Champaign, IL

Columbus, OH

Kansas State

Highland Park, MI

247Sports

Darius Acuff, the top-ranked point guard and No. 4 overall prospect in the rising senior class of 2025, will announce his college commitment on Friday at 5 pm ET, live on the 247Sports Channel. The announcement will air live from the ACC Youth Center in Highland Park, Michigan. Acuff is...

Nation's top point guard, Darius Acuff, set to announce Friday on the 247Sports Channel

Lawrence, KS

When Zach Clemence and Bill Self agreed that the Kansas basketball forward was going to be allowed to remove his name from the transfer portal and return to the Jayhawks, there was just one stipulation: Clemence had to redshirt and sit out the 2023-24 season. As Clemence recalls, he received a challenge from the KU coach to improve every facet of his game and what he offers on the basketball court.

Zach Clemence calls his redshirt season 'the best thing I could have done'

Louisville, KY

Louisville Cardinals On SI

The Cardinals travel to virtual South Bend to face the Fighting Irish for their first road matchup of the season.

Louisville Preseason CFB25 Preview Series: Game 4 at Notre Dame

Clemson, SC

The future of the ACC hangs in the balance as college football realignment buzz heats up, but there are no expectations that Florida State and Clemson notify the league about intentions to leave prior to the Aug. 15 deadline, ESPN's Pete Thamel reports. With ACC Media Days set to begin in Charlotte, the hot-button topic across the conference remains future realignment and what happens if the Seminoles and Tigers successfully challenge the league in court and get their way.

Florida State, Clemson have no plans to inform ACC of impending departure, per report

Nebraska State

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Omaha, NE

NewsByJoshua

In a recent development, Wellpath has announced layoffs affecting 64 employees in Omaha, Nebraska, following a change in contract that necessitated the closure of its healthcare operations at a specific location.

Surprise layoffs hit Nebraska as an unexpected company downsizes

Missouri State

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Fulton, MO

CJ Coombs

Updated on July 17, 2024, concerning two of the missing children listed below. Bringing them home: for 40 years, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) has been helping to locate missing children.

Seven teenagers have been missing in Missouri since June 2024

Wyoming State

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WyoFile

Caitlin Tan wanted to breed her childhood horse, JP, because she’s been “amazing” — the type of animal any equestrian would be lucky to have once in a lifetime. Having access to coveted bloodlines increased the allure. Via the Miller Ranch, she could pair her 18-year-old mare with a stud descendent of Playboy’s Buck Fever.

Cream of the crop: a cremello foal is born in Wyoming

Kentucky State

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Kentucky’s Community Actions Partnerships have announced the starts date for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Summer Subsidy, aimed at helping Kentucky households offset summer cooling costs.

LIHEAP Summer Subsidy program to help with summer cooling costs to begin enrollment July 16

Chicago, IL

Foodie in Chicago

Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

North Carolina State

Charlotte, NC

Town Talks

When it comes to grocery shopping, consumers often debate the prices at different stores. In North Carolina, two chains are particularly known for their higher prices:. Locations: 16 across North Carolina, predominantly in larger cities like Charlotte and Raleigh.

North Carolina Is Home To Two Of The Most Expensive Grocery Stores in America

Oregon State

Saint Augustine, FL

Lisa S. Gerard

Brittany Tavar, 45, disappeared from her home in St. Augustine, Florida, on July 6, 2010. She was part of a large family scattered on the other side of the country. Brittany's friends in the area described her as generous and caring. Not only was she regarded as a kind person, she was known to help others in need.

Florida Woman Befriends Homeless Man in 2010; Both Tragically Vanish

Illinois State

MOD Pizza has over 500 locations across the country with 22 restaurants in Illinois. The Washington-based chain offers fast-casual fare known for its customized, artisan-style pizzas. Customers can choose from over 40 toppings and 8 sauces to create their own masterpiece.

Bankruptcy Looms for Major Pizza Chain With Chicago Suburban Locations

Former NBA Sixth Man of the Year Montrezl Harrell won it for The Ville on Monday night. In front of a raucous crowd of 3,812 fans at Freedom Hall, Harrell hit two free throws to hit the target score and lead The Ville to a 71-69 victory over Sideline Cancer. The victory pushes The Ville into the Lousiville Regional final on Wednesday night.

Montrezl Harrell hits two free throws to lift The Ville to a victory

Minnesota State

DayTripper

The hit History Channel series "American Pickers" is gearing up for an exciting return to Minnesota this fall. The show's production team has announced plans to film episodes throughout the state in September 2024, offering locals a chance to showcase their unique collections and share their stories with a national audience.

"American Pickers" Set to Unearth Minnesota's Hidden Treasures

Georgia State

Tallahassee, FL

Daily Coffee Press

The FBI is investigating the disappearance of a now 13-year-old girl who went missing from Florida last year and has ties to Georgia and Tennessee. A $15,000 reward is being offered to anyone with information that can lead to her location.

FBI Investigating Disappearance of 12-Year-Old Girl Who Has Ties to Georgia

Oklahoma State

Baton Rouge, LA

LSU graduated a pretty successful senior class that made it to Super Regionals this past season. However, Beth Torina and company used the transfer portal to pick up three additions to a roster trying to break through to Oklahoma City for the first time since 2017. The Tigers earned commitments...

Taking a look at LSU’s incoming transfer class

Ann Arbor, MI

An annual tradition started by former head coach Rich Rodriguez was the major summer recruiting event, the Barbecue at the Big House in late July. Under new head coach Sherrone Moore, the Wolverines will continue to carry on the tradition and welcome prospects to campus. Recruits have already started letting...

Michigan four-star commit returning for BBQ at Big House

Arkansas State

Fayetteville, AR

The primary focus of John Calipari and the Arkansas coaching staff of late has been on the 2025 recruiting class, but it's never too early to look ahead to 2026 and beyond. On Monday night, one of the state's top prospects in the 2026 recruiting class, JJ Andrews, revealed he was re-offered by Calipari and the Razorbacks.

Arkansas basketball re-offers 2026 in-state prospect JJ Andrews

National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) helps to locate missing children. Since July 1, 2024, according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC), 174 children have been reported missing in the U.S. Since January 1, 2024, there was a total of 1,445 reported missing in the country.

Missing Missouri children as of July 17, 2024, according to the NCMEC

Manhattan, KS

Deseret News

No Wildcats made the preseason all-Big 12 football team, but the squad is picked to finish second in the league race

Big 12 team preview: Why expectations are high for star-less Kansas State football team

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Ivesdale, IL

NewsBreak

Baylor transfer center Lety Vasconcelos settling in for Illini WBB: 'Every day she gets better'

CHAMPAIGN — Lety Vasconcelos is discernibly hard to miss. For somewhere in the neighborhood of 15 minutes, she wandered around the gym inside the Ubben Basketball...

Baylor transfer center Lety Vasconcelos settling in for Illini WBB: 'Every day she gets better'

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