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Country music star Rick Sollo dies at 69 in Brazil helicopter crash
Rick Sollo, best known as one-half of the country duo Rick and Renner, died after a helicopter he was in crashed in Brazil. He was 69, and five...
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Ryan Hamilton vows to 'fight like hell' after leukemia diagnosis
Beloved rock singer Ryan Hamilton, 45, has been diagnosed with leukemia and spent more than a week in the hospital. He has returned home and updated fans this...
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Max Webster hit by two deaths in one month, third loss in 2026
Iconic Canadian rock band Max Webster has endured multiple deaths in 2026, including two members lost within a single month, leaving fans and the music community grieving. The...
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Most major banks closing 24 hours for Columbus Day; two remain open
Most major banks will be closed Monday, Oct. 12, in observance of the federal Columbus Day holiday, meaning they will be closed for 24 hours in addition to...
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Former con man Frank Abagnale warns: verify who you trust online
Artificial intelligence is making life easier but also creating new opportunities for scammers, experts say. Fraud expert and former con man Frank Abagnale advises people to slow down...
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Billy Strings’ half-brother sentenced to 48 years for killing guitarist
Patrick Apostol, the half-brother of country star Billy Strings, was recently sentenced to 48 years in prison after being convicted of shooting and killing guitarist Zackary Smith. The...
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Country acts fans may not see perform after 2026
Alan Jackson closed out June with the final concert of his career. The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band said farewell as well, leaving fans wondering which country acts they...
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Travis Tritt cancels shows after pneumonia diagnosis
Fans are expressing concern after legendary country singer Travis Tritt revealed this week that he is battling pneumonia. The 63-year-old has canceled or postponed several dates, including an...
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Retail industry in crisis as major brands file for bankruptcy
Decades-old retailers are undergoing a significant shake-up as several well-known names file for bankruptcy or shut down operations this year. Brands such as Sleep Number, QVC, Eddie Bauer...
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Kid Rock asks fans to support drummer battling brain tumor
Kid Rock released a new Christian song this week, “James 1:17 (Jesus Is King).” On Friday he posted an emotional plea on social media asking fans to send...
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Brody D. Pentz charged with disorderly conduct after allegedly urinating on vehicle
Renovo Police Department charged 19-year-old Brody D. Pentz of Renovo with a summary offense of disorderly conduct following an incident the evening of Sept. 18, 2026, at 150...
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Renovo man charged with disorderly conduct after urinating on vehicle
The Renovo Police Department charged 19-year-old Brody D. Pentz of Renovo with a summary offense of disorderly conduct (18 5503(A)(4)) following an incident the evening of Sept. 18,...