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Who's behind the 'Freedom Fuel' network? Clues point to NFL coach, GOP fundraiser, others
Untangling exactly who is behind the Philadelphia-area venture has proven difficult.

Mets slugger Juan Soto goes on 10-day injured list with left calf strain
New York Mets slugger Juan Soto has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a left calf strain that’s expected to sideline him for at least three weeks and probably more. Soto was removed from Friday night’s loss to…

Saturday Evening Forecast
Another fantastic day of weather in Central New York with sunshine, highs in the 80s, and low humidity. The second half of the weekend features generally pleasant conditions, but scattered afternoon and evening showers are possible.

Carlos Beltrán, Andruw Jones and Jeff Kent reflect on Hall of Fame road ahead of induction
Carlos Beltrán was destined for the Baseball Hall of Fame even before he played a full season in the major leagues. At least that’s what Kansas City Royals great George Brett thought. On the eve of his induction, Beltrán recounted…

Hotter, more humid for the Brickyard 400
Skies remained rather cloudy this Saturday and there were even times when a few isolated showers developed early in the afternoon! The added cloud cover today prevented temperatures from rising into the 80s today. Most locations within central Indiana climbed into the mid to…

Irrational decision or helpful evolutionary adaptation? A philosopher on the rationality wars behind ‘nudge’ policy
People use cognitive shortcuts to make choices that sometimes have outcomes that don’t serve their own interests or preferences. But to call these choices irrational might be missing the big picture.

Syracuse men's basketball slated to face Canisius on Dec. 16
SYRACUSE — Syracuse will host Canisius in a non-league men's basketball game on Wednesday, Dec. 16, at the JMA Wireless Dome.

Powerball expands to UK, but the jackpot is slightly different
A new pool of players can now partake in Powerball, but their payout will be partially smaller.

Speeding can cost you, and it doesn't really save much time. Here's why
Speeding in your car to work, to pick up your children from school or to go from one errand to the next not only wastes money in gas and sends harmful emissions into the air, but it barely saves you time, according to new research.

Humidity slowly builds back in central Indiana
Cloud cover will be key today. I trimmed highs from last night’s forecast with many spots staying in the upper 70s for an unprecedented FOURTH straight day. Indianapolis has never recorded July 22-25 all below 80° since records began in 1871. Humidity stays manageable today but…

Paying cash without pennies is confusing. That could soon change
Businesses have taken different approaches in giving back change on cash transactions. A bill that passed the House this month could improve the situation.

OUTDOOR COLUMN: Favorite fishing lures
Do you have a favorite fishing lure?