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Speedway Sports Complex Shifts Focus to Pickleball

July 6, 2026

The indoor arena at 315 Speedway Circle, which opened in 2018, will soon give up most of its basketball courts to become a dedicated pickleball center. The plan is to replace six out of the eight existing basketball courts, leaving just two for other sports, and install 16 permanent pickleball court

entertainment

Big‑Name Guests Show Up at Swift and Kelce’s Madison Square Garden Wedding

July 4, 2026

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce tied the knot at New York’s Madison Square Garden on July 3, a venue that already buzzed with celebrity presence. The couple, both 36, chose a semi‑exclusive gathering that brought together close friends and teammates from the Kansas City Chiefs. Rumors circulated

art

Longmont’s Utility Boxes Get a Colorful Make‑over

July 4, 2026

A new art project will turn the city’s electric boxes into bright canvases, thanks to a community vote that chose ten artists. The selection happened after residents cast more than 500 ballots between April 23 and May 18, choosing designs that will appear across Longmont later this year. The wi

sports

Small Nations and Big Dreams: What to Watch in Sports on July 3

July 4, 2026

On July 3, football fans will face a tough choice between two World Cup knockout matches and a trio of MLB games. The biggest clash comes from Miami, where Argentina—undefeated and heavy favorites—face Cabo Verde, a nation smaller than Rhode Island with a goalkeeper who has already pulled off a mira

sports

All‑State Soccer Stars of Tennessee 2026

July 2, 2026

The 2026 season wrapped up with a flurry of talent recognized across the state. The Tennessee Sports Writers Association chose standout players from five different divisions, highlighting those who led their teams to success. In Class A, a group of seniors and juniors from schools like Memphis Bu

lifestyle

Celebrating America’s 250th: Philly Suburbs Light Up History

June 29, 2026

The suburbs around Philadelphia are turning their rich Revolutionary past into a vibrant celebration for the United States’ 250th birthday. While the city of Philadelphia takes the spotlight, counties like Bucks, Montgomery, Delaware, and Chester have been busy for years planning events that invite

environment

Wildfire Woes: Heat, Wind and Firework Fears Sweep the West

June 28, 2026

In Utah’s southern desert, a blazing blaze has spread over 112 square miles, turning the Cottonwood Fire into the country’s biggest current inferno. The fire has scorched a ski resort, forced residents to leave their homes and sent ash drifting over neighboring towns. Fire crews are struggling be

finance

Framework Ventures mixes it up with a $400 million fund for tech beyond crypto

June 27, 2026

Venture capital isn’t just about chasing the latest hype anymore. Framework Ventures just proved that by pulling together $400 million for its fourth fund, even though its roots are deep in crypto. Investors like Ivy League endowments and global wealth funds put cash into the fund, not because they’

art

Art Grants Light Up LSU Museum’s New Folk Art Space

June 23, 2026

The LSU Museum of Art has secured a $25, 000 Learning and Engagement Grant from the national nonprofit Art Bridges. This money will back five new wellness‑and‑community projects that tie into the museum’s upcoming Folk Art Gallery, which opens on June 30. The gallery will borrow pieces from the Amer

sports

Houston Teams Show Team Spirit with Rockets' New Uniforms

June 16, 2026

Houston isn't just known for its huge energy sector or NASA's space missions. It's also a city where sports teams play a big role in bringing people together. The Rockets, one of Houston's most famous teams, recently unveiled new uniforms that blend old-school style with a fresh look. The classic co