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Rebuilding Ruidoso: How Bridges, Burns, and Big Money Shape a Town’s Future

June 18, 2026

Ruidoso’s Upper Canyon once had a playful log bridge that let kids bounce on the planks. Randall Hamilton remembers jumping on it as a child in the 1960s. By 2008, Hurricane Dolly had turned that bridge into splintered debris, along with eight others nearby. A quick fix—concrete pipes—kept traffic m

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

entertainment

Great Summer Reads You Shouldn’t Miss

June 15, 2026

Summer calls for good books, but where to even start? This year’s list mixes local Chicago stories with gripping plots from around the country. Dawn Turner’s "Majestic Hills" dives into suburban tension when a Black family moves into a predominantly white neighborhood, showing how politeness can mas

politics

Founders’ Warning Still Rings: Why Power Must Stay Shared

June 10, 2026

The United States is turning 250, and leaders often point to Jefferson, Washington, Franklin, Madison, Hamilton, and Adams as models of liberty and wisdom. Yet some politicians dress up in the “Spirit of 1776” while pushing policies that would have shocked those same figures. This tension is most ob

sports

High School Stars Shine in June Awards

June 6, 2026

Readers on the city’s online portal chose this month’s standout athletes from local high schools, covering performances up to the end of May. Winners can now download and print their own certificates from a shared link, and they’re encouraged to send a photo of the award in use for the newspaper’s g

technology

Smart Machines That Learn to Sync Themselves

June 2, 2026

Computers that control power grids, traffic lights, or robot teams often behave like nervous dancers trying to stay in step. When the environment changes or messages arrive with delays, keeping everything in rhythm becomes tricky. Engineers once turned to a complex formula called the Hamilton-Jacobi

politics

Kansas Democrats face a tough fight in 2026 with fresh ideas

June 1, 2026

Kansas Democrats see a chance to win in 2026, even though the state usually votes Republican. The party thinks President Trump’s low ratings give them an edge. Three main candidates—pastor-turned-politician Adam Hamilton and state senators Ethan Corson and Cindy Holscher—are trying to get attention.

entertainment

Zinc Media Takes “Stars of Science” Into a New Era

May 27, 2026

Zinc Media Group, a British company known for high‑profile TV projects, has been chosen to revamp the 18th season of “Stars of Science, ” a popular show that showcases Arab inventors and entrepreneurs. The partnership comes with a $6 million contract, marking Zinc’s first major entertainment deal in

sports

Canadian GP: Young Champion Sees Rival Drop Out, Mercedes Tumbles

May 25, 2026

Kimi Antonelli captured his fourth straight victory in Canada, extending the gap between him and teammate George Russell. The race promised drama as both drivers traded positions, but Russell’s retirement from a mechanical issue cut the showdown short. Antonelli’s win marked another triumph for Ferr

weather

Heat Wave Forces Schools to Cut Days

May 20, 2026

The summer heat in New Jersey has become so intense that several schools are shortening their days. Teachers and students alike will leave school early on Wednesday because the temperatures are expected to climb into the upper 90s. This follows a very hot Tuesday, and high humidity has made the h