’30 Rock’ star Grizz Chapman dies in his sleep at age 52
Grizz Chapman, the Brooklyn-born actor who made his name on "30 Rock," died this weekend. He was 52.
May 26, 2026Open source
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Jessica Handler’s ‘The World to See’ charts rock star-fan friendship
Jessica Handler’s ‘The World to See’ charts the friendship between a rock star and her fan. Spanning four decades, the novel also examines bonds betwee...
May 24, 2026Open source
54 years ago, they couldn’t go to Pennsbury High’s prom together. Now, a rock and roll lifer is making...
For Barbara Rickert, it’s about “how you circle back to each other. He has always been my one and only.” She’s going to Pennsbury High’s storied pr...
May 24, 2026Open source
'30 Rock' actor's home destroyed in Woodbridge tractor-trailer crash
The crash was caused by an SUV whose driver pulled in front of the truck on Gordon Boulevard. The tractor-trailer slammed into Grizz Chapman's condo.
May 23, 2026Open source
Actor Grizz Chapman, known for '30 Rock,' dies at 52
Actor Grizz Chapman, known for playing Grizz on "30 Rock," died on Friday at age 52. (Evan Agostini/Invision/AP Photo)
May 23, 2026Open source
Castle Rock considers HOA ban on brown lawn fines after drought declaration The Castle Rock Town Council ap...
The Castle Rock Town Council approved the first reading of an ordinance designed to keep the HOA from fining residents for a brown lawn.
May 23, 2026Open source
Hip-Hop Great DJ EZ Rock Dead at 46
Hip-hop producer DJ E-Z Rock (real name Rodney Bryce) died Sunday, a spokesperson for Bryce’s friend and collaborator Rob Base confirmed to Rolling Stone.
May 22, 2026Open source
Rock Island Metra train strikes vehicle in Morgan Park
A Rock Island line Metra train struck a vehicle in Morgan Park on Friday while heading into the city, officials said.
May 22, 2026Open source
Police go door-to-door with Amazon packages after strange 911 call in Wayne County
It’s not every day police show up at your door with good news, but that’s exactly what happened in Flat Rock after officers responded to an unusual 9-1-1...
May 22, 2026Open source
Putnam County officials to consider scaling back rock quarry project amid community opposition | Here's why
A controversial rock quarry proposal in Putnam County sees potential downsizing, but local residents remain concerned over environmental and economic impacts.
May 22, 2026Open source
Flat Rock police chief explains why officers delivered Amazon packages after driver quit midshift
Officers spent part of their day delivering Amazon packages to customers after a delivery driver quit mid-shift, leaving boxes scattered along a neighborhood...
May 22, 2026Open source
Metra to ‘significantly expand' Rock Island service next month
Metra officials have announced a plan to expand service on both weekdays and weekends on the Rock Island Line beginning next month.
May 22, 2026Open source
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Court docs: Suspected Cambridge gunman waved rifle at parole officer over FaceTime prior to shooting
Suspected Memorial Drive gunman Tyler Brown allegedly waved a rifle over a FaceTime call with his parole officer before Monday's shooting.
May 12, 2026Open source
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Mitch Garver's 2-run homer sends Mariners to 2-0 win over punchless Royals
Mitch Garver hit a two-run homer, Logan Gilbert threw 5 2/3 sharp innings and the Seattle Mariners beat the Kansas City Royals 2-0. Cole Young walked to open...
May 23, 2026Open source
Kansas farmers hit hard by weather extremes and growing costs, wheat crop could be worst since 1972
Orville Williams has had a healthy wheat crop on his 2,600-acre farm in Montezuma, Kansas, every year since he was a teenager.
May 20, 2026Open source
Duran and Contreras drive in 3 runs apiece as Red Sox beat Royals 7-1 The Boston Red Sox beat the Kansas Ci...
The Boston Red Sox beat the Kansas City Royals 7-1 on Tuesday night.
May 20, 2026Open source
Aircraft from Vance Air Force Base makes emergency belly landing in Kansas
An aircraft from Vance Air Force Base performed an emergency belly landing in Kansas on Tuesday afternoon.
May 20, 2026Open source
Rashee Rice jailed for probation violation after testing positive for THC
Kansas City Chiefs receiver and former SMU star Rashee Rice was ordered to serve 30 days in jail after testing positive for marijuana, violating his probatio...
May 19, 2026Open source
Storm chaser Reed Timmer searching for parachute probe launched into storm in northeast Kansas
Extreme storm chaser Reed Timmer is asking for the public to keep an eye out for an important piece of equipment deployed into a tornado in northeast Kansas.
May 19, 2026Open source
Krog Street Market owner targets Virginia-Highland with $17.3M acquisition
Atlanta real estate firm 26th Street Partners is adding more popular intown Atlanta shops and restaurants to its portfolio, this time in Virginia-Highland.
May 18, 2026Open source
Little Lil hopes for big weekend of adoptions at Helping Hands
Lil is a seven-week old kitten awaiting her final vaccinations before being ready for adoption from Helping Hands Humane Society.
May 16, 2026Open source
Cancer survivors, families unite at Topeka Relay for Life
The event provides Topekans with an opportunity to honor survivors and remember those who have fought cancer.
May 16, 2026Open source
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