Effingham, IL

Zanesville, OH

If Zanesville was riding high off their 12-1 takedown of Northridge on Wednesday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Zanesville Blue Devils fell 4-1 to the Licking Heights Hornets on Thursday. Zanesville has struggled against Licking Heights recently, as their contest on Thursday was their fifth consecutive lost matchup.

Baseball Game Recap: Zanesville Blue Devils vs. Licking Heights Hornets

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North Chicago, IL

North Chicago fell victim to Wauconda and their airtight defense on Thursday. They lost 9-0 to the Wauconda Bulldogs. North Chicago has not had much luck with Wauconda recently, as the team's come up short the last eight times they've met. North Chicago's defeat dropped their record down to 2-9....

Soccer Game Recap: North Chicago Takes a Loss

Oklahoma State

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Sulphur, OK

Bellingham Metro News

SULPHUR, OKLAHOMA - Parts of Sulphur has reportedly been left in ruins following a violent tornado that ripped through the area, according to preliminary social media reports, on the account of twitter users. The damage is extensive, with multiple brick structures partially collapsed and many buildings completely obliterated. Stephen, a user on the X platform (formerly Twitter), shared images of the devastation, highlighting the terrifying aftermath of the On-going storm.

Sulphur Oklahoma Devastated by Violent Tornado

Iowa State

Omaha, NE

UNITED STATES: BREAKING NEWS - Reports of severe destruction has come out as tornadoes tear through Nebraska, leaving a trail of devastating scenes in their wake. The Omaha, NE Emergency Dispatch has reported the loss of 30-40 houses and has requested mass casualty resources.

Tornadoes Devastate Midwest, Leaving Widespread Destruction

Wyoming State

Green River, WY

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Cody Roberts walked into the Green River Bar joking that he’d found a lost cattle dog. The woman tending bar that evening seemed to know what would happen next. “The bartender goes, ‘Cody, you better not bring in a fucking lion,’” an eyewitness recalled. “She knew he was going to bring something in that was not a dog.”

Eyewitness describes Wyoming wolf’s final hours in the Green River Bar

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Denver, CO

David Heitz

The City and County of Denver began to wade into the weeds this week about what regulation of natural medicines such as psychedelic mushrooms might look like in the city. Denver already has so-called “brain spas” where ketamine infusions are legal. Now Colorado voters have decriminalized magic mushrooms, or psilocybin. In the first meeting of the Denver Natural Medicine Working Group, a community advisory board which includes mushroom growers in Oregon who have eyes on Colorado, members stressed that psilocybin therapy centers are nothing like recreational marijuana dispensaries.

Psilocybin mushroom therapy: Denver working group digs in

Arkansas State

Campbell, MO

CJ Coombs

When homes are listed on the National Register of Historic Places, it usually means there will be an intended purpose to keep the structure alive whether it’s through historic restoration, repurposing, or general maintenance. Sometimes, too, these places get demolished.

This house in the southern tip of Missouri constructed over 160 years ago could be a book of stories

Georgia State

Trinidad, CO

Colorado Martini

(Colorado) Cathay Williams was once an enslaved woman but later disguised herself as a man so she could become a soldier. Cathay Williams was the first African American woman to enlist and the only documented woman to serve in the United States Army, while disguised as a man, during the Indian Wars. Williams is also the only known female Buffalo Soldier.

The Hidden Legacy: Cathay Williams, the Female Buffalo Soldier

Santa Fe, NM

At the Civil War Battle of Glorieta Pass in North New Mexico, Union volunteers from Colorado clashed with Confederate Texans trying to take over New Mexico. The battle is referred to as the "Gettysburg of the West" by many historians. The battle occurred from March 26-28, 1862. Which ended in a Confederate retreat to Texas.

The bodies of several Civil War soldiers were found in a New Mexico backyard

San Clemente, CA

San Clemente was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They fell just short of the San Juan Hills Stallions by a score of 3-2. The result was an unpleasant reminder to San Clemente of the 8-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture last Tuesday.

Baseball Game Recap: San Clemente Comes Up Short

Boulder, CO

About forty years ago, a lake in Northern Colorado was a popular nude swimming attraction. Coot Lake is now a popular place to walk your dog and let them jump in for a cool swim. But this wasn't always for dogs. It was once a place where you could swim nude.

Remembering the clothing optional beach in Colorado

Berlin, OH

Newcomerstown, OH

The Hiland Hawks will head out on the road to face off against the Newcomerstown Trojans at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Hiland will come in still looking for their first win of the season. Hiland's hitters might be in the hot seat on Friday considering what happened against Garaway on...

Softball Game Preview: Hiland Hawks vs. Newcomerstown Trojans

Yuba City, CA

Yuba City is 9-1 against River Valley since March of 2019, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Tuesday. The Yuba City Honkers will be playing in front of their home fans against the River Valley Falcons at 6:00 p.m. Yuba City is coming into the matchup hot, having won their last three games.

Baseball Game Preview: Yuba City Plays at Home

Mitchell, IN

Scottsburg, IN

There's no place like home for Scottsburg, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Saturday. They walked away with a 4-1 victory over the Mitchell Bluejackets on Tuesday. For Scottsburg, this counts as revenge for the 8-4 loss Mitchell walked away with the last time they faced one another back in April of 2023.

Baseball Recap: Scottsburg turns things around after road loss

Anderson, CA

Nicolaus, CA

East Nicolaus is 0-10 against Colusa since May of 2018 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Friday. The East Nicolaus Spartans will be playing in front of their home fans against the Colusa RedHawks at 4:00 p.m. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.

Baseball Game Preview: East Nicolaus Spartans vs. Colusa RedHawks

Wheatland, CA

The Wheatland Pirates will head out on the road to take on the Yuba City Honkers at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Wheatland is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 9.2 runs per game this season. On Thursday, Wheatland earned an 8-5 win over Marysville. Chasidy Sills spent...

Softball Game Preview: Wheatland Pirates vs. Yuba City Honkers

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Effingham put another one in the bag on Friday to keep their perfect season alive. Their pitchers stepped up to hand the Altamont Indians a 4-0...

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