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Las Vegas gets a $10 billion sports and entertainment makeover

April 28, 2026

Las Vegas is about to get a massive new playground worth $10 billion, spread across 63 acres right on the Strip. The project isn’t just another casino or hotel—it’s a full-blown sports and entertainment empire with stadiums, arenas, and even a broadcasting hub. The plan includes a 50, 000-seat stadi

health

Vaccine Talk: How Online Chatter Shapes COVID-19 Shot Decisions in Texas

April 28, 2026

In Tarrant County, Texas, the way people talk about COVID-19 vaccines online says a lot about who’s getting the shot—and who’s holding back. New research dug into Facebook posts in English and Spanish over time to see what fears or questions pop up most. Early findings show safety worries and side-e

education

Parents and teachers protest Lee County schools' budget choices

April 28, 2026

A big crowd is gathering outside Lee County schools' main office in Fort Myers this Wednesday evening. They're not happy about planned budget cuts and teacher job losses. The protest runs from 5:30 to 7:30 PM at 2855 Colonial Blvd. People are upset about losing teachers and programs they care about.

politics

Big Changes Coming to Portland's Sports Arena

April 28, 2026

Portland is at a turning point with its main sports arena, Moda Center. The building is 31 years old and hasn’t had major updates since it opened. Leaders want to spend $365 million from state bonds to renovate it. They also need the city and county to add $222 million more. The goal is keeping the

lifestyle

A Local Cop’s 38-Year Journey Ends with Memories and Laughs

April 28, 2026

Coleene Berry spent nearly four decades working for the Boulder Police Department, starting in the records unit with tools like Dictaphones and adding machines. She moved through different roles over the years, from administrative work in patrol and traffic to her final position as a Patrol Services

weather

Morning storms leave a trail of damage across Mid-Missouri

April 28, 2026

Early on Monday, severe storms swept through parts of Missouri, leaving behind broken power lines, downed trees, and damaged buildings. Reports suggest a possible tornado hit Randolph and Monroe counties, though officials haven’t confirmed it yet. Homes, grain storage units, and infrastructure in th

education

The Fight Over a 30‑Year Old Bridge

April 27, 2026

A long‑standing bridge has sparked a fresh debate about how communities choose to spend money. The structure, built in the 1990s, has been a key link for local commuters. Now, county officials say it needs serious repairs that could cost millions. Opponents of the project argue that a new bri

crime

Pickup rescued from park pond after drunk driver crash

April 27, 2026

A single‑seat pickup was pulled out of a park pond on Sunday, after its driver crashed into the water while intoxicated. The incident happened near 5 p. m. on April 19 at A Place to Play Community Park, Third Street. Police say the woman was speeding through the park, hit three parked cars, and then

business

Flex Expands in Lake County: A Community Success Story

April 27, 2026

Flex, a Singapore supply‑chain firm, opened its first Lake County office in 2017 with fewer than 100 staff. Today it employs about 1, 000 people across Buffalo Grove and Libertyville sites, and plans to reach roughly 1, 700 workers as new projects roll out. The company attributes this growth to its

politics

States Rally to Protect Their Citizens From Prediction Market Overreach

April 27, 2026

A group of state attorneys general, totaling thirty‑eight, has filed a joint legal support document for Massachusetts in its fight against the online prediction platform Kal Shi. The states argue that allowing a federal agency to control this type of market would undermine their long‑standing author