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Prince William Co. supervisors to reconsider rejected home gun business in Potomac Shores

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 14:08:42 GMT

This article was written by WTOP’s news partner, InsideNoVa.com, and republished with permission. Sign up for InsideNoVa.com’s free email subscription today.The Prince William Board of County Supervisors will reconsider an application for a home gun business in Potomac Shores, which was rejected in September, after the applicant pushed for another hearing.The board in closed session on Oct. 10 discussed the application that failed Sept. 26. The disapproval came despite a nearly identical home gun store proposal near Manassas being approved during the same meeting.The board will reconsider the Potomac Shores application on Dec. 5 at 7 p.m. The business, proposed to be located at the Cockspur Lane home of Robert and Michelle Dawson, asked to be permitted to sell guns online and provide in-person background checks, with walk-in customers by appointment only.The application was rejected when Occoquan Supervisor Kenny Boddye, who backed the Manassas store, opposed Dawson̵...

GOP’s Jordan backs a temporary House speaker plan and calls off 3rd vote for now, lawmakers say

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 14:08:42 GMT

Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, talks with members as the House convenes for a second day of balloting to elect a speaker, at the Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023. Former Speaker Rep. Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., looks on at right. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)(AP/J. Scott Applewhite) Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, talks with members as the House convenes for a second day of balloting to elect a speaker, at the Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023. Former Speaker Rep. Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., looks on at right. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)(AP/J. Scott Applewhite) WASHINGTON (AP) — Refusing to drop out, Republican Re...

Scarlet Knights hoping to add to historic start when they visit the struggling Hoosiers

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 14:08:42 GMT

BLOOMINGTON, Indiana (AP) — Rutgers (5-2, 2-2 Big Ten) at Indiana (2-4, 0-3), Noon ET (Big Ten Network)Line: Rutgers by 5 1/2, according to FanDuel Sportsbook.Series record: Indiana leads 5-4.WHAT’S AT STAKE?Rutgers can add to its already remarkable start. The Scarlet Knights are trying to go 6-2 for the first time since 2012, and a win at Indiana wouldn’t just even the series. It would also give Rutgers three Big Ten wins, tying the program record. Indiana’s desperate mission: Win to get the program on track. Three of the Hoosiers four losses came against teams ranked in last week’s top 15 while the fourth was against then-undefeated Maryland. This may be Indiana’s best chance over the last four weeks.KEY MATCHUPRutgers RB Kyle Monangai vs. Hoosiers run defense. Monangai has had quite a fifth season — three 100-yard games, the winning score last week against Michigan State and a conference-best 635 yards through seven games. Keeping him under control will be...

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NCAA investigating allegations of sign-stealing by No. 2 Michigan. The school says it is cooperating

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 14:08:42 GMT

No. 2 Michigan said Thursday it has been notified by the NCAA that the football program is being investigated for allegedly stealing signs.“The university is fully cooperating with the Big Ten and NCAA. The investigation is ongoing and will not impact Saturday’s game,” the university said in a statement. “At the University of Michigan, we are committed to the highest ethical and integrity standards for all members of our community.”The Wolverines (7-0) play at Michigan State on Saturday.The Big Ten also announced the investigation, but provided no further details, only to say that it had notified Michigan’s upcoming opponents about the investigation.“The Big Ten Conference considers the integrity of competition to be of utmost importance and will continue to monitor the investigation,” the Big Ten said in a statement.The NCAA does not have rules specifically against stealing signs but does prohibit in-person advanced scouting of opponents and also does have bylaws ...

Northwestern visits Nebraska for a meeting of teams looking to continue their improvement

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 14:08:42 GMT

LINCOLN, Nebraska (AP) — Northwestern (3-3, 1-2 Big Ten) at Nebraska (3-3, 1-2), Saturday, 3:30 p.m. ET (Big Ten Network)Line: Nebraska by 12 1/2, according to FanDuel Sportsbook.Series record: Nebraska leads 9-7.WHAT’S AT STAKE?Northwestern has proved to be plucky under interim coach David Braun. Nebraska has won three of its last four games. The winner of this game will sit no lower than third place in the wide-open Big Ten West. For the Wildcats, a fourth victory would be their most wins in a season since 2020. For the Cornhuskers, a fourth victory would be one more than they had last season.KEY MATCHUPNebraska run offense vs. Northwestern run defense. The Huskers are averaging a Big Ten-best 5.01 yards per carry while leaning hard on the ground game to compensate for their limited passing game. The Wildcats are last in the conference against the run and gave up 177 yards to Eden James of FCS Howard in their last game.PLAYERS TO WATCHNorthwestern: Veteran WRs Bryce Kirtz and Cam ...

