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Nov 22 2025SPORTS

Local Volleyball Stars Shine in League Honors

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...

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Nov 19 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Country Music's Brightest Stars Shine at CMA Awards 2025

The 59th annual CMA Awards are happening tonight, and the excitement is building! This event celebrates the best in country music, featuring top artists like Lainey Wilson, Morgan Wallen, and Luke Combs. Before the main event, two winners were revealed on "Good Morning America" this morning, with Post Malone making a splash by winning one of the first awards. The CM...

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Nov 17 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Fun and Learning in Northeast Ohio: A Week of Events

Northeast Ohio is buzzing with activities this week, from educational talks to live performances. On November 16, the Astronomy Club of Akron is hosting a talk by Robert Harmon from Ohio Wesleyan University. He will discuss solar physics and starspots, a great chance to learn about the sun and other stars. Music lovers have plenty to choose from. Warren Miller's "SN...

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Nov 13 2025SPORTS

Tottenham's January Transfer Target: Ivan Toney's Premier League Comeback

Tottenham Hotspur finds themselves in a good spot in the Premier League, sitting fifth after eleven games. They've won five matches, mostly away, and are just four points behind second place. But there's a big problem: they need a striker who can score goals consistently. The club recently got a £100 million boost, which could help them sign a new striker in January...

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Nov 11 2025CRIME

Smart Justice: How Data is Changing Youth Crime Outcomes

Youth crime is often sensationalized in the media, creating a false impression of a growing crisis. In reality, data shows a significant decline in youth crime and detention rates. Minors make up less than 10% of all arrests, contradicting the media's portrayal of young people as the primary threat to public safety. Instead of relying on fear-driven policies, commun...

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Nov 01 2025SPORTS

Sanford's Volleyball Comeback: A Story of Grit and Determination

The Sanford High School volleyball team showed true grit and determination in their match against Monte Vista. Despite a slow start, the Mustangs managed to pull off a thrilling five-set victory. Monte Vista took the first set, but Sanford fought back to win the next three, securing their win with a final set score of 15-9. The match was intense from the start. Mont...

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Oct 30 2025FINANCE

Trade Talk Twist: Oil Prices Take a Dip

The recent meeting between Trump and Xi in Busan, South Korea, has left energy markets in a bit of a spin. After a chat lasting one hour and forty minutes, Trump announced a one-year trade agreement, set to be renewed automatically. But don't expect any fancy press releases just yet - the details are still under wraps, shared only aboard Air Force One. Oil prices ar...

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Oct 28 2025SPORTS

Oregon State Shakes Up Sports Leadership and NIL Deal

Oregon State University is making big changes in its sports department. They are saying goodbye to Brent Blaylock, their deputy athletic director. At the same time, they are looking closely at their deal with Blueprint Sports, a company that helps manage NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) deals for athletes. This deal might be over soon. Blaylock joined Oregon State in...

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Oct 20 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Tracker Season 3: What's New and When to Watch

Tracker, the popular drama series starring Justin Hartley, is back for its third season. The show, which is based on Jeffery Deaver's crime novel The Never Game, has been a hit with viewers since it first aired in February 2024. In Season 3, Hartley reprises his role as Colter, a survivalist who travels across the country to find missing people. The new season picks...

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Oct 18 2025SPORTS

Chelsea's Tough Test Against Struggling Forest

Chelsea is on the road again, this time facing Nottingham Forest. The Blues have been on a roll lately, especially against teams in red kits. But can they keep it up today? Nottingham Forest is not having a great season. They haven't won a match in two months. Their last victory was against Brentford, and since then, they've only managed three draws and six losses. ...

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