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Public Lands in Peril: A New Budget Threatens Jobs, History and Nature

April 26, 2026

The Interior Department’s latest budget plan targets many public‑land agencies. It would cut almost 3, 000 National Park Service jobs and remove thousands more from the Land Management, Geological Survey, Wildlife Service and Indian Affairs. Last year Congress stopped similar cuts, but the adm

environment

Storm warning closes key route to Yosemite

April 22, 2026

A stretch of road leading into a popular national park has shut down after heavy rain and warnings of landslides made travel unsafe. The closure covers a 10-mile section of State Route 140 in Mariposa County, cutting off access from Midpines to El Portal at 7 p. m. on Monday. Officials say the move

entertainment

New Adventures Await: Bear Grylls and Celebs Explore the Wild

April 21, 2026

Bear Grylls returns to television, leading a fresh series that pairs him with well‑known stars for two‑day expeditions in some of the planet’s toughest landscapes. The first season launches on April 21, airing at nine o’clock in the evening on Fox. Viewers can catch the episode live and then stream

sports

A Kansas Player Shines as Portsmouth Invitational Tournament Wraps Up

April 20, 2026

The Portsmouth Invitational Tournament wrapped up with a thrilling finish as Melvin Council Jr. of Kansas took home the MVP award after leading his team, Portsmouth Sports Club, to victory. The game ended 93-86 against Mike Duman, Inc. , with Council putting up strong numbers: 24 points, 8 rebounds,

environment

Grand Canyon Guardian: A Scientist’s Lifelong Mission

April 19, 2026

Kelly Burke grew up in Colorado, always drawn to wide open spaces. In 1986 she moved north to study geology at a university near the Grand Canyon. Her love for the canyon deepened when she helped drive river trips to keep money flowing while finishing her thesis. A chance ride on the Colora

education

Amarillo Students Shine With New Scholarships and Community Wins

April 7, 2026

In March, two students from Potter County earned scholarships from Oklahoma State University’s Ferguson College of Agriculture for the 2026‑27 year. Maddie Barnett, who studies Animal Science, was awarded the Joseph Fleming Memorial Continuing Scholarship and later joined Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s

celebrities

Josh Duhamel Says Celebs Should Keep Politics Quiet

March 28, 2026

The actor known for the “Transformers” movies recently spoke on a radio program with Megyn Kelly. He said he kept his political thoughts to himself because of the audience he reaches. He explained that having a large platform does not mean one must share every opinion. “I have strong views, but I

sports

Colfax Star Caleb Lustig Shines on Courts and Fields

March 26, 2026

Caleb Lustig, a key player for Colfax’s boys basketball squad, stepped up in the state tournament and grabbed 52 rebounds—breaking the previous record of 44. His effort earned him the MVP title as his team secured the championship. In a standout semifinal game against Okanogan, Lustig collected 24

education

Explore the Future of Manufacturing at the College’s Tech Hub

March 19, 2026

The College of the Canyons is opening its doors to the public at a special event that showcases cutting‑edge training in machine tools, robotics, and computer numerical control. The open house is held at the Advanced Technology Center on Diamond Place in Santa Clarita and invites anyone curious abou

entertainment

Spensering Life of a Genre‑Juggler

March 13, 2026

Dan Simmons, who died at 77, wrote more than thirty books that spanned science‑fiction, horror, fantasy, crime and history. He was a master at following his own creative urges; if one publisher resisted his vision, he would move on. His most famous work is the four‑volume “Hyperion Cantos. ” The