Columbus, OH

After cashing on Tyler Reddick as the 11-1 outright winner at Michigan International Speedway in the NASCAR Cup Series last week, we are back looking to make some money at Daytona International Speedway. The theme of this episode: predicting the unpredictable. We have seen some chaotic superspeedway races, but that...

Through the Gears: Daytona Best Bets

Zane Smith will move on from Trackhouse Racing after the 2024 NASCAR Cup Series season, Trackhouse announced Aug. 23. Trackhouse and Smith have mutually agreed to part ways after the season ends. He currently drives the No. 71 for Spire Motorsports in a partnership with Trackhouse. “Obviously, I am disappointed...

Zane Smith Leaving Trackhouse After 2024

What an exciting summer it’s been for the zMAX CARS Tour. Since our last power rankings following the race at Dominion Raceway, the series has visited Caraway Speedway, Hickory Motor Speedway, North Wilkesboro Speedway and Ace Speedway. All four races produced drama throughout, allowing for big shakeups in both...

Short Track Weekly: A Late Summer Update to the CARS Tour Power Rankings

Mother Nature once again put a damper (some pun intended) on the racing action at Michigan International Speedway on Sunday (Aug. 18). As such, the race was suspended at the conclusion of stage one to Monday. While race postponements and suspensions create logistic nightmares for drivers, teams and media alike, there is perhaps no greater demographic affected than the fans.

Fire on Fridays: Do Fans at the Track Even Matter Anymore?

Daytona Beach, FL

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. –– Entering the NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Daytona International Speedway on Saturday (Aug. 19), AJ Allmendinger was riding a streak of three top 10s. It’s been a much-needed rebound for Allmendinger, who has yet to find any real consistency this season. He surprisingly hasn’t...

AJ Allmendinger, Parker Kligerman Clash on Final Lap at Daytona

Kentucky State

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With out-of-region games and inter-conference matchups, and even an old rivalry or two, Week 1 of the high school football season in Northern Kentucky is often as interesting and attractive as any all season. The 15 games for all 21 teams this weekend make that clear.

15 games get high school football off to a flying start this weekend

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In the mid-1970s, Good Timesmade a star of actor/comedian Jimmy 'JJ'/'Dynomite' Walker. However, behind the scenes, the tension between the stars was relatively challenging. According to what Jimmie Walker once relayed, most of the show's cast rarely had any interaction behind the camera. Walker didn't recall having any conversations with actress Esther Rolle, who played his TV mother, Florida Evans, or actor John Amos, who played James Evans, his TV mother.

Actor/Comedian Jimmie "JJ" Walker Behind the Scenes of TV's 'Good Times' in the 1970s

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Horoscope for Friday, August 23rd

Bristol, VA

John M. Dabbs

BRISTOL, Va. – Nestled in the heart of Bristol, Virginia, the historic Burger Bar continues to delight patrons with its nostalgic charm and delectable offerings. A cornerstone of the community since its opening in 1942, the Burger Bar remains a beloved destination for locals and visitors alike.

Historic Burger Bar in Bristol, Virginia: A Classic Dining Experience

Denver, CO

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

Chicago, IL

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Foodie in Chicago

(CHICAGO) In July, Democratic National Convention (DNC) officials predicted 50,000 visitors to Chicago and a $150 million boost to the economy. But are restaurants feeling the bump in business thanks to the convention?

DNC in Chicago: Some Restaurants Left Hungry for Expected Business Boom

More dangerous substances are entering the Denver drug supply, Harm Reduction Action Center warned in a newsletter this week. “The Iron Law of Prohibition posits that as law enforcement becomes more intense, the potency of prohibited substances increases,” HRAC Executive Director Lisa Raville wrote in the newsletter. That is exactly what is happening, she said.

Dangerous substances entering Denver drug supply

Los Angeles County, CA

It's been two decades since beloved actor Brian Kelly died of pneumonia at 73 in 2005. Best known as Porter Ricks in the classic TV family show Flipper(NBC, 1964-1967), Kelly had once suffered a paralyzing motorcycle accident that ended his acting career. However, he rechanneld his creative talent and became a producer. This is his story.

The Paralyzing Accident & Tragic Death of TV's 'Flipper' Father Brian Kelly: Two Decades Later

Massachusetts State

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

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

Wyoming State

Johnson County, WY

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Authorities on Friday lifted evacuation orders tied to the House Draw Fire, as scores of additional firefighters descended on Johnson County to battle one of the largest Wyoming wildfires in recent years.

Wyoming wildfires slow Friday as managers brace for worsening conditions

Milwaukee, WI

It’s officially race week for the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, and it heads to the Milwaukee Mile on Sunday (Aug. 25) for the first race of the 2024 Truck Series playoffs. 10 drivers are in the chase for the title. Last week, we introduced the first five drivers in playoff seeding. This week, let’s meet the back half of this year’s playoff field as the series gets ready to head to America’s Dairyland. None of these guys have wins on the season, but they are all just as capable of coming away with the crown.

Truckin’ Thursdays: Meet the 2024 Playoff Field, Part II

The Doris Day Show, which originally aired on CBS from 1968 to 1971, remains one of the last great TV family sitcoms in history. The series is also known for its various format changes through the series.

A Look Back at the Tragic Death of Child Star Todd Starke ('The Doris Day Show'): 4 Decades Later

Texas State

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue organization in Massachusetts, has recently introduced a dog named Blazer who is looking for his forever home. According to the nonprofit rescue organization, Blazer has had quite a journey. “Blazer was one of 7 dogs ‘saved’ by another rescue down in Texas and when he was just a young puppy. Then, he was abandoned by this ‘rescue’ and left in a boarding kennel for 9 months. He is now a little over a year old, and 55lbs.” Thanks to Sandy Paws Rescue Inc. for stepping in to help Blazer, he is now on the path to finding a family to love him.

Meet The Sweet Dog Abandoned At Texas Kennel For Months Now Looking For Love In Massachusetts

Georgia State

Daily Coffee Press

The chances for the tropical wave in the Atlantic developing have now risen to 80% over the next seven days. The National Hurricane Center (NHC) has advised that this disturbance could become the next tropical storm or hurricane within the coming days, potentially targeting the U.S. East Coast.

Tropical Wave That Could Impact Georgia Now Has 80% Chance of Development

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Rinus VeeKay Dodges Drama in Toronto for 3rd Consecutive Top-10 Finish

TORONTO — Rinus VeeKay drove his No. 21 Ed Carpenter Racing Chevrolet to an eighth-place finish in Sunday’s (July 21) Ontario Honda Dealers Indy Toronto, his...

Rinus VeeKay Dodges Drama in Toronto for 3rd Consecutive Top-10 Finish

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