Our hometown hopeful stepped back into the spotlight on the “American Idol” stage ... to the next round of competition among the Top 12 — and avoid an elimination at the end of the episode.

LOWELL — Jon Plefka was a professional baseball player. He’s now the new head coach of the UMass Lowell women’s basketball team. The 6-foot-8 Plefka ... who also played Big 12 basketball ...

It was another big night for a local singer and musician hoping to win it all on “American Idol.” Josh King, 24, was part of the Top 12 remaining contestants to take the stage in the hit singi ...

ONE person has died and at least 12 were injured after a horror hit-and-run boat crash in Florida. The Clearwater Ferry was taking passengers back from the final night of Florida’s 17-day Sugar ...

JON JONES has taken to social media following ... "I've had the privilege to meet some pretty amazing American people and I've got these coins for some of our country's best.

One person died and 10 others were sent to a hospital in Clearwater, Florida, after a recreational boat struck a ferry carrying ... The Coast Guard previously said 12 people were transported ...

In an update on Monday morning, the Coast Guard said 12 people were taken to a local hospital. Police did not immediately provide any information about the boat that fled the scene. “All local ...

ORANGE, Texas — The City of Orange and Orange County are moving forward with plans to build a hospitality pavilion at the Orange Boat Ramp, aiming to complete construction before the Bassmasters ...

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, which is investigating the collision, identified Jeff Knight as the operator of the 37-foot center console boat. Knight, 62, owns Jannus Live ...

to win the 100m hurdles in 12.94. Texas A&M’s Auhmad Robinson put down a 44.99 anchor to clinch the men’s 4x400 COA. Rasheed Foster doubled up for MICO, winning the 100m and the 4x100.