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Planned burns aim to help Ottawa County parks thrive

April 30, 2026

Ottawa County parks will see controlled fires over three days next month as part of efforts to keep natural areas healthy. Teams will burn small sections at three parks from May 1 to 3, but only if weather conditions cooperate. If winds are too strong or humidity too low, the work gets postponed. Th

environment

Wildfire near Tucumcari Spreads Fast, Boosts Fire Season Concerns

April 30, 2026

A wildfire initially spotted near Tucumcari, New Mexico, grew unusually fast—swelling from 1, 500 acres to 10, 000 in less than a day, making it the biggest blaze burning in the state right now. Firefighters arrived just hours after the first signs of smoke near Highway 156 at mile marker 41, only t

weather

Snow can\'t fix Colorado\'s deep drought

April 30, 2026

Colorado\'s mountains might get up to a foot of fresh snow this week, but experts warn it won\'t solve the state\'s growing water crisis. After a brutal winter with little snow and extreme heat, recent storms have brought only brief relief. Weather teams confirm the incoming storm will dump several

technology

The rise and fall of a forgotten tech star

April 30, 2026

Back in the late 90s, a bulky but reliable plug took over creative workspaces. FireWire looked clunky compared to USB, but it worked effortlessly—no messy driver installs, no guesswork. Musicians, video editors, and even Mac users relied on it to move data fast. While USB struggled with simple tasks

lifestyle

Miami’s Newest Luxury Tower Lets You Park Your Car Inside Your Apartment

April 30, 2026

A 61-story skyscraper rising in Sunny Isles Beach will soon let residents roll their cars straight into their homes—no parking lot needed. The Bentley Residences, a joint project between Bentley Motors and a local developer, will use a special elevator called the Dezervator to lift cars up to privat

sports

Parking woes at Neyland Stadium: What fans need to know about the G10 garage changes

April 30, 2026

Plans to transform the area near Neyland Stadium in Tennessee are moving ahead, but football fans who depend on parking at the G10 garage might face a tough year in 2026. The University of Tennessee is pushing forward with a $280 million project to create a mix of shops, eateries, and a condo-hotel

entertainment

Fun and culture events lighting up Arkansas this week

April 30, 2026

This weekend, Arkansas offers more than just routine weekend plans. From dance performances to music festivals, there are plenty of ways to spend time outdoors or indoors, depending on the weather and mood. One standout event is Ballet Arkansas’s "Origins, " a free contemporary ballet show. It’s no

politics

Pressure on Trump to speak up for imprisoned religious figures ahead of key China meeting

April 30, 2026

Former officials from Trump’s first term are pushing the former president to bring up the cases of religious prisoners during his upcoming talks with China’s leader. Over 20 national security experts signed a letter urging Trump to press Xi Jinping to free a detained Protestant pastor and a prominen

sports

Why NASCAR drivers aren’t buying Stephen A. Smith’s take on racing

April 30, 2026

NASCAR drivers don’t appreciate Stephen A. Smith calling them anything less than athletes. The debate flared up when Smith dismissed NASCAR drivers—and even golfers—as non-athletes during a radio show. He argued that anyone can sit behind the wheel or swing a club, no matter their age, so it doesn’t

crime

When Luxury Meets the Law: A Close Look at a High-Profile Incident

April 30, 2026

A well-known jeweler, who once showed off his lavish lifestyle on a popular reality show, found himself in legal trouble after a road rage incident in Miami. On a late night in March, the jeweler pulled up behind another driver whose car was stuck at a broken parking gate. Instead of waiting patient