Madison, IL

Columbus, OH

Minneapolis, MN

The Jason Johnson Racing driver equals the record for the most Jackson victories with his fourth. Carson Macedo and Jason Johnson Racing continue to be nearly unstoppable at Jackson Motorplex. Since teaming in 2021, Macedo and JJR have established themselves as the team to beat at the Minnesota oval. Heading...

MINNESOTA MASTERPIECE: Carson Macedo Leads Every Lap to Begin Jackson Nationals in Victory Lane

Springfield, IL

USAC Silver Crown Series raced at the Illinois State Fairgrounds Saturday afternoon for the Bettenhausen 100. Justin Grant scored the win over Kody Swanson and Logan Seavey. Grant swept the day, fastest and practice and earning the pole for the event. 2024 USAC Bettenhausen 100 at Illinois State Fairgrounds. It...

USAC Silver Crown Results Bettenhausen 100 From Springfield Mile

Justin Allgaier took the yellow and checkered flags just ahead of Joe Gibbs Racing’s Sheldon Creed. Cole Custer leads the regular season championship, but his advantage has been trimmed now to only 12 points over race winner Allgaier. With five regular season races remaining, Sammy Smith moves into the...

NASCAR Xfinity Michigan Video: Allgaier Wins in OT as Kyle Sieg Takes Wild Upside-Down Ride

Georgia State

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Douglas, GA

Daily Coffee Press

Last week, a 32-year-old was arrested on trafficking charges after allegedly fleeing from a traffic stop and abandoning the vehicle with a child in the passenger seat. The chase resulted in the discovery of 230 grams of methamphetamine, which the suspect allegedly threw out while fleeing on foot. According to local detectives, the vehicle the suspect was driving was registered to NFL football player Tyreek Hill.

Man Driving Vehicle Registered to Tyreek Hill Arrested on Drug Trafficking Charges in Douglas

Colorado State

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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

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Kate Jackson began her acting career as a silent ghost on TV's classic 1960s gothic daytime drama Dark Shadows but remains alive and well years after two horrific battles with breast cancer. Jackson went on to small screen prime-time stardom on police/detective/crime drama/comedies like The Rookies, Charlie's Angels, Scarecrow and Mrs. King, and more. This is her triumphant story.

'Charlie's Angels' Star Kate Jackson Has Courageously Battled and Conquered Cancer Several Times

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

Hawkins County, TN

Mooresburg, TN

MOORESBURG, Tenn. — Legendary dirt late model racer Scott Bloomquist died in a plane crash Friday morning near his home in this Tennessee community. According to a release from the Hawkins County Sheriff’s Office, a small plane flown by Bloomquist crashed into a barn. Other published reports indicated that the plane was his vintage aircraft and that the plane went down on the Bloomquist family farm.

Scott Bloomquist Dies In Plane Crash

Montana State

Wyoming State

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To increase the genetic diversity of an island population of grizzly bears , Wyoming and Montana wildlife managers recently worked together to import fresh bloodlines into the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem.

Two Montana grizzly bears trucked to Wyoming to bolster genetic diversity, help states’ delisting case

The late actor/musician Ricky Nelson had been performing since almost the day he was born. Nelson's parents, Ozzie and Harriet Nelson were also talented and in the public eye. Together, the former band leader and vocalist wife, joined Ricky and their other son, David Nelson, to star in the TV sitcom, The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet.

The Tragic Death of Former Teen Idol Ricky Nelson of TV's Classic 'Ozzie and Harriet' Sitcom

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

The Current GA

Since 2020, the condition known as long COVID-19 has become a widespread disability affecting the health and quality of life of millions of people across the globe and costing economies billions of dollars in reduced productivity of employees and an overall drop in the work force .

Expert: Long COVID puzzle pieces are falling into place – picture is unsettling

Plymouth, MA

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The Plymouth Public Library Foundation has announced the return of its Annual Arts and Crafts Festival, a two-day celebration that promises to be a highlight of the summer season. Set to take place on the scenic Plymouth Public Library Lawn, the festival will run from 10 AM to 4 PM on both Saturday, August 10th, and Sunday, August 11th. This family-friendly event is designed to offer something for everyone, making it a perfect outing for people of all ages.

50+ Artisans, Food Trucks & More: Get Ready For The 5th Annual Arts and Crafts Festival

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The NASCAR Xfinity Series arrived at Michigan International Speedway, and it was pure chaos. Ryan Sieg won Stage 1 while John Hunter Nemechek won Stage 2, but neither driver was in a good spot to win. It was a chaotic race that featured several cautions, red flags, and one big flip. At the end of the day, a JR Motorsports driver took home the victory.
Justin Allgaier won the Cabo Wabo 250 at Michigan, earning his second victory of the 2024 NASCAR season. Allgaier was cruising to the win before a caution came out with under 10 laps to go. The...

Justin Allgaier wins the NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Michigan, full results

Los Angeles County, CA

Beloved actress Nichelle Nichols, who died at 89 in 2022, found fame with her pioneering role as Communications Officer Lt. Nyota Uhura on TV's original Star Trek series (NBC, 1966-1969). She went on to play a groundbreaking role in several feature films and, as an African-American actress, became a beacon of dignity and diversity in Hollywood.

'Star Trek's' Nichelle Nichols Was Not Allowed To Play Secretary 'Peggy Fair' on TV's 'Mannix'

Floyd County, GA

According to officials with the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI), three former officers from the Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC), one GDC investigator, and a former Floyd County deputy have been charged for the aggravated assault of an inmate at the Floyd County Jail.

Five Former Georgia Law Enforcement Officers Charged With Aggravated Assault Against Inmate

Venice, IL

St. Louis, MO

Granite City, IL

Saint Louis, MO

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Armstrong Strikes Late In Gateway Silver Crown Run

MADISON, Ill. — With two laps to go, Dakoda Armstrong was nearly resigned to the fact he was going to finish second. With one lap to...

Armstrong Strikes Late In Gateway Silver Crown Run

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