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Roger Powell Jr. named Valparaiso men's basketball coach

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:01:08 GMT

VALPARAISO, Ind. — A native of Joliet who was a standout on Illinois' last Final Four team has now seen his coaching career come full circle.Today @valpoathletics has announced that Joliet native, former @JTHS_204 & @IlliniMBB standout & @ZagMBB assistant @RogerPowellJr has been named their 23rd men's basketball head coach. @WGNNews pic.twitter.com/Yq2PmW7o48— Larry Hawley (@HawleySports) April 7, 2023Roger Powell Jr. was named the 23rd head coach in the history of Valparaiso University's men's basketball program on Friday afternoon. He replaces Matt Lottich, who was fired after seven seasons with the Beacons in March. “My family and I are extremely blessed to have the opportunity to come back to Valparaiso University where my coaching career started,” said Powell in a statement released by the school. “Now as the head men’s basketball coach, I have some unfinished business to attend to. It’s time to get to work, so let's go Beacons!”It's a return to Powell's coac...

White Sox welcome back one pitcher, say goodbye to another

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:01:08 GMT

CHICAGO — The news of the day for the White Sox on Friday concerned their bullpen, as one former closer returns to the organization while a longtime relief pitcher leaves. Per the White Sox transaction page, the team has brought Alex Colome back to the organization, doing so on Thursday before assigning him to their Arizona Complex League team on Friday.Colome was the primary closer for the White Sox in 2019 and 2020, netting 42 saves in 46 attempts with a combined 2.27 ERA over those seasons. When the team signed Liam Hendriks in December 2020, the closer joined the Twins, where he had 17 saves in 24 attempts and a 4.15 ERA in 67 appearances.In 2022, Colome pitched for the Rockies where he struggled as his ERA slipped farther to 5.74 with four saves in seven attempts. At the moment, the White Sox don't have a set closer as Hendriks has battled non-Hodgkin's lymphoma this offseason. He was placed on the 15-day injured list at the beginning of the regular season. After a rough start...

Texas bill could require Ten Commandments in classrooms

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:01:08 GMT

AUSTIN, Texas (NewsNation) — A Texas Senate bill that would require displaying the Ten Commandments in public schools is renewing the debate on the separation of church and state.Supporters of the bill say the Ten Commandments are part of the United States' history, while opponents say it would violate religious freedoms. Moses, Ten Commandments back in Texas school curriculum debate The bill would require the Ten Commandments to be displayed in each classroom on a poster or frame that is at least 16 inches wide and 20 inches tall. These posters could be displayed in classrooms across Texas as soon as this fall if the bill is passed. Currently, the bill is pending in the state Senate Committee on Education, which just heard public testimony on the proposal Thursday. Seven members voiced their support for the bill, but one member expressed concern. Blac Chyna on life transformation: ‘I had to make a change’ “I think this would be a good, healthy step for Texas to bring back this...

Kirill Kaprizov will return to Wild lineup Saturday against Blues

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:01:08 GMT

After missing the past month — 13 games in total — star forward Kirill Kaprizov will return to the the Wild lineup on Saturday night against the St. Louis Blues.It comes at a perfect time with the Wild having dropped three straight games for the first time since the bye week a couple of months ago.“Very excited to be back,” Kaprizov said. “It’s been a while.”No kidding. As difficult as it was for the Wild to be patient with their best player not on the ice, Kaprizov said it was even tougher on him. He estimated that before this recent stretch the longest he’s ever had to sit out with an injury is a week and a half at most.“It wasn’t very fun at all,” Kaprizov said, adding that he spent most of his time “chilling” as he waited to be cleared. “Very much looking forward to getting back.”Looking back on the March 8 win over the Winnipeg Jets and the play that caused the injury in the first place, Kaprizov does...

A deeper look at Minnesota United’s unbeaten start to 2023

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:01:08 GMT

The start to Minnesota United’s 2023 season has been good, and in some cases really good, but not great.The Loons (3-0-2) are off to their best start in the franchise’s MLS era, so any critique might be considered nit-picky. But a look at the underlying numbers and context show a team near some narrow margins — yet one often coming out ahead.Minnesota has averaged 2.2 points per match, a blistering early pace that puts them fourth in the Western Conference and in line for a home match in the MLS Cup Playoffs. That is the club’s primary objective this regular season.In the season opener in February, MNUFC avenged its 2022 first-round playoff exit to FC Dallas with a 1-0 voctory in Texas. To begin April, they topped previously perfect expansion side St. Louis City 1-0 in Missouri last Saturday.Minnesota’s middle three opponents — the New York Red Bulls, Colorado Rapids and Vancouver Whitecaps — have a combined two wins in 18 total matches. In March, the Loons gave up two leads a...

