Wellington Airport is about to have its wings clipped Its two giant eagle sculptures - each of which weighs more than a tonne - are to be packed away and what will replace them is being kept under wraps "It's not unusual to see airborne departures from Wellington Airport it will be emotional for us," Wellington Airport chief executive Matt Clarke said "They have been a huge success and travellers from around the world have loved admiring them After 12 years it's the right time for them to fly the nest." were installed in 2013 as a tie-in with Peter Jackson's The Hobbit movie trilogy who is riding one of them - will be dismantled on Friday night and placed into storage Their future however remains up in the air "We're working with Wētā Workshop on some exciting plans for a unique locally themed replacement to take their place," Clarke said By the end of the year the whole terminal is going to have a spectacular new look with the new multi-level hospitality venue open as well." Wētā co-founder and chief creative officer Richard Taylor said it was a bittersweet farewell and we're looking forward to working with Wellington Airport on bringing a new chapter to life." One of the eagles has come down before, falling to the ground during an earthquake in 2014. A WorkSafe investigation found it was probably due to shortcomings in the engineering process including underestimating the bird's weight Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero, a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday Faulty suspension wires and poor engineering are being blamed for a large eagle sculpture plunging to the ground at Wellington Airport during a 6.2 magnitude earthquake Wellington and the Wairarapa Coast are bracing for some of the strongest winds in a decade Ashleigh McCaull is overlooking Wellington Airport and she spoke to… Audio Workplace safety investigators are looking into why a large eagle sculpture at Wellington Airport plunged to the ground during an earthquake Faulty suspension wires and poor engineering are being blamed for a huge model eagle installed to promote the Hobbit films falling to the floor at Wellington Airport the changes would include more runway space New Zealand RSS Follow RNZ News The bald eagle population in Upstate New York has grown significantly over the last 10 years but it is rare to see one swooping down into the water to catch a fish and then hope onto shore with the fish clutched in its sharp claws The bird of prey then flies off to a more comfortable and safe spot to consume its catch A quick search on the internet shows the eagle's powerful and curved talons •Powerful and curved: Perfect for catching and gripping prey •Sharp claws: Eagles use them to pierce and hold onto fish or small animals •Keratin-covered: Like human fingernails •Scientific name: Haliaeetus leucocephalus •Wingspan: 6 to 7.5 feet (1.8 to 2.3 meters) •Weight: 6.5 to 14 pounds (3 to 6.3 kg) •Habitat: Near large bodies of open water with plenty of fish •Lifespan: Up to 30 years in the wild Bald eagles were once nearly extinct due to hunting but aggressive conservation efforts over the last 50 years and revitalized the bald eagle population Bald Eagles are native to North America including the United States and Canada and can even be found in northern Mexico during the winter months Quick trivia: Which of America's 50 states does not have a Bald Eagle population living in the wild If you're lucky enough to find a bald eagle's nest while you're out on a hike The eagle can become quite aggressive when protecting its eggs or eaglets and its talons are razor sharp You'll be able to tell that it's an eagle's nest by its size Bald eagle nets can be as large as 10-feet wide Here's another cool question. When did the bald eagle become the official bird of the United States?  Wait for it....  Believe it or not, it wasn't official until December 24, 2024! Ryan Nobles of NBC News and a regular on the Keeler Show did a very cool story on this which you can read here Boonville Police Chief Dave Olney contributed to this story The bald eagle population in Upstate New York has grown significantly over the last 10 years, but it is rare to see one swooping down into the water to catch a fish.\nRead More Here's another cool question. When did the bald eagle become the official bird of the United States?  Wait for it....  Believe it or not, it wasn't official until December 24, 2024! Ryan Nobles of NBC News and a regular on the Keeler Show did a very cool story on this which you can read here How did Howie Roseman execute the trade to get linebacker Jihaad Campbell Why was Andrew Mukuba such a highly sought-after target in the second round What did the Eagles want to accomplish on the final day of the 2025 NFL Draft It's all here in the post-draft episode of Unscripted Join first-round pick Jihaad Campbell in his first 24 hours as an Eagle From the moment he gets selected to his tour of the facilities in Philadelphia every moment of Campbell's first day as an Eagle is right here for your viewing pleasure From linebacker Jihaad Campbell in the first round all the way to outside linebacker Antwaun Powell-Ryland in the sixth round check out the phone calls and college highlights for all 10 members of the Eagles Draft Class of 2025 which means it's Howie Roseman's time to shine The two-time Super Bowl Champion General Manager answers YOUR questions in this exclusive feature take a look at the best Mic'd Up moments from the Eagles' Super Bowl LIX winning season the preparation for the 2025 season begin quickly for the Super Bowl LIX Champions Take an exclusive look inside the Eagles' 2025 offseason on the latest episode of Unscripted the Eagles hosted their annual Huddle Up for Autism to raise critical funds for autism research at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Check out a recap of this fun-filled day and be on the lookout for next year's date Get a behind-the-scenes look at the Philadelphia Eagles' 2024 Championship season From Brazil to Bourbon Street to Broad Street relive this 52-minute reflection of one of the most magical seasons in Philadelphia sports history One of the franchise's all-time greats both on and off the field Brandon Graham announced his retirement on Tuesday Relive the future Eagles Hall of Famer's career through his perspective the Eagles' nominee for the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award is surprised by some of the people outside of the football world who have been touched by his kindness and generosity. but the Eagles had something special in store for Brandon Graham Brandon Graham set the Eagles' record for most regular-season games played last Sunday during the thrilling overtime win against the Bills Graham reflects on his journey from a first-round draft pick in 2010 to now and how his family has supported him to become one of the most beloved players in franchise history on the latest Eagles Unscripted Eagles defensive end Brandon Graham will set the record for the most regular-season games played in team history so let's relive the most iconic highlights from his career on the newest episode of Eagles React From his very first sack in the NFL to his iconic strip-sack against Tom Brady and the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LII don't miss the best plays from his time in Philadelphia! This is the Mic'd Up you've all been waiting for and Head Coach Nick Sirianni in the biggest game of the season Watch the Eagles as they put on a DOMINANT performance against the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX and listen in on everything these World Champions had to say What happens during a team interview at the NFL Scouting Combine check out this exclusive look at the Eagles' meeting with Jalen Hurts at the 2020 NFL Scouting Combine and the franchise quarterback for the Philadelphia Eagles Join the Philadelphia Eagles as they prepare for Super Bowl LIX versus the Kansas City Chiefs Get an inside look at how the players prepared themselves both physically and mentally to face the Chiefs in the biggest game of the season and celebrate their World Championship All this and more on this episode of Unscripted Check out this incredible drone footage of the Eagles Championship Parade The Hype Video for Super Bowl LIX narrated by Bradley Cooper brings all the fire just ahead of the big game Ross Tucker previews Super Bowl LIX. Order Little Caesars online today for 15% off your order of $15+ using code EAGLES15 at checkout Nick Murray Willis illustrates how the Eagles won the NFC Championship Relive the journey before Sunday's Super Bowl Kickoff Is the answer for Cooper DeJean's favorite play (so far) from his rookie season an obvious one LeBron James responds to not giving Cooper DeJean his props at a recent Sixers-Lakers game Who knew that if you wanted to get people in Philadelphia to be more engaged in reading Brown to experience Inner Excellence on the sideline during a game but you MUST stay all the way until the end There is NO better person to take you through the hilarity of Super Bowl Opening Night than C.J From the bus ride to Caesars Superdome to the hour entertaining the media you won't believe what the starting safety has in store for you What does it take to perform like an All-Pro wide receiver Brown takes you through his workout as the team prepares for Super Bowl LIX against the Kansas City Chiefs Having Eagles Defensive Coordinator Vic Fangio answer your questions went exactly as expected Order Little Caesars online today for 15% off your order of $15+ using code EAGLES15 at checkout Nick Murray Willis illustrates how the Eagles won the NFC Championship If all of the Autopian staff is looking forward to watching a PBS documentary you can sort of assume that it won’t be some snoozefest about the Great Potato Famine or a Ken Burns thing on the smallpox pandemic the six-part series we’re so stoked about concerns what is one of our favorite dead car brands: American Motors That’s right. Film producer and Autopian writer Joe Ligo quit his job to make The Last Independent Automaker, a six-part series out now that details the rise and fall of AMC the forgotten challenger to the Big Three that employed hundreds of thousands of people and built millions of vehicles from 1954 to 1987 Spoiler alert: it won’t have a happy ending Chrysler bought the company primarily for the Jeep brand and let the often-innovative non-SUV products rapidly die off I’m revisiting one of the first things I did for the Autopian three years ago I imagined what the American automotive landscape might have looked like if Chrysler had been allowed to go bankrupt in 1978 This scenario almost certainly would have played out if not for the U.S government stepping in to guarantee loans for Chrysler (but thanks to the great Lee Iacocca’s work the Fed ultimately never had to actually shell out one dime to Mopar until the Financiapocolyps of 2008) it’s possible that American Motors could have filled the gap with their creative thinking to combat GM I’ve been slowly going through the alternate universe AMC models that I showed in a fake 1987 full-line advertisement that I made back in 2022: One car in this “ad” that I haven’t dug deeper into is the next generation of one of the most iconic AMCs from what proved to be the brand’s last decade: the Eagle since it was a car whose time really didn’t come until long after Chrysler had put the last American Motors dealership signs into landfills Let’s make a worthy successor to what was arguably the first modern crossover Take a look at the parking lot (or other people’s driveways I’m confident eighty percent of the vehicles you see are tall-but-car-like wagon-type things with all-wheel-drive Those didn’t exist in American until the nineties The eighties hadn’t even started yet when American Motors launched the Eagle in the fall of 1979 The brainchild of AMC’s chief design engineer Roy Lunn the Eagle was to be a “line of four-wheel drive vehicles with the ride and handling conventions of a standard rear-wheel drive car” on a unibody platform AMC used its by-then-decade-old Hornet compact as a basis for this groundbreaking car they contracted FF Developments in the UK (makers of the awesome pioneering all wheel drive Jensen Interceptor FF) to build a prototype in 1977 American Motors had predicted that consumers would want something