Friday Night Lights: Mountain View vs. Walden Grove Football Showdown

Friday Night Lights: Mountain View vs. Walden Grove Football Showdown

The Mountain View Mountain Lions will take on the Walden Grove Red Wolves at 7:00 p.m. this Friday, looking to break a six-game streak of away losses that dates back to last season. Entering the matchup, the Mountain Lions are eager to bounce back after a challenging game last Friday, where they were outmatched by…

Four Suspects at Large in Los Altos Home Burglary; Candy Ruse Investigated

Four Suspects at Large in Los Altos Home Burglary; Candy Ruse Investigated

The Los Altos Police Department is actively searching for four suspects involved in a home burglary that occurred over the weekend. According to a news release, the incident took place between 1:30 p.m. and 2 p.m. on September 28 at a residence on the 700 block of Covington Road. Three male suspects broke into the…

Indiana High School Football Rankings Updated: Top 25 Teams (9/30/2024)

Indiana High School Football Rankings Updated: Top 25 Teams (9/30/2024)

As we reach the halfway point of the 2024 high school football season, the Top 25 Indiana High School Football Rankings still feature nine undefeated teams. This week’s rankings saw minimal changes due to the stability among the top teams. The most significant shift occurred in the Top 5, where then No. 4 Brownsburg defeated…

The Heart of West Virginia: Exploring Its Geographic Center

The Heart of West Virginia: Exploring Its Geographic Center

West Virginia may have a unique shape that can make it a bit tricky to pinpoint, but like every other state, it has its own geographic center. The geographic center of West Virginia is situated within the Elk River Wildlife Management Area, near Sutton in Braxton County. While the exact center isn’t marked, there is…

West Virginia High School Football Rankings: Top Teams as of 9/30/2024

West Virginia High School Football Rankings: Top Teams as of 9/30/2024

Five weeks into the 2024 West Virginia high school football season, High School on SI has released its updated computer rankings for the top teams in the state. The rankings are based on SBLive’s formula, which uses a linear algebra-based ranking algorithm inspired by the Colley Bias-Free Ranking Method. This method was originally developed by…

Squirrel Dreys vs. Bird Nests: How to Tell the Difference in Virginia

Squirrel Dreys vs. Bird Nests: How to Tell the Difference in Virginia

As you notice what appears to be a bird nest in the trees this fall in Virginia, West Virginia, and Kentucky, take a closer look—it might actually be a squirrel nest. According to 97x, that clump of leaves high up in the tree could be a squirrel’s home, known as a drey. Dreys are used…

Dozens of West Virginia Students Detained Over Recent School Threats

Dozens of West Virginia Students Detained Over Recent School Threats

The West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) has reported a “dramatic increase” in school threats across the state in recent weeks, leading to the expulsion of dozens of students who could potentially face jail time, according to the department’s weekly School Safety Update. Jonah Adkins, WVDE Director of School Safety, stated in a video update…

Mountain View Football Overpowers Gateway with High-Scoring Game

Mountain View Football Overpowers Gateway with High-Scoring Game

Winning is always rewarding, but doing so with a season-high score makes it even sweeter, just ask Mountain View. The Mountain Lions dominated the Gateway Olympians 52-20 on the road this past Friday. With this victory marking their third win by more than 27 points this season, the blowout wasn’t a surprise. Mountain View’s senior…

BB Gun Attacks on Cars and Businesses: 19-Year-Old Suspect Arrested in Campbell

BB Gun Attacks on Cars and Businesses: 19-Year-Old Suspect Arrested in Campbell

A San Jose man has been arrested on felony vandalism charges after a string of BB gun shootings targeted local businesses and vehicles, according to police. Between September 21 and September 26, officers received reports of at least 10 incidents where windows were shattered due to BB gun fire, resulting in damages exceeding $21,700. Fortunately,…

“Tragic Double Shooting: Bay Area Woman and Lawyer Killed by New Boyfriend”

“Tragic Double Shooting: Bay Area Woman and Lawyer Killed by New Boyfriend”

A woman and her attorney have been identified as the victims of a fatal double shooting in Napa, as confirmed by the county coroner’s office on Friday. Georgina Padilla, 38, of Napa, and Ralph Andino III, 54, of American Canyon, were found outside an apartment complex on the 700 block of Lincoln Avenue on Thursday…