National Sports

• Former Giants co-owner Steve Tisch seen in team's draft room

  The Giants got their top choice in edge rusher Reese, who posted 6.5 sacks and 10 tackles for loss as a first-team All-American at Ohio State.

• Giants use top-10 picks on Ohio State's Arvell Reese, Miami's Francis Mauigoa in 2026 NFL Draft

  The Giants drafted Ohio State's Arvell Reese at No. 5 and Miami's Francis Mauigoa at No. 10, addressing the trenches under new head coach John Harbaugh.

• Fernando Mendoza embraces wheelchair-bound mom after Raiders select him No 1 overall

  Fernando Mendoza experienced the thrill of being taken No. 1 overall in the NFL Draft alongside his family from the comfort of his own home.

• Tom Brady offers advice incoming NFL rookies, welcomes Fernando Mendoza after Raiders make him the top pick

  Tom Brady welcomed Raiders No. 1 pick Fernando Mendoza on social media and offered advice to all incoming rookies joining the NFL this draft weekend.

• Rams make surprise first-round move, take Alabama QB Ty Simpson

  The Los Angeles Rams surprised fans by drafting Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson at No. 13 in the 2026 NFL Draft to eventually succeed Matthew Stafford.

• Cardinals draft Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love with the No. 3 overall pick in 2026 NFL Draft

  The Arizona Cardinals drafted Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love with the third overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft to boost their rushing offense.

• Chiefs and Browns make first trade of 2026 draft and both eventually fill needs

  The Cleveland Browns traded the No. 6 overall pick to the Kansas City Chiefs for three picks, then drafted offensive tackle Spencer Fano of Utah at No. 9 in the NFL Draft.

• Fernando Mendoza, the No 1 pick of NFL Draft to the Raiders, tasked with returning a legacy franchise to glory

  From Coral Gables to the NFL, Fernando Mendoza goes No. 1 overall to the Las Vegas Raiders in the 2026 draft after a historic season at Indiana.

• Patriots' Mike Vrabel speaks out after photos of him kissing NFL reporter Dianna Russini leak

  Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel will miss some of the NFL Draft after leaked photos showed him and reporter Dianna Russini, and he vowed to prioritize his family.

• Falcons' James Pearce Jr granted intervention program entry, could avoid trial on felony charges

  Atlanta Falcons rising star James Pearce Jr. could avoid trial on felony battery and fleeing charges by entering an intervention program, his attorney said.

• Fever star Sophie Cunningham says sports media needs 'more honesty'

  Sophie Cunningham speaks out at Fever media day, calling for honesty in sports media after her contract comments were clipped and taken out of context.

• Chiefs assistant coach charged with misdemeanor domestic battery against daughter just before NFL Draft

  Kansas City Chiefs assistant coach Dave Merritt was charged Thursday with misdemeanor domestic battery after a complaint accused him of causing bodily harm.

• Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner considering factors before debuting new alternate uniforms: report

  The New York Yankees' new alternate jersey decision rests with owner Hal Steinbrenner, with fan reaction and economic impact as key factors in the timing.

• Patriots say they 'fully support' Mike Vrabel amid latest in controversy involving Dianna Russini

  The New England Patriots released a statement fully supporting head coach Mike Vrabel amid the controversy with reporter Dianna Russini before the 2026 NFL Draft.

• 2026 NFL Draft First-Round Primer: Team Needs, Mock Picks, Draft Selections

  How should each team approach the 2026 NFL Draft? Here the needs and picks for all 32 teams, and what we think each team should use their pick on.

• Fernando Mendoza reveals Tom Brady's no-nonsense mentorship pledge ahead of NFL Draft

  Projected No. 1 pick Fernando Mendoza says Tom Brady shared advice during his Raiders visit, promising to mentor whichever quarterback Las Vegas drafts.

• Italy rules out replacing Iran in World Cup: 'Qualification is done on the pitch'

  Italian officials called a reported plan by a Trump envoy to replace Iran with Italy at the World Cup "shameful" and "not appropriate" for the tournament.

• USA Manager Mauricio Pochettino Admits Tottenham 'Feels Like Home'

  Mauricio Pochettino has admitted that he would like to return to Tottenham in the future.

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  Spring Salad Extravaganza

  The Rising Sun Church of Christ, located at 430 5th Street, Rising Sun on Friday, April 24th from 11:00 A.M - 1:00 P.M.

  Apr 24, 2026 at Rising Sun Church of Christ
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  Hunger Awareness Gala for the Dearborn County Clearinghouse

  Offering a hand up, not a hand out on April 24, from 6:30 P.M - 10:30 P.M at the Liberty Theater, in Lawrenceburg Indiana.

  Apr 24, 2026 at Liberty Theater
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  All-Member Spring Art Show

  Members of the Southeastern IN Art Guild will have their ALL NEW artwork creations on display for your viewing pleasure.

  Apr 24, 2026 at Siag Gallery (southeastern Indiana Art Guild)

York Ridge Road Closure Announced

The closure will begin in early May.

Closure Planned on State Road 250 in Switzerland Co.

S.R. 250 to reopen west of Township Line Road, to close east of Fairview Road.

Indiana Unemployment Rate Falls, Local Rates Rise in Latest Report

The report for February 2026 was released this week.

EC's Perkins Sets School Record in 200 Meter Dash

The IU commit was on fire on Wednesday night.

Switz. Co. 7th Grader Sets School Record in Shot Put

The record was set at Wednesday night's quad meet in Vevay.

Local Sports Report - April 22, 2026

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