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May 17 2026CRIME

Security Camera Footage Shows TV Star in Car Tracking Trouble

Security cameras caught a star from a well-known street racing show sneaking around a parked car in the middle of the night. The person, dressed in dark clothes and a hood, appears to be attaching a small tracking device underneath the vehicle. This happened in Bath, New York, on May 12, according t

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May 17 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Meet Dudley: A tiny frog with big dreams

A new animated film about a young frog named Dudley is making waves before its official release in 2027. "Dudley and the Space Slugs" tells the story of an adolescent frog tired of his father’s rules. Arthur, the town mayor, keeps Dudley on a tight leash, which frustrates the young frog. His big bre

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May 17 2026CRIME

Jermaine Jackson faces big money penalty in old assault case

A woman won a $6. 5 million judgment against Jermaine Jackson after telling a court he broke into her home in Los Angeles three decades ago and attacked her. The case rests on a 2023 complaint claiming that in spring 1988 Jackson entered without permission, forced himself inside, and committed rape

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May 17 2026BUSINESS

Tesla’s Model Y prices go up again in the US

Tesla just changed the sticker price on its most popular electric SUVs in America. The mid-range versions now cost $1, 000 more, pushing the all-wheel-drive model to $49, 990 and the rear-wheel-drive version to $45, 990. Even the fastest Model Y version saw a smaller bump, rising $500 to $57, 990. T

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May 17 2026POLITICS

A local parent steps up for Bloomfield schools

Bloomfield voters have a quick decision to make this May. On the 19th, they’ll pick one new person for the school board to fill a five-year spot that pays nothing. One name appears on the ballot—Steele—but that doesn’t mean the vote is pointless. The polling place, a large classroom at the middle-h

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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

Why this week’s weather feels like a mood swing

This week’s weather pattern reads like a seasonal mood ring—changing fast and not always pleasant. Tonight stays unusually warm for a spring evening, with clouds rolling in and temperatures refusing to dip below the mid-60s. It’s the kind of night that might make you question if winter ever left. T

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May 17 2026POLITICS

Alaska’s energy future: Finding the sweet spot for gas line deals

For years, Alaska has chased a dream that keeps slipping away—a reliable way to move North Slope gas to markets. With Cook Inlet’s gas running low and energy prices climbing, the stakes are higher than ever. The state now faces a tough choice: push for a project that could boost jobs and local incom

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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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