Supporters of Twin Cities-to-Duluth rail link still hoping for approval from Legislature

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:01:08 GMT

A long-sought passenger rail line between Duluth and the Twin Cities still appears closer than ever to reality this year, with both the House and Senate versions of a transportation budget including funding for the service.Advocates of the Northern Lights Express rail project, who have been pushing for years to restore Twin Cities-Duluth passenger rail travel, still say this year is the closest the state has come to funding the line. Estimates have placed the price tag of NLX at $450 million — but Minnesota would only have to chip in 20% of the total, as the federal government would pay $4 for every $1 from the state.As Democratic-Farmer-Labor majority lawmakers prepare their major budget bills, both the Senate and House transportation packages, or omnibus bills, contain funding for NLX. But there’s a key difference between the proposals: The House version calls for $194 million to get the line started, whereas the Senate version calls for $50 million.The amount in the current Senat...

$50K reward offered in search for missing Winona woman

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:01:08 GMT

WINONA, Minn. — The family of a missing 26-year-old mother of two has offered a $50,000 reward for information that leads to finding her.Madeline Jane Kingsbury (Courtesy photo)Madeline Jane “Maddi” Kingsbury was last seen around 10 a.m. Friday, March 31, by the father of their two children at her Winona home when he left in her van, a dark blue Chrysler Town & Country minivan, according to Winona Police Chief Tom Williams. When the father returned later that day, Kingsbury was not home, Williams said.Law enforcement believe a van similar to Kingsbury’s drove along County Road 12 and Highway 43 between 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. on March 31, Williams said during a press conference Wednesday.Her disappearance is considered involuntary and suspicious, Williams said, and police are examining all possibilities, including foul play. Her van is believed to have been parked at her residence from 1:30 p.m. onward, and there is no evidence that she left the residence on foot...

Albany County launching 'I Voted' sticker contest

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:01:08 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — Albany County is taking steps to increase awareness about elections by focusing on engaging young voters. On Friday, county legislators, the League of Women Voters, and the Board of Elections Task Force announced an "I Voted" sticker contest and new voter legislation. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! To increase awareness about voter rights, legislators are sponsoring a voter disclosure policy that would make it easier for voters to find out about races and the process. The policy change would incorporate QR codes at polling locations so voters can easily access frequently asked questions concerning the vote at hand. The proposal now heads to the legislature's Law Committee for further discussion.The sticker contest will be launched in April and aims to encourage youth involvement in the democratic process. “Our young people are our future voters and the future of democracy,” said Legislator Vicky Plo...

Capital Region Restaurant Rundown: April 3-7

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:01:08 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The restaurant industry is ever-changing with restaurants opening, closing, relocating or just doing their thing. Here’s a recap of the latest Capital Region restaurant news from this week, April 3 through 7. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Clifton Park holding first-ever restaurant weekThe Town of Clifton Park and the Southern Saratoga Chamber are hosting its first ever Clifton Park Restaurant Week. The event takes place from Monday, April 24 to Sunday, April 30.Miss Adams Diner closes until further noticeMiss Adams Diner, located at 53 Park Street in Adams, is reportedly closed until further notice. The announcement was made on the Miss Adams Diner Facebook page on March 31.Best restaurants in Saugerties, according to YelpIf you’re looking for a place to get some great food in Ulster County, you have quite a few options. These are the best restaurants around Saugerties, according to Yelp.Dave’s Ho...

Arrest made in Schenectady CDTA bus stabbing

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:01:08 GMT

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Schenectady Police Department has made an arrest in connection with a stabbing on a CDTA bus. Carlos Prince, 29, of Albany, was arrested on April 7 and charged with second-degree attempt to commit murder, which is a felony. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! On March 15 around 7:30 p.m., the victim and a friend were on a CDTA bus on State Street in Schenectady when Prince allegedly began verbally harassing them. Prince is then accused of stabbing the victim with a knife multiple times.The victim had injuries to their chest and abdominal areas, as well as their head. They werebrought to Albany Medical Center.