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Apr 13 2026POLITICS

State steps in to review high school sports decisions

Missouri lawmakers want to add a new layer of state control over high school sports rules. A bill that would create a government board to handle final appeals for the Missouri State High School Activities Association is moving through the legislature. The proposed board would be picked by the govern

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Apr 02 2026POLITICS

Indiana's colleges slim down: 200 degree programs face cuts under new rules

Indiana is shaking up its college degrees. Nearly 20% of public college programs will disappear or merge soon after state leaders set new rules. Why? Many degrees had almost no students and were costing money for almost no return. The state reviewed over 1, 000 programs and decided 210 must go, anot

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Mar 18 2026POLITICS

A New Senate Hope: Illinois Votes for a Black Woman with Big Support

Illinois voters have chosen a new face for the Senate, electing a Black woman who has long worked under Governor JB Pritzker. The win shows how powerful state politics can be when a governor’s backing is combined with substantial outside money. The campaign began when the incumbent senator, Richard 

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Mar 14 2026POLITICS

Missouri's Step Backward: A Closer Look at the New Crime Laws

Missouri has recently made headlines with its new crime legislation. This law is being criticized for taking a step back in time. It focuses on being tough on crime, but many people are questioning if this is the right approach. The new law makes punishments harsher for certain crimes. This include

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Feb 12 2026ENVIRONMENT

Data Centers: A Growing Concern for Illinois

Illinois is facing a big challenge with data centers. These huge facilities are popping up quickly, and they're causing some problems. They use a lot of water and electricity. This is making people's bills go up. Plus, they might be hurting the environment. A new law called the Power Act is being p

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Jan 28 2026SPORTS

Indiana's Big Win: Key Moments Against Purdue

Indiana University's basketball team made a big splash on Tuesday night. They beat Purdue, a ranked team, at home. This win is a big deal because it's their first against a top team since Darian DeVries took over as coach. Nick Dorn was a standout player. He started the game because Tayton Conerway

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Jan 28 2026SPORTS

From Rags to Riches: Indiana's Football Triumph and What It Teaches Us

Indiana University's football team has done something amazing. They went from being the team with the most losses to winning the national championship. This happened in just two years under coach Curt Cignetti. They even beat some of the top teams in the country. How did they do it? Let's break it d

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Jan 25 2026SPORTS

Indiana's Historic Football Triumph: A Day of Celebration and Reflection

Indiana University's football team had a season to remember. They won every game. This is a big deal. The team and fans celebrated this win on campus. It was cold, but that did not stop thousands of people from showing up. The star player, Fernando Mendoza, showed off his Heisman Trophy. This is a

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Jan 23 2026SPORTS

College Football's Mixed Feelings: Indiana's Rise and Transfer Rules

Indiana's football team has been on a roll, but it's hard not to think about the role of transfer rules in their success. Without these rules, Indiana might not have had the chance to bring in the talent that helped them climb the ranks. Meanwhile, the Associated Press is still doing its thing, rele

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Jan 21 2026SPORTS

Indiana's Unlikely Rise: A Story of Strategy and Heart

Indiana University's football team has pulled off something extraordinary. They went from being the worst to the best in just two years. This isn't just a sports story. It's a lesson in breaking stereotypes and defying expectations. Mark Cuban, a big fan and IU graduate, sees this victory as a big

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