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A Farm, a Rainbow, and Two Men Who Loved the Soil

June 17, 2026

The sign on U. S. 301 in King George County is bright and clear: “Gardening Gays Farm. ” It looks like a normal farm sign, but the story behind it is unusual. Two men, Dragan and Kevin, grew up in different places. Dragan was raised on a farm in Croatia and promised himself he would never work on a

crime

Three Dogs Die in Camper After Owner’s Fatal Attack

June 17, 2026

A man named Donnell Smith, 57, faces serious animal cruelty charges after three dogs were found rotting in his camper. The trailer was on Bluebonnet Boulevard, a property that once belonged to Jodi Cowan. Cowan was killed on May 19 when two loose dogs attacked her while she walked her own dog in the

weather

Sunny Heat and a Cool Breather Ahead

June 17, 2026

Tonight will stay mostly clear, with dry air and gentle southwest breezes around 5 to 10 mph. The temperature will linger near 60 degrees overnight. Wednesday brings a sharp rise in heat, with highs ranging from 95 to 105 degrees across most of the region. A Red Flag Warning will cover a large part

weather

Heavy rains bring major flooding and fresh weather warnings across the South

June 17, 2026

The southern United States is facing serious flooding after days of relentless rain. Over 16 million people now live under flood alerts stretching from Texas through the Gulf Coast and into Mississippi. More areas in Alabama could join the list soon. Heavy downpours continue to raise concerns, with

weather

Weather watches in Southeast Michigan: One county under storm alert

June 17, 2026

Tuesday started with scattered storms rolling through Southeast Michigan, but only one county faced a serious warning. Oakland County got a severe thunderstorm alert that lasted until early afternoon. The rest of the region stayed calm, with no alerts issued in Wayne, Macomb, Washtenaw, Livingston,

sports

Baseball stars shine bright across Illinois

June 17, 2026

Across Illinois, high school baseball and softball teams are celebrating standout players recognized for their skills this season. Two seniors from different schools made headlines by earning first-team All-State honors in Class 1A. Johnathon Stunkel from Putnam County dominated at bat with a . 438

education

Simple Locks, Big Safety

June 16, 2026

In a modern school with high‑tech security, an old trick still matters. At Wakefield High School, the only way to get inside is through two checkpoints. Staff swipe keycards and visitors show ID before they can walk into the main office for a quick check. The doors that guard the rest of the buil

business

New Mexico Builder Eyes Texas for Growth

June 16, 2026

A local home‑builder from New Mexico is seriously considering expanding into Texas because his state’s slow population growth and heavy taxes make it hard to keep up. The company, founded in 2010, has been building for two decades but the owner says the state’s bureaucracy and rising home prices

education

Schools Face Mass Job Cuts as Budgets Tighten

June 16, 2026

In many parts of the country, teachers and support staff are getting warning letters that their jobs could be cut. The problem is bigger than a few districts: it’s the biggest wave of layoffs in more than ten years. The main reason is money. School budgets are slipping because fewer children are

politics

Who Really Controls Indiana’s Republican Convention?

June 16, 2026

Indiana’s Republican Party is heading into a messy convention next week, and one freshman senator is trying to steer the ship in a new direction. Jim Banks, a U. S. Senator from Indiana, is pushing hard for his preferred candidate for secretary of state, Max Engling, a relatively unknown political s