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BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Indiana University has received a donation to support its sports broadcasting programming.John Miley, 93, recently donated more than 44,000 sports broadcasts to the National Sports Journalism Center at the Indiana University Bloomington School of Media. Miley’s collection includes audio and video files of television and radio sporting events dating back to the 1930s.According to an IU news article, the media school plans to use the collection as a resource to enhance its sports broadcasting courses, such as Big Ten Plus and WIUX, as well as extracurricular programs related to sports broadcasting.”Providing students with the opportunity to listen…

Residents of southeast Weld County now have a place closer to home to handle county business, from voter registration to health issues.The Weld County Commission and Fort Lupton officials hosted a ribbon-cutting celebration Aug. 15 at Weld County’s new County Service Center, located at 2960 9th St. in Fort Lupton.”I think the idea of ​​the commissioners providing services to the residents, rather than the residents having to go find the services, is great,” Fort Lupton Mayor Zoe Hubbard said. “It’s a great step forward and I’m always happy to steal a service from Firestone. My son lives within sight of…

Skift Take Nearly every hotel brand is targeting the luxury segment, and Hilton is no exception, and with this move, the brand is taking this approach by strengthening its relationships with influential travel advisors. Sean O’Neill Hilton on Tuesday announced a revamped program for select luxury travel advisors who book luxury hotels and resorts. “This isn’t just a new name,” the company said of the invitation-only program, which is being renamed from Impresario to Hilton for Luxury. The program will add a “concierge desk” for agents. Hilton also plans to reward advisors who make more quality bookings. Why it matters:…

BALTIMORE — Giant Foods continues to find new ways to combat theft at its retail stores.On Aug. 22, the grocery chain will implement a new store policy that will prohibit anyone under the age of 18 from shopping after 6 p.m. unless accompanied by an adult.For now, the rule only applies to certain locations, two of which are in Baltimore.Store No. 145 – 5150 Sinclair Ln, Baltimore, MD 21206 Store No. 303 – 601 East 33rd St. Baltimore, MD 21218Giant said selected stores were experiencing “unprecedented levels of merchandise theft, making it unsustainable for our business.”The new rules are similar…

Police divers resumed the search on Tuesday for six people believed to be trapped in the hull of a superyacht that sank in deep waters off the coast of Sicily, including a British tech tycoon who had been celebrating with his lawyers in court over his recent acquittal on fraud charges.Civil defense officials said they believe a tornado struck the 184-foot, British-flagged yacht “Bayesian” at sea. The vessel was anchored about half a mile off the coast of Porticello, near Palermo, when it sank in a storm at about 5 a.m. local time on Monday. Grainy footage taken by a…

VMware customers have reported seeing significant price increases since Broadcom acquired VMware late last year, with some customers now paying as much as 10 times more for the same services.VMware enterprise customers told Business Insider that prices have increased by 175% and they have no choice but to “put their money and make a plan” because it’s not easy to switch to another service.”We feel like we’re being held for ransom,” the person, who asked not to be named in order to speak freely, told BI.Broadcom has made several changes since the acquisition to boost profitability, including bundling VMware products…

Greg Auman NFC South Reporter Carmen Vitali NFC North Reporter Our NFL reporters were in unanimous agreement that the king of the NFL was in the North.The question is, which north?Projections for the strongest NFL division in 2024 are split almost evenly between perennial division powerhouses, the AFC North, and the resurgent NFC North. Once a black and blue division, the NFC North is chock full of young, physical talent that looks ready to compete now and in the future. The AFC North is an incumbent team that has, and continues to, be comfortable playing physical football.Does the NFC North…

EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU) – The Mount Horeb Area School District will receive federal funding to help students recover following a mass shooting in May.According to an Aug. 20 news release from Sen. Tammy Baldwin’s office, the district will receive $118,000 in funding from the U.S. Department of Education’s School Violence Emergency Response Program, or Project SERV.According to a news release, Project SERV “provides funding for short-term education-related services to school districts and institutions of higher education to help them recover from violent or traumatic events that have disrupted learning environments.”Mount Horeb Area School District will use the funds to…

Hilton has introduced a new program for top luxury travel advisors called “Hilton for Luxury.” The invitation-only program focuses on Hilton’s luxury brands, including Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, Conrad Hotels & Resorts, LXR Hotels & Resorts, Nomad Hotels and Signia by Hilton.Formerly known as Impresario, the program offers a dedicated Hilton for Luxury concierge desk and a private website for improved connectivity. Travel advisors have access to exclusive offers, value-added benefits and direct contact with hotel team members. Each hotel also has a team of Hilton for Luxury ambassadors who ensure the program’s features and benefits are implemented at…

August is drawing to a close, and crisp fall weather is just around the corner. Is it too early? Not ready yet? Luckily, temperatures won’t plummet overnight, but cooler weather is on the way, and now’s the perfect time to start preparing. Whether you’re looking to refresh your sweater collection or long pants are at the top of your shopping list, it’s worth checking out the end-of-summer sales happening now. Yes, shorts and swimsuits are plentiful, but you’ll also find great deals on jeans, joggers, and lightweight (dare we say, pumpkin spice latte-ready) cover-ups.This soft and cozy Hanes hoodie is…