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Guard students stop shooter at university

March 13, 2026

An unexpected act of violence hit Old Dominion University when a former guard member, who had once tried to join the Islamic State, opened fire in the business school. Within ten minutes of police being called, the shooter was found dead on campus, and two people were injured. One of them remains in

business

Big Blaze Bashes Fox Valley Sports Storage

February 18, 2026

A blaze erupted early Wednesday morning at a commercial building in Lake in the Hills that stored snowmobiles, boats and personal watercraft. Firefighters were summoned just before 1 a. m. to the address 8913 South Route 31, where they discovered heavy smoke and flames coming from a metal pole barn.

religion

Religion’s Quiet Power in Modern Life

February 10, 2026

The idea that the modern world has shed religion is a myth. Even as Europe claimed a secular age in the seventeenth century, faith still shaped science, politics and everyday values. Think of Francis Bacon: his famous experiments were written in biblical language, and he pictured nature as a woman t

politics

California's Struggle: Mayor Calls Out Governor on Housing and Crime

December 23, 2025

San Jose's mayor, Matt Mahan, recently shared his thoughts on California's handling of homelessness and crime. He believes the state's efforts are falling short. In a recent interview, Mahan gave California's government a low grade, suggesting it's not doing enough to tackle these pressing issues.

politics

Vance Speaks at Turning Point USA: A Look at the Future

December 22, 2025

JD Vance, the Vice President, wrapped up the Turning Point USA's AmericaFest convention on Sunday. He talked about faith and the "America First" idea, which got the crowd excited. Earlier in the week, Erika Kirk, who now leads Turning Point USA after her husband Charlie Kirk's passing, backed Vance

politics

Rochester City Council Faces Mayor's Veto Challenge

December 18, 2025

Rochester's City Council is gearing up for a crucial meeting to tackle Mayor Kim Norton's recent vetoes. The mayor has blocked three council decisions, and now the council needs to muster a majority to override these vetoes. Two of these vetoes are tied to the planned Regional Sports Complex. The f

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Local Generosity Gets a Boost: Morgan Wallen Foundation Steps Up for Red Kettle Donations

December 17, 2025

On December 20th, the Morgan Wallen Foundation is stepping up to double the impact of Red Kettle donations in Knoxville and Oak Ridge. This means every dollar given on that day will be matched, up to $10, 000, and all of it will stay right in the local community. The foundation, started by the Knox

politics

Tunisia's Crackdown: Opposition Leaders Face Harsh Sentences

November 29, 2025

In a move that has sparked widespread criticism, Tunisian authorities have arrested a key opposition figure, Chaima Issa, as part of a larger crackdown on dissent. Issa was taken into custody during a protest in Tunis, where she was set to serve a 20-year prison sentence. This arrest follows a court

opinion

The Hidden Puppeteers: How Control is Sold as Freedom

November 15, 2025

In a world where everything seems to be under control, there's a hidden force pulling the strings. This force isn't human, and it's working hard to turn everyone into puppets. The leaders people think they've chosen are just salespeople, pushing products to keep everyone numb. They sell medicines li

religion

The Alevi Faith and Organ Donation: A Unique Perspective

October 25, 2025

The Alevi-Bektashi community, spread across Türkiye and beyond, holds a distinctive view on organ donation. For them, donating organs after death is seen as a way to achieve eternal salvation. This belief is deeply rooted in their social norms, known as erkân. A recent study explored this topic by