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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

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

Reno’s soccer team faces a year-long wait for its new home

April 30, 2026

Reno’s upcoming professional soccer team won’t step onto the field until 2028, pushing back its first season by a full year. The delay comes as the stadium and surrounding entertainment district slowly take shape in South Reno. Work begins this fall after permits are approved, but the original 2027

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

crime

Big Crypto Scams Lead to Global Arrests and New Battle Against Digital Fraud

April 30, 2026

A massive crackdown on fake cryptocurrency investment scams has just wrapped up, with over 270 arrests worldwide after a months-long investigation. Authorities say these scams, known as "pig-butchering, " tricked Americans into sending their savings by pretending to be friends or romantic interests

politics

Gary leaders share big wins and next big challenges

April 30, 2026

Gary’s mayor pulled back the curtain on the city’s latest progress during his annual speech, but not everyone agrees on what counts as real improvement. While crime numbers look better than they have in decades—homicides dropped 30% from 2024 to 2025 and gun deaths fell by 24%—critics say those wins

politics

Why Anchorage’s shrinking electricity use could mean bigger bills

April 30, 2026

For years, the main concern about Anchorage’s power supply has been whether natural gas will run out. But there’s a quieter issue making bills rise: people are using less electricity. Over the past 15 years, power use in Chugach Electric’s territory has dropped by about 1% each year. In 2025, it fel

technology

Staying Smart Without Big Tech Watching

April 30, 2026

Many people worry about how much power tech giants and governments have over our daily lives. These groups use artificial intelligence not just to recommend videos or predict shopping habits, but to track, control, and shape what people see and think. They claim it’s for safety or convenience, yet t

education

Reading early, dreaming big: How New York invests in kids' futures

April 30, 2026

Half of New York City students in third to eighth grade can’t read at grade level. That’s a problem because reading isn’t just about passing tests. It’s about opening doors. When kids read, they don’t just learn words—they build worlds in their minds. They start to see themselves differently. They g