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Wisconsin State

Madison, WI

Braelon Allen is moving on after a spectacular Wisconsin career. The standout Badger running back officially declared for the 2024 NFL Draft on Tuesday. “Playing for Wisconsin and wearing the Motion W has been one of the greatest honors of my life,” Allen said in a video looking back on the highlights of his college career.

Braelon Allen, Wisconsin RB, reveals plans for 2024 football season

Wisconsin lost a quarterback to the transfer portal on Wednesday in Myles Burkett. Burkett didn’t see the field this season for Wisconsin with Tanner Mordecai and Braedyn Locke taking the majority of the snaps under center. Burkett played in 2 games last season with Wisconsin. The Wisconsin QB was...

Wisconsin sees QB head for portal after 2 seasons in Madison

Illinois State

Evanston, IL

David Braun was announced as the undisputed B1G Coach of the Year by the coaches and media on Tuesday. David Braun had the odds stacked against him after taking charge of a Northwestern program as interim head coach in the midst of a hazing scandal. Fast forward to a few months later and Braun is the full-time head coach, and the Wildcats are bowl-eligible.

David Braun named B1G Coach of the Year in resounding fashion

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Springfield, OR

Robbie Newport

We learn some interesting things from an Oregon Live article written on Nov. 28 by Maxine Bernstein, such as Kristin Kinkel, the older sister of Kip Kinkel, the 1998 Thurston High School shooter, explaining why she thinks her brother should be let out of prison.

Should 1998 Thurston High School shooter Kip Kinkel be let out of prison? His sister thinks so

New Hampshire State

Manchester, NH

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Concord, NH – Attorney General John M. Formella announces that John Santiago a.k.a. Freddy Muniz, age 46, has been sentenced for his conviction of (i) conspiracy to sell fentanyl; and (ii) possession with intent to sell approximately half a kilo of fentanyl. Mr. Santiago was found guilty after a jury trial in September of 2023.

Fentanyl Offender Receives 20 Years to Life Sentence in State Prison

Arizona State

Tucson, AZ

Lance R. Fletcher

Former Minneapolis, Minn. police officer Derek Chauvin was stabbed by another inmate at an Arizona federal prison, according to an Associated Press source. The former police officer convicted of the murder of George Floyd, has been incarcerated at the Federal Correctional Institution in Tuscon, Ariz. The FCI is a medium-security prison recently plagued with staff shortages and security lapses. In January, the prison was placed on lockdown just months after an attempted shooting inside the facility.

Derek Chauvin stabbed in Tucson federal prison while serving sentence for murder of George Floyd

Georgia State

Plains, GA

Vanishing Georgia

Eleanor Rosalynn Smith was born in Plains on 18 August 1927 and grew up in this simple Folk Victorian house. Her parents were Edgar (1896-1940) and Allie Murray Smith (1905-2000). Edgar died from leukemia in 1940 and Allie raised their four children on her own, working numerous jobs around Plains.

Rosalynn Carter's Childhood Home

Corvallis, OR

Trent Bray was a key piece of Jonathan Smith’s Oregon State coaching staff, all the way from 2018 up until Smith left for Michigan State after the end of this season. According to reports, Bray was part of a group of assistant coaches Smith wanted in East Lansing, but that did not happen.

Trent Bray was put off by Jonathan Smith’s departure: ‘It didn’t sit quite right’

Chicago, IL

Natalie Frank, Ph.D.

Governor Pritzker allocates $65M for Chicago migrant tent camps: Revealing state Involvement in tent housing solution. Governor J.B. Pritzker has announced a substantial allocation of $65 million by the state to facilitate the establishment of tent encampments for migrants in Chicago before the onset of winter. This decision comes mere months after the second-term Democrat distanced himself from a similar concept introduced by Mayor Brandon Johnson.

Illinois Gov. Requested Migrant Tent Camp Proposals Before Newly Elected Chicago Mayor Took Office

Iowa State

Columbus, OH

Big Noon Kickoff made history on Saturday ahead of The Game between Ohio State and Michigan. According to the New York Post’s Andrew Marchand, Fox’s Big Noon Kickoff beat ESPN’s College GameDay in ratings on Saturday for the first time ever. Fox had 2.338 million viewers, while ESPN had 2.325 viewers. Both shows were in Ann Arbor, airing for 3 hours ahead of The Game. Michigan and Ohio State played on Fox.

Big Noon Kickoff makes history in rivalry against College GameDay

Mayor must make good on campaign promise to keep city safe as surge in robberies plagues Chicago streets. In recent days, Chicago, renowned as one of the most crime-ridden cities in the nation, has experienced a concerning escalation in criminal activities. The city's law enforcement agencies are currently immersed in a comprehensive investigation into a series of robberies that occurred on Sunday morning, involving 14 victims held at gunpoint with one woman being shot.

Chicago Crime Out of Hand: Woman Shot in 1 of 14 Armed Robberies Over 3 Hrs Sunday in Multiple Areas

East Lansing, MI

Michigan State continues to see players explore their transfer options for the 2024 season. According to reports, offensive lineman Geno VanDeMark and wide receiver Tyrell Henry plan to place their names into the transfer portal. The next window for undergraduate entry opens on Dec. 4. VanDeMark has been with the...

Michigan State sees more offensive players opt for transfer portal, per reports

Texas State

Ohio State EDGE Omari Abor plans to enter the transfer portal, according to a report. That’s according to On3’s Hayes Fawcett, who cites a conversation with Abor. He leaves Ohio State after just 2 seasons with the Buckeyes. Abor was one of the top pass rushing prospects in...

Ohio State to lose former 4-star EDGE prospect to transfer portal, per report

Ohio State couldn’t keep 5-star defensive lineman Justin Scott away from South Florida, as he flipped to Miami on Wednesday. Scott is the No. 3 DL and No. 1 Illinois prospect in the 2024 class, per the 247Sports Composite. He is a native of Chicago (Ill.) St. Ignatius. He comes in at 6-foot-4, 310 pounds.

Ohio State sees 5-star DL decommit, flip to ACC program

Chicago Mayor signs high priced contract for controversial Brighton Park migrant camp although work already begun. Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson recently signed a deal to license an vacant industrial lot in Brighton Park as a temporary migrant camp. But many residents strongly oppose the planned tent camp, sparking ongoing tensions.

Chicago Residents Angry, Betrayed Learning Mayor Signed Lease for $91K/Mo for Lot to House Migrants

Hyattsville, MD

Silver Spring, MD

Takoma Park, MD

Greenbelt, MD

Brentwood, MD

Bladensburg, MD

Beltsville, MD

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Taulia Tagovailoa continues to rewrite Maryland's history books with latest milestone

Taulia Tagovailoa put his name in the Maryland record books once again on Saturday. Maryland played Indiana in Week 5 and Tagovailoa became the first Maryland...

Taulia Tagovailoa continues to rewrite Maryland's history books with latest milestone

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