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Record number expected to travel for Fourth of July weekend
Chicago Tribune - Illinois
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June 30, 2025
A record number of travelers are expected during the upcoming Fourth of July weekend, area travel experts said. According to its website, the AAA group is predicting that “Fourth of July travel in 2025 will be the busiest ever, with 72.2 million...
Husband to face murder charge a 2nd time in wife’s death; both grew up in Indiana
WISH 8 - Indiana
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July 1, 2025
DENVER (AP) — The husband of a woman whose remains were discovered over three years after she was reported missing on Mother’s Day 2020 has arrived in Colorado to face a first-degree murder charge in her death for a second time. Barry Morphew was...
Napheesa Collier and Lynx take WNBA’s best record into Commissioner’s Cup title game against Caitlin Clark and Indiana Fever
Star Tribune - Minnesota
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June 30, 2025
But the game will also showcase two teams at different points in their development, led by two players — both named All-Star Game captains — in Clark and Collier, who are probably the two most popular players in the league.At least according to...
Indiana Dunes Tops Yosemite in Instagrammable National Parks
WIBC 93.1 FM - Indiana
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June 30, 2025
Source: jimfeng / Getty A fresh study took a deep dive into Instagram hashtag data and the size of every U.S. national park to find out which spots are the most “Instagrammable.” The results are in — and Indiana Dunes National Park shines bright,...
3 Lynx players Indiana Fever must fear ahead of Commissioner's Cup Final feat. Napheesa Collier
Sportskeeda
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June 30, 2025
The Indiana Fever are one win away from lifting their first trophy after 13 years. However, getting their hands on the 2025 Commissioner’s Cup on Tuesday night won't be a walk in the park for Caitlin Clark and Co. That's because opponents are...
Long Lost Indiana High Schools and Nicknames
On3
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June 30, 2025
INDIANA — Few undertakings have been as enjoyable as this. In the interest of the preservation of Indiana high school basketball lore, here is an attempt to compile a complete list of every long lost Indiana high school their nicknames, and...
Indiana City Ranked 5th Worst in U.S. for Bed Bugs
WKDQ 99.5 - Indiana
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June 30, 2025
Orkin just released their list of cities in the United States with the most bed bugs, and one Indiana city came in near the top of the list, ranking even higher than last year. You've most likely heard your parents say "sleep tight, don't let the...
Families prep for July Fourth travel as summer road trip traffic peaks
Star City News - Indiana
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The Fourth of July is one of the busiest road trip days of the year. According to AAA, 61 million people will drive over 50 miles this week on vacation. One family road tripping on the Fourth is the Halladays. With family scattered across the US,...
Gas prices dip ahead of July 4 travel, Indiana avg. at $3.22
Star City News - Indiana
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Gas prices have fallen since last year’s Fourth of July holiday, offering some relief to holiday travelers. AAA reports the current national average for a gallon of regular unleaded is $3.18—down about 30 cents from July 2024 . In Indiana, the...
Ohio State football announces trio of players to travel to Big Ten media days
Yahoo Sports
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Big Ten football media days are nearly upon us. In fact, it is less than a month away and taking place in Las Vegas this year (sounds like a good road trip). As is customary, Ohio State will travel in style to the annual spectacle with head coach...
Indiana Restaurant Serves the 'Best Seafood' in the State
WGBF - Indiana
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June 30, 2025
You can't go wrong with seafood this time of year, especially when it comes to what one website says is the best seafood restaurant in Indiana. Summertime brings us beach vacations, days on the lake, BBQs, and so much more. It also ushers in...
Indiana State Police urge caution as record holiday travel approaches
1340 AM WBIW - Indiana
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June 30, 2025
INDIANA— As the Fourth of July holiday week begins, the Indiana State Police (ISP) is urging drivers to prioritize safety on the roads, anticipating record-breaking travel numbers. Officials project that over 72 million people will travel to...
Visit Dublin Ohio’s New Campaign Tells Curious Travelers “Don’t Plan. Just Go.”
Marketing Communication News
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June 30, 2025
Agency Cornett crafts a confident, convincing case for spontaneity Typical tourism marketing calls on visitors to meticulously plan visits around their city’s popular tourist spots. Visit Dublin Ohio and agency Cornett are taking a different...
Illinois’ Gas Tax Hike Is Going To Affect 4th Of July Travelers
96.7 The Eagle - Illinois
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June 30, 2025
According to AAA-Chicago, 4.2 million Illinois residents will be traveling for the 4th of July/Independence Day holiday weekend (3.86 million by automobile), and over 72 million Americans overall plan on traveling at least 50 miles from home...
2 killed in suspected OVI crash in Indiana, deputies report
FOX19 - Ohio
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June 30, 2025
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Ind. (WXIX) - Deputies are investigating a double fatal crash that took place in Rushville Saturday evening. Franklin County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to the area of 27200 West Chapel Road at 6:44 p.m. for a report of a...
Pritzker’s latest gas tax hike greets Independence Day travelers
Illinois Policy
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June 30, 2025
Just in time for Independence Day travel, drivers will face Illinois’ latest gasoline tax hike. Gov. J.B. Pritzker has added 29 cents per gallon since 2019 – costing the average driver $143 more per year. Independence Day travel is expected to set...
‘Jurassic World Rebirth’ Review: Scarlett Johansson In Spielbergian Reboot That Is Part ‘Jaws’, ‘Skull Island’ & ‘Indiana Jones’ Mixed With The Pure DNA Of 1993 Original
Deadline
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June 30, 2025
I am not quite sure why the latest spinoff of Steven Spielberg‘s enormously popular Jurassic franchise is using the Jurassic World moniker of the past trilogy rather than the Jurassic Park handle of the first trilog. Jurassic World Rebirth looks...
Record number of Americans expected travel ahead of July 4 holiday
WLWT 5 - Ohio
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June 30, 2025
Millions of people are already starting to travel for the Fourth of July.AAA says a record-setting 72.2 million Americans are expected to travel at least 50 miles from home over the holiday period, which runs from now through next Sunday, July...
“Brokeback Mountain type": Fans erupt as Azzi Fudd’s wholesome reaction to Paige Bueckers’ cowboy fit sparks chatter online
Sportskeeda
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June 30, 2025
On Sunday, Dallas Wings rookie Paige Bueckers' recent ensemble earned a wholesome reaction from her former teammate, Azzi Fudd. The guard who moved to Texas after her draft seemed to immerse herself in the local culture as she donned a cowboy...
Bamburgh branded 'massively overrated' by travel expert after being named UK's best seaside town
Chronicle Live
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June 30, 2025
13:26, 30 Jun 2025Updated 13:38, 30 Jun 2025 It might have topped a list of the best seaside destinations in the UK for an impressive fifth year in a row, but Bamburgh has been branded 'massively overrated' by a travel expert, after they paid a...