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I know I shouldn’t be babbling on about the new and perhaps improved Golden State Warriors or the suddenly fallible San Francisco 49ers this week. Maybe we’re even talking about free agency and the San Francisco Giants. But in my role as college sports quasi-purist, I feel like I need some ventilation. And thankfully, you,…

Lions hand Vikings first loss, Steelers starter Russell Wilson cooks Mackenzie Salmon breaks down the highlights of Week 7 in the NFL. Seriously Sports Wide receivers Puka Nacua and Cooper Kupp are back Los Angeles RamsThe roster for the Week 8 “Thursday Night Football” matchup Minnesota Vikings. And with their top two pass-catching targets returning…

A youth pastor and counselor appeared in bond court accused of subsisting on the earnings of a teenager who worked as a prostitute. Stephen Johnson, 40, met the alleged victim on a social media app when she was 12 and was selling nude content online, according to the complaint affidavit. Investigators said the girl met…

ROCK ISLAND, Illinois (KWQC) – Community members packed their costumes and friends to head to Rock Island’s family-friendly event, Fright Night in the Park, but Davenport police and fire departments say they still want safety to be at the forefront . The event was held at Schwiebert Riverfront Park, 101 17th Street, from 5 to…

SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO) — It is well known that teaching is among the lowest-paying professions in the country. But there have actually been some positive changes in South Dakota. “All school districts are increasing teacher salaries, and that’s fantastic progress,” said Kyle Kopplin, a research fellow at the Dakota Institute. “Teacher salaries in South…

Todd Martens is a columnist for the Los Angeles Times who writes about theme parks and West Coast Experiences, among other topics. Martens joined the Los Angeles Times in 2007, covering interactive entertainment as a games critic and pop music as a reporter and editor. He previously covered the music industry for Billboard Magazine. Martens…

GILBERT, AZ (AZfamily) — Authorities are searching for a fugitive child abuse suspect who did not show up for a hearing Monday. Randall Arrington He is facing multiple sexual acts and abuse with an underage child and his family now fears for their safety. We now know that both the U.S. Marshals Service and Gilbert…

Neiman Marcus Group CEO Geoffroy van Raemdonck explains whether market fluctuations affect his customers’ spending habits and how much consumers spend annually in his stores. The iconic annual gift catalog known for its extravagance has dropped the word “Christmas” from its name after nearly 100 years of operation. Neiman Marcus’ In print since 1926, “The…

SAN ANTONIO – Announcements over loudspeakers and the sounds of pepper spray fired across several rooms replaced alarm clocks and wake-up calls at a Northeast Side motel early Thursday morning. Guests at the Motel 6 near Interstate 35 and Rittiman Road were awakened by the commotion that began around 4 a.m. when a man waved…

Chelsea O’Donnellcomedian’s daughter Rosie O’DonnellHe faces three felonies and two misdemeanors after he was pulled over earlier this month while driving a vehicle belonging to a woman who had an arrest warrant for him. Chelsea, 27, is charged with possession of methamphetamine, possession of narcotics, bail jumping, obstructing an officer and possession of drug paraphernalia….