with the mild capabilities of a utility vehicle with four-wheel drive and car-like comfort Their gamble paid off when the second energy crisis hit in 1979 and sales of truck-based four-wheel drive machines (like AMC’s own Jeeps) tanked The viscous-coupling center differential gave the Eagle on-road advantages that the only other car that might be considered a remote competitor (the much smaller Subaru part-time 4WD wagon) didn’t have Audi’s Quattro was the only car offering something similar but in 1980 it was only available as a high-dollar sports coupe (and not in NHTSA- or EPA-compliant specification yet Four Wheeler magazine deemed that it was “the beginning of a new generation of cars.” The author of this article likely had no idea how right they were a great number for the always-struggling firm You could get an Eagle in a wide variety of body styles from a landau roof-clad coupe to a traditional sedan or a “poor man’s UR Quattro” SX/4 sport hatchback AMC even gave us a funky Gremlin-based “Kammback” Eagle model though the five-door wagon (based on the old Hornet Sportabout body) was by far the most popular model the Eagle upped the ante and added a feature you can’t even get on most modern SUVs: the ability to cut off the front drive wheels for better fuel economy and reduced driveline wear and tear you had to stop the car to switch drive modes The GM “Iron Duke” inline four joined the straight six as an available motor it was hard to cover up the fact that the Eagle was a 1969 car updated on a shoestring budget AMC lacked the funds to give the Eagle the further development that would allow it to soar as high as it deserved to only the wagon body style was left in the lineup and when the last 2,300 Eagles were sold as 1988 models These final cars were sold through the rebranded “Eagle” dealer network as “Eagle wagons” to avoid being called “Eagle Eagles.” disappeared less than a decade before the public was ready to embrace them as mainstream products and could have been gangbusters successes It’s painfully obvious that an all-new Eagle in the late eighties likely would have beaten the Subaru Outback series to market and taken the cash-cow crown that it earned Here’s how that might have happened at an alternate-universe AMC it’s hard to understate how radical the Ford Taurus was when it appeared in 1986 the Blue Oval’s primary family sedan was a warmed-over Fox body Fairmont-body LTD that was as literally square-looking as it was metaphorically square-looking If a flying saucer landed on my lawn in 1986 it would have seemed less surprising than observing a dramatically aerodynamic mid-sized sedan with the motor spinning the front wheels from the often-staid Ford Motor Company the boxy rides General Motors was fielding at the time certainly couldn’t do it (Celebrity and Chrysler’s stretched K-Cars didn’t even move the needle but we’re talking about an alternate timeline when Mopar went bankrupt at the beginning of the eighties and no longer existed anyway AMC would have been the other member of the Big 3 Ousted Ford leader and alternate universe American Motors president Lee Iacocca would have taken a look at the Taurus That (Ford) team made a pretty good Audi impersonator but they missed the optional feature which makes that car truly different We did benchmark that (Audi) car and other Europeans but Hal (Sperlich) and I knew that we needed something more tailored to fit the American buyer.” – (Fictional) Lee Iacocca As the (real world) ads said back in the day AMC and Jeep “wrote the book on four-wheel drive” they’d given America the first mainstream all-wheel drive car and now they were going to make this system even more gentrified into an everyday car with a “low profile” full-time four-wheel drive system I imagine alternate-universe Lee continuing “I firmly believe you’ll be hard pressed to find a car with only two-wheel drive a decade from now.” American Motors would forsake FF Developments and utilize a patented drivetrain that chassis giant Dana had created nearly twenty years before a driveshaft extends off the front of a mid-mounted transfer case to a differential with drive axles coming off of it (which typically need to run beneath or even through the oil pan of the front-mounted motor) That’s now the original Eagle was; you can see that front axle and large front differential here on this ghost view of an original 1980 Eagle (which is why there was only space available for an inline 4 and 6 and you can’t do an LS swap to an Eagle even today) Dana had a different solution. With Dana’s “V Drive” system, there were two driveshafts extending in a “V” shape from the transfer case to each front wheel the rights to this system were purchased and company called Vehicle Engineering and Manufacturing Company (VEMCO) used this layout to add aftermarket four-wheel drive to various Chevy and Ford vans from the late seventies up until at least some time in the eighties before ceasing to exist There must be a reason which some of you engineers and automotive historians can tell me but I like it for the second-generation Eagle because it would accomplish exactly what I want to do by offering a lower ride height rather strange and unconventional solution so it’s right up AMC’s alley The “V-Axle” transfer case would have been an engineering marvel that took Dana’s system a step further with a viscous coupling to distribute power I do think that the “wheel gear units” could we dramatically reduced in size to eliminate a lot of weight there with a V-Drive a wider V8 or V6 engine would be possible without the need to raise the whole damn car removing the oil pan wouldn’t have to be part of a $3700 ordeal that the person typing this had to endure with his last all-wheel-drive BMW wagon “Old’ AMC needed to rely on the kindness of competitors to get a number of their motors or rely on their ancient standby powerplants but as a new member of the Chrysler-free Big 3 this new American Motors would be able to develop their own engines Our new Eagle could offer the choice of either an aluminum single overhead cam Kenosha-built “Tech-6” V6 or “Tech-8” V8 both of them sharing the same architecture as “modular” motors the rear wheels would connect to a coil-sprung live axle but the subframe system would be designed to accept an independent setup available after launch; all models would get rack and pinion steering and disc brakes at each corner (with ABS being available) a lower-cost rear-drive version might be in the cards for later years If you look at the 1987 model lineupvin the “ad” at the top of the post you’ll see that I’ve offered a longer wheelbase “luxury” version of the Eagle as well called the Verona to compete primarily with the Taurus-based Lincoln Continental There’s a bit of something for everyone here You wear those ugly duck boots to go to Whole Foods not just canoeing to look at Great Blue Heron Then the Eagle with the Trailrunner package would be your jam and raised ride height mimic the ethos of the first Eagle and the Trailrunner takes it a step further with a Jeep-like grille flanked by sealed beams and a surrounding shape that looks like a push bar (a void behind the license plate could hold a winch) The style is remarkably (and unintentionally) similar to the Grand Cherokee that came a few years later There’s a similar “push bar” on the rear bumper as well to complete the subtle aggressive look In silhouette it’s very similar to the outgoing Eagle model but much closer in style to the concurrent Taurus/Sable wagon competitor you’d never take that Ford wagon where this could go What if the tough look of the Trailrunner version isn’t for you to fight the likes of a Taurus we’d need to offer a less rough ‘n ready lower-slung sedan and wagon version for those that just want their all-wheel-drive without any pretentions of flannel shirt outdoorsiness If you aren’t plaid-clad Colorado Mountain Man ready to hit the Kebler Pass then you’ll like the “street” version of the Eagle which would really take advantage of that “low profile” all-wheel drive system This “standard” sedan is shown below with your parents circa 1987 getting ready to head out onto Woodward after prime rib dinner at the (now-demolished) Fox and Hound Inn in Bloomfield Hills They’ll drive back your home in Royal Oak your brother and your homie Dave have exactly twenty minutes to get rid of the pot smoke and clean up all the mess you made while they were out The non-Trailrunner Eagle sits a little lower on slightly smaller wheels and tires lacks the grey fender flares and has a much less aggressive front end with composite headlamps and a far more toned-down Jeep-style grille I did try an even more Renault-looking nearly grille-free “aero” nose but the pendulum was swinging too far away from where I wanted to go but if AMC wanted something more Taurus-like for the mainstream versions this could have worked: So are you a tough Trailrunner person or more of a suburbanite Here’s an animation so that you to take your pick: What you have now is something for Subaru people that need a larger car; a sort of anti-Quattro without sporting pretensions though an Eagle X4 model with performance tires and that aforementioned independent rear suspension might be available later to offer a cut-rate Audi 5000 for enthusiasts American Motors did a reasonable enough job with making the outside of a car that premiered literally weeks after Woodstock in 1969 look contemporary Even if you were sold on the all-weather concept and styling one step inside and you’d be taken back in time by at least a decade Our new Eagle would take inspiration from the “grandstand-style” dash design of contemporary Renaults with a sweeping glare-reducing canopy over all the instruments and a set of high-mounted air vents to complement the lower outlets While a column shift and bench seat would be on the options list my guess is that most would choose the bucket seats and center console for the automatic transmission “Piano” type buttons for the climate control sit next to a large slider switch to engage four-wheel drive with a button to lock the center differential below An illuminated schematic above these controls would show the drive mode (as well as other vehicle alerts such as washer fluid and bulbs burned out) Digital gauges and automatic temperature control are shown but good old analog instruments and a less-elaborate manual climate control would be standard if you’re even a casual car enthusiast you need to watch the AMC documentary to know how much this little company offered to the automotive world These “continuation” AMC models that I’ve sketched up over the last three years are proof that directionally this Kenosha firm (and their Renault parent) knew which way that the industry was headed This Eagle II concept is so similar to the original 1980 Eagle we had but the subtle modernization I did could have turned it a Subaru Legacy Outback with V8 power or an Audi Allroad that wouldn’t self-destruct a decade or more sooner than those cars debuted It’s a shame that Chrysler reaped the rewards of the boom in Jeep popularity within months after AMC disappeared Am I saying that I wish that the government hadn’t bailed out Chrysler (for the first time) in 1979 It’s true that we’d have missed out on quite a bit if they had gone into the mist though today most Mopar cars and even entire brands have sadly disappeared anyway if I had to make the choice of which reality I would have wanted for the Big 3 nearly fifty years ago I know without hesitation which direction I’d go Google News MSN News Apple News+ As the owner of an SX/4 (though heavily modified), love to see this! Crazy fact about the XJ/Eagle: there are more than a few people in the Eagle community who have swapped XJ components into the wagon- including an entire body harness, and found that the wire lengths and connectors for all the lights fit up perfectly. Leave it to AMC to make beautiful commonalities like that. Mine has been 4.0 swapped (4.2 only made 3 psi oil pressure), lifted 2″, custom front and rear bumpers, modified XJ tank for fuel (no repops available), np232 swapped in from an XJ, with slip-yoke eliminator, custom overhead 3d printed console, XJ unit bearings to upgrade from stock. Future plans ar installing a set of 3.55 gears, along with the crank from the 4.2 so I can build a 4.7 stroker