Harden skips 76ers practice for second day. Nurse says ‘unlikely’ he’ll play in preseason finale

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 14:08:42 GMT

CAMDEN, N.J. (AP) — Philadelphia 76ers guard James Harden skipped practice Thursday for the second straight day, with the team officially saying the disgruntled player is away because of a personal matter.“I think the organization has made it clear what’s going on,” coach Nick Nurse said at the 76ers’ New Jersey complex. “They’re working on stuff, as we say, day by day. We had a really good practice today. Very energetic. The guys that were here, that’s what we’re focused on.”Harden has yet to play in the preseason. He did attend training camp and continued to practice with the 76ers in the wake of his offseason trade demand. Harden said last week his fractured relationship with team president Daryl Morey could not be repaired — comparing it to a broken marriage — and said over the summer that he could not play for the 76ers.Part of Harden’s complaint stems from his belief he should have earned a long-term contract with the Sixers after last season. It never ...

Woman found dismembered in possible Aurora homicide-suicide case

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 14:08:42 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Aurora Police are investigating a homicide-suicide case after a woman was found dismembered and a man found dead from a gunshot wound.At 11:15 p.m. Wednesday, officers responded to a missing person report at an apartment complex in the Tollgate Overlook neighborhood located in the 18300 block of East Kepner Place. The caller told police that his mother was scheduled to arrive at the apartment complex for a housekeeping job at 7 a.m. However, she failed to show up to her other appointments later in the day.When Aurora police arrived at the scene, they found the missing woman's car still parked at the complex. The woman's son told police the apartment number of her housekeeping job, and police were unable to contact the resident inside. ‘Justice is finally here’: Man convicted in 2020 death of 9-month-old girl According to police, when officers decided to enter the apartment, they heard a single gunshot wound. A 30-year-old Aurora man was found dead from an apparent ...

Everything you need to know for the Colorado Avalanche home opener

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 14:08:42 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- On Thursday, the Colorado Avalanche host the Chicago Blackhawks for the Ball Arena home opener at 8:30 p.m. Check out how the team's looking this year:The Avalanche season so far:The Avs are 3-0-0 for the season so far, which marks the best on-the-road start for the team in the past ten years, according to the National Hockey League. Avalanche forward Valeri Nichushkin averts questions over sudden absence last year in playoffs Tuesday's win against Seattle Kraken was the Av's 14th consecutive regular-season win on the road, including last season. They are now tied with the Buffalo Sabres (2006) for the NHL record for the longest road win streak spanning multiple seasons, according to the NHL.Going into the home opener, they're at the top of the Central Division, just above Minnesota Wild.Avalanche 2022-23 season recap:Last year, the Avs ranked first in the Central Division (51-24-7). Trying to defend their Stanley Cup title in 2022, the team made it to the pl...

Bad Bunny to headline Ball Arena in March

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 14:08:42 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Fans of trap artist Bad Bunny are being asked to pre-register for ticket sales this month if they want to see his Mile High City performance in March.On Oct. 19, Bad Bunny, a Puerto Rican rapper and singer, announced his 2024 North American tour, the "Most Wanted Tour." He will be stopping at 31 cities across the U.S. and Canada. ‘All I Want for Christmas is You’: Mariah Carey announces Denver holiday performance He is scheduled to perform on Wednesday, March 20 at Ball Arena in Denver. Bad Bunny previously performed at the same venue in February 2022 for his "El Ultimo Tour Del Mundo."To help block bots and scalpers, reduce reselling and get more tickets directly into the hands of real people, fans are encouraged to register online through Sunday, Oct. 22 on Ticketmaster. Fans will be randomly selected to receive a code that grants them access to the sale on Wednesday, Oct. 25.According to Ticketmaster, these registrations reduce ticket resales from 20-30% to only...