Iowa State

Kentucky State

Lexington, KY

Kentucky Derby (G1)-winning trainer Kenny McPeek was celebrated July 2 in Lexington for his many achievements in the Thoroughbred industry. Mayor Linda Gorton proclaimed it "Kenny McPeek Day" in the city. McPeek, a Lexington native, this year became the first trainer since 1952 to win both the Kentucky Derby (G1)...

Lexington Honors Hometown Hero McPeek

Indiana State

Indianapolis, IN

Welcome to Noel Michaels’ Weekend Winners, the place to go for weekend best bets and spot plays from veteran handicapper and tournament-play pioneer Noel Michaels. Check back every week for a couple of highlighted selections designed to help you cash a few bets and make some money. Noel's selections...

Noel’s Weekend Winners: Saturday Selections in the Hoosier State

Henderson, KY

Following a spring meet at Churchill Downs with record wagering, racing shifts in Kentucky to Ellis Park in Henderson beginning July 4. The historic, fair-like track, located in Western Kentucky, will conduct a 25-day season through Aug. 25. Ellis Park, like Churchill Downs and Turfway Park in the state, is...

Ellis Park Opens for Summer With Monday Racing on Deck

New York City, NY

The Associated Press

Winter racing at Belmont Park will take place exclusively on a synthetic surface when the New York track reopens in 2026, a move made with the hope of keeping horses and jockeys safer and improving year-round conditions when also running on dirt and turf. The New York Racing Association unveiled...

Belmont Park winter racing to take place on a synthetic surface when the track reopens in 2026

Los Angeles, CA

David E. Hofmans, trainer of 1996 Breeders' Cup Classic (G1) winner Alphabet Soup and 1997 Belmont Stakes (G1) winner Touch Gold, died July 3 at the age of 81. Hofmans' training statistics on Equibase date back to 1974. A Los Angeles native, he has been a fixture on the Southern California racing scene for decades. He won 1,085 races with earnings of $53,335,405.

Classic-Winning Trainer Hofmans Dies at 81

South Carolina State

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Wilmington, NC

Town Talks

According to a report by News Observer, Wilmington ranks No. 1 on a list of cities that attracted new residents last year, according to results published Monday, Jan. 2. To create the list, the moving company United Van Lines said it studied more than 100,000 shipments that took place throughout 2022. About 30 to 40% of those customers also filled out surveys, in which they shared demographic information and their reasons for relocating, according to information shared with McClatchy News.

People flocked to this North Carolina city in 2022. So much so, it topped national list

Ruidoso, NM

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Alamogordo Conservative Daily

Parts of Ruidoso were under a flash flood emergency on Saturday as heavy rain fell on burn scars in the area. According to the National Weather Service, flooding was observed in many parts of Ruidoso.

Ruidoso Downs Horse Racing Is a Go for Sunday with Recovery from Saturday Flooding

The Independent

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has ruled that “unique circumstances” with “no external factor linking them” led to the death of four horses in a single afternoon of jump racing, meaning the Devon racecourse where they occurred will not be punished.Back on 25 June, Happy Helen, Hallowed Rose, Bala Brook and Cuzzicombe all died during a seven-race card at Newton Abbot Racecourse, which is thought to be the highest death toll for a single day of racing since 2007. It is thought that Hallowed Rose fell and suffered a broken neck, Cuzzicombe suffered a fractured leg and was euthanised, Bala...

Four horse deaths in single afternoon of racing blamed on ‘unique circumstances’

A-Z-Animals

Horses are incredible animals of strength and speed. From the time of their domestication from wild horses around 4,000 BC until the invention of trains, they were still the fastest source of locomotion on land. While they no longer provide an essential service, horses are still ridden both for pleasure and for sport. This article […]

Top 9 Fastest Horses

Virginia State

During its nine-week 2024 meet, Colonial Downs will offer more than $2.4 million in non-stakes purses to horses who are Virginia Certified and the track's first condition book features 46 Virginia-restricted races. Any horse that maintained residency in Virginia for at least a six-month consecutive period prior to Dec. 31 of its 2-year-old year qualifies.

