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Grooming Gangs and the Politics of Reporting

July 14, 2026

Three brothers from Sheffield—Amar, Kamar and Kamran Ilyas—were handed a total of 40 years behind bars on June 22, 2026. Their crimes spanned from 2004 to 2008 and involved the sexual abuse of five girls, some as young as twelve. One victim was assaulted by all three siblings, and Amar fled to Pakis

education

Maryland’s School Rank Falls: What the Numbers Really Say

July 2, 2026

Maryland has poured billions into its schools, yet a national report shows the state’s education rank dropped from 13th to 20th over ten years. The study, released by the Annie E. Casey Foundation, compares preschool attendance, reading and math scores, and graduation rates across states. The repor

weather

Heat Wave Turns Beach into Cooling Hub

July 1, 2026

The early heat in Indiana has pushed people to the shore, turning the local beach into a busy refuge. Before lifeguards even set up at 11 a. m. , the parking lot was already packed. Second‑year lifeguard Matthew Billings warned that heat exhaustion is the most common problem, urging folks to d

business

Casey's Stores Aim for Bigger Slices of the Midwest

June 30, 2026

Casey's is stepping up its game in the Midwest by planning to open 400 new stores over the next three years. This isn't just about adding more buildings—it's about expanding food options, beefing up tech tools, and becoming a stronger player in the convenience store world. The company, which already

sports

What Makes a Caddie Stick Around for Seven Years?

June 29, 2026

Viktor Hovland wasn’t the first player Shay Knight carried a bag for—and he won’t be the last. Since Hovland turned pro in 2019, he’s claimed seven PGA Tour wins, most with Knight walking beside him. Most golfers change caddies frequently, but Knight stayed through highs and lows. That long run toge

health

Big Grants Boost New Ways to Save Babies and Fight Overdoses

June 24, 2026

The University of California, San Diego has just secured two sizeable research awards that together amount to $16 million. One grant comes from the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health, a federal program that looks to speed up life‑changing medical inventions. It will fund a team led by elec

crime

Behind the Scenes of a Charity’s Money Problems

June 11, 2026

Back in 2018, someone who worked with a Springdale charity called 2nd Milk flagged serious concerns about how money was being handled. But those warnings never led to real changes. This is one of the key points a former board member shared during a recent fraud trial involving the charity’s founders

lifestyle

Learn, Walk, Fish – Outdoor Fun for Everyone

June 9, 2026

The Watershed Resource Conservation Center invites people to a free workshop at the Fayetteville Public Library on Wednesday from 8:45 a. m. to 4 p. m. Participants will learn how to spot native and invasive plants, practice removing the unwanted ones, and hear about plans to protect riverbanks. Sig

lifestyle

From Prison to Pastries: A Second Chance Story

May 31, 2026

Casey Vanderhoef spent nearly two decades in restaurants before prison changed his path. While behind bars, he turned to cooking classes and business training, dreaming up a doughnut shop. But moving to a halfway house in Ogden came with a catch—no deep fryers meant no doughnuts. So he switched gear

entertainment

Fans Grab More Than Autographs at Altoona Sci‑Fi Bash

May 30, 2026

The 16th spring edition of the local sci‑fi convention is set to bring a mix of beloved actors and lively activities to Altoona. The event, organized by Casey Bassett, will host about 17 guests from popular films such as “Empire Records, ” “The 100, ” “Starship Troopers” and the “Twilight” series. T