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Dry Spell to End, But More Rain Looms for the Plains

April 3, 2026

The Central and Southern Plains have faced many storms in recent weeks. After a few days of quiet, dry weather is coming. This break is rare for this time of year, but it will not last long. The weather center says that next week the region will stay dry for a short period. April usually b

education

Teenagers and the Hidden Risks of Sports Betting

April 3, 2026

In Tennessee, a high‑school senior began betting on games after seeing flashy ads that promised easy money. He spent his birthday cash on a single wager and quickly escalated to larger bets, only to find that losses piled up. The experience made him stop and worry about addiction. The problem is wi

entertainment

Reality TV in Utah: A Look Beyond the Drama

April 3, 2026

The month of March brought a flood of headlines for Utah’s reality scene. A new season of “Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” hit screens, a beloved Bachelorette contestant was dropped from her show, and several high‑profile divorces made news. These events feel like a whirlwind of conflict, but they als

politics

Wisconsin Court Debate Hit by Bad Weather and Last-Minute Health Issue

April 3, 2026

A planned debate for Wisconsin’s Supreme Court race faced two major setbacks in less than a week. First, a candidate had to pull out hours before the event because of a sudden health problem. Then, on the day of the rescheduled debate, severe weather forced organizers to delay the start. A tornado w

science

Measles Re‑emerges: Scientists Track 1, 000 Viral Genomes

April 2, 2026

The CDC has released its first set of measles genome data, showing how the virus spread across the U. S. last year. Scientists expect more data soon, which will help decide if the country has lost its measles‑free status. The CDC held back the information for months while it dealt with staff cuts

politics

Who Pays the Price for Iran?

April 2, 2026

A pair of new attack ads is putting pressure on two Republican lawmakers over their support for the recent military engagement in Iran. One ad targets a Wisconsin congressman who won by a narrow margin last cycle, while the other focuses on a Maine senator facing an uphill battle in her next electio

finance

Venu Welcomes New Investor Relations Leader

March 31, 2026

Venu Holding Corporation, a company that builds and runs live music venues across the United States, has appointed Sarah Rothschild as its new senior vice president of strategic finance and investor relations. The move comes after Venu announced that the Colorado‑based firm would bring in Rothsch

crime

A Tale of Misused Funds: Two Activists Face Big Consequences

March 31, 2026

Monica Cannon‑Grant, a 44‑year‑old activist in Boston, was found to have taken more than $100, 000 from COVID relief and other donations meant for community help. She used the money to pay for her own trips, cars and meals instead of supporting those she promised. In January, a federal judge gave he

opinion

Colorado’s Film Future: A New Path Ahead

March 31, 2026

The Colorado film scene, once a hotspot for classic movies, has struggled with few big projects and talent moving to bigger markets. A fresh opportunity arrives when the Sundance International Film Festival plans a ten‑year stay in Boulder starting 2027. The state’s $70 million deal includes $34 mil

health

Birmingham Water Switches Off Fluoride, Residents Upset

March 30, 2026

The city of Birmingham found out that its tap water had stopped containing fluoride, a fact that was actually decided years earlier without the public’s knowledge. Some treatment plants began removing fluoride as early as 2023, and a third stopped in March 2024. The utility company, Central Alabama