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Apr 18 2026TECHNOLOGY

Europe bets big on homegrown cloud services for government work

The European Union just spent €180 million on cloud services from four homegrown providers. That’s a lot of money for digital storage that will run government agencies for the next six years. The deal is meant to cut down on Europe’s habit of relying on tech from outside the continent. Instead of us

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Apr 15 2026TECHNOLOGY

Affordable but Not All‑That‑Great: The Polar Street X Review

The Polar Street X is the first big watch from Finland’s Polar in 2026. It costs about $249 in the U. S. and £219 in the U. K. , so it is Polar’s cheapest GPS model. It also adds a flashlight, a feature that only a few sports watches have. The watch looks like a rugged G‑Shock. Its case is

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Apr 15 2026EDUCATION

Behind the Scenes: A High School Senior’s Journey Beyond Grades

Morris, a senior at Sterling High, balances textbooks, sports, and volunteering with a clear focus—shaping her future in healthcare. Unlike typical student profiles that spotlight achievements alone, her story highlights how personal passions fuel bigger plans. Biology wasn’t just another class for

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Apr 14 2026TECHNOLOGY

Tech Company in Talks with Government About New AI Model

A U. S. tech firm is quietly working with officials to share details about its latest artificial intelligence system, even after a disagreement with the military led to restrictions on its use. The company, known for developing advanced AI tools, recently announced a new model designed for coding an

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Apr 13 2026BUSINESS

A New Rule for School Budgets

Cherry Creek Schools is pushing its board to tighten rules on how it pays outside companies. The move comes after a probe into Education Accelerated, the firm that helped launch the district’s teacher residency program. School officials say the company may have overcharged or double‑billed for

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Apr 13 2026SPORTS

Sports roundup: How local teams performed last weekend

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

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Apr 13 2026SPORTS

Bigfork Boys Finish Third at Hamilton Invitational

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

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Apr 12 2026SPORTS

Girl soccer and track teams shine in weekend tournaments

Three local schools left big marks on the weekend sports scene, with standout performances in soccer and track. First, Genoa-Kingston’s girls soccer team took home hardware by not letting opponents score even once across three games. Their goalkeeper, Maddie Swanson, kept everything locked down, whi

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Apr 11 2026SPORTS

Aurora Central Catholic Wins First Game While Other Schools Shuffle Scores

The Chargers finally broke their losing streak with a 10‑0 win over Adams‑Friendship, thanks to three hits and RBIs from Grace Grunloh and Morgan Vaghy, plus a solid six‑inning outing by Corina Maratea. In the same stretch, Burlington Central kept its conference perfect record with a 5‑3 victory ove

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Apr 11 2026BUSINESS

Weather guy vs. station: the messy fight over side gigs and broken rules

When a local TV weatherman got let go in January, he called it a total surprise. The station says nope—not even close. Their court papers tell a different story, packing warnings, suspensions, and a long list of conduct issues that built up over months before the final pink slip. Between late arriva

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