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Water Outages Disrupt Schools Across Two Districts
Weather
— 2d
A water main break led Beaver Local School District in Ohio to cancel Tuesday classes. In Canton, Mississippi, an electrical problem at a water treatment plant disrupted water service and affected more than 2,000 students across four schools, prompting relocations and early dismissals; officials said the issue was resolved.
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USC set for Penn State White Out
Sports
— Oct 6, 2026
Penn State enters its White Out matchup with USC under pressure after a rough start to Big Ten play, with an ineffective running game and questions about the team’s identity. The Trojans bring freshman edge rusher Luke Wafle, a former Penn State recruiting target who has emerged as a standout, into Saturday’s Beaver Stadium game.
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Oregon State Faces Two Competing Bowl Paths
Sports
— Oct 7, 2026
Oregon State’s 3-2 start has put bowl eligibility within reach: three wins in its remaining seven games would secure a postseason berth, though the Beavers’ potential bowl destinations depend on Pac-12 affiliation rules. The team is also drawing on depth across its roster, while new NCAA eligibility rules and roster limits shape a projected 108-player roster for 2026.
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Oregon State, San Diego State Near Pac-12 Clash
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— Oct 5, 2026
Oregon State, coming off a 56-26 win over Colorado State, hosts San Diego State, which rallied past Texas State to reach 2-3. Former Beaver Kai Wallin offers the Aztecs insight into Reser Stadium, but a mumps outbreak and player absences cloud San Diego State’s prospects.
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DOJ Issues Nearly A Dozen Subpoenas In Immigration Probe Against Ilhan Omar; Includes Members Of Her Family
Nicole Silverio · 3 min · 1h
Cities Propose 2027 Budgets With Spending Shifts
Politics
— Oct 5, 2026
Cities are advancing proposed 2027 budgets amid differing financial pressures: Beaver Dam’s $25.26 million plan funds an additional police officer and infrastructure while accounting for higher labor costs and utility-rate increases, while Evanston previewed proposed tax hikes and spending shifts. Colorado Springs, buoyed by stronger-than-expected sales-tax revenue, proposes restoring furlough-affected pay and park-bathroom funding while increasing support for police, fire services and pothole repairs; its budget remains subject to council approval.
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AP Top 25 College Football Teams
Ranking
College football fans argue endlessly over which programs deserve the top spots in the AP Poll based on wins, schedule strength, and legacy.
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Oregon State takes 14-0 lead over Montana in opening quarter
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— Sep 19, 2026
Braden Atkinson matched Sean Mannion's Oregon State record with six touchdowns as the Beavers beat Montana 52-17.
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Rachel Meyers
Montana Tech's 58-10 win keeps their streak alive and shows why they're the top team in their conference.
Orioles top Yankees 10-2 in one game, fall 6-3 in other
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— Sep 25, 2026
The Baltimore Orioles beat the New York Yankees 10-2, powered by home runs from Pete Alonso, Dylan Beavers and Jeremiah Jackson. Alonso homered twice as Baltimore pulled away with a multi-run fourth inning.
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Nicole Hardy
Splitting with the Yankees after the big first game win feels like a missed chance overall.
Beavers, Mayo Power Orioles Past Blue Jays 7-4
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— Sep 12, 2026
Dylan Beavers moved into the leadoff spot and homered on the second pitch, driving in three as the Orioles beat the Blue Jays 7-4, with Coby Mayo contributing a solo homer and multi-run support. The win, aided by Beavers’ hot stretch and Baltimore’s early five-run outburst, keeps the Orioles within reach of a wild-card berth.
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Rachel Meyers
Mayo's solo homer added some cushion but the five-run first inning really decided this one against Toronto.
Baby Beaver Spotted in San Francisco Bay Area for the First Time in 160 Years
Reporting
— Sep 21, 2023
A baby beaver was spotted in the San Francisco Bay area for the first time in 160 years. Footage of the young beaver was posted to YouTube by Palo Alto Online and displays the little creature scampering through the…
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Goliath death puts Georgia’s ride inspectors to the test
A teacher’s fatal ejection from Six Flags’ Goliath forces a hard look at state inspection duty, park accountability, and the safety ordinary families expect before they board.
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Beaver dams store millions of gallons of water amid drought concerns
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— Sep 9, 2026
Beavers reintroduced six years ago to the Holnicote estate in Somerset have built dams that store over a million liters of water and turned dry land into green wet meadows.
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Maya Lindstrom
Farmers around here might benefit if more beavers were allowed to build in the smaller streams.
Backlash against Buc-ee’s Ohio trademark suit
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— Aug 23, 2026
Buc-ee’s filed a federal trademark lawsuit against Beaver’s Mini Mart in Beavercreek, Ohio, alleging the local beaver logo closely resembles its Buc-ee’s beaver mascot and seeking a jury trial four months after opening its first Ohio store. The dispute has sparked a wide backlash with online boycotts, local officials criticizing the case, Beavercreek’s resolution recognizing the beaver as part of the city’s history, and attention from John Oliver.
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Most Influential Women in World History
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From ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.
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First Baby Beaver Born in London in an Estimated 400 Years
Reporting
— Oct 3, 2023
A 2022 reintroduction program has led to the first baby beaver being born in London in about 400 years. Capel Manor College posted a video announcement of the news last week noting its partnership with the Enfield…
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Orioles win 5-4 on Beavers walk-off, keep playoff hopes alive
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— Jul 26, 2026
Dylan Beavers has produced his third walk-off victory of the season for the Baltimore Orioles, including clutch RBI singles that sealed wins against the Braves and Jays as Baltimore stays in playoff contention. His late-game heroics, along with strong team support and trust from manager Brandon Hyde, highlight the Orioles’ momentum and Beavers’ growing reputation as a game-changing hitter.
