James Madison Men's Basketball takes down Toledo, 73-71

Bridgewater Women's Basketball rallies from early deficit to defeat Guilford, 54-48

EMU Men's Basketball drops home game to No. 17 Roanoke, 73-57

BC Men's Basketball stops skid with 80-67 win at Averett

Shenandoah Valley Best 2026 Nominations Are Open!

National

6 hours ago in National

Shooting at Rhode Island youth hockey game leaves 3 dead, including shooter, and 3 more wounded

A shooting during a Rhode Island youth hockey game left three people dead, including the shooter, and three more hospitalized Monday night in critical condition, authorities said.

7 hours ago in National, Trending

The Rev. Jesse Jackson, who led the Civil Rights Movement for decades after King, has died at 84

The Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, a protege of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. and two-time presidential candidate who led the Civil Rights Movement for decades after the revered leader's assassination, died Tuesday. He was 84.

1 day ago in National, Trending

Presidents Day 2026: Here’s what’s open and closed on the holiday

Government offices, the stock market and schools are closed Monday in observance of Presidents Day, but most big retailers are open. When in doubt, call ahead or look up more specific schedules online for stores in your neighborhood.

4 days ago in National

Inflation measure falls to nearly five-year low as gas prices fall and housing costs cool

A key measure of inflation fell to nearly a five-year low last month as apartment rental price growth slowed and gas prices fell, offering some relief to Americans grappling with the sharp cost increases of the past five years.

5 days ago in National

Federal authorities announce an end to the immigration crackdown in Minnesota

The immigration crackdown in Minnesota that led to mass detentions, protests and two deaths is coming to an end, border czar Tom Homan said Thursday.

Lifestyle

6 hours ago in Lifestyle

How the rich pass on their wealth. And how you can too

Death and taxes may be inevitable. A big bill for your heirs is not. The rich have made an art of avoiding taxes and making sure their wealth passes down effortlessly to the next generation. But the tricks they use – to expedite payouts to heirs and avoid handing money to the government – can also work for people with far more modest estates.

7 days ago in Lifestyle

What to know about student loan repayment plans and collections

It's been a confusing time for people with student loans. Collections restarted, then were put on hold. At the same time, borrowers had to stay on top of changes to key forgiveness plans.

7 days ago in Lifestyle

Why some women choose Galentines over Valentines. And how they might celebrate

Galentine's Day became a pop culture phenomenon with a 2010 episode of the TV comedy "Parks and Recreation" that celebrated female friendships around Valentine's Day. Amy Poehler's character, Leslie Knope, gathered her gal pals on Feb. 13.

2 weeks ago in Lifestyle

Renters use ‘rent now, pay later’ services to manage monthly payments, but fees raise concerns

Rent can eat up an entire paycheck at the start of the month, so a growing number of renters are turning to a financial product that promises relief by letting them split the bill — for a price.

2 weeks ago in Lifestyle

Backyard vegetable gardens are healthy for people and the planet. Here’s how to start yours

If you want healthy food, experts say to eat what's local, organic and in-season. Those foods benefit the planet too, because they are less taxing on the soil and they don't travel as far. It doesn't get more local, organic and in-season than a backyard vegetable garden.

Sports News

17 hours ago in Local, Sports

Area High School Basketball Scoreboard – Monday, 2/16

Area High School Basketball Scoreboard - Monday, 2/16

1 day ago in Sports

Dukes come in at No. 22 in latest Top 25 Lacrosse coaches’ poll

James Madison lacrosse has been ranked No. 22 in the latest IWLCA Division I Coaches' Poll, as announced on Monday.

2 days ago in Local, Sports

James Madison Softball drops final two games at Clearwater Invitational

James Madison softball fell to No. 8 Texas A&M and No. 23 FAU on Sunday to close its weekend at the Shriners Children's Clearwater Invitational. The Dukes (2-5) dropped the day's first game against the Aggies (6-3), 11-0 in five innings, before falling to the Owls (6-4), by a score of 13-2.

2 days ago in Sports