Nebraska volleyball match at Wrigley Field suspended

LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Nebraska volleyball’s game at Wrigley Field has been suspended due to conditions affecting the court’s surface. According to the Big Ten, the match at Wrigley Field will not be rescheduled. A decision on match continuation will be made at a later date. The game...

Sophie Cunningham, the Indiana Fever guard known for her outspoken style, recently offered pointed comments about teammate Caitlin Clark that underscored both her loyalty and her frustration with how online conversation treats the team’s stars.

Small Dog Rescue of New England is sharing that, sadly, Bibi is still waiting for a forever home! According to the nonprofit, volunteer-based rescue organization, Bibi is now about 11 months old, weighs around 6 pounds, and is currently in Texas but ready to travel north to the Northeast for adoption. The group describes Bibi as an active young dog who loves playing with other dogs, and they are urging potential adopters to help “find this guy a forever home.”

Learn about an apple variety that is super crisp and firm that I am getting at apple orchards over Honeycrisp this month. It took a long time from when the Crimson Crisp apple was first bred until it was available to be grown commercially. It was first developed in the 1970s by the PRI (Purdue, Rutgers, and Illnois) co-operative. It wasn't until 2006 that the apple was released for growers. That is a long time in the development process. You don't get rich quick by developing a new apple variety!

A sprawling ocean disturbance moving toward California could temporarily raise coastal water levels by several inches, increasing the potential for flooding and beach erosion as fall turns to winter.

In her exit interviews, WNBA star Caitlin Clark opened up about her future with the Indiana Fever, stating there were big decisions that had to be made. Clark made clear she plans to remain with the Fever, even as she weighs an early contract extension that could reshape the team’s roster flexibility.

Honeycrisp has been one of the most popular apples for years, but now Cosmic Crisp has come along to give it a run for its money. I've had both many times and am sharing what apple I would buy for sweetness, texture, price, and more.

Donna Kay Cloud has been missing from Spring, Texas (Montgomery County), since October 25, 2016, according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC). She would now be 29.

Deklon Ford disappeared from Columbus, Ohio (Franklin County), on May 6, 2015, with his mother, Brittany Anne Ford (pictured below), according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC). Deklon's photo above (far right) has been age progressed to 8, though he would now be 11. His mother would now be 40.

Meet Butterball, a goofy young pup who is searching for the family who will help him write the next chapter of his life. Great Dog Rescue New England (GDRNE), a dedicated foster-based dog rescue in Massachusetts, has highlighted Butterball Bold, who has been in their care for some time. According to the rescue, “This strong boy was a local surrender in Mississippi, but he can't wait to see what New England is all about!” He has so far been waiting for a new home for over half a year.

Rayven weighs just 8 pounds, but the next chapter of this little dog’s life depends on a big commitment: a forever home. The 6-year-old terrier mix is seeking an adopter through Small Dog Rescue of New England, which says he is fully vetted in Texas and could travel north in the weeks following its adoption appeal if a home is secured.

Learn about an apple variety that was discovered as a natural mutation on a Gala apple tree and how it became a variety that is now grown all across the country. This apple was discovered by Tom and Bob McLaughlin of Portsmouth, Ohio. No genetically modified apple here. The apple arose from a natural mutation that came from a Gala apple tree. It was discovered around the year 2000. It is great to see even with modern apple breeding techniques that we will still gets these chance occurrences that happen in one orchard and then it gets shared with so many people. Thanks to the McLaughlins for sharing this variety with the world!

Mississippi Mud Potatoes coat tender diced potatoes in a creamy mixture of cheddar, cream cheese, and sour cream. As the casserole bakes, the sauce melts around every potato and the top develops bubbling, golden patches. Bacon can bring smoky crunch, while onions or green onions add savory freshness. The finished dish is rich, cheesy, and substantial enough to challenge the main course for attention.

A jar of ground cinnamon can sit in a spice rack for months. If yours is Lior brand, check the label: Galil Importing Corp has recalled a specific lot of its Cinnamon Ground Seasoning after testing found elevated lead levels.

Before you reach for frozen berries for your next smoothie, check the bag. A recall involving Walmart's Great Value Organic Triple Berry Blend now covers select stores in 26 states and Puerto Rico because of possible E. coli contamination.

Small Dog Rescue of New England reports that Tinman, a five-pound, five-year-old small dog currently in Texas, is seeking adoption and may be able to travel to the Northeast at the end of the month. According to the nonprofit volunteer organization, Tinman “greets everyone with a smile” and is “an energetic boy who does well with other dogs,” making him a potential fit for a home looking for a small, social companion.

Eriel Lynette Mack-Mariscal has been missing from New Orleans, Louisiana, since July 27, 2019, according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC). She would now be seven years old.

