Williston, ND

Columbus, OH

Oregon State

Eugene, OR

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Oregon Sotball junior shortstop Paige Sinicki is one of the best defensive talents in the nation. Sinicki’s 2024 season was recognized with many awards and achievements including the Notorious Rawlings Gold Glove Award.

EXCLUSIVE: Oregon Softball’s Paige Sinicki Reveals Motivation For Historic Season

Dekalb, IL

DEKALB, Ill. -- Kathryn Gleason, an Illinois native who has guided two programs to the NCAA Tournament, has been hired to lead the Northern Illinois University softball program, NIU Vice President/Director of Athletics Sean T. Frazier announced on Tuesday (July 2). Gleason joins the Huskies following nine seasons at Northern Kentucky, where she led the Norse to a Horizon League championship and NCAA Tournament bid in 2023.

Huskies Tab Gleason as Head Softball Coach

Iowa State

Last week showcased outstanding performances in high school baseball and softball across Iowa as teams geared up for the postseason. Players excelled on the mound, at the plate, and in the field, with notable achievements in both sports. The Des Moines Register presents the Iowa Ortho female and male Athlete of the Week nominees for June 24-30, with readers voting for the winners to be revealed later. Notable performances include Houge's no-hitter with 19 strikeouts for Collins-Maxwell softball and Baumler's no-hitter with 12 strikeouts for Dowling Catholic baseball.

High School Baseball and Softball Stars Shine: Iowa Athlete Vote June 24-30

Massachusetts State

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(MA) Get ready to meet a tiny pair of Chihuahua mix puppies who are ready to jump straight into your pocket, heart, and life. Manon and Elide are 10 weeks old and brimming with joy. They were rescued from a local shelter and brought into foster care under Great Dog Rescue New England. These girls will soon be heading to Massachusetts where they hope to find their furever family.

Meet Manon & Elide: Two Chihuahua Sisters Searching For Home

Missouri State

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Carthage, MO

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The Pancake Hut has been operating since 1979. It prides itself as a family-friendly diner that may not be a fancy spot, but the cooking is good. The Pancake Hut is located at 301 South Garrison Avenue in Carthage, Missouri.

The Pancake Hut in Carthage, Missouri is on the old Route 66 highway and also has an amusing sign

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WyoFile

Within hours of the sighting on Wednesday, Frank van Manen caught word that there was a grizzly sow with five cubs in tow spotted in Yellowstone National Park. Five cubs following mom is so unlikely that van Manen, who leads the Interagency Grizzly Bear Study Team, pondered an explanation.

Five grizzly bear cubs make the largest litter in Yellowstone-area history

Maine State

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?

Clay County, MO

Beery, Sr. starred in films from 1913 until he died in 1946. He had a long acting career including the silent film era. His brother who was three years younger, Wallace Beery, was also an actor and an Academy Award winner. His son, Noah Beery, Jr. was a well-known character actor from The Rockford Files.

Actor Noah Beery, Sr. was from Clay County, Missouri and his son was a regular in The Rockford Files

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

Washington State

Timothy A Gruver

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife reported on Wednesday that Puget Sound summer crab-fishing seasons will get underway the first week of July. Crabbing will be closed July 2-3 in Marine Area 4 east of the Bonilla-Tatoosh line and Marine Areas 5, 6, 8-1, 8-2, 9 and a portion of 12 north of a line projected due east from Ayock Point, according to the department. The given areas will reopen for the July 4 holiday, the WDFW reports.

Summer Crabbing Seasons in Puget Sound: July Opening Dates and Restrictions

Georgia State

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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

Declutterbuzz

Why Depression Can Impact A Cluttered Home & Cluttered Mind sets out to explain the possible connection between depression and clutter. Scientists that study depression have found a link to depression playing a role in some folks.

Why Depression Can Impact A Cluttered Home & Cluttered Mind

Colorado State

Cripple Creek, CO

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(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

Scituate, MA

Dianna Carney

The Scituate Animal Shelter of Massachusetts recently introduced Lana, an approximately five-year-old little dog who is looking for a new home. According to the local non-profit shelter, "Lana came to us as a stray dog that was never claimed." The shelter describes Lana as a "happy go lucky pup" who "loves humans and is happy to meet anyone."

Once Stray, Now Ready To Stay: The Mellow Little Lady Looking For Love

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

Wyoming State

WyoFile has acquired a photograph of a lynx in Wyoming, a landmark observation of a species currently considered absent from the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. Star Valley resident Jason Reinhardt, an avid houndsman , came across the animal while mountain lion hunting the southern Gros Ventre Range in February 2022. There was no doubt in his mind what it was: a tom lynx, judging by its blocky head.

Rare wildcat documented in the Yellowstone region for first time in a decade

Arkansas State

Fayetteville, AR

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Sixteen Arkansas baseball players and four incoming transfers entered their third week of summer ball across four different leagues around the country. The Razorbacks are continuing to dominate around the nation and are putting up impressive numbers. Catcher Ryder Helfrick hit his third home run of the summer for the...

Arkansas Baseball Summer Assignments Notebook: Week 3

Saint Louis, MO

The historic Halsey-Packard Building is at 2201-11 Locust in St. Louis, Missouri. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on December 14, 2005. This building has also been known as the Packard Motor Car Co., Berry Motor Car Co., or Packard Lofts. This building has been used as a warehouse and an automobile showroom and dealership.

The 1913 Halsey-Packard Building in St. Louis, Missouri was transformed into Packard Lofts

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

Some might say that oyster shells and pottery shards buried a thousand years ago are just garbage. But to a group of archaeology students who are uncovering them in the Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve, they are true treasures.

UNF students dig deep into the history of an ancient people

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.

Jersey Berg headed home to play basketball and softball for Williston State

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