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Storms Leave Tornado‑Like Damage Across Northern Illinois

April 4, 2026

The National Weather Service has confirmed that a weak tornado, rated EF‑1, struck parts of Lee County last Thursday night. A survey team was dispatched to inspect the damage and is still checking sites in nearby Ogle County. Meteorologist Lee Carlaw reported that crews were on the move early Frid

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Basketball Star Sends Space‑Shooting Wishes to Lunar Crew

April 4, 2026

Victor Wembanyama, a rising NBA star from San Antonio, joined a NASA livestream that welcomed the Artemis II astronauts heading to orbit the Moon. He greeted the crew with a friendly “Hello from Victor, ” and added that his interests stretch beyond basketball to include stars, dark matter, and other

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Lightweight Showdown: Two Fighters, One Unification Dream

April 4, 2026

Caroline Dubois, the WBC lightweight champ, is set to face Terri Harper, who holds the WBO title. The match will take place on Jake Paul’s MVP debut card in Kensington, a venue that already feels charged with anticipation. Both fighters are looking to move up: Dubois aims for a unification, while Ha

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High School Sports Highlights: Wins, Hitting, and New Coaches

April 4, 2026

The day kicked off with a dominant singles win for Caroline Houdlette, who finished her match 6‑2, 6‑0 and helped her team secure a clean sweep against Somerset Berkley. In baseball, an unranked squad from North Quincy surprised the top‑ranked Weymouth team with a 5‑2 victory, thanks to a two‑hit

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Park City’s Parade of Winners: A Cheerful Return

April 4, 2026

In a lively street filled with cheers, athletes who represented the United States in Milan-Cortina 2026 were welcomed back to Park City. The crowd gathered on Main Street, waving flags and ringing cowbells as the athletes made their way down the closed‑off road. The parade was organized by a local s

education

A Parent’s Take on Running for School Board

April 4, 2026

Ryan Towner isn’t just another name on the ballot for Jefferson City’s school board—he’s a dad with four kids in local elementary schools and a lifelong resident. His campaign isn’t about flashy promises but about rolling up his sleeves to tackle real challenges schools face. With three seats open,

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Texas A&M and Vanderbilt Shift Games to Beat the Weather

April 3, 2026

The two teams’ weekend showdown will now finish earlier than planned. After the first game on Thursday night, officials decided to move the last two contests because rain was expected in Bryan‑College Station on Saturday. The revised schedule has a doubleheader on Friday, April 3. The first ga

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New Leafs Coach Decision: Who’s in Charge?

April 1, 2026

Keith Pelley, the CEO of Toronto Maple Leafs Sports and Entertainment, made it clear that the future of head coach Craig Berube will depend on who becomes the next general manager. He said that the GM or president of hockey decides coaching roles, not himself. Pelley added that Berube will work more

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High‑School Sports Highlights: Wins, Home Runs and Goal‑Scoring Storms

March 31, 2026

Bella Pires lit up the scoreboard for Weymouth High, hitting a home run, a double and drawing two walks while driving in five runs. Her performance helped the Wildcats defeat Pembroke with a final score of 18‑8 on March 30. Jillian Ondrick and Abby Reed also shone for the Wildcats, each collectin

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A Fresh Take on Crime Drama Wins for Netflix

March 30, 2026

The newest entry in Netflix’s crime lineup has hit the mark with a flawless 100 % rating on Rotten Tomatoes, signaling another triumph for the streaming giant. The show, titled “Detective Hole, ” is an adaptation of Jo Nesbø’s popular Harry Hole series and stars Tobias Santelmann and Joel Kinnaman.