Strudel, a resilient 20-pound Boston Terrier, is walking again after spinal surgery and months of crate rest and physical therapy, and now Vintage Pet Rescue is hoping to find her a home where she can keep growing stronger. The Rhode Island-based rescue explains Strudel came to them unable to walk after an injury; although her history is unknown, an MRI led to surgery to repair her damaged spine. “She is truly a fighter!” the rescue shared.

EVANSTON—Yellowstone National Park’s last original wolf pack, Mollie’s Pack, emerged unscathed from a hunting season that opened last week and has already closed, Wyoming wildlife officials announced Monday.

Theo, a 2½-year-old, 11-pound Maltipoo mix, is expected to travel to Rhode Island in the coming weeks to begin life in a foster home, according to Small Dog Rescue of New England. The rescue says Theo is friendly and gets along well with other dogs. Theo can also be cat-tested in Texas for prospective adopters who want to learn how he may do around cats. For anyone hoping to welcome a small companion, Theo’s next step is a foster home in Rhode Island.

This article was originally published by Votebeat, a nonprofit news organization covering local election administration and voting access. Each year, election officials prepare for the worst: A bomb threat at a polling place, power outages, natural disasters.

Great Dog Rescue New England (GDRNE), a dedicated foster-based dog rescue in Massachusetts, would like you to meet Felix Funny, a playful young puppy who is searching for his place in the world. According to the rescue, “The FUNNY litter's Tennessee owner couldn't care for them anymore (which is no laughing matter), but these hilarious pups can't wait to make you smile with all of their jokes!” He is now living safe and sound with a loving foster family.

A gentle young pup named Ellie is searching for a new home through no fault of her own, and hopes it could be with you. Great Dog Rescue New England (GDRNE), a dedicated foster-based dog rescue in Massachusetts, has highlighted Ellie, who has been in their care. According to the rescue, “Ellie's owner can no longer care for her, so she's ready to start finding her next fur-ever family!” She has now been living with a loving foster for over 5 months while waiting for what comes next.

A joyful young puppy named Flint is searching for the family who will give him a place in this world. Great Dog Rescue New England (GDRNE), a dedicated foster-based dog rescue in Massachusetts, recently introduced Flint Funny after he came into their care. According to the rescue, “The FUNNY litter's Tennessee owner couldn't care for them any more (which is no laughing matter), but these hilarious pups can't wait to make you smile with all of their jokes!”

Check your cheese drawer and freezer: Sierra Nevada Cheese Company has recalled its Graziers grass-fed raw milk cheeses amid a multistate E. coli outbreak. As of September 25, health officials had reported 13 illnesses in nine states. Eight people had been hospitalized, and three had developed a serious kidney complication.

A local and dedicated foster-based dog rescue in Massachusetts, Great Dog Rescue New England (GDRNE), would like you to meet Payton Star, a joyful young puppy who has been in their care and is ready to start the next chapter of her life. According to the rescue, “She and her sister wandered into a jail as strays from the countryside of Tennessee. They both wished on a shooting star that they'd find the perfect family that will love and care for them. Will it be you?”

PAWS New England is shining a spotlight on Gus, an easygoing, “easy to love hunk of a dog” who’s ready for a fresh start and a family of his own. In a recent post, the New England–based rescue described him as a calm, affectionate “couch potato” who enjoys life at a relaxed pace, especially if there’s a comfy place to settle and someone nearby to love him.

There are senators who make news, senators who make noise, and then there is Tommy Tuberville, the old Auburn football coach who has, in the twilight of his Senate career, discovered his true calling: hall monitor of the animal kingdom. Other men leave Washington with a library, a think tank, a lucrative board seat. Tuberville appears determined to leave with the his reputation as the most rediculous senator ever elected intact if not enshrined.

Ja'Niyah McMichael has been missing from Gary, Indiana, since August 11, 2024, according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC). She was only 13 years old. She would now be 15. What happened to Ja'Niyah?

A local and dedicated foster-based dog rescue in Massachusetts, Great Dog Rescue New England (GDRNE), would like you to meet Kodiak, a silly young pup who recently came into their care and is ready to start the next chapter of her life. According to the rescue, “This gorgeous darling hails from Tennessee, where she lived as a stray in someone's yard. Kodiak deserves to live the cozy New England lifestyle! Let's make it happen!” She has been living with a loving foster family.

A local and dedicated foster-based dog rescue in Massachusetts, Great Dog Rescue New England (GDRNE), would like you to meet Cali Momma Puzzle, a loving young pup who recently came into their care. According to the rescue, “Sweet Cali had been wandering around a Tennessee neighborhood known for dog fighting for about a year. She’s had a couple of litters and her children, Rory and Joey are from her last litter. We're so glad these precious dogs are safe! What they need is a nice, loving home with all the puzzles they can solve!”