Metros with the biggest freeway systems
CoPilot used data from the U.S. Federal Highway Administration’s Highway Statistics Series, last updated Sept. 30, 2020, to analyze the 25 metros with the biggest freeway systems.
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What to know about buying foreclosed homes
UpNest compiled a list of 10 things individuals should know about buying a foreclosed home. Here’s what you need to know.
Continue ReadingNero, Bruns spark North Dakota past Presentation 72-55
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (AP) — Caleb Nero had 18 points and six rebounds and Paul Bruns scored 15 as North Dakota defeated Presentation College 72-55. Bentiu Panoam had 11 points for the Fighting Hawks (3-5), who snapped a four-game losing streak. Brian Matthews added eight rebounds. Jeremiah Gilyard had 12 points for the Saints.
Continue ReadingPolice: Bank robber arrested after prison term for new heist
By CURT ANDERSON AP Legal Affairs Writer BELLEAIR BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Police say serial Florida bank robber once dubbed the “I-4 bandit” has been arrested for a new holdup just months after his release from prison. Authorities said Tuesday that 55-year-old David Marc Ratcliff was caught after a chase in the Gulf coast town
Continue ReadingBáez to Detroit, MLB teams race to finish biz before lockout
By JAKE SEINER AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Javier Báez agreed to bring his high motor to the Motor City, while other teams around the majors raced to finish up business before Tuesday’s deadline to tender contracts and a likely roster freeze coming when baseball’s collective bargaining agreement expires Wednesday. AL Cy Young
Continue ReadingGiants, Cobb finalize $20M, 2-year deal with club option
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The San Francisco Giants and right-hander Alex Cobb have agreed to a $20 million, two-year deal with a club option for 2024. The team announced the deal for the 34-year-old pitcher, who was 8-3 with a 3.76 ERA in 18 starts for the Los Angeles Angels last season. The 10-year major
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Santa Express helps with food, clothing and toys
This yearly event by Bend Fire and Rescue gathers donations from neighborhoods, as Santa rides through Bend on a fire truck. The event continues Wednesday night.
Continue ReadingINF César Hernández, Nationals agree to terms on 1-year deal
WASHINGTON (AP) — Free agent César Hernández and the Washington Nationals have agreed to terms on a $4 million, one-year contract. Tuesday’s deal gives the team a veteran middle infielder who hit a career-high 21 homers last season. The 31-year-old Hernández is a switch-hitter who played for the Cleveland Indians and Chicago White Sox in
Continue ReadingGirard hits late free throws, Syracuse beats Indiana in 2OT
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) — Joe Girard made two free throws with 0.8 seconds left in double overtime and Syracuse beat previously unbeaten Indiana 112-110 in the Big Ten/ACC Challenge. Syracuse (4-3) won a double-overtime game at home for the first time since Feb. 25, 1971. Indiana (6-1), which had 25 turnovers and overcame an 18-point,
Continue ReadingTryon leads Samford over Mississippi College 83-58
HOMEWOOD, Ala. (AP) — Jacob Tryon had 16 points as Samford rolled past Mississippi College 83-58. Jaden Campbell had 12 points for the Bulldogs (6-1), who won their fourth straight game. Zach Jones had 15 points and 11 rebounds for the Choctaws
Continue ReadingHunter, Foster lead Furman past High Point 74-70 in 2OT
HIGH POINT, N.C. (AP) — Alex Hunter had 18 points to lead five Furman players in double figures as the Paladins narrowly defeated High Point 74-70 in double overtime. Marcus Foster added 15 points for the Paladins. John-Michael Wright led the Panthers with 26 points and six rebounds.
Continue ReadingTherapy dog assists Hawaii elementary students receiving second Covid dose
By Xio Yamileth Click here for updates on this story HONOLULU, Hawaii (KITV) — A service dog name Duke made an appearance at Waikiki Elementary School on Tuesday afternoon. The trained and licensed therapy dog assisted over 150 Waikiki Elementary students who received their second COVID-19 dose. Duke who is owned by school counselor Christina
Continue ReadingPanthers score four goals in third to beat Capitals 5-4
By PAUL GEREFFI Associated Press SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Sam Reinhart scored the winning power-play goal with 14.4 seconds left, capping a furious comeback for the Florida Panthers to beat the Washington Capitals 5-4 on Tuesday night. Trailing 4-1, the Panthers scored four goals on a season-high 26 shots in the third period to snap
Continue ReadingAuthorities get search warrant on suspected supplier of ‘Rust’ ammo
By Julia Jones and David Shortell, CNN Investigators in New Mexico were authorized by a state judge Tuesday to search an Albuquerque prop store where some of the rounds used on the set of the film “Rust” prior to the fatal shooting in October are believed to have been supplied. In the search warrant, which
Continue ReadingGrizzlies win 2nd straight without Morant, top Raptors 98-91
By IAN HARRISON Associated Press TORONTO (AP) — Jaren Jackson Jr. scored 25 points, Desmond Bane had 23 and Dillon Brooks 17 as the Memphis Grizzlies won back-to-back games, beating the struggling Toronto Raptors 98-91. Memphis won again without leading scorer Ja Morant, who sat for the second game because of a sprained left knee.
Continue ReadingInvestigators track ammunition in fatal film set shooting
By MORGAN LEE Associated Press SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Authorities are pursuing new leads on possible sources of live ammunition involved in actor Alec Baldwin’s fatal shooting of a cinematographer on the New Mexico set of a western movie. The Santa Fe County Sheriff’s Office on Tuesday searched the premises of an Albuquerque-based firearms
Continue ReadingSmith leads College of Charleston over Tulane 81-77
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Reyne Smith had 22 points as College of Charleston narrowly defeated Tulane 81-77. The Cougars led 77-65 with 2:18 to play but needed four free throws in the final five seconds to ensure the victory. Brenden Tucker had 17 points for College of Charleston. Jaylen Forbes had 20 points for the
Continue ReadingHamilton carries Western Kentucky over Rhodes 105-35
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (AP) — Jairus Hamilton scored 24 points, tying his career high, as Western Kentucky routed Rhodes 105-35. Hamilton shot 11 for 13 from the field. Sherman Brashear added 20 points and six rebounds for Western Kentucky (4-3), which earned its fourth straight home victory. Luke Frampton added 18 points and Jaylen Butz
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ODOT, contractor begin major Third Street (U.S. Highway 20) upgrade in Bend
ODOT kicked off a $17 million highway construction project on Bend’s north end this week that it says will deliver significant transportation and safety improvements along Third Street (U.S. Highway 20) from Mervin Sampels Road south to Greenwood Avenue.
Continue ReadingLos Angeles Angels sign longtime Reds RHP Michael Lorenzen
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Right-hander Michael Lorenzen agreed to a $6.75 million, one-year contract with the Los Angeles Angels. The Anaheim native spent his first seven major league seasons with the Cincinnati Reds, making 295 appearances mostly as a reliever. He is 23-23 with a 4.07 ERA, 14 saves and 406 strikeouts. Lorenzen attended Fullerton
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