$2.4 Million on Offer at Colonial Downs for VA-Certified Runners

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WyoFile

Within hours of the sighting on Wednesday, Frank van Manen caught word that there was a grizzly sow with five cubs in tow spotted in Yellowstone National Park. Five cubs following mom is so unlikely that van Manen, who leads the Interagency Grizzly Bear Study Team, pondered an explanation.

Five grizzly bear cubs make the largest litter in Yellowstone-area history

Massachusetts State

Dianna Carney

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, recently introduced Bagel, who they describe as a “deliciously petite” French Bulldog. According to Sandy Paws Rescue, Bagel, who is only 22 lbs, is a medium energy dog who "enjoys a good run around the yard chasing squirrels, or a nice walk, but also loves to snooze away the day."

Meet Bagel: A "Deliciously Petite" French Bulldog Looking For Love

Cheryl E Preston

Virginia fans of The Young and the Restless have asked where Elena Dawson (Brytni Sarpy) has been. She has not been seen or mentioned in Genoa City for quite a while. There is nothing online about Sarpy's status, and Y&R spoilers for next week do not mention the character, so fans wonder if she has been let go.

Fans of The Young and the Restless are concerned about Brtyni Sarpy and Conner Floyd's status

Virginia fans of The Bold and the Beautiful, if you were watching earlier this week when Tom Star (Clint Howard died), you know that Li Finnegan (Naomi Matsuda) did not honor her Hippocratic Oath as a physician to "do no harm".

The Bold and the Beautiful shocker: Dr. Li Finnegan broke her Hippocratic Oath by watching Tom die

Albuquerque, NM

Ruidoso Downs has continuously drawn the short straw over the last two weeks. It was spared by wildfires that prompted an evacuation of horses from the track June 18, but is now suffering damage from flood waters and debris that have run unopposed by vegetation thanks to the burn scar.

NMRC Debates Moving Ruidoso T-Bred Races to Albuquerque

Missouri State

CJ Coombs

According to Shakey's website, this pizza parlor is only in California, North Carolina, and Washington state in the U.S. now. This was my family's go-to pizza joint when my father was stationed with the Air Force outside of Omaha, Nebraska. We liked it so much, that when we were transferred again, it was hopeful we'd find another one.

Shakey's Pizza Parlor and nostalgia: the first franchised pizza restaurant also landed in Missouri

Kansas City, MO

Cats of Kansas City

It's getting sticky outside, and the kids are home from school. They don't want to go to camp. You don't want to go work. Instead, let's all just stay home, enjoy the air conditioning, adopt a cat or two, and spend the rest of the summer chilling with the kitties.

These five cats will give you a major dose of summertime fun

Maine State

Idaho State

Shop with Me Mama

Why Idaho Ranks in the Top 10 States Americans Are Flocking To in 2024. A lot of Idahoans are saying 'Idaho is FULL! Go find somewhere else to live!'. With that said, MANY people and their families are flocking to this state and calling it home.

Why Is Everyone Relocating To Idaho?

(Ellis Park iconic water tower / Photos by Holly M. Smith) According to a source very close to the situation, Ellis Park will not be open to the general public on Opening Day — the 4th of July — but the live races will go on as planned.

Ellis Park To Race on 4th of July; Grandstand & Facility Closed to Public For Opening Day

New Jersey State

Morristown Minute

NEW JERSEY - Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Consumer Affairs announced today that Walmart has agreed to pay $1.64 million to settle allegations of unlawful unit pricing practices across its 64 New Jersey retail stores. The settlement, which includes a $1.61 million civil penalty, marks the largest ever obtained by the Division’s Office of Weights and Measures (OWM).

Walmart Pays $1.64M Settlement for Unlawful Pricing in NJ

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Betting a Kentucky Derby Alumnus in 2024 Iowa Derby

An 11-horse field has assembled for Saturday evening’s $250,000 Iowa Derby at Prairie Meadows. You might assume that with so many horses in the entries, the...

Betting a Kentucky Derby Alumnus in 2024 Iowa Derby

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