motor. Sounds very cool! As I said, it’s an American UR Quattro. Awesome. My family all make fun of me for liking the oddballs, and the SX/4 fits the bill for me. I always thought it would be cool to build a WRC look one, but I wouldn’t turbo it(that would be too cliche) I’d slap a roots blower on it and go tearing through canyons at every opportunity. In short, I’m supremely jealous. Aww, crap. I already watched a like, three hour YouTube documentary on AMC (actually really good), and now I’m gonna have to do this one, too. Styling wise the Eagle / Hornet Sportabout wins big time over the Trailrunner. That said, a more modern body structure and drive train are way overdue. Yes, being ahead of your time often means an early trip to your grave. Bishop you have found your niche. Too bad AMC is defunct you would have taken them to heights they would never have imagined. And then bean counters would have ruined it. I have always Said that little Eagle was great and could have led AMC to be what Subaru became with out the annoying commercials Love- it’s what makes an Eagle an Eagle. I just read that in Edward Herman’s voice from the old “Dodge, different” commercials. Jeep also used the Chevy 2.8 V6 in 84-86 in the Cherokee. Didn’t know the 6000sux has a wagon version BTW LS motors have a version where the axle goes through the oil pan, so i assume you can dump one in if you want to play with a wrecked trailblazer SS. The AMC eagle was the Pontiac Aztek of the 80s. Maybe the Aztec has become a well liked SUV years later. Especially by the standards of the time, it definitely wasn’t. It was a fine looking vehicle in an era when most cars were boxes. And unlike most cars, it could go offroad and perform well. My neighbor had one when I lived in the Rockies. We had two roads up to my neighborhood. The paved one, and the one that was only there because it was where they put the water line in. The pipeline road was not maintained, full of rocks, and had some grades that were a little hard to walk up, much less drive up. Eagle neighbor occasionally went home via the pipeline road just to piss off the macho dudes with 4×4 trucks who thought they were the only awesomes who should be able to drive a road like that. It especially made them mad because this was the early 80s and Eagle neighbor was a woman. That honour goes to its dorky competitor the Tercel 4wd Wagon. © 2025 The Autopian. All Rights Reserved. Design by Jazel. Head USM baseball coach Christian Ostrander talks weekend series sweep of Arkansas State at The Pete and looks ahead to this weekend’s series with Louisiana. The guys play “How Well Do You Know Your Eagles?” Plus, news and notes. Copyright 2025 SuperTalk Mississippi Media. All rights reserved. Subscribe to our newsletter to get our newest articles instantly! SuperTalk Mississippi Media is Mississippi’s leader in news, politics, sports, music, and all things Mississippi. 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Consider making a donation to help us continue our mission The Baltimore Police Department (BPD) announced a shooting investigation in the Northwest District Northwest District officers responded to the 1900 block of Eagle Drive for a large gathering officers heard gunshots and observed large groups of individuals leaving the area Officers canvassed the area and were able to locate a crime scene officers were called to an area hospital for a shooting victim seeking treatment for gunshot wounds officers observed a 24-year-old male with gunshot wounds to his leg The victim was pronounced deceased the morning of May 4 Homicide detectives have assumed control over the investigation © Copyright 2025 Baltimore Witness Powered by Team MindShift The Eagle Grove Eagles and Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Cowgirls golf teams returned to action on Saturday as CGD hosted an 18-Hole Tournament at Clarmond Country Club in Clarion The Cowgirls and Eagles were joined by Garner-Hayfield-Ventura and Lake Mills Eagle Grove would place 2nd in the tournament with a team score of 410 (+122) as freshman Azlyn Amonson placed 2nd in the meet with a score of 88 (+16) Senior Kennedy Thacker placed 5th with a 98 (+26) senior Piper Willard placed 7th with a 103 (+31) while Junior Caitlin Christopher rounded out scoring in 16th with a 121 (+49) Clarion-Goldfield-Dows would place 4th with a 471 (+183) as their top scorer was sophomore Blaire Askelsen Senior Maddie Askvig would tie for 13th by shooting a 113 (+41) senior Jordyce Duncalf would place 17th by shooting a 122 (+50) while junior Claire Kirstein rounded out scoring by placing 19th and shooting a 131 (+59) Eagle Grove girls golf returns to action on Monday when they take on Forest City and Bishop Garrigan in a Top of Iowa tri at Bear Creek Golf Course in Forest City at 4:15 PM Clarion-Goldfield-Dows girls golf returns to action on Tuesday Edmond in an NCC tri at Oak Ridge Golf Course in Goldfield at 4:30 PM the Philadelphia Eagles have found real success playing true smashmouth football The Eagles have perhaps the best offensive line in the game today and of course made the quarterback sneak one of the sport's most unstoppable playes with the Tush Push As the league continues to weigh whether or not to ban that Jalen Hurts-powered play Philly appears to have a backup plan ready: the return of the fullback Lurie made his first appearance on 94WIP in 30 years to celebrate the career of Brandon Graham as the network's morning show celebrated "Brandon Graham Day." As he signed off he let host and former Eagles fullback Jon Ritchie know that the franchise had plans to bring back the position “We are going to try to resurrect the fullback position” — Jeffrey Lurie on @SportsRadioWIP to Jon Ritchie Sounded very serious about it Says he believes there is a place for it in today’s game has become a little-used facet of NFL offenses over the last decade-plus The San Francisco 49ers (Kyle Juszczyk) and Baltimore Ravens (Patrick Ricard) are the two franchises that have famously held on to impact players at the position Philly used a fullback to great affect in the 2000s and early '10s Leonard Weaver and Owen Schmitt opening holes for the team's running backs The potential Tush Push ban could be impetus for the franchise to start looking at utilizing a true fullback more in the short yardage game The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only Betting and gambling content is intended for individuals 21+ and is based on individual commentators' opinions and not that of Sports Illustrated or its affiliates All picks and predictions are suggestions only and not a guarantee of success or profit If you or someone you know has a gambling problem crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER PGA Tour golfer Davis Riley made an eagle on his last hole of the second round in the CJ Cup Byron Nelson on Saturday which he desperately needed to get inside the cut line after being assessed a two-stroke penalty for accidentally using the slope feature on his distance device on an earlier hole which was the projected cut line with a handful of golfers still playing at TPC Craig Ranch in McKinney The second round wasn't completed on Friday because of inclement weather informed a PGA Tour rules official that he had seen the adjusted distance for slope when measuring his tee shot on the par-3 17th hole The PGA Tour is experimenting with allowing golfers to use range finders in an attempt to speed up play but they're not allowed to use the slope features It's the third event in which the devices are being used it was just kind of one of those moments where your heart sinks a little bit like you're just throwing away two shots," Riley said And we certainly have a trial period here with this and I know the [United States Golf Association] is trying to do something about the range finder and the pace of play." he informed PGA Tour rules official Ken Tackett about the incident Tackett told him there would be a two-stroke penalty because he had breached rule 4.3 and Riley would be disqualified from the tournament if it happened again which left him needing an eagle on the last to make the 36-hole cut Riley was 13 shots behind 36-hole leader Scottie Scheffler "It's just one of those times that it just sucks All I can boil it down to is bad luck that by the time you put the thing in there and pull it out The irony was that Riley didn't gain much of an advantage because the golf course at TPC Craig Ranch is so flat there's not much of a need to know the slope on shots Riley said he had to self-report the incident to protect the field "It's very important to me because I love this game," Riley said "That's kind of something my coaches from a young age you just have to own it up and just that's part of the game It wasn't the first time Riley called a penalty on himself he was assessed a one-stroke penalty when he said his ball moved while he was addressing a putt With the end of each semester there comes time to reflect on all that has been accomplished — papers are submitted What also comes with the end of a semester is bittersweet goodbyes and this semester The Eagle’s staff is saying goodbye to numerous extremely talented staff members.  Our 2024-2025 editor-in-chief Abby Turner, who is graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, bid her farewell to The Eagle in our April print edition She highlighted the special learning environment that The Eagle creates on campus “There are few places on college campuses where students have the unique opportunity to teach and mentor each other,” Turner said care and dedication Eagle staffers take to empower and hold each other up.” For the rest of the paper’s graduating class they reflected on their time at American University and as a part of our student news community Packing into McKinley 305 for editorial board meetings scrambling to respond to breaking news and passing out print editions are all highlights — but what many of our seniors note is that it’s the people that make this paper remarkable.  While the absence of each of their immense contributions to The Eagle will be acutely felt we couldn’t be more excited to see where they go next Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Science and American Studies I have enjoyed being on the social media team for The Eagle during my time at AU I have loved getting to know so many amazing people and I am incredibly grateful for the awesome social media team that works so hard to get these stories out to the AU community.  Being a news staff writer for the past three years has not only been monumental in shaping my writing skills but also my ability to connect with others and experience a perspective different from my own My favorite part about writing for The Eagle has always been meeting new people and highlighting their story Two stories I hold close to my heart are my interviews with Tracy Weitz College of Arts and Sciences professor and expert in abortion They are just two examples of many people who have taught me something new and touched me with their life lessons all while being able to do what I love — writing I’m grateful for the trust The Eagle has put in me to amplify the voices of these important figures in our community I’m proud to have been part of this hardworking group and have confidence that this experience has prepared me well for the next step in my life Thank you to everyone who helped me along the way The practical education The Eagle gave me these last three years has sometimes gone beyond what I’ve learned in my journalism classes; that’s not at all a knock to the incredible AU journalism curriculum but rather a compliment to the opportunities The Eagle provides.  The first article I ever wrote was actually for The Eagle during my first week as a news staff reporter — it was about a new metro bill in the D.C I remember feeling like a fish out of water as soon as I picked up the pitch that the beautiful thing about journalism is that your job is to learn I began to soak up new information like a sponge and wax on about topics I never imagined I could confidently talk about from gun violence prevention to religion to harm reduction I began to lose the fear of not knowing things and instead became excited to dive into new topics.  