The Southern Peaks League recently recognized some outstanding volleyball players from the San Luis Valley. In the Class 2A division, Sanford High School took the spotlight with five athletes making the cut. Bella Peterson and Avery Koenig earned first-team spots, while Claire Crowther and Brinlyn Smith were second-team picks. Rose Schwartz received an honorable ment...
Alice and Ellen Kessler, the famous twin sisters, passed away on Monday at their home in Gruenwald, Germany. They were 89 years old. The twins, who became stars in the 1950s, had been planning this for over a year. They contacted the German Society for Humane Dying (DGHS) to help them. The police in Germany confirmed something happened at the twins' home on Monday. ...
In a shocking display of neglect, Oswego County's Department of Social Services (DSS) repeatedly ignored pleas for help regarding Danielle Killmore, a vulnerable adult with developmental disabilities. Despite multiple calls reporting deplorable living conditions—including trash, rodents, and no running water—DSS failed to act. Even when a state trooper reported findi...
Lizzie Borden's name is famous. She's the woman who may have killed her parents with an axe. But what if this happened today? Would it be a big deal on TV shows like "Dateline"? Would podcasts talk about it all the time? The story of Lizzie Borden is a big part of American history. In 1892, she was accused of killing her father and stepmother. She was found not guil...
Trump recently celebrated a win after the longest U. S. government shutdown ended on his terms. But almost immediately, he faced a familiar challenge: Jeffrey Epstein. Emails released by House Democrats brought up old questions about Trump's ties to Epstein and what he knew about the financier's alleged crimes. The White House quickly dismissed the emails as a polit...
In 2024, Hurricane Helene hit North Carolina hard, especially in the western mountains. The storm brought record rainfall, with 24 inches at Mount Mitchell and nearly 31 inches in Busick. This caused massive flooding, over $60 billion in damages, and more than 100 deaths. Phone and internet services were knocked out, making it hard for people to communicate or get he...
A recent law has sparked a debate among Republican senators. This law lets them sue the government for not telling them when their phone records were checked. This happened during an investigation into the January 6th Capitol attack. Most senators say they won't use this law to get money. They believe it's not about the cash but about holding the Biden administratio...
Matthew Rhys has a unique way of smiling that can make you feel uneasy. It's like he's trying to be friendly, but there's something else lurking beneath that smile. This skill helped him a lot in his role as Phillip Jennings in "The Americans. " He played a Russian spy pretending to be an American dad. Rhys's character tried to act normal, but you could tell he was h...
Eau Claire recently hosted a significant event for women in business. The 22nd Annual Women’s Business Conference took place at the Pablo Center, drawing a large crowd. Over 450 women attended, eager to learn and connect with others in the field. The event was organized by the Western Dairyland Women’s Business Center. They invited entrepreneurs, aspiring business o...
Sen. Lisa Murkowski's recent speech about the government shutdown highlighted a troubling trend in politics: broken promises and bad faith. It's clear that many politicians, including the president, say one thing to get what they want but do another when it's convenient. This kind of behavior erodes trust and makes it hard for people to believe in the political proce...