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After Premature Announcement Earlier This Week, 'Leave It to Beaver' Star Dies at Age 77
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— Jul 28, 2022
Actor Tony Dow, who played the character of Wally Cleaver on the classic TV family show “Leave It to Beaver,” has died at the age of 77 after a battle with liver cancer. The announcement Wednesday followed one Tuesday…
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EXCLUSIVE: Trump DOJ Launches Probe Into New Jersey City Over ‘Egregious’ Firearm Permit Process
Harold Hutchison · 3 min · 1h
Rabid beavers attack two teens; Maryland parks closed
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— Aug 17, 2026
Maryland’s Cunningham Falls State Park has partially closed day-use areas around Hunting Creek Lake after two rabid beaver attacks—a 13-year-old swimmer and a 19-year-old fisherman—leading to euthanizations and rabies confirmations, with wildlife teams using traps and thermal imaging to monitor the area while other parts of the park stay open. Reports also indicate a third beaver attack at Seneca Creek State Park, prompting further closures and ongoing ranger surveillance.
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Toy Story vs Shrek
Yourlist
— VS Battle
The toy box vs the swamp: two animation revolutions, one inevitable playground argument.
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Beaver Canyon SR-153 Closure; DOT Priorities I-15
Weather
— Jul 21, 2026
State Route 153 through Beaver Canyon is closed indefinitely after flash floods and debris flows destroyed multiple road sections, with the worst damage between mileposts 7.5 and 10.5 and about half of the roadway near milepost 14 washed into the river. UDOT is assessing the damage from air and ground and developing a repair plan, warning that neither side of the mountain is safe and that further storms could worsen conditions due to the Cottonwood Fire burn scar.
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Semi-Truck Crashes Into Store, Injuring Five; Good Samaritan Helps Victims and Guides Paramedics
Reporting
— Jan 18, 2022
When locals in Jacksonville, Florida, near the corner of Cahoon Road and West Beaver Street heard a huge crash Friday evening, many of them rushed out to investigate. The scene they were met with was a disturbing one…
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New York Student Suspended Over Coffee Challenges Rule
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— Sep 11, 2026
Beaver River Central School District suspended senior Julie Kaputa on her first day for bringing a cup of coffee, citing a new outside food and drink rule. Her family argues the policy was not legally adopted due to no public hearing, while the district says the August board meeting should have counted as a hearing and plans a properly announced public session to address the issue.
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Notre Dame and Penn State Big Ten Games Set for Peacock
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— Sep 14, 2026
The Big Ten slate features Penn State hosting Wisconsin for Homecoming at Beaver Stadium with a 5 p.m. kickoff on Peacock, a first non-noon/3:30 game for the Nittany Lions and a continued run in the series to date. Another marquee matchup has Iowa visiting Michigan at 2:30 p.m. CT on CBS, as both programs look to start their conference schedule strong.
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Dana Whitfield
Michigan at home versus Iowa on CBS should be a strong test for both sides right at the start of conference play.
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Four agreements can replace the rules you never chose
Most human suffering comes from childhood beliefs absorbed without consent, and freedom comes from four daily commitments about speech, reaction, interpretation, and effort.
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Sole Survivor: 11-Year-Old Miraculously Survives Plane Crash After Father's Heroic Rescue
Reporting
— Nov 19, 2021
Around 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, a twin-engine Britton-Norman BN-2 plane crashed while landing at Welke Airport near Beaver Island, Michigan. Out of four passengers, the pilot and two dogs , there was only one survivor…
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Storms trigger fallen trees across Warren County
Weather
— Aug 21, 2026
Storm-damaged trees blocked roads from Massachusetts to Mississippi, including a large tree on Beaver Street in Waltham and fallen trees closing I-55 and U.S. 61 in Warren County as storms moved through on August 21–22, 2026. Emergency crews and law enforcement responded with bus reroutes, power lines down, and motorists urged to use caution, with no injuries reported in several incidents.
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Weigman Leads No. 23 Houston Against Oregon State
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— Sep 2, 2026
Houston's senior quarterback Conner Weigman enters the 2026 season with high expectations after leading the Big 12 with 36 total touchdowns last year, benefiting from a stable offense, improved weapons, and a healthier workload. The Cougars open against Oregon State, with Weigman’s dual-threat style posing a challenge for the Beavers who must account for his running as well as his passing, and Houston hoping to show sustained, efficient offense under coordinator Slade Nagle.
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Buc-ee’s Plans Nationwide Expansion Favoring Conservative States
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— Aug 21, 2026
Buc-ee’s is continuing its rapid expansion to 13 states with new openings such as Arkansas, while CEO Arch “Beaver” Aplin III emphasizes a preference for conservative, business-friendly states due to factors like workforce and governance. The stance has already shaped decisions discussed at Arkansas openings and is framed as a broader red-state vs blue-state business calculus.
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Alonso's 30th homer fuels Orioles 5-3 win over Rays
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— Aug 22, 2026
Alonso’s go-ahead 30th homer powered the Orioles to a 5-3 win over the Rays as he continues a breakout season capped by a 13-game hitting streak and a standout defensive play against Chandler Simpson. The milestone reinforces his status among the few free-agent signees to post 30-plus homers in their first Orioles year, with Beavers and Holliday contributing as Baltimore seizes the series lead.
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EXCLUSIVE: Asst. Commerce Secretary Roth Reveals The Issues Facing Classrooms That Rely Too Much On Screens
Sean Moran · 6 min · 2h
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