as a community health beat reporter my junior year I got to apply my passion for (and my studies in) public health to my role at The Eagle and talk to people working on the ground to improve population-level health in the District I take joy every day in helping my fellow Eaglets make their writing stronger while protecting and preserving the high caliber of consistency and accuracy The Eagle is known for.  and I look forward to reading it post-grad as I stay in touch with the goings-on of my alma mater Thanks to the entire staff for an unforgettable three years Joining The Eagle as a copy editor during my sophomore year was one of the most unexpected but fulfilling parts of my college experience I didn’t come in with any journalism experience — I wasn’t even sure what AP style was — but I stayed because I found a space where words mattered One of the things I’ve loved most is editing in Spanish It gave me a way to connect more deeply to my culture and to share that part of myself with others in a meaningful way Getting to use my language in a journalistic setting made the work feel personal and it reminded me that language is not just about grammar — it’s about identity and community While I don’t have a favorite article I’ve edited I’ve always loved being part of preparing print issues There’s something so special about seeing all the pieces come together — the long nights last-minute edits and the quiet pride of holding the finished paper in your hands Those memories — of late production nights collective deadlines and tiny victories in red ink — will stay with me Thank you to everyone at The Eagle for creating a space where precision It’s been an honor to be part of this newsroom When I joined The Eagle’s staff in May 2021 passionate commitment and growth that awaited me News and Copy) which granted me the privilege of writing and reading about fascinating people on our campus and beyond I grew my confidence as a reporter and person What I thought was just a club turned into the most rewarding job ever unforgettable aspect of my undergraduate experience From taking short power naps in the student media lounge to adding a goofy or outrageous quote on the whiteboard (if you know you know) to bonding during “Staff Jeopardy,” The Eagle holds a very special place in my heart Numerous people who are and were on staff positively shaped who I am as a journalist Thank you to my first journalism mentor and 2021-22 editor-in-chief Olivia Kozlevcar who reminded me to laugh and was gracious about my work during that first year Sara Winick for her confidence and grounding me whenever I would overthink Connor Sturniolo for teaching me about sports copy rules and Soumya Sahay for showing me what executing fresh and creative pitches and stories looks like necessary work for local news as the zone is flooded Building trust with various communities by showing up and listening and upholding values of diversity and inclusion in the newsroom is critical and I am excited to watch how all Eaglets will keep building this newspaper into the strongest and best it can be Bachelor of Arts in Justice & Law and Psychology The biggest thing I have learned while on staff at The Eagle was the importance of stepping outside of my comfort zone the confidence to apply for things even when I don’t think I’ll get the job and more than enough experience mediating between my peers With the help of people like Carly Johnson to help me be more confident in my work and Gavin O’Malley to show me how that confidence can be passed on to the staff I’m so lucky to have led for so long I couldn’t be more proud of the work The Eagle — and the Multimedia section — is doing and will continue to do From working on photo essays with the incredible Taraji Ellington to being trapped in an office doing print mockups with a total of five incredibly talented editors-in-chief I wouldn’t trade a single day I’ve had one this paper for the world — except for maybe the day I got pepper sprayed by Capitol Police.  While I started out on The Eagle in my sophomore year I didn’t really get involved with it until the first semester of my junior year I remember applying for The Eagle and worrying about whether or not I was up to the task Being on The Eagle surrounded by many talented journalists made me a better journalist Joining The Eagle was one of the best decisions I made when coming to AU The interview skills I learned from The Eagle helped me in my pursuits not only for journalism but also living abroad and working a job in a foreign country I remember when I first joined and struggled with different tasks but I slowly improved over time and utilized the skills I learned for other endeavors in life Penelope Jennings and Zoe Bell for helping me thrive and grow as a writer on The Eagle Although Jordan and Zoe have already graduated from AU they gave me the push that I needed at a time when I needed it I will never forget your generosity to me and will take the lessons you all taught me as I continue in my career The work that Penelope and the rest of the others do on the Sports section is fantastic I will always continue to read and support you all as I know good things are coming in the future.  I applied for an assistant copy editor position on a whim knowing I wanted to be more involved in journalism at AU but not knowing how it has given me some of my most memorable college experiences I’ve edited more than 1000 articles in my time here and each semester has come with its own set of lessons to learn and take in.  I want to thank every member of the Copy team throughout my time at The Eagle Copy has only been a part of the paper for a few years and we have made it indispensable I’d also like to thank my rocks throughout my time as managing editor Thanks for always being around for a late night edit or a nitpicking question you’ve been a light ever since you joined The Eagle and I can’t wait to see all you’ll accomplish.  you’ve absolutely made this experience for me Your support and collaboration has meant everything The Eagle has also brought me some of my dearest and most talented friends Being a part of this wonderful group has been a thrill and an honor and I cannot wait to watch all the amazing work to come I’ve found it impossible to write this and summarize my years here If you’re reading this and you haven’t already Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Bachelor of Arts in Literature It is with a heavy heart that I say goodbye to a publication and a people that I have learned so much from over the past four years Thank you to each one on The Eagle staff who supported me through each obstacle and challenged me to write even better work I am amazed by the talent of this team and can’t wait to see what you come up with next Thank you to the readers who passionately support student journalism and give us the opportunity to do what we love to do I give credit to The Eagle for planting the seed of my passion for journalism and nurturing its growth throughout the many stages of its development Shout out to the News team who has shown me what it looks to share the truth confidently and courageously your voices matter and the stories you are creating need to be told I will always carry with me the memories and lessons I have learned crammed in the media office room what are we supposed to be doing?” I said as I joined a news shift on Zoom I joined The Eagle as a second-semester freshman while meetings were still on Zoom — I did not have a clue what a news shift even was.  including two pieces for print and was featured in Multimedia I developed my passion for reporting and meeting people where they are leave it to me to throw in a punchy headline or lede such as “It was a dark and stormy night,” or take a “Trek through Czech.” But The Eagle was never just about journalism I will cherish the memories I made in the office such as realizing I had the same exact Spotify as Sara Winick to freaking out about a biology assignment that slipped my mind Even debating who would be announced as the next sexiest man alive — you just had to be there.  thank you for always taking my complaints about being on deadline I cannot wait to see everything you accomplish When I joined The Eagle my freshman year as Life section contributing writer I never thought I’d be (this sounds so cliché sorry) 2024-2025 academic year DEI and Community Engagement Editor The Eagle has taught me a lot about myself but Working for The Eagle has reaffirmed my notion that there is no greater public service than quality I’ve had the privilege to cover the George Washington University Gaza solidarity encampment and a vigil that honored the majority Asian and Latino victims of a mass shooting and called out the administration’s deafening silence.  It was also through The Eagle that the amazing Sydney Hsu and I would finally publish our two-year Title IX investigation a project that has solidified my desire to become a full-time investigative journalist Writing for The Eagle nurtured my passion for amplifying the voices of historically marginalized communities impactful storytelling and building community it also solidified the importance of advancing representation in the newsroom something I have constantly advocated for as the academic year’s DEI Editor As I wrote in an Eagle newsletter: “I’m a staunch advocate that newsrooms should be representative of the communities that they cover need to hold ourselves accountable and acknowledge that our work and reporting have perpetuated and exacerbated the very systemic inequalities we seek to shed light on and combat.” The Eagle has much to improve upon but is taking significant steps in the right direction I am immeasurably grateful to The Eagle for all it has given me personally and professionally and I wouldn’t be where I am today without it and its people –– shoutout to Abby Turner Bachelor of Arts in International Studies and Literature I was one week into my freshman year when I decided to apply for The Eagle as a copy editor As I was scrolling through the open positions I saw a position open for copy editor for El Águila being in college was already turning out to be a slew of “out-of-my-comfort-zone” experiences and I decided to challenge myself by applying to this position 2022 marked the beginning of what would become the most important aspect of my collegiate experience I spent 2 years as copy editor of El Águila working with Managing Editors Dani Jimenez and Aline Behar Kado I learned everything you needed to know about AP Style writing (Isabelle Kravis and built rapport with the writers and translators who would pass through our section I watched as the staff came together to keep the section alive through translation everyone with even a little bit of Spanish knowledge pitching in I had the privilege of working with Abigail and one of my future staffers to compile weeks’ worth of coverage of the DMV school encampments into a roughly 4500-word article and the biggest one of my career thus far.  I took over as managing editor for the past scholastic year Propelled by the mission and unique role that El Águila has on our campus as the only media organization that focuses on Spanish journalism at AU it became my mission to grow our section and establish a concrete and consistent system that would bring stability and further exposure to our community our incredible staff made every minute worth it Max: you have fulfilled everything and more with your writing Sophia and Emilia: your editing is the true cornerstone of our paper and I couldn’t be more grateful The 8 of you will live in my heart forever and I can’t wait to proudly watch you succeed.  As I get ready to say goodbye to this position It has been the privilege of my life to grow alongside our section and I cannot wait to see where this paper goes next The Eagle has been the most constant part of my life for the past four years I started on staff the summer before my freshman year and have held a variety of positions and ended up on the El Águila team for the last year I could not have asked for a better experience Everyone at The Eagle made me feel at home whether they knew me and were on the same team or if we just happened to have a news shift together.  