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May 17 2026POLITICS

Gas Prices and Big Decisions: Why Some Voters Stand by Trump

High gas prices are hitting rural Colorado hard. Amy Van Duyn, who works at Stubs liquor store in Wiggins, now pays 50% more to fill up than she did when Trump returned to office. She used to spend $36 for a full tank. Now, that money buys barely half. Her coworker Tonyah Bruyette feels the pinch to

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May 17 2026SPORTS

Rain forces Indy 500 qualifying to take a different route

Saturday’s rain in Indianapolis didn’t just dampen the ground—it soaked the entire first day of Indy 500 qualifying, a rare event last seen in 2008. Instead of the usual qualifying battles, teams faced empty garages and empty stands while waiting for hours just to see if the track would dry. Now the

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May 17 2026WEATHER

A warm wave heads to Massachusetts after a calm weekend

Massachusetts looks set for a weather flip after a calm weekend. The state enjoyed two sunny days with light winds and temperatures in the 70s and low 80s. Boston reached 78 on Saturday, while cities like Worcester and Springfield stayed slightly warmer. The Berkshires and Cape Cod stayed cooler bec

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May 17 2026BUSINESS

Easier Farm Trade Between China and the US?

China and the US have agreed to make it cheaper and simpler to buy and sell farm products between the two countries. This news came after leaders from both nations met in Beijing recently. The goal is to lower taxes on certain goods and solve old problems that have slowed down trade for years. Even

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May 17 2026OPINION

Why solar and wind farms are facing resistance in rural America

The idea of cleaner energy sounds great on paper, but many rural communities are pushing back hard against massive solar and wind projects popping up in their backyards. What started as a wave of excitement about renewable energy has turned into a heated debate between landowners, developers, and ne

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May 17 2026OPINION

Portland’s Creative Pulse is Fading Fast

Portland still brags about being a city where art and small businesses thrive. But the places that once made it special are disappearing—not all at once, but one by one, like ice melting in spring. Rents are skyrocketing, forcing artists, writers, and shop owners to work extra jobs just to scrape by

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May 17 2026SPORTS

Small Wins and Big Surprises in Green Bay High School Sports

A few standout games lit up the local high school sports scene last Friday. Bay Port’s baseball team blew past Green Bay Southwest with a 32-0 score, including 23 runs in the very first inning. Key players like Drew LeClaire and Jackson Otradovec smashed multiple home runs, while Parker Lawson pitch

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May 17 2026SPORTS

When Coaches and Their Families Cross the Line

Fran McCaffery spent 15 years coaching Iowa basketball, turning the team into a regular NCAA Tournament contender and earning a solid 297-207 record. But his time in Iowa City ended badly, partly because of friction with local media personalities. The most well-known was Gary Dolphin, the long-time

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May 17 2026HEALTH

Alabama’s youth face major gaps in mental health support

Alabama lands at the bottom of the country for young people’s mental health care, according to the latest national rankings. The state sits in 50th place—just one spot above last—when looking at how often mental health struggles appear in youth and how easy it is to get help. Alabama isn’t alone in

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May 17 2026SPORTS

Anthony Edwards' Gamble Paid Off in Pain but Not in Wins

Anthony Edwards returned to play just eight days after hyperextending his knee, shocking fans and analysts alike. His decision wasn't based on medical advice but on his firm belief that the Timberwolves could win it all this season. That kind of commitment shows how much he believes in his team’s po

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