Samantha Smith, a senior at Newman Central Catholic High School, has earned the title of Student of the Month for November. She is the daughter of Chad and Corie Smith. Samantha's favorite class is AP Statistics with Mrs. Connie Royer. She believes Mrs. Royer is the best teacher she has ever had. The teacher makes learning fun and engaging. She uses activities that ...
Joey Lawrence, famous for his role in the 90s sitcom Blossom, and his wife, Samantha Cope, are expecting a baby boy. This news comes after the couple called off their divorce, which they had filed for just a few months earlier. Lawrence, now 49, joked about the surprise during a red carpet event, saying, "This is not planned. No, I'm kidding. " Cope added, "Yeah, a b...
In Reno, a recent decision has sparked a debate between nightlife enthusiasts and local residents. The Reno Planning Commission gave the green light to a bar in Midtown to host live entertainment late at night, but with some conditions. The bar, Jupiter Red, can now have live music past 11 p. m. , but only from Friday to Sunday. This rule is set to expire after six m...
Metro Transit has some big wins that make riding the bus or train a good choice for many. One cool thing is that you can bring your bike along. Nicole Najmon from New Hope uses her bike and the bus together. She says the bike racks on buses are safe and easy to use. Each rack holds two bikes, so if it's full, you just wait for the next bus. This mix of biking and bus...
Adam Driver is set to star in a new crime drama series for Netflix. The show, titled "Rabbit, Rabbit, " is a modern take on hostage situations and is said to have a similar vibe to the classic film "Dog Day Afternoon. " The story unfolds at a truck stop in southern Illinois, where an escaped convict takes hostages to negotiate his freedom. Things quickly spiral out o...
Netflix is set to bring back a familiar face from the world of teen sitcoms. Daniella Monet will reprise her role as Trina Vega in a new series called Hollywood Arts. This show is a spin-off of the popular Nickelodeon series Victorious, which aired from 2010 to 2013. The new series will follow Trina as she returns to her old high school, Hollywood Arts, but this tim...
New York's basketball season is in full swing, and with it comes a star-studded crowd at Madison Square Garden. The Knicks' home opener drew a mix of athletes, actors, and musicians, all eager to see the team take on the Cleveland Cavaliers. Among the notable faces was Aaron Judge, the Yankees' slugger known for his impressive 53 home runs and leading MLB with a 1. ...
"Stargate SG-1" wasn't just about cool tech and big bad guys. It was about the people and their feelings. The creators of the show had a simple rule: every story had to have heart. This meant that the show wasn't just about exploring new worlds and fighting aliens. It was about making the audience care about the characters and their journeys. The show ran for 10 sea...
Roman Surovtsev's story is a stark reminder of the flaws in the U. S. immigration system. Born in the former Soviet Union, he came to the U. S. as a refugee at age four. His life took a tough turn when, as a teen, he pleaded guilty to carjacking and burglary, leading to the revocation of his green card. After prison, he faced deportation, but Ukraine and Russia could...
In the world of celebrities, drama never takes a break. Recently, a former congressman, George Santos, made headlines again. After his sentence was shortened, he quickly returned to Cameo, offering personalized videos for a fee. This comes after his conviction for lying about his background and stealing from donors. Meanwhile, a tense courtroom scene unfolded when th...