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kootenai youth recreation organization

New Ice Sheet Gives Coeur d’Alene More Skating Space

April 15, 2026

The Kootenai Youth Recreation Organization (KYRO) is taking a big step to keep local skaters on the ice by building a second rink at Frontier Ice Arena. The arena has already stretched its capacity with every available sheet of ice in use, so a new, NHL‑sized surface is the logical next move.

politics

Conservative Clubs in Schools Spark Free‑Speech Debate

April 15, 2026

Recent moves by Republican governors to support Turning Point USA chapters in public high schools have ignited a sharp discussion about student expression and religious neutrality. Governors in eight states announced plans to partner with the group, urging that schools allow a conservative club c

finance

Money Skills: The Key to Baltimore’s Future

April 15, 2026

Financial knowledge is more than a buzzword; it shapes the way people work, buy and invest. In Baltimore, where many families face economic challenges, a lack of money‑management skills can lock students out of higher education and stable jobs. Only about half of Maryland adults feel confident ha

politics

Old State House Museum Sees Big Leadership Shakeup

April 15, 2026

The director of the Old State House Museum, Daniel Cockrell, was let go early this week. He says he was told the museum was “going in a different direction” and that paperwork needed his signature. When he asked if he would be moved to another role, the answer was clear: no, you’re being terminated.

entertainment

New Nashville Music Powerhouse Aims to Protect Country Roots

April 15, 2026

A former chief executive of a major Nashville label has opened a fresh music company that plans to keep country’s storytelling alive. The new venture, called Joan of Arc Music, will handle everything from finding and training artists to publishing songs and managing careers. Its first partner

business

Business Growth Stalls When Leaders Focus Only on Today

April 15, 2026

Leaders often talk about change but struggle to make it real. They approve budgets, attend meetings, and listen to consultants, yet nothing actually changes in how work gets done. This isn’t because they lack motivation or resources. The real issue is that they don’t have a clear plan to turn big id

religion

Why Jesus’ radical claim still sparks global backlash

April 15, 2026

Around the world, followers of Christianity face more hostility than any other religious group. Estimates suggest between 360 to 380 million Christians endure some form of persecution each year. In places like Nigeria, Burkina Faso, North Korea, and China, believers risk torture, imprisonment, or ev

politics

Maine’s Upcoming Vote on Transgender Athlete Rules

April 15, 2026

Maine is gearing up for a major vote in November that could decide whether transgender students can play school sports and use facilities matching their gender identity. A recent public hearing in Augusta gave people a chance to debate the issue, but lawmakers already decided not to move it forward.

opinion

Alaska’s charity gaming needs a tech update to help veterans

April 14, 2026

Alaska’s veteran groups rely heavily on pull-tab games to fund their work, from fixing up buildings to hosting community events. These paper-based games have been the backbone of their income for years. But times have changed. Most people now handle their money, shopping, and social lives through ap

business

A Fresh Start for Saginaw’s Old Community Hangout

April 14, 2026

Saginaw’s Civitan Recreation Center, once the heartbeat of local sports and gatherings, is getting another shot at life. The city sold the rundown building for just one dollar to The Seals Group, a local business led by Eugene Seals Jr. After years of neglect and failed revival attempts, this deal c