Virginia State

Four days after his fiery crash at more than 300mph in his Chevy Camaro Funny Car during the first round of eliminations for the Virginia Nationals at Virginia Motorsports Park, drag racing legend John Force has moved from the trauma intensive care unit to the neuro intensive care unit. There, the medical team will focus on his head injury which is their primary concern, according to a statement released by his John Force Racing team.

John Force improving, remains hospitalized after Virginia crash

With today’s announcement that Meyer Shank Racing would be taking over the two Acura ARX-06 Grand Touring Prototypes in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, Wayne Taylor Racing with Andretti has released a statement saying the team needed to go in a “different direction.”. That direction is believed to...

‘We needed to go in a different direction’ - Wayne Taylor

Nissan Formula E driver Oliver Rowland will miss this weekend’s Portland E-Prix doubleheader due to illness, with the team’s reserve and simulator driver Caio Collet filling in instead. The team released a statement ahead of opening practice for the weekend confirming the news, adding that “the whole team...

Rowland to miss Portland doubleheader due to illness

On episode 170 of Inside the SCCA, we connect with former F1 driver, three-time SCCA Formula 5000 champion and two-time Le Mans 24 Hours winner Brian Redman. It’s a great conversation about his career and the state of motorsports today. Brian shares some don’t-miss stories… and we talk about the cat. This is one of my bucket list interviews. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did!

Inside the SCCA, with Brian Redman

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Margaret Minnicks

Many new laws become effective in Virginia on July 1, 2024. However, a law has always existed in Virginia, but some residents might not be aware of it. According to WSET, leaving grass clippings and other debris on Virginia roads is illegal.

It is illegal to leave grass clippings and other debris on roads in Virginia

Missouri State

CJ Coombs

The first time my family walked into a Ponderosa Steakhouse was in the late 1960s. It was new and the experience was great. Like other new restaurants, if the management doesn't stay on top, the quality of service can decline. The location we went to did change through the years, but in the beginning, it was great.

The 1960s: the Ponderosa and Bonanza Steakhouses are still around in some states

Maine State

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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?

Colorado State

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Aurora, CO

David Heitz

The Aurora City Council will hold a public hearing Monday on whether to allow cannabis dispensaries to stay open until midnight. State law allows marijuana dispensaries to stay open until midnight, but some jurisdictions such as Aurora shortened hours to 10 p.m. Council member Curtis Gardner has brought forth the ordinance to lengthen the hours.

Aurora considers midnight dispensary hours

Los Angeles, CA

L.A. TACO

The streets of MacArthur Park were alive with the energy of L.A.'s Mexican community on Sunday. In a grand display of civic duty, Mexican citizens living in Los Angeles flocked to the Mexican Consulate, eager to cast their historic vote.

Thousands Line Up at L.A.’s Mexican Consulate To Cast Their Historic Vote for Mexico’s First Woman President

Cripple Creek, CO

Colorado Jill

(Colorado) Colorado has many gems - Pikes Peak, Rocky Mountain National Park, Maroon Bells, and two of Thomas Dambo's wooden trolls. Dambo is a Danish artist, and his trolls are worldwide. Each troll serves as a unique tribute to the place they inhabit, honoring the history and culture of the location.

"Rita the Rock Planter" should be on your Colorado summer bucket list

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence and his wife, Marissa, are expecting a baby. The couple posted pictures on their social media accounts Thursday afternoon with the caption “A little Lawrence on the way.”

A little Lawrence is on the way

Georgia State

DeanLand

When it comes to living a longer life in Georgia, location matters. And living in one of Georgia's top counties for longevity can add up to 13 years of extra life expectancy as compared to its bottom-ranked counties.

Huge Life Expectancy Gap Revealed Between Georgia's Urban, Rural Counties

Georgia's population grew beyond the 11 million mark in 2023, reaching 11,029,227 residents according to new data from the U.S. Census Bureau. With a robust population increase of 2.9% from 2020 to 2023, 315,456 new residents arrived in the state. Georgia was the 10th fastest-growing state in the US by percentage during the reporting period.

Georgia's Population Surges Past 11 Million, Fueled by Migration

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

McLaren failed an attempted protested of the qualifying results at the Austrian Grand Prix after Oscar Piastri’s lap time was deleted for exceeding track limits. Piastri set the third fastest time at the end of Q3 but then saw his final attempt deleted for exceeding track limits at Turn 6. The corner in question has an exit curb that is followed by a large gravel trap, and footage appeared to show that Piastri marginally crossed the white line with all four wheels while not touching enough of the gravel to lose lap time.

UPDATE: McLaren's protest over Piastri deletion rejected

Joplin, MO

The location of the Undercliff Grill & Bar has some interesting history. It's a family-owned venue located at 6385 Old Highway 71 in Tipton Ford, Missouri according to its website. This restaurant might be a hidden gem if you're looking for an interesting dining experience under a cliff.

Yes, that's a cliff: the Undercliff Grill & Bar in Joplin, Missouri

Crew chief James Small is embracing the opportunity to work with Chase Briscoe next season at Joe Gibbs Racing because there is common ground between the two. “I think our goals … we obviously both have a lot to prove,” Small said of his new driver for next season. “So, I’m super excited and looking forward to next season and prove what we can do to everybody.”

Crew chief Small has something of his own to prove in moving on from Truex

Greene County, MO

On September 30, 1970, in the early hours of the morning after midnight, two tractor-trailer rigs were rolling eastbound on I-44 in Greene County. The drivers had no idea what was going to happen.

The I-44 explosion in Greene County, Missouri over 50 years ago: a tragedy that's still remembered

Nashville, TN

Ty Gibbs was fastest in NASCAR Cup Series practice Saturday at Nashville Superspeedway. Gibbs paced the field at 159.287mph (30.059s). The Joe Gibbs Racing driver was the only one who cracked the 159mph range. Ryan Blaney was second fastest (158.428mph), Bubba Wallace, third (158.25mph), Ross Chastain, fourth (158.187mph) and Todd...

Gibbs lands atop Nashville Cup Series practice

Kansas City, MO

Cats of Kansas City

No matter where you live, there are plenty of cats looking for a place to call home, but these cats here, these are Kansas City cats. Everybody knows that Kansas City cats are the best cats in the world. Right? Regardless, all are available to adopt from area shelters--go and get them while you can.

A cat named Fluff and five other divine felines available to adopt

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Sowery to make IndyCar debut with Dale Coyne Racing at Mid-Ohio

Toby Sowery’s long-held dream of becoming an IndyCar driver is about to be realized, courtesy of Dale Coyne Racing in its No. 51 Honda at the...

Sowery to make IndyCar debut with Dale Coyne Racing at Mid-Ohio

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