Des Moines gaming lounge and social bar Ricochet plans to expand its presence outside of Iowa. Ricochet has announced the opening of a new location in Missouri. This will be the second Ricochet location to open. Traffic at the Des Moines Ricochet has not slowed down since opening in 2021, allowing for growth. Owner Brad […]
Happy National Beach Day! If there ever was a holiday for Florida, August 30th is it. The day was created in 2014 by Colleen Paige – who also initiated National Dog Day, National Cat Day and National Puppy Day – and is a day to celebrate beaches and the importance of keeping them clean. And […]
From the perspective of a Nashville-area high school football fan, the idea of an annual rivalry developing between Brentwood Academy and Brentwood High makes sense. There are no travel costs, admission is included in the price and it can provide unforgettable, dramatic moments. But games pitting a large public school against a traditional private top […]
Devin Royal of Ohio State University hangs out with students at a back-to-school event Ohio State’s Devin Royal participates in a back-to-school event at Pickerington Elementary on July 24, 2024. The rain got heavier and people on the playground rushed to seek shelter. Teachers, administrators, parents and students gathered for a school bag drive at […]
Although the four-day school week is becoming more common in the United States, it remains controversial. According to a 2023 report from the National Conference of State Legislatures, about 850 districts nationwide will have a four-day school week, up from 600 in 2020. Proponents say shorter weeks help recruit and retain teachers because they give […]
Volunteers mark hundreds of veterans’ graves with flags on Memorial Day Due to the pandemic, cemetery staff and a small group of volunteers are marking veterans’ graves in Union Grove with flags in honor of Memorial Day. Dazia Cummings, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel You may notice that flags in Wisconsin are flying at half-staff on Thursday. […]
National Guard speech: Trump says the US has “never been so close to World War III” Trump made these remarks before a crowd of National Guard officers. Speaking at the National Guard Association of the United States’ annual business meeting in Detroit on Monday, former President Donald Trump told a crowd of National Guard officers […]
Compiled by Wayne T. Price | Florida today Role IT among the finalists of the “Florida Companies to Watch” Rolle IT, a Brevard County-based information technology development, security and operations, and information technology solutions company, has been selected as a finalist for the 14th annual GrowFL Florida Companies to Watch Awards. The program recognizes high-growth […]
VIDEO: Johnstown wins 5-set LCL Cardinal thriller against Utica The Johnnies gave the Redskins a 1-0 lead, but then won three of the next four sets. Caylee Lattimer shot a program-record 35 strokes for the Newark Catholic girls golf team on Wednesday, and Heath’s Reagan Kelly was close behind at 36 strokes in a dual […]
Climate change will have significant, albeit uneven, impacts on temperatures in the United States within two decades, according to a USA TODAY analysis of climate projection data. The Gulf Coast could see a significant increase in extreme heat. Large parts of the northern United States could experience dramatic warming. And across the country, more Americans […]
