Columbus, OH

Charlotte, NC

On Friday afternoon, Charlotte Motor Speedway confirmed that paving has begun as the facility is in the midst of a reconfiguration of the ROVAL, which will host the Bank of America ROVAL 400 in the NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs. The current paving work is being conducted in a portion of...

Charlotte Motor Speedway in Process of Paving ROVAL Reconfiguration

Waynesboro, VA

Wyatt Coffey’s spectacular summer just keeps getting better. On Tuesday evening at Charlotte Motor Speedway during the finale of the annual Summer Shootout series, Coffey claimed the Bandolero Bandits championship with a thrilling drive to his eighth victory of the series. It is the first Summer Shootout championship for...

Wyatt Coffey Claims 2024 Summer Shootout Bandolero Bandit Championship

Watkins Glen, NY

Juan Pablo Montoya, who was a full-time NASCAR competitor from 2007 to 2013 and scored two wins in NASCAR Cup Series competition, will return to the series in the upcoming event at Watkins Glen International. Montoya will pilot the No. 50 Toyota Camry XSE for 23XI Racing, an entry that will carry a Mobil 1 50th anniversary paint scheme.

Juan Pablo Montoya Making NASCAR Return With 23XI Racing at Watkins Glen

North Carolina State

North Wilkesboro, NC

After Mother Nature prevented the zMAX CARS Tour from participating in NASCAR’s All-Star Race week at North Wilkesboro Speedway, both the Late Model Stock Car and Pro Late Model Tour will return to the historic facility this weekend. The CARS Tour played an instrumental role in revitalizing North Wilkesboro...

Previewing the CARS Tour's Return to North Wilkesboro

Blanco, TX

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Brigid Pfeifer

There were a number of celebrities who passed away within the past week, including two notable actresses: Shelley Duvall and Shannen Doherty. Shelley Duvall passed away on Thursday July 11th at her home in Blanco, Texas. The cause of death was complications from diabetes and news of her death was confirmed by her partner Dan Gilroy.

Two Beloved Hollywood Actresses Have Passed Away This Week

Denver, CO

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David Heitz

In addition to collecting more than 8,000 used needles in the past year from Denver drug users, the Harm Reduction Action Center passed out 10,000 meth pipes and “snort kits,” according to a newsletter sent to its supporters Thursday. They also connected about 1,700 people to medical, mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Denver group hands out 10K meth pipes, ‘snort kits,’ connects 1,700 to treatment annually

Virginia State

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Cheryl E Preston

Bryshere Gray's name has been added to a growing list. Some Virginians have been keeping up with the ever-increasing tales of celebrities and their alleged connections to the saga of Sean Diddy Combs. There are now rumors that Empire actor Bryshere Gray is suing Diddy and Will Smith.

Empire actor Bryshere Gray is allegedly suing Will Smith and Sean Combs

Massachusetts State

Camilo Díaz

(MA) Meet Gary, a small little Dachshund with a big personality! This pup grew up living comfortably in a home with his owner who adored him. Sadly, tragedy struck when Gary's owner passed away unexpectedly, leaving him all on his own.

Little Dachshund Who Lost His Owner Now Looking For A New Family

Fort Smith, AR

Pocola, OK

POCOLA, Okla. - Choctaw Casino & Resort – Pocola is celebrating its 30th anniversary with a month full of fun promotions for guests!. What started as an electronic bingo hall in 1994 has grown into a premier casino and resort serving the Pocola and Fort Smith areas. In the past 30 years, Choctaw Casino & Resort – Pocola has expanded to include a hotel, large gaming floor, multiple restaurants and bars and over 7,000 square feet of meeting space.

Choctaw Casino & Resort – Pocola celebrates 30th anniversary with special promotions

Chicago, IL

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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?

Florida State

Jacksonville Today

Gov. Ron DeSantis has issued a state of emergency in Northeast Florida and across much of the state as a tropical system appears almost certain to develop. The National Hurricane Center said Friday morning that a tropical wave has a 90% chance of developing into at least a tropical depression over the next seven days. Most models show it moving into the Gulf of Mexico and then coming ashore and crossing the state, possibly moving over Northeast Florida.

Tropical system is nearly certain to develop

Dodge City, KS

On July 30, Dodge City, Kansas, hosted their 10th Xtreme Bull Riding, which kicked off their famous Dodge City Roundup Rodeo. On the top of the leaderboard was an unranked rider, Hayden Harris. He scored 88.5 points for his efforts on an NFR bull named Frontier Rodeo’s County Jail. Harris picked up a check for $5,386.

Champions Were Crowned at the Dodge City Roundup Xtreme Bulls on Tuesday Night

South Carolina State

Colleton County, SC

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Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

Missouri State

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

Jymmy Kay Cox is on the hunt for her first qualification for the National Finals Rodeo. Cox is currently No. 14 in the World Standings with $63,102 earned so far. She hopes to maintain her spot in the Top 15 and is $3,100 ahead of the No. 16 woman, Sissy Winn.

Jymmy Kay Cox is Determined to Make Her First National Finals Rodeo

Dianna Carney

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, has recently introduced a tiny 8lb dog named Bingo who is looking for her forever home. Bingo is a 3-year-old Shih Tzu mix with an adorable appearance and a sweet disposition. However, she needs a patient and understanding owner who recognizes that "dogs are not toys, and not all dogs love to be picked up right away," explains Sandy Paws Rescue Inc. This little lady requires some decompression time upon arriving at her new home to settle in comfortably.

Meet The Sweet Little Lady Looking For Love

Georgia State

Louisiana State

New Orleans, LA

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A developing tropical disturbance in the Caribbean is showing increasing potential to enter the eastern Gulf of Mexico, intensify, and impact areas along the Gulf Coast, likely between Florida and Louisiana. If the system gains a name, it will be designated Tropical Storm Debby. This system has the potential to bring significant rainfall to the eastern Gulf Coast, and depending on its strength, could also generate hazardous winds and a dangerous storm surge.

Potential Tropical Storm Debby Could Bring Heavy Rain and Strong Winds to Gulf Coast and SE GA

Hinsdale, IL

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My next stop is at an extremely popular restaurant that has one of the best outdoor patios in the suburbs. It also has a hamburger that people are saying tastes just like an “In-N-Out” burger. The restaurant I am talking about is Fuller House in Hinsdale.

The Best “In N Out” Replica burger is in this Popular Hinsdale Restaurant

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

Speedway, IN

Five Flags Speedway is set to host its annual Demolition Derby this Friday, marking a return to high-octane racing after a month-long break. The last driver standing in the demolition challenge will earn a $1,500 prize, while racing events involve multiple classes including Outlaws and Sportsmen. Admission prices are affordable at $10 for adults and $5 for children aged 6 to 11, making it accessible for families. With grandstands opening at 5 p.m., fans can expect a thrilling evening of crashes and high-speed races.

Five Flags Speedway Demolition Derby: Logan Boyett En Route to First Outlaws Title

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$10,000 Awaits the Winner of the 26th Annual Allen Turner Snowflake 100

The 2024 edition of the Allen Turner Snowflake 100 will be a historic one. This will be the 25th time the Snowflake 100 is a part...

$10,000 Awaits the Winner of the 26th Annual Allen Turner Snowflake 100

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