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Big 12 faces legal warnings before deciding QB Sorsby's future

June 12, 2026

The Big 12 Conference suddenly found itself in a tough spot when Texas Tech briefly threatened legal action against the league. The issue started when Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby won a court battle to stay eligible after admitting to betting on games—including his own team—during his time

politics

Future of Social Security: A Sudden Shortfall

June 10, 2026

The U. S. trust fund that supports retirement payments is expected to run out of money earlier than thought, with a shortfall projected for late 2032. The change in timing comes after a tax law passed last year that lowered the amount of income taxes collected from Social Security benefits. Earli

politics

Facility Inspection Finds Food Areas OK, but Raises More Questions

June 9, 2026

Health officials visited the kitchen and storage rooms at a detention center on May 28. They reported that these areas looked clean and did not show any signs of rodents or other pests at the time of their visit. The report also mentioned that food was not kept at the right temperatures, which could

technology

Celebrities put their own spin on Apple CEO’s famous greeting ahead of big tech event

June 9, 2026

Before a major Apple software launch, some of the biggest names in entertainment couldn’t resist turning the company’s CEO’s casual morning greeting into a playful online trend. Videos soon popped up online, showing stars like late-night host Jimmy Fallon, actor Whoopi Goldberg, and a few musicians

sports

A former leader’s basketball night out stirs debate in the city

June 8, 2026

New York City is buzzing about more than just the Knicks’ playoff run. When former U. S. leader Donald Trump steps into Madison Square Garden for Game 3, the city’s split opinions about him will be on full display. He’s not just another famous face—this will be his first visit to New York since lega

crime

Teen Charged After Shooting of Indiana University Graduate

June 7, 2026

A 14‑year‑old boy is now facing serious charges in the fatal shooting of a recent Indiana University graduate. The victim, 23‑year‑old Brett Scrogham of the Kelley School of Business, was shot in a downtown Indianapolis parking garage late last month. Police say the teen has no prior criminal record

business

County Steps Forward to Help Revive Local Hotel

June 6, 2026

Shawnee County has taken a quiet but important step toward breathing new life into a historic downtown building. Officials recently approved a plan to support upgrades for Hotel Topeka, a project that could reshape part of the city center. The move allows up to $7 million in bonds to be issued, but

sports

Caitlin Clark needs to be part of the team, not above it

June 4, 2026

The Indiana Fever seem stuck in a strange spot. On paper, they have all the ingredients for a championship squad: a star like Caitlin Clark, a dominant big like Aliyah Boston, and a sharp shooter in Kelsey Mitchell. Yet after eight games, they’re barely holding their own. A WNBA analyst recently arg

education

School Takeovers in Texas: Changing Rules and Mixed Results

June 4, 2026

Texas has quietly become the leader in state-run school takeovers. Since 2020, eight districts have lost local control. Four more were added this spring, with Austin now on the list. The state picks new bosses for these districts, often hiring people who previously worked with Mike Miles. Miles runs

opinion

College sports needs real change, not just more government help

June 4, 2026

The big sports leagues aren’t happy with a new Senate bill meant to "fix" college sports. The bill, called the Protect College Sports Act, tries to help the NCAA and its members with problems they created themselves. For years, these schools worked together to make rules that kept players from getti