This is hands down the most impressive group of people I have ever met Since I am not a journalism student I was worried about my capabilities of fitting in with other members but they never once looked at me any differently I would like to specifically shout out the El Águila editing team — Sarai Batallas our ME and Emilia Rodriguez my fellow copy editor — for making this year special We have worked hard to revive the El Águila section and give it a new life and I am so proud of what we were able to accomplish From hiring a whole new writing staff to doing research on Spanish AP style and revamping the style guide I am happy to say that we are leaving behind a strong foundation for the future of El Águila Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and International Studies My last three years as a writer for The Eagle have taken me around the D.C. allowed me to chat with many unique sources and introduced me to some wonderful friends in the Journalism community giving me some irreplaceable memories in the process I remember one of my first stories I wrote for The Eagle  — covering an event at the National Arboretum — and how nervous I was to talk to the attendees What brought me confidence was my fellow Life staff members at the time who shared their personal experiences with sources and encouraged me to take risks with my reporting The Eagle honestly has such a supportive staff with students who are powerfully creative and wildly inspiring.  and the projects I’ve worked on while on staff have certainly taken me on a few batboys and aca-mazing singers — the list goes on I am incredibly grateful to The Eagle for the memories and friends I have made and for the stories I have been lucky to be a small part of.  Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Literature When I think back about my time on The Eagle years from now I won’t remember trying (and failing) to find sources or reading through hundreds of articles relating to Title IX I’ll remember sitting in news shift and finding out the Julius Caesar was indeed a real person (true story) I first joined The Eagle in my sophomore year at AU I applied to be a copy editor with the intention of making friends and learning about how a newspaper functions And while I’m still not sure how papers stay afloat (one part duct tape I did meet colleagues that I would later grow to love as friends My experience at The Eagle wouldn’t have been what it was without Penelope Jennings or Kathryn Squyres teasing me for carrying around a glue stick wherever I go (something that comes in handy quite often I’ll have you know) Nor would it have been even remotely as fun without Jordan Young who was always ready to walk home together and chat about articles we were working on (as well as life apartment hunting and people we had crushes on) was born from weekly chats Sara Winick and I had before the Life section’s pitch.  but the people who made it a community.  Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science and Bachelor of Arts in Political Science This will be the closest thing I have to my first and last byline during my time at The Eagle counting my time abroad when I consistently stalked The Eagle’s social media presence as I traveled throughout East Africa I joined The Eagle the summer before freshman year; but unlike some I didn’t join because I dreamed of one day working for The New York Times or The Washington Post I joined because I had been on my high school newspaper — and even then I figured it would be a good way to branch out a little more in college I wanted to be an art teacher but ended up changing my mind and since there was no way I was going to be writing Because the Multimedia team seemed like it required too much expertise I joined the Online team instead — and honestly I’ve made more than 200 graphics: some sad I found my way back to art and design in a way I didn’t know I needed I’ll miss the countless hours spent crafting the perfect graphics and I’ll always be grateful that the legacy I’m leaving can be seen with a quick Google search Even though my time at The Eagle is ending the memories and friendships I’ve made will stay with me — including my roommate but it’s a lot easier knowing the Online team is in such good hands I couldn’t have asked for a better team — or a better ending — to my time at The Eagle I say this with absolutely no hyperbole — thank God for The Eagle My time at the silly little college paper has undeniably shaped my college career My best friends and memories have come from the long hours spent trapped in the office debating every single thing we published from images to word choice who were always willing to answer the same questions over and over again for being incredible at everything you do — including being my friend for knowing what I’m thinking before I think to think it Thank you to the Multimedia and Copy staff for making our stories the best they can be This paper is one of my great achievements editor@theeagleonline.com   Section 202 hosts Connor Sturniolo and Gabrielle McNamee are joined by fellow Eagle staff member and phenomenal sports photographer Follow along as they discuss the United Football League and the benefits it provides for the world of professional football The Eagle Grove Eagles boys track team returned to action on Friday as they competed at the South Hardin Boys Invite at South Hardin High School in Eldora Eagle Grove placed 4th in the meet with 86 points as junior Syrus Willard won the high jump by clearing 6′ 0″ Josh Miller placed 2nd in the high jump by clearing 5′ 10″ while also placing 2nd in the long jump with a mark of 19′ 5.5″ Eagle Grove placed 2nd in the sprint medley in a time of 1:47.48 with the team of Spencer-Willard-Heaton-Vasquez while the Shuttle Hurdle team placed 2nd in a time of 1:16.30 with the team of Cooper-Schafer-Pedersen-Reyna Leelan Spencer placed 2nd in the 100m dash in a season-best time of 11.43 seconds while the distance medley placed 2nd in a season-best time of 3:58.08 with the team of Heaton-Nielsen-Z FULL MEET RESULTS: https://www.gobound.com/ia/ihsaa/boystrack/2024-25/meets/h202409090421598864937cf9bf2cd4b Eagle Grove boys track returns to action on Thursday when they compete at the Top of Iowa Conference West Meet at Sanger Field at West Hancock High School in Britt (2A) #7 Webster City shuts out Wright County Webster City girls golf compete in Kuemper Catholic Invite on Friday SAN DIEGO – 01 May 2025 – General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Army’s Project Convergence Capstone 5 (PC-C5) which ran throughout March and featured an MQ-1C Gray Eagle® Extended Range (GE-ER) Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) The GE-ER was equipped with commercially available next-generation long-range sensors that were operated by Army Soldiers throughout the event The GA-ASI-produced UAS flew unimpeded by the employed electronic threats and generated targets of interest at Multi-Domain Operations (MDO)-relevant ranges for the 82nd Airborne Division and participating units The GE-ER was configured with modernized Communications Intelligence (COMINT) Synthetic Aperture Radar/Moving Target Indicator (SAR/MTI) highlighting the GE-ER’s CMOSS (C5ISR Modular Open Suite of Standards) open architecture The GE-ER was operated at an altitude and range that negated kinetic threats and utilized the long-range sensors to effectively detect Army Soldiers demonstrated Gray Eagle’s laptop-based Expeditionary Ground Control System which significantly reduces the footprint of both personnel and materials It also enables Soldiers to fly missions from tents or mobile shelters as the mission and threat dictate and allows commanders to rapidly relocate or deploy to remote sites without significant infrastructure or strategic air limitations multi-sensor configuration of the GE-ER performed persistent Detect Report (DILR) missions while performing mesh network aerial tier support to maneuver units connecting the Soldiers and launched effects that might otherwise be obstructed by terrain or be out of range This demonstrated GE-ER’s ability to transform in contact and survive against advanced threats and provide easy-to-use human-machine interfaces and Aerial Tier Network Expansion (ATNE) capabilities to support the Combined Joint Task Force (CJTF) to sense “The Gray Eagle is a true workhorse,” said GA-ASI President David R “We were able to rapidly integrate third-party systems and disseminate relevant data to support MDO requirements for long-range deep sensing and ATNE GE-ER’s long-range sensors enabled it to execute missions outside of the threat range proving survivability against advanced threats.” Army’s premier modernization experiment It brought together joint and multinational partners in a series of complex and realistic scenarios designed to push the boundaries of future warfare capabilities is the world’s foremost builder of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) the Predator® line of UAS has flown for over 30 years and includes MQ-9A Reaper® and MQ-9B SkyGuardian®/SeaGuardian® The company is dedicated to providing long-endurance multi-mission solutions that deliver persistent situational awareness and rapid strike and SkyGuardian are trademarks of General Atomics Aeronautical Systems registered in the United States and/or other countries Go Back passengers at New Zealand’s Wellington Airport have boarded flights below the figures of two giant which underscore the capital city’s connection to Peter Jackson’s “Lord of the Rings” and Hobbit films An official website of the United States government Office of Field Operations officers at the Eagle Pass International Bridge recently intercepted $1.7 million in mixed hard narcotics concealed within various areas of a passenger vehicle “We remain committed to working closely with our federal and international partners to prevent dangerous drugs from entering our communities These efforts underscore our mission to safeguard the American public while facilitating lawful trade and travel,” said Port Director Pete Beattie On May 1, CBP officers assigned to the Eagle Pass International Bridge encountered a 1995 Ford Explorer making entry from Mexico driven by a 39-year-old female Mexican citizen. The vehicle was selected for inspection, which included utilization of nonintrusive inspection equipment and screening by a (canine team) officers extracted 39 packages of alleged cocaine weighing 95.94 pounds (43.52 kg) 11 packages of alleged methamphetamine weighing 26.10 pounds (11.84kg) and six packages of alleged heroin weighing 14.68 pounds (6.66kg) for a total weight of 136.73 pounds (62.02kg) concealed within the vehicle The estimated street value of the seized narcotics is $1,281,054 in cocaine Follow the Director of CBP’s Laredo Field Office on X at @DFOLaredo on Instagram at @dfolaredo and also U.S. Customs and Border Protection at @CBPSouthTexas for breaking news Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is America's frontline: the nation's largest law enforcement organization and the world's first unified border management agency The 65,000+ men and women of CBP protect America on the ground lawful travel and trade and ensure our country's economic prosperity We enhance the nation's security through innovation View a complete list of local and regional CBP social media accounts News | May 4 Climate Action Week at Walking Mountains is dedicated to inspiring climate action and fostering collaboration with local climate action partners in Eagle County From meeting llamas to exploring sustainable snow-melting solutions the week was jam-packed with over a dozen sustainability-focused events over 800 people participated in Climate Action Week events The week started strong with a free Spanish viewing of “Ferngully” at Riverwalk Theater the 1992 film explores themes of exploiting animals and natural resources with an overarching theme of deforestation The week continued with a walking tour of Vail to highlight the town’s exploration of a sustainable geothermal snowmelt system ending with a happy hour at Blue Moose Pizza a leader within our 2025 Walking Mountains Sustainability Business Cohort Walking Mountains partnered with the Eagle County Conservation District and Wiggle Worm Gardens for a local sustainable agriculture tour The tour included four stops: LaVenture Farms Market Garden participants learned about sustainable agriculture practices used by the landowners The week of events wrapped up on Earth Day at the Wolcott Solid Waste and Recycling Center with a sold-out community tour with 20 