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Sports roundup: How local teams performed last weekend

April 13, 2026

Baseball saw some big wins last Saturday. Bay Port crushed De Pere in two straight games, scoring nine runs in the first match and five in the second. Pitcher Quinn Boeckman held his own early on, while Parker Broehm and Ethan Hawley stepped up later. Meanwhile, Notre Dame completely shut out Green

finance

Global money leaders gather as economy stumbles again

April 13, 2026

Every few years seems to bring the same worry: major economies can’t handle surprises anymore. The latest worry comes from rising oil prices after the Iran conflict started. World finance chiefs are heading to Washington not just to talk, but because they feel stuck. They admit past solutions don’t

sports

Golf’s big move to Frisco and why Texas is the new green giant

April 13, 2026

Next year, Frisco will host one of golf’s biggest events for the first time in over six decades. The PGA Championship’s arrival in the Dallas-Fort Worth area isn’t just about sports—it’s a business boom in the making. With a brand-new 660-acre golf complex, the region is positioning itself as a majo

opinion

Remembering Two Firefighters Who Gave Everything

April 13, 2026

Two local firefighters died this month while saving others. Jeff Buck and Robert Shick Jr. worked for the Walnuttown Fire Company for decades. Buck joined at 17 and led the company for seven years. Shick started even younger, serving for over 40 years in different roles. Their deaths were sudden. A

politics

Roger Mills: From Soldier to Texas Politician

April 13, 2026

Roger Mills had two very different careers: one as a fighter in the Civil War and another as a politician trying to shape America’s future. Born in 1832 in Kentucky, he grew up during a time when Texas was still a young state. His family moved to Texas in 1849, just after wars ended and new lands op

politics

This Week in US Politics: Warren, Trump, and Global Tensions Heat Up

April 13, 2026

Political debates this week had more drama than usual, with billionaires, oil boasts, and warnings flying around Washington. Senator Elizabeth Warren sparked conversation by suggesting a new Social Security tax for the ultra-rich like Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk. The idea isn’t winning over everyone, b

politics

Spain’s Leader Picks China Over U. S. Again—Is It Smart Trade or Risky Bet?

April 13, 2026

Spain’s prime minister is packing his bags for Beijing once more, marking his fourth trip to China in just a few years. While many European leaders follow America’s lead on China, he’s sticking to his own path, even when it clashes with U. S. President Trump. Spain sees China as a key partner for gr

health

Wild animals acting oddly in southern New Mexico parks prompt safety alerts

April 13, 2026

Reports from catron county describe bobcats and foxes moving toward people rather than fleeing – a red flag since such bold behavior often signals sickness in the wild. No bites occurred in the two incidents, but staff worry the animals may carry rabies after a bobcat in nearby Sierra county tested

sports

Bigfork Boys Finish Third at Hamilton Invitational

April 13, 2026

The Bigfork boys' track team had a strong showing at the Hamilton Invitational, placing third with 54 points. The meet was cut short by weather, with only 14 out of the usual 17 events completed. Robert Merchant, Quinn Kerr, and Tayden West dominated the 100 meters, finishing 1-2-3 respectively. Mer

environment

Community Green Day Sparks Hope in DeKalb

April 12, 2026

The campus of Northern Illinois University buzzed with excitement on Saturday as DeKalb County Earth Fest returned for its third year. The celebration, built through a partnership between DeCarbon DeKalb and the university, aimed to connect people with nature without heavy guilt. The opening keynot