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Weekend Fun Across Northwest Indiana

June 26, 2026

Northwest Indiana has more to offer this weekend than just the usual casino slots and baseball games. From free concerts to unusual sports, there’s something for everyone if they’re willing to look beyond the expected. In East Hazel Crest, a local casino is taking a bold step by hosting a free Cher

sports

WNBA Matchup Highlights: Bets, Props and Game Insights

June 25, 2026

The WNBA’s Wednesday schedule features top teams like Minnesota, Atlanta, Washington and Phoenix. Minnesota is aiming to bounce back after a recent loss to Washington. Washington, on the other hand, has won three straight games and is set for a second consecutive clash with Minnesota. The d

environment

Money and health: a $150 million deal after years of poison claims

June 25, 2026

In 2005, families living near a smelter in Peru noticed something was wrong. Kids who played outside came home with stomach aches. Teachers saw students struggling to focus in class. The area had higher rates of anemia and slower growth in children than nearby towns. Over time, residents connected t

sports

NFL Says No to Quick‑Start Draft for Gambling‑Banned QB

June 24, 2026

The NFL has decided not to hold a supplemental draft this year, which means Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby cannot jump straight into the league after being barred from college play for gambling. This move mirrors what a Texas judge should have done months ago: it sends a clear warning that

technology

YouTube Ends Teen Addiction Case in Florida

June 24, 2026

A 15‑year‑old from Florida sued YouTube, claiming the platform caused mental health problems for kids. The case was settled before a jury heard it, and the settlement terms were kept private. The teen’s lawyer said that settling shows YouTube prefers to avoid a public trial, but they will keep fight

education

How Missouri Schools Score Their 1. 5% Difference in Performance

June 24, 2026

Missouri now tracks how much better schools perform with an extra 1. 5% funding—but does that tiny bump actually guarantee anything for families? The state uses this metric to rank charter schools, promising parents a quick way to spot quality. Yet when you dig deeper, the promise starts to look les

science

Kindness After Chaos

June 23, 2026

When a tornado struck Joplin, Missouri in May 2011, it left thousands of homes wrecked and many people dead. The disaster forced about a third of the town’s 50, 000 residents to leave their homes. In the weeks that followed, people in Joplin began helping each other with supplies and shelter. The

art

New Art, Food and Nature Events in Valparaiso and Beyond

June 23, 2026

Valpo’s creative scene gets a fresh start when the Art + Innovation reception for “Portrait + Free Flow Colorations” moves to July 15. The show stays on display until the end of July at Roots Café and Lower Lincoln, but guests now meet the artists at 5 p. m. in the café before heading to Lower Linco

education

State Education Gap: Why New York Falls Short

June 23, 2026

In the United States, schools still differ a lot in what they give to students of different races. Even though laws banning school segregation were passed more than seventy years ago, the results show that students’ success and the resources they get are still uneven. A recent study by Brown Univ

crime

Crestview Hills Incident: Police Investigation Underway

June 22, 2026

Police in Kentucky are looking into a fatal shooting that occurred last night in Crestview Hills. A local department was called to help the state’s health agency at a house on University Circle. The situation escalated when a 37‑year‑old man, Daniel Bolinger, emerged from the home holding a knife. O