Brainerd, MN

Columbus, OH

Drag racing has lost an iconic figure in the world of sportsman racing. Scotty Richardson, 54, passed away on August 14, 2024, following a brief illness. It is estimated that Richardson won hundreds, if not thousands, of drag races during his storied career. Richardson’s talents shone on big and little stages and behind the wheel of full-bodied and open-wheeled machinery.

DRAG RACING VETERAN SCOTTY RICHARDSON PASSES

New Jersey State

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Los Angeles, CA

Herbie J Pilato

It's been 40 years since actor Jon-Erik Hexum died of an accidental self-inflicted gun shot on October 18, 1984 in Los Angeles. He was only 26 years old, and this is his story.

In Memory of Actor Jon-Erik Hexum:  40 Years After His Accidental, Self-Inflicted Tragic Death

Los Angeles County, CA

It's been 33 years since the handsome actor and Emmy award-winning TV game show host Bert Convy died of a brain tumor at 57 in 1991. This is his story. Bert Convy was born July 23, 1933, in St. Louis, Missouri. His father was in the shoe business, while his parents separated when he was just seven years old. His mother moved the family to California in the San Fernando Valley, where Convy attended North Hollywood High and was named the "class clown."

In Memory of Actor/Game Show Host Bert Convy: 33 Years After His Tragic Death From Brain Cancer

Las Vegas, NV

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Bellingham Metro News

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - A magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck areas near Las Vegas on Tuesday night, according to the United States Geological Service (USGS). The quake, which occurred at 8:06 p.m., was centered approximately 45 minutes from Las Vegas, near Indian Springs.

Magnitude 4.4 Earthquake Shakes Areas Near Las Vegas

Mike Marlar's journey in dirt racing began in 1994, when a teenage Marlar raced for the first time, quickly finding success in local competitions. Under the tutelage of influential figures and after upgrading his race car, he transitioned to late models, capturing significant titles and accolades along the way. Throughout his career, Marlar has claimed numerous championships, including the prestigious World of Outlaws Late Model Series in 2018, among many other victories. Notably, Marlar has also competed in NASCAR events, gaining valuable experience and media exposure, while remaining firmly rooted in his dirt racing roots. As he approaches the 30-year mark in racing, Marlar remains dedicated to pursuing further achievements in the sport.

Mike Marlar’s Thriving Legacy: 30 Years of Racing Triumphs

William (Bill) Carroll West, a pioneer in the promotion of Supercross and Motocross events, passed away at the age of 88 on July 28, 2024, after a lengthy illness. In 1936, West was born in Clarksville, Tennessee. He became a member of the U.S. Army in the 1950s and was stationed in Germany. After his service, West was working for Florida Power when he bought his first motorcycle, a Honda 100 Scrambler. With a growing passion for cars and motorcycles, he opened his own shop in St. Petersburg called Cycle Village. He also began competing in flat track, enduro, and motocross events, even though he was well into his thirties. He soon ventured into motorsports promotion, which is where he found his true calling. He began creating and producing events that helped shape the entire motorsports world.

Motocross and Supercross icon Bill West passes

Bishop’s Performance Motorsports, the premier sportsman drag racing team native to Minnesota, is gearing up to defend their titles at the 2024 NHRA Lucas Oil Brainerd Nationals this weekend. After a stellar performance last year, the team is excited to carry the momentum forward as the defending champions and most recent track winner.

Bishops Performance Motorsports Returns to Brainerd Nationals as Defending Champions

After nearly four years away, Jack Beckman is thrilled to return to Funny Car racing in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series and he is even more excited with the opportunity in front of him, which begins with this weekend’s 42nd annual Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals at Brainerd International Raceway.

Stepping in For John Force, Funny Car’s Jack Beckman Eager for Return at Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals

Colorado State

David Heitz

A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

Ohio State

The Lantern

On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

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

A season that started with a bang with two wins in the first three races leveled off, but 2013 NHRA Top Fuel champion Shawn Langdon finds himself in the thick of the battle for the 2024 title. The 2024 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Season resumes Aug. 16-18, 2024 at the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals in Brainerd, Minn.

Learning-Curve Season Continues for Shawn Langdon, Kalitta Air Careers Team

Denver, CO

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

Indianapolis, IN

Four-time NHRA Competition Eliminator champion and current FoxSports NHRA pit reporter Bruno Massel has a new sponsorship to carry him through his final two events this season, the weekend's Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals in Brainerd and the Toyota NHRA U.S. Nationals in Indianapolis. Outlaw Beer will serve as Massel's primary...

MASSEL ROLLS INTO BRAINERD, INDY, WITH OUTLAW BEER SPONSORSHIP

Indiana State

Norco, CA

After running their last race in November of 21 at Perris Auto Speedway, the Moose’s were stuffed into the trailer and embarked on their 33 hour trip from California to their new home in Indiana. They hooped and hollered ( or whatever sounds Moose’s make ) for 2 years wanting out, begging to get out to play in the dirt. Tom finally let ‘em out in April of ’24, as we had planned to run the USAC Eastern Storm Tour in PA, but unfortunately those plans fizzled out.

The Moose Is About To Be Let Loose!!!

Bakersfield, CA

Merced, CA

The halfway point of the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series’ California Swing will bring the Series back to two West Coast tracks for the first time in two years. The weekend will kick off at Bakersfield Speedway for the “Nashville West” Showdown on Friday, Sept....

1 MONTH ALERT: California Swing Brings World of Outlaws Back to Bakersfield, Merced in Mid-September

The Lens

This year’s area of low oxygen in the Gulf of Mexico is larger than average, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced on Thursday. The “dead zone” is approximately 6,705 square miles , as measured last week. Within NOAA’s 38 years of measuring the dead zone, this year’s assessment marks the 12th-largest area of low to no oxygen, which can kill fish and marine life.

Gulf ‘dead zone’ larger than average, larger than expected for 2024, scientists announce

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Countdown Hopes Loom for Jasmine Salinas as She Prepares for Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals

Top Fuel newcomer Jasmine Salinas is excited to return to racing action at this weekend’s Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals at Brainerd International Raceway in Brainerd, Minnesota,...

Countdown Hopes Loom for Jasmine Salinas as She Prepares for Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals

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