participants Hosting this tour on Earth Day was especially impactful As the world grapples with a global waste crisis seeing firsthand where our waste goes fosters a deeper connection to our consumption habits and encourages more conscious behaviors such as exploring different waste diversion initiatives like signing up for the Vail Honeywagon compost drop-off service or increasing recycling Fortunately, Eagle County is actively contributing to this effort. Holy Cross Energy is working toward reaching its goal of 100% renewable energy by 2030 and offsetting all greenhouse gas emissions by 2035 These goals are being pursued through investments in solar and wind energy replacing traditional fossil fuels like coal and natural gas ensuring a healthy ecosystem and thriving economy for both current and future generations The Climate Action Collaborative is currently focused on developing a regional roadmap for net-zero building codes and supporting Holy Cross Energy in achieving its renewable energy objectives The Climate Action Plan and Climate Action Collaborative are valuable assets to the community in Eagle County and prioritize environmental well-being Eagle County is united by a shared commitment to protect human health It’s important that our community feels supported in the face of ever-changing climate regulations Kentucky Derby Parties The 151st Kentucky Derby is set for Saturday at 4:57 p.m and here are a few places you can go for watch parties: Lookout Bar at Westin Riverfront in Avon Celebrate the Kentucky.. Easter events in the Vail Valley Church services An Easter tradition that’s been going on for over 30 years is the Vail Mountain Easter Sunrise Service bright and early on Sunday morning Après Madness Championship Party at Avanti F&B The NCAA College Basketball Tournament may have crowned a champion on Monday but Friday is when you can congratulate this year’s winner of Vail’s own form of competition:.. Après at The Amp For its third year in a row Ford Amphitheater has proven that it’s not just a summer venue the Swedish pop band that took the world by storm in the 1970s and early 1980s with its hits “Waterloo,” “Take a Chance on Me” and “Dancing Queen,” will virtually.. News | May 3 Hundreds of volunteers got out and cleaned up trash along the roadways of Eagle County on Saturday The annual Community Pride Highway Cleanup is put on by the Eagle River Coalition and attracts teams of volunteers throughout the valley While it’s mostly local volunteers who join in the event attracts some out-of-town families as well who wanted to participate with their 5-year-old twins “We drove up last year and saw everyone and were like ‘what is going on?'” Amy Vogel said on Saturday “So when we found out what it was we thought we should do it next year.” Part of the purpose of the highway cleanup — and the reason it’s hosted by the Eagle River Coalition — is because a lot of the trash that is strewn along the roadways in the spring will end up in the waterways later this year if it isn’t cleaned up Amy Vogel said her kids already noticed that fact and headed down toward the banks of the Eagle River to gather some of their items “We wanted to keep them away from the roads anyway so we ended up walking along the river for a bit,” she said often led by the business that they work for but the Vogels were randomly assigned to the town of Minturn team which cleaned up Highway 24 from Meadow Mountain into the town of Minturn “We passed each other on the highway this morning,” he said Many who volunteered said they enjoy participating in the event not just for the satisfaction of seeing the roads cleaned up but for the community aspect of getting together with their friends and neighbors on a Saturday “It’s really one of the best community events we have in the valley,” said Jonathan Best 6 West is a group of apartments located along Highway 6 in Edwards 6 West cleanup team leader Josie Haxton said a lot of the trash her team found was revealing of not just a litter problem in the valley “One of our dumpsters wasn’t bear proofed,” she said “So the bear was taking the bags of trash into the national forest and opening them up and leaving behind all this trash that we collected today.” but the snow fell after that and buried the trash 6 West has since received dumpsters that are more bear resistant but the trash from the previous dumpster was still strewn about the complex “We filled several garbage bags with trash from the bear,” she said Haxton said her team also found a lot of large items that were discarded incorrectly perhaps due to the fact that they were hard to dispose of side tables — with a lot of people moving in and out of here sometimes this stuff gets left behind,” she said “So it’s nice to see it disposed of properly.” News | May 4 As the spring sports season is coming to a close the Summit High School baseball team is on the prowl for as many wins as it can get.  After going into spring break with a record of 11-4 Summit resumed its regular season slate of games with a game in Breckenridge on Wednesday Serving as Summit’s senior recognition night game Summit wanted to secure its 12th win of the season The Glenwood Springs Demons began the game with two runs in the first to take an early lead Summit managed to take the lead in its half of the third The Tigers scored three runs throughout the course of the inning to lead 3-2 going into the fourth.  Glenwood Springs went on to tie the game in the top of the fifth leading to a nail biter in the game’s final two innings The two teams went scoreless in the sixth inning before Glenwood Springs brought in a run to win the game The loss was a little disheartening to Summit but the team soon returned to the diamond for a home doubleheader against fellow 4A Western Slope league opponent — Eagle Valley High School — on Saturday With the turf field at Kingdom Park in Breckenridge still warming up under the mid-morning sun Summit took to the infield and outfield for the top of the first inning.  Summit senior pitcher Austin Koll and the Summit defense made quick work of the top half of the inning retiring the first three batters who stepped up to the plate After Summit failed to record a hit at its first two at bats junior Jojo Gambino sliced a ball along the first-base line The hit skirted right past Eagle Valley’s first baseman and all the way to the fence in right field Gambino sprinted to third base for the triple Junior Hogan Tobias then singled on a line drive to center field to bring in Gambino for the first run of the game.  Summit struggled on the mound in the top of the second Koll hit the first two batters he faced in the second frame Summit worked hard to retire the inning before Eagle Valley could put points on the board The Summit infield caught an Eagle Valley baserunner in a pickle between first and second base The Tigers were eventually able to record the out but not before an Eagle Valley Devils’ runner scored Summit then recorded two more outs to retire the inning the Tigers got their bats going in their half of the second Senior Lucas Comcowich singled on a line drive to center before sophomore Hunter Plummer was hit by a pitch Koll singled on a bunt to completely load up the bases Junior Matty Misch then hit a ground ball to second base that resulted in Koll being called out but a lack of focus from the Eagle Valley infield put two runners across the plate.  Comcowich and Plummer both scored to give Summit a 3-1 lead to begin the third inning.  Eagle Valley cut into its deficit in the fourth Junior Xander DeHerrera sent a deep hit to center field which brought in Colter Blakey The Summit defense had a huge top of the fifth inning Summit successfully secured a third out and maintained its 3-2 lead.  Summit put the game away in the bottom of the fifth inning With senior Gus Bradford and junior Sam Eldredge on base Tobias hit a line drive double to right field Summit secured its second league win of the day and sixth of the season in the tail end of its doubleheader against Eagle Valley Summit scored two runs in the fourth to really get things going The Tigers stayed hot in the batter’s box after that producing two runs in the fifth inning and five in the sixth inning that featured the most fireworks for Summit Eldredge fired off a jaw-dropping grand slam home run en-route to a six-run seventh inning “It is huge for us,” Eldredge said of the wins “It kept our conference championship hopes alive and it kept us in a good spot to hopefully get a good seed in the playoffs We have five more games next week and those are all huge too We are hoping to win out in the conference and (take) the banner for the first time in a while.” Summit is now 13-5 overall and 6-2 in league play Summit will now prepare for two doubleheaders on the road The Tigers will face Middle Park in Granby on Tuesday before taking on Steamboat Springs on Friday Summit will close out the regular season with a final home game against Longmont on Saturday May 10.The game is scheduled to begin at 11 a.m Gus Bradford prepares to take to the plate during Summit’s home double header against Eagle Valley on Saturday The Summit boys baseball team cheers on its team from the dugout on Saturday Summit junior Jojo Gamino swings at a pitch during Summit’s home double header against Eagle Valley on Saturday Summit junior Sam Eldredge looks across the infield during Summit’s home game against Eagle Valley on Saturday Sam Eldredge mans first base during Summit’s home game against Eagle Valley on Saturday Summit senior Austin Koll throws a pitch during Summit’s home game against Eagle Valley on Saturday Gus Bradford gets a lead off during Summit’s home game against Eagle Valley on Saturday Jojo Gambino steps up to the plate during Summit’s home game against Eagle Valley on Saturday Jojo Gambino makes contact with a ball during Summit’s home game against Eagle Valley on Saturday Jojo Gambino sends a pitch towards the plate during Summit’s home game against Eagle Valley on Saturday Show CaptionsHide Captions Summit Daily is embarking on a multiyear project to digitize its archives going back to 1989 and make them available to the public in partnership with the Colorado Historic Newspapers Collection The full project is expected to cost about $165,000 All donations made in 2023 will go directly toward this project The Food and Drug Administration has issued an urgent recall notice on bread sold in Ohio Giant Eagle stores and in several other states over concerns about glass fragments found on top of the bread The following varieties of bread sold at Ohio Giant Eagle stores were included in the latest recall The FDA reports over 800 cases of bread from the Maryland-based Upper Crust Bakery are at risk of glass exposure where glass fragments were found on top of several bread types that included hoagie rolls the bread was also distributed to Pennsylvania The recall remains under a Class II level for each type of bread which could cause temporary or "serious adverse health consequences" if exposed The bread was sold in all Ohio Giant Eagle grocery stores and Market District bakeries between April 7 and April 12, FOX 8 reports Giant Eagle confirmed to the outlet that the bread was sold under the labels “Giant Eagle Multigrain Sourdough” or “Market District Multigrain Sourdough,” and that the bread has since been removed from store shelves How many Giant Eagle stores are in Ohio?Ohio has 110 Giant Eagle locations, mostly located in Central and Northeast Ohio, according to the website ScrapeHero FDA guidance cautions against eating the recalled bread Consumers who may have purchased the recalled bread should immediately dispose of it or return the bread to its place of purchase Sports | May 3 Addison Mandeville, Chloe Greener and Alondra Ruiz weren’t quite ready for their prep careers to be over A year after leading Eagle Valley to its first play-off berth since 2017 the captains made more history on Saturday helping the Devils clinch the program’s first girls soccer league title — and punching another postseason ticket in the process “We knew what was on the line and we knew this could be our last game,” said Greener whose second-half corner kick header gave the Devils a 1-0 win over Battle Mountain “I think we went in with that mentality of ‘this could be it The Devils came into the contest ranked 34th in the CHSAA Selection & Seeding Index with the top-32 earning a spot in the 4A state bracket A tie or loss would cede the Western Slope title — and automatic playoff berth — to Battle Mountain Eagle Valley head coach Jess Platt said such win-or-go-home games “come down to intangibles.”   