma sits in a small garden outside her grandmother’s home in Salem, Ohio, writing letters to her mom and sometimes singing songs her mother used to sing to her.

Thousands of parents die of overdoses; advocates say their kids need more help

Baltimore, MD

Kansas City, MO

Last night's game between the Kansas City Chiefs and Baltimore Ravens was a great 2024 season opener. While the game was full of action, drama and controversy, there is one element of the game that has shown to be lackluster. This season, the NFL made its biggest rule change in...

NFL's new kickoff system backfires during Ravens-Chiefs game in 2024 season opener

Kentucky State

Starting in late September, the federal government will relaunch its at-home COVID-19 test program that makes every U.S. household eligible for four free COVID-19 tests to be sent directly to their home.

Every household can get four free COVID-19 tests by mail, starting late September

Massachusetts State

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Dianna Carney

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, has recently introduced a tiny six-pound dog named Alistair who is looking for his forever home. At only one year old, this little boy is a sweet dog who is thought to be a Maltese, "but we can’t make any guarantees that he would be suitable for those with allergies," explains the nonprofit animal rescue.

Meet The Tiny 6lb Dog Looking For Love

Xavier Worthy helped the Kansas City Chiefs flip the narrative on their receiving corps after last year's season-opening drop fest, scoring two all-purpose touchdowns in his rookie debut, in a thrilling 27-20 victory over the Baltimore Ravens in the 2024 season opener. His youthful partnership with Rashee Rice on the...

Rodney Harrison offers coldest take of young NFL season as bold Xavier Worthy prediction backfires

Morgantown, WV

247Sports

West Virginia University and Pitt will participate in this year's edition of The Backyard Brawl next Saturday and, just moments ago, the kickoff time and television settings for that game were released. The two teams will face off at 3:30pm ET on ESPN2. WVU and Pitt have played in the...

WVU-Pitt TV and Kickoff Time Set

Jefferson County, KY

Louisville, KY

Federal, state and local public health officials have confirmed the first case of the Oropouche virus in Kentucky and Jefferson County in a person who had returned to Louisville after traveling to the Caribbean.

Health officials report first case of Oropouche virus, aka ‘Sloth Fever,’ confirmed in Kentucky

New Jersey State

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Florida State

Akeena

Florida’s long-held reputation as a top destination for Americans on the move seems to be cooling off in 2024. According to a new report from moving and storage company PODS, only three Florida cities cracked the top 20 most moved-to areas in the country—a big drop from last year when six Florida cities made the list.

Fewer People Are Moving to Florida in 2024 — Except to This One City

Lincoln, NE

Nebraska smacked Colorado in the first half and then held it together in the second half. Husker247 breaks things down for a postgame podcast on how the Huskers played against the visiting Buffs. Things start on defense and how the defensive line controlled the game, why John Bullock is playing...

Husker247 Postgame Pod: Huskers strangle the Buffs

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters said he will consider more DUI patrols if voters legalize recreational marijuana use in Florida. Voters will consider Amendment 3 in November. It would allow adults 21 or older to possess, purchase or use marijuana products and marijuana accessories for non-medical purposes.

More DUI patrols possible if marijuana issue passes

Wyoming State

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Cheyenne, WY

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WHITE MOUNTAIN—“That’s a lot of horses,” lamented Cheyenne resident Robyn Smith from a high-desert ridgeline. It wasn’t her first exasperated exclamation. “Argh, oh crap,” was her immediate reaction to learning a federal judge had given the Bureau of Land Management the OK to proceed with plans to fully remove two wild horse herds from the landscape in southwest Wyoming.

BLM wins two lawsuits, clearing way for elimination of two Wyoming wild horse herds

Denver, CO

David Heitz

Despite touting its social equity programs, arrests for marijuana-related offenses in Denver skyrocketed 83% from 2022 to 2023 with 189 arrests, according to the city’s recently released 2024 marijuana report, “The Denver Collaborative Approach: Leading the Way in Municipal Marijuana Management.”

Denver marijuana arrests surge despite lower consumption, report reveals

They're shaped like a potato and tend to bake in hot weather, biologists say. That's why you will find cheeky little pikas in Colorado's mountains. But climate change could cause these critters' numbers to dwindle, according to wildlife experts. Like polar bears, Pikas may predict warmer temperatures, scientists say.

Potato-shaped critter visible now may predict climate change in Colorado

Oregon State

Boise, ID

Find out how social media reacted to Oregon's victory over Boise State on a late night in Autzen Stadium. The Oregon Ducks move to 2-0 on the season after a thrilling victory over Boise State, as Atticus Sappington nailed a 25-yard field goal for a 37-34 victory. Oregon quarterback Dillon...

Social media reactions to Oregon's late-night thrilling victory over Boise State

Buffalo, WY

The House Draw Fire burning in northern Wyoming grew to more than 163,000 acres on Thursday — nearly the combined size of Denver and Salt Lake City — threatening structures, prompting evacuation orders and forcing the closure of Interstate 90.

Wildfire burns 163,000 acres in northern Wyoming, forcing evacuations and I-90 closure

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Badger Bites: young LB steps up for Badgers as Wisconsin improves to 2-0

Madison, WI— On Saturday afternoon at Camp Randall, Wisconsin picked up their second win of the season with another two-score victory, 27-13 over South Dakota. In...

Badger Bites: young LB steps up for Badgers as Wisconsin improves to 2-0

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