National
4 days ago in National
Utah restricts fireworks, declares state of emergency as largest US wildfire grows
Utah restricted fireworks and declared a state of emergency Friday ahead of July Fourth celebrations as the United States' largest wildfire mushroomed in size.
5 days ago in National
Key inflation gauge jumps to 3-year high in latest sign of affordability challenges
The Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge rose to a new three-year high in May as gas prices peaked, a sign rising costs could pose political problems for President Donald Trump and his political party as midterm elections near.
7 days ago in National
Savannah Guthrie says family remains ‘in agony’ over missing mom, begs the public for tips
"Today" show host Savannah Guthrie made an emotional appeal to viewers Tuesday to come forward with any information about her missing mother, a day after news organizations said a ransom note received months ago had indicated that she was dead.
1 week ago in National
A shooter kills 2 at a Northern California library and an 18-year-old suspect is arrested
A shooting at a library in Northern California left two people dead and an 18-year-old suspect has been arrested, police said Tuesday. Police responded to a 911 call soon after 5 p.m. Monday.
1 week ago in National
A plan to sell artifacts from the Titanic faces US government opposition
A plan to auction more than 100 artifacts salvaged from the wreckage of the Titanic — including personal belongings, currency, kitchen items and decor — is facing pushback from the U.S. government, according to newly unsealed court documents.
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Lifestyle
3 hours ago in Lifestyle
Nutrition apps can help build healthy habits. For some users, their gaming features carry risks
Green means go, red means stop. Trophies or confetti come with good performance, and people who fall behind get nudged to do better. Those brightly colored engagement tactics long ago jumped from smartphone games to everything from online shopping to sports betting and classrooms. So it should come as no surprise that many nutrition-tracking apps like MyFitnessPal and Noom also use gaming features to keep users coming back.
3 hours ago in Lifestyle
How to talk about money with your kids
At the grocery store, Jamie Corum sets a two-minute timer for her 10-year-old daughter to look around. Then she resets it to 10 minutes so her daughter can choose one thing to buy, making sure she considers her budget and how much tax she'll have to pay.
1 day ago in Lifestyle
Scratching that bug bite might feel good at first but science explains why it’s a bad idea
You've likely heard it since childhood: Don't scratch that bug bite or rash, you'll make it worse. But why would something that feels so good be bad?
6 days ago in Lifestyle, Trending
When a rip current sucks you out to sea, try not to panic
To someone who is getting sucked out to sea by a rip current, "Don't panic!" may be difficult to heed, even if that's exactly what you should do. But lifeguards say to not only relax but flip over and float out of the danger.
1 week ago in Lifestyle
$75 caviar-topped tots. A day’s pay worth of beer. Here’s the World Cup menu — and prices
World Cup tickets are expensive. Flights to North America are expensive. Hotel rooms in many places are expensive. Then there's the price of beer.
Sports News
Rockingham County Baseball League Scoreboard – Monday, 6/29
Rockingham County Baseball League Scoreboard - Monday, 6/29
Valley Baseball League Scoreboard – Monday, 6/29
Valley Baseball League Scoreboard - Monday, 6/29
Rockingham County Baseball League Scoreboard – Sunday, 6/28
Rockingham County Baseball League Scoreboard - Sunday, 6/28
Valley Baseball League Scoreboard – Sunday, 6/28
Valley Baseball League Scoreboard - Sunday, 6/28
Rockingham County Baseball League Scoreboard – Friday, 6/26
Rockingham County Baseball League Scoreboard - Friday, 6/26
Valley Baseball League Scoreboard – Friday, 6/26
Valley Baseball League Scoreboard - Friday, 6/26
Rockingham County Baseball League Scoreboard – Thursday, 6/25
Rockingham County Baseball League Scoreboard - Thursday, 6/25
Valley Baseball League Scoreboard – Thursday, 6/25
Valley Baseball League Scoreboard - Thursday, 6/25
JMU’s Robinson to represent Canada at FIBA U23 3×3 Nations League 2026
James Madison guard Bree Robinson earned a spot on Canada's roster for the FIBA U23 3x3 Nations League 2026 – Americas North in Ñuñoa, Chile, from June 27- July 3, as announced by Canada Basketball on Thursday afternoon.
Local News from Rocktown Now
2 hours ago in Community, Local
Virginia Fresh Match’s Summer SNAP Special held July 5-11
Farmers Market shoppers can double their SNAP Matching benefits.
Heat Advisory issued until July 1 at 8:00 PM
Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
5 hours ago in Agriculture, Local
Virginia to allow recreational marijuana to be sold in retail stores beginning in 2027
Up to 350 cannabis shops to open across Virginia beginning July 1, 2027.
9 hours ago in Crime & Safety, Local
UPDATE: Missing Harrisonburg woman has been located
Shaquana Babette Maurnicia Taylor has been found safe.







