National Sports

• Aaron Rodgers tears into ex-girlfriends: 'I got myself into crazy town'

  NFL star Aaron Rodgers pushed back on some of the "narratives" that have been built around his personal life and used that as the reason why he won't reveal his wife.

• Browns star Myles Garrett in speeding trouble again with 9th citation since entering NFL

  Browns star Myles Garrett was reportedly cited for his ninth speeding ticket since 2017, as he was caught going 94 mph in a 70-mph zone in Ohio.

• Olympic gold medalist Alysa Liu says she was 'chased' to her car at airport

  Olympic gold medalist Alysa Liu described a terrifying experience at an airport early Thursday, revealing she was mobbed by a crowd and "chased" to her car.

• Keith Olbermann under fire for calling Lou Holtz a 'scumbag' after legendary coach's death

  Keith Olbermann sparked outrage with an inflammatory comment about deceased coach Lou Holtz, continuing his pattern of controversial social media posts.

• Rangers unveil statue at home ballpark, reigniting historical context debate

  A statue unveiling at Globe Life Field, an MLB ballpark, ignited debate over the Texas Rangers’ law enforcement history as critics urged fuller context about the past.

• GOP lawmakers mourn legendary football coach Lou Holtz

  Lou Holtz's death prompted condolences from Republican lawmakers, including Tommy Tuberville, Lindsey Graham and Ron DeSantis after the Notre Dame coach died Wednesday at age 89.

• Aaron Rodgers gives cheeky response when asked about reasons to work out

  Aaron Rodgers made an interesting NSFW comment about his wife on "The Pat McAfee Show" while discussing his workout routine and refusing to reveal his NFL plans.

• Referee knocked to the floor, injured in South Alabama-Coastal Carolina women’s basketball brawl

  South Alabama defeated Coastal Carolina in the Sun Belt women’s basketball championship despite a massive on-court fight that led to multiple player ejections.

• Patriots to cut Stefon Diggs despite productive 1,000-yard season and Super Bowl run

  The New England Patriots are expected to release Stefon Diggs after just one season, as he must find his fourth NFL team in as many years.

• NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman defends USA men's team for 'unfair' portrayal of women's squad

  Gary Bettman, commissioner of the NHL, defended the U.S. men’s hockey team over how they reacted to comments President Donald Trump made about the women’s team.

• Kansas coach Bill Self ejected before halftime in upset loss to Arizona State: 'Pretty temperamental crew'

  Longtime Kansas coach Bill Self was ejected before halftime after arguing foul call, as Arizona State upset the Jayhawks 70-60 on Tuesday night.

• Legendary college football coach Lou Holtz dead at 89

  Hall of Famer Lou Holtz, who coached the Notre Dame Fighting Irish to a national championship, died Wednesday at his home in Florida. He was 89.

• Some rugby programs eliminate women's teams in favor of 'open' category for trans athletes

  USA Rugby women's teams Charlotte Royals and Mother Ruckers switched to new "open" category following policy restricting women's competition to biological females.

• Aaron Rodgers refuses to give update on 2026 playing status

  Aaron Rodgers played coy when he spoke about his playing future in 2026 during an appearance on "The Pat McAfee Show" on Wednesday afternoon.

• Rams pick up All-Pro Trent McDuffie in blockbuster trade with Chiefs: report

  The Los Angeles Rams reportedly acquired All-Pro cornerback Trent McDuffie from the Kansas City Chiefs in a blockbuster trade on Wednesday.

• Jon Rahm accuses DP World Tour of 'extorting' LIV Golf players with six-tournament mandate

  Jon Rahm accused the DP World Tour of 'extorting' LIV Golf players with unfair tournament requirements and fines, escalating tensions in professional golf.

• NBA legend doubles down on strange Caitlin Clark comparison

  Basketball Hall of Famer Reggie Miller doubles down on controversial Caitlin Clark comparison to Boston Celtics guard Payton Pritchard despite fan backlash.

• Bruce Pearl wonders whether Akron is better than undefeated Miami (Ohio)

  Former coach Bruce Pearl questioned Miami (Ohio)'s men's basketball resume even as they moved to 30-0 with a victory over Toledo on Tuesday ngiht.

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Events

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  Teen Time - APL

  The first Thursday of every month is Teen Time at the Aurora Library!

  Mar 5, 2026 at Aurora Public Library
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  All Saints Parish Fish Fry

  Join us from 4:30 to 7:00pm each Friday during Lent at the St. Martin Campus Hall for a delicious Fish Fry Dinner.

  Mar 6, 2026 at St. Martin Hall
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  Petersburg Volunteer Fire Department Fish Fry

  Fish fry-ocean perch

  Mar 6, 2026 at Petersburg Community Center

Clocks Spring Forward This Weekend

Daylight Saving Time goes in effect on Sunday.

Fire Breaks Out at Former Woodlands Reception Hall

Several local agencies responded to the fire on Wednesday.

Flood Warning Issued in Franklin County

Several roads are closed due to flooding.

IBCA Releases Girls Basketball All-State Teams

Nineteen players from the area earned recognition.

2025-26 ORVC Boys Basketball All-Conference Team Announced

Conference champs South Ripley led the way with four selections.

Local Sports Report - March 4, 2026

The IHSAA Boys Basketball State Tournament continued on Wednesday.