it’s more about the momentum and the mentality you come in with,” she said “We had a lot on the line for this game with winning the league making the tournament — these girls handled it super well.” the intensity was way high and same with this game,” Mandeville said “We’ve always been pretty evenly matched,” added Greener After Thea Armistead’s free kick from 30 yards out sailed just over the center crossbar 10 minutes into the second half Eagle Valley’s Izzy Hiatt received a beautiful through ball The senior’s shot on goal with 28:03 left looked good but Glendining stretched her leg out for an impressive save where she rocketed a pass to Greener in front of the net Such a perfect ball from Izzy,” Greener said “I did a little chicken move and aimed it to the left and it went in.” While Battle Mountain bottled up Mandeville who came into the game having scored six goals in the last five contests Eagle Valley’s defense tightened the screws to secure the victory who credited Riley Weatherred for setting the tone in that department especially at the end there,” Ruiz continued “There were a bunch of punts from Elle (Glendining) and Riley was there the whole time.” “When a team is winning balls out of the air like that it just helps build momentum and gives you the confidence,” Platt added the second touch and you’re going.” when they lost to Basalt in the regular-season finale Platt said she doubts her captains — all four-year varsity players — thought about the league title when they were freshman “They’ve been working towards that their whole high school career,” she stated “Every year it got a little closer.” “I’m kind of at a loss for words,” Mandeville said “Every year we’ve gone through league games and it’s never come to this point Mandeville, Greener and Ruiz also guided the Devils to their first league title on the hardwood this winter “We’ve all been together between basketball and soccer for the last four years, playing club together since we were 9 — I have goosebumps,” Greener said the way we left our legacy,” Ruiz stated “I wouldn’t want it with any other group of girls.” The following piece is an opinion and does not reflect the views of The Eagle and its staff style and argument structure and fact-checked Despite journalism ethics being one of my favorite college courses peers and textbooks mean when they tell me I must be impartial and unbiased in my work?” Journalism is a field I’ve grown to love for its ability to create social and political change My love for journalism persists because of This executive order says it will ensure that no federal officer, employee or agent is involved in any conduct that would unconstitutionally abridge any American citizen’s free speech. However, Trump and his allies are spearheading efforts involving U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detaining and threatening to deport activists and opinion journalists alike “apologize for University President Sunil Kumar’s statements disclose its investments and divest from companies with direct or indirect ties to Israel.” even when Öztürk and her peers did not express support for Hamas Trump has the authority to label her a terrorist and undeserving of the visa she legally obtained it is difficult to find any other explanation.    At the recent “Media, A Free Press, and the other ‘P’ Word” panel discussion sponsored by the Abdul Aziz Said Chair in International Peace and Conflict Resolution at AU journalist Sharif Abdel Kouddous made a connection worthy of mention: when one source says it is raining outside and another says it is not it’s not our job as journalists to quote them both — instead Though this consideration in reporting is easier said than done journalists must continue to strive toward it to ensure fairness and accuracy For journalists and all those who value the need for a free press arrests like Öztürk’s should be a cause for concern If opinion journalists cannot express something as basic as pro-Palestinian sentiment in their work how do the lessons in objectivity that I am learning through journalism school matter Even if I pursue a career in journalism that is more objective and I leave opinion writing behind what is the point of doing so if I could be targeted as a journalist regardless The difference between news and opinion journalism that I ruminated on at the beginning of this piece does not matter when our president constantly blurs the lines between the two and calls for the punishment of both kinds As journalists and supporters of a free and fair press we must call out the systemic injustice threatening the journalism industry before it is too late or stories like Öztürk’s will never be told or have the chance to be righted.  Quinn Volpe is a junior in the School of Communication and Kogod School of Business and the assistant opinion editor for The Eagle This article was edited by Alana Parker and Walker Whalen opinion@theeagleonline.com  GREAT FALLS — River’s Edge Trail users will probably notice some equipment surrounding the Black Eagle Dam as NorthWestern Energy continues work on a project to upgrade and enhance the safety and reliability of the dam The project began in September of 2024 with the installment of a barge landing upstream from the dam Northwestern Energy spokesperson Jo Dee Black explains “About 60% of the electricity that we provide our Montana customers with is from carbon free generation and these hydro facilities are really the backbone of that so that it is ready to serve our Montana customers for a second century.” The barge is now ready and being used to transport materials and equipment to and from the dam This means the boat restraint barrier that is typically installed 500 feet from the dam has been removed to allow the barge access NorthWestern Energy asks people to exercise caution this summer when recreating on the river I want to remind people to avoid this area of the river We want to make sure that everyone is safe and enjoying the river at a safe distance from this construction project.” The two-year project on the spillway will improve and reinforce the integrity of the dam and eliminate the need for manual ice removal a rubber dam will be installed on the upstream side of the spillway that will allow for more control over ice mitigation and allow debris in the river to be funneled through the dam the barge landing that was constructed will be restored to the site’s original condition The upgrade project is expected to be completed in 2027. Click here for more information Report a typo On Saturday, the Eagles announced that they have signed cornerback Mac McWilliams to his four-year rookie contract. McWilliams joins linebacker Smael Mondon Jr., quarterback Kyle McCord, tackle Myles Hinton, and outside linebacker Antwaun Powell-Ryland, who inked their rookie contracts on Friday The Eagles selected McWilliams with the No. 145 pick in the fifth round of the 2025 NFL Draft 191 pounds) started 11 games for Central Florida last season grading out as the team's best defender according to Pro Football Focus he was a team captain at UAB and also served as the primary punt returner along with 6.5 tackles for loss and a sack Assistant GM Alec Halaby's scouting report: "Some people see him outside, some people see him inside and I think the beauty of that is it often means you can play both inside and outside He has athletic and mental versatility where we've seen Mac play outside where he has the speed to carry verticals (routes) and he has a good feel at the top of the route he's a tough guy who can insert in the run game as need be I think Mac is going to find whatever spot is best for him We have a lot of belief that he can maximize what he can be." Ahead of their first official practice as Philadelphia Eagles and outside linebacker Antwaun Powell-Ryland Here are the jersey numbers for the new veterans Chris and Michelle Britton honor the memory of their youngest son by raising thousands of dollars each year for the Eagles Autism Foundation The Britton family was chosen to represent the Foundation at the 2025 NFL Draft in Green Bay Jackson took part in this weekend's Rookie Minicamp on a tryout basis the first-year players got back to football at the NovaCare Complex The Eagles kick off Rookie Camp by getting Smael Mondon Jr. and Antwaun Powell-Ryland to ink their four-year rookie deals a travel football club for boys and girls from New Jersey After adding 10 draft picks to an already strong roster the Eagles will have ample ammunition to continue to bolster the team in the 2026 NFL Draft The 6-foot-6 defensive tackle has started every game over the last two seasons for the Eagles Robinson was the last first-round linebacker picked by the team back in 1979 The organization honored the men and women who have served the country during the time in Washington with a trip to Arlington National Cemetery which ran throughout March and featured an MQ-1C Gray Eagle Extended Range (GE-ER) Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) The GE-ER was equipped with next-generation long-range sensors that were operated by Army Soldiers throughout the event The UAS flew unimpeded by the employed electronic threats and generated targets of interest at Multi-Domain Operations (MDO)-relevant ranges for the 82nd Airborne Division and participating units Synthetic Aperture Radar/Moving Target Indicator (SAR/MTI) and Mobile Ad Hoc Network (MANET) radios highlighting the GE-ER’s C5ISR Modular Open Suite of Standards (CMOSS) open architecture The GE-ER operated at an altitude and range that negated kinetic threats and utilized the long-range sensors to effectively detect identify and target threat emitters and vehicles Army soldiers demonstrated Gray Eagle’s laptop-based Expeditionary Ground Control System which reduces the footprint of personnel and materials It also enables soldiers to fly missions from tents buildings or mobile shelters as the mission and threat dictate and allows commanders to rapidly relocate or deploy to remote sites without infrastructure or strategic air limitations SAR and Aerial Tier Network Expansion (ATNE) capabilities to support the Combined Joint Task Force (CJTF) to sense develop soldier-focused interfaces and disseminate relevant data to support MDO requirements for long-range deep sensing and ATNE proving survivability against advanced threats." TribLIVE's Daily and Weekly email newsletters deliver the news you want and information you need On Sunday, all Pittsburgh-area Giant Eagle and Market District locations will offer a 15% discount off their grocery purchases in the aftermath of this week’s severe storm that left thousands without power The one-day discount is meant to help those who have to dispose of the contents of their refrigerators freezers and pantries due to power outages “We know that Pittsburgh is counting on us to help families restock their refrigerators and pantries particularly when so many face the reality of unplanned — and unbudgeted — additional grocery store trips in light of widespread power outages,” said Bill Artman Greene and Indiana counties are participating in the promotion customers will either receive a 15% off coupon upon entering the store or at the checkout on Sunday The 15% discount will apply to curbside grocery orders and home deliveries Items excluded from the discount include milk prescriptions and any other items prohibited by law as well as all third-party transactions like DoorDash all Eat’n Park restaurants are offering utility workers free coffee from Thursday through Sunday and the coffee can be for either dine in or takeout Eat’n Park said the offer is a “gesture of goodwill for the utility crews who worked and continue to work around the clock to restore power in so many communities.” Megan Swift is a TribLive reporter covering trending news in Western Pennsylvania she joined the Trib full time in 2023 after serving as editor-in-chief of The Daily Collegian at Penn State She previously worked as a Jim Borden Scholarship intern at the Trib for three summers Stay up-to-date on important news from TribLIVE 1-800-909-8742 © 2025 Trib Total Media | All Rights Reserved About Us Advertise Career Opportunities Contact Advertising Contact Circulation Contact Newsroom Contact Us Feedback Request Correction Resource Center Scholarship Opportunities Send Letter to the Editor Send News Tip Subscribe Subscriber Services Blog eFeatures Email Newsletters eTrib Facebook Home Delivery Instagram LinkedIn Marketing Minute Store Locations TribLIVE App - App Store TribLIVE App - Google Play X (formerly Twitter) Arts & Entertainment Best of the Best Business Directory Circulars Contests Coronavirus Lifestyles Local News YaJagOff Obituaries Opinion Our Publications Photos Real Estate Sports Video Weather Cookie Settings Privacy Policy Terms of Service A condition called Whirling Disease was killing fish in local waterways Whirling Disease was virtually unheard of,” the Trail reported “Now the topic is on the lips of every serious angler in the state The disease was coming from a parasite selectively attacking the cartilage surrounding the brain and unformed bone structure of immature trout “Young trout that survive beyond 4-6 inches are safe once the cartilage hardens to bone but still act as carriers,” the Trail reported “The deformities in the less fortunate fish can pinch nerves The state was starting to take seriously the threat of mudslides to the area after two years of problems and boulders gave way and slid at Dowd Junction hundreds of large and small mudslides occurred causing damage to homes and streets in Eagle County not much appeared to be being done by government officials,” the Trail reported County Commissioner Dick Gustafson called a press conference to say he was frustrated with the highway department for not closely monitoring the situation A report was then commissioned by the governor’s office which identified the Dowd Junction area as a major concern Lamm’s task force on the Dowd Junction mudslide area is in and it shows that the state is taking the situation seriously,” the Trail reported Vail Trail publisher Allen Knox urged locals to speak out against proposed legislation which would place a 7 percent tax on sales of lift tickets “Why does our present state government seem to be so against tourism in Colorado?” Knox asked our Governor Lamm ‘lamb-blasted’ the proposed Beaver Creek project and now House Bill No could further hamper our industry and livelihood.” Knox was concerned that ski areas outside of Colorado would use the new tax as a way to convince skiers to avoid the Centennial state “And in light of our current economic situation tourists may elect to do just this,” he said was buried in special military services at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in Missouri Cowden enlisted in the Army Air Corps in 1942 and was sent overseas and stationed in England with a bomber crew was shot down over France,” the Enterprise reported Cowden then took a position as a nose gunner on a new plane which was also shot down a week later on a mission over Germany and later moved to a military cemetery in Belgium before his body was returned to the U.S birds and plants in Colorado were becoming scarce due to the grazing policies of the U.S “How can we expect our game to increase if their natural feed is taken and eaten off by domestic sheep which are permitted to graze upon the game ranges?” O’Brien said “The fact is that sheep are driven upon the ranges in countless thousands each summer and that they not only eat the natural feed of the wildlife but they are causing the destruction of all Colorado wild flowers They have practically destroyed all of the wild berries of the mountainous regions and have trampled the grouse in their nests or trampled the young birds or the eggs before they are hatched and these birds have greatly decreased in numbers as the result of the sheep and will soon be exterminated because of this.” News | May 2 An electric-powered air taxi seems like something out of a “future of travel” piece from a 1960s issue of “Popular Science” magazine and the Eagle County Regional Airport is playing a role which has investment from Toyota and the Defense Department has a current market capitalization of nearly $5 billion Eagle County’s place in the study is along with Eugene as “small and non-hub” airports Eagle County’s deputy director of aviation said the national airport executives’ group was looking for a smaller airport to study and Eagle County Aviation Director David Reid is a longtime The study notes Eagle County’s strong tourism market and high volume of private aircraft customers “These customers can be expected to be first in a market that values time-savings and access,” the study notes Those customers are also likely to find that using transportation options such as electric air taxis for the final leg of their journey an attractive option That journey could be made much quicker by using an air taxi The website of Joby Aviation—which could be in commercial operation by the end of 2026—claims an air taxi from a downtown heliport to JFK airport takes seven minutes versus 49 minutes via ground transport Miller acknowledged that large urban areas would be the first places the air taxis have a chance to be commercially viable flying from suburban areas to downtown hubs or downtown hubs to airports an air taxi in its early days based at Eagle County could only operate in the spring even temperatures cut by increases in elevation that would limit air taxi operation to just radios Even standard avionics would have to be sacrificed in the name of saving weight De-icing would further hamper battery efficiency That means taxis would be limited to “visual flight reference” only with even basic instrumented flights a no-go Miller estimated it would be a “decade if not longer” before technology advances enough to allow instrumented flights with passengers “We think somebody could be successful with a business here if they had another operation elsewhere,” Miller said A Denver-based operation might be an option The other problem is the tremendous amount of electricity needed to recharge the aircraft for quick turnarounds Miller said one aircraft needs a full megawatt of power for those quick turnarounds While county officials have assurances from Holy Cross Energy that there’s enough power at a substation across Cooley Mesa Road to power two quick-charge stations right now “It’s insane how much electricity those things are going to need,” Miller said “We’re going to have to figure out the grid.” So the future is still in the future when it comes to air taxis the future for this may almost be in sight Project Funway Get ready to be wowed by the fashions at Project Funway which returns to Dobson Arena again this Saturday One of the most creative fundraisers in the Vail Valley Various bread products sold at Giant Eagle stores in Ohio and Pennsylvania have been recalled after glass was found on top of the bread products affected by this recall include four-ounce paper cartons of Ancient Grains hoagie rolls 18-ounce paper cartons of multigrain sourdough bread and 20-ounce paper cartons of whole grain multigrain bread which according to the FDA means use of or exposure to the product could result in temporary medically-reversable adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.    The FDA did not indicate whether or not any injuries were reported from the recalled bread products you're asked not to consume it and instead throw it away Customs and Border Protection officers at the Eagle Pass Port of Entry detained a fugitive at the Eagle Pass International Bridge who had an outstanding felony warrant for capital murder charges “This apprehension underscores our unwavering commitment to keeping our borders secure and our communities safe,” said Port Director Pete Beattie The fugitive was detained when he applied for entry into the United States on April 30 at the Eagle Pass International Bridge as the passenger of a vehicle driven by a United States citizen CBP officers took custody of Aden Jeremiah Munoz The traveler was referred to CBP secondary Once the traveler was in the secondary inspection area officers confirmed he had an outstanding felony warrant for capital murder by terror threat/first degree homicide out of Travis County Sheriff’s Office in Austin CBP officers confirmed the warrant to be active and turned Munoz over to the custody of the Maverick County Sheriff’s Office in Eagle Pass The National Crime Information Center is a centralized automated database designed to share information among law enforcement agencies including outstanding warrants for a wide range of offenses CBP officers have made previous arrests of individuals wanted for homicide Defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law Follow the Director of CBP’s Laredo Field Office at X at @DFOLaredo on Instagram at @dfolaredo and also U.S. Customs and Border Protection at @CBPSouthTexas for breaking news Friday marks three years since three-year-olds Odin Ratliff and Hunter Jackson were hit by a car and killed while they were playing at stables in Eagle Mountain Utah (KUTV) — Friday marks three years since three-year-olds Odin Ratliff and Hunter Jackson were hit by a car and killed while they were playing at stables in Eagle Mountain This year's anniversary is different because a week prior, Kent Cody Barlow was found guilty of murdering the two boys Friends and family gathered to honor the children's memories in a special celebration The community came together at the spot where the accident happened to play games The number three has a lot of significance for Odin and Hunter’s families They were three years old when they were hit and killed three years ago They decided to fill a time capsule that they’ll open three years from now Theresa said they want to use it as a way to show the boys what they did and how they lived for them three years from now “It’s just been so nice to feel like we want to celebrate the power of three,” Theresa said Theresa said Barlow's verdict made the lead-up to this celebration of life much easier “It’s been really nice to feel a lot more present in day-to-day life and be ready for today rather than dreading today,” she said Theresa said she talked to Odin about this special anniversary “I told him about all his friends are coming and do all of his favorite things,” she said Theresa said they opened this up to the community because of all the support they’ve given them over the last three years News | May 1 The Eagle County Assessor’s office this week mailed notices of assessed value to all property owners in the county won’t be as shocking as those mailed in 2023 Eagle County Assessor Mark Chapin said the median increase in value from two years ago is 8% for residential property with a median increase of 5% for commercial property The assessment notices are calculated every two years conducted uniformly in all 64 Colorado counties sets values as of June 30 of the previous year based on sales data of comparable properties the data covered the period between June 30 Those taxes are established by the roughly 90 taxing entities in the county ranging from school districts to cemetery districts Mailing the notices of value opens a six-week appeals period that runs into June The massive run-up in real estate values triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic also triggered a flood of appeals with 7,009 people challenging their property values The volume of appeals required Chapin to close his office to the public through much of June through July 5 More than 4,800 of those appeals were denied Chapin said the number of 2023 appeals wasn’t the record for challenges the median value grew by 50% or more before a nationwide recession caused a real estate slump More than 9,000 people challenged their values that year Chapin said this year’s values seem to reflect a more normal market the median home price reflected in his office’s data is now roughly $1.6 million there’s still “high demand and low supply,” he said While Chapin reiterated that his office doesn’t set tax rates he said there’s a complicating factor coming this year regarding those rates The Colorado Legislature last year passed a bill that splits the tax assessment rate for residential property granting a higher rate to school districts But that rate won’t be finalized until August when state’s total assessed value is set