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Yahoo
15-07-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Tyler young marine graduates from NASA rocket program
TYLER, Texas (KETK) — A Rose City Young Marine was one of only 36 teenagers in America to graduate from a National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) aviation program. SFA to receive six figure trail rehabilitation grant Rose City Young Marine Mason Ainsworth completed the fast-paced and challenging program known as NASA's U.S. Space and Rocket Center's Aviation Challenge Mach 2, which tests young marines on aeronautics, aerial combat, aviation history and more. Photo courtesy of the Young Marines Ainsworth was selected among several other young marines across the country who were taught the values of leadership, teamwork and self-discipline, according to the Young Marines. The program lasted six days in Huntsville, Ala., where young marines were joined by former NASA astronaut Kenneth D. Cameron, in completing the following tasks throughout their training: Learning about aeronautics, propulsion and aviation history. Flew in a UAV drone simulator to reinforce lessons learned at static displays and artifacts. Mastered aerial combat and competing to be the best of the best in 'Top Gun.' Embarked on a search and rescue mission to bring a downed pilot back from behind enemy lines while communicating as a team and evading hostile forces. The Catch, Roost restaurants donate profits to Kerrville flood survivors Cameron has extensive experience as an astronaut, logging more than 561 space hours throughout three space flights, making him a great role model to guide the young marines during hands-on activities. The young marines gained a lot of knowledge during the course that could benefit them in the future. 'Completion of this difficult course is a major accomplishment and a life-changing experience for these Young Marines,' Col. William P. Davis, USMC (Ret.), national executive director and CEO of the Young Marines said. 'Our Young Marines enthusiastically answered the challenge that the NASA camp put before them. With purpose, creativity and strategic thinking, our Young Marines completed every task assigned to them.' Phones Down, Heads Up: East Texas districts to enforce cell phone ban in new school year To learn more about the Young Marines and their programs, visit their website. You can now stream KETK and FOX51 News live 24/7 on your smart TV our brand-new app! No antenna, cable, or satellite needed—Just download it on your Roku, Apple TV, or Fire TV and start streaming. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
CTV News
01-07-2025
- Sport
- CTV News
City councillor backs field upgrades to attract new baseball team
Windsor is taking a swing at a new baseball team. CTV Windsor's Robert Lothian has details. An effort to bring a new high-level baseball team to Windsor is receiving support from a Windsor City Councillor. In an interview with CTV News, Gary Kaschak, the representative for Ward 8, said he would back upgrades to a local baseball diamond to facilitate the added play. 'I believe this is city building, you know, to get something like that and we'd have to make some improvements,' Kaschak said. The news comes following confirmation that stakeholders in Windsor have reached out to the Intercounty Baseball League about forming an expansion team in the Rose City. The independent league already features 10 teams, including squads in Chatham-Kent, London and Toronto. Kaschak noted it would be a 'fantastic' addition to the city's existing sports culture. When asked about a home for the potential team, he suggested Mic Mac Park's Cullen Field. Amenities at the chosen park must include concessions for fans and change rooms for players and umpires. Large attendance figures in recent years mean teams must also have sufficient seating space. 'I think adding seating would be no issue, but maybe a few more of the amenities that you would need,' Kaschak said. Inside the baseball community, there's excitement over the potential for more baseball in the city, but not if it takes away from current levels of play. Bill Kell, the treasurer of the Riverside Minor Baseball Association, feels there's no available time at the existing diamonds. 'If they come in and have to have these facilities for their use for those number of games and practices and so forth, you know, it'd be the demise of some of these organizations,' Kell said. To accommodate more baseball, Kell said there needs to be a partnership between the potential team and the City of Windsor to build a new stadium in the downtown. He added, if done successfully, the IBL players will serve as 'heroes' to players in his league. In the long-term, both Kell and Kaschak were optimistic a team in the IBL could allow Windsor to eventually draw in an MLB team's minor league affiliate. 'Maybe getting an Intercounty League team might be the prelude to that moving forward,' Kaschak said. 'How great would it be to be a farm team of the Detroit Tigers or, you know, have a farm club of the Toronto Blue Jays, Cleveland [Guardians] in Windsor.' In the event Windsor is successful in attracting an IBL team, players could take the field in the 2026 or 2027 season.
CTV News
28-06-2025
- Sport
- CTV News
Windsor pitching plans to roster high level baseball squad
Windsor is in the running to play host to a team in the Intercounty Baseball League. The independent league is looking at expanding to 10 teams, and the Rose City is a contender, according to Ted Kalnins, the league commissioner. 'It's a good time for the game of baseball in Ontario, and Windsor has certainly a couple parties who expressed some interest,' Kalnins told CTV News. The IBL already has teams in Toronto, Barrie, and London, with players from around the world. Kalnins said the league's recent success and interest from varying markets leaves them 'ripe' for expansion. 'In terms of the demographics, the population size, I mean, it really is a great place for us to be and extend our reach,' he said. 'So, with Windsor and its size, its interest in sports, long history of just great baseball, we think is a good market to be in.' The league could benefit from having two five-team divisions to create 'geographic efficiencies' and greater rivalries, Kalnins said. Fans in Windsor don't have to look far to see the IBL's most recent expansion, with the Chatham-Kent Barnstormers proving to be a success story in southwestern Ontario. However, one barrier to an increased baseball presence in Windsor is the need for an appropriate stadium. Attendance that exceeds seating capacity has pushed the Barnstormers to add more seats at their stadium. Mic Mac Park Windsor's Mic Mac Park on June 28, 2025. (Robert Lothian/CTV News Windsor) Both Windsor's Mic Mac Park and Lacasse Baseball Park in Tecumseh would require added seating. Existing agreements with the region's many existing baseball leagues could also create scheduling difficulties. 'We have had a team in Windsor many moons ago at Mic Mac Park in Windsor, but it has since removed some seating, so there would need to be added seating for sure,' Kalnins said. 'What Windsor and Tecumseh have going for themselves is two very suitable fields that do need a little bit of upgrades.' Facilities are needed to accommodate changerooms for umpires and players, as well as concession stands for spectators. Kalnins said they will want prospective teams to present their business plan and vision to the IBL's executive team. While there's hope a team could be fielded by 2026, depending on the changes needed to facilitate the game, it could take until 2027 to see any plans come to fruition.
Yahoo
04-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Portland's The Sports Bra reveals cities that will open new locations
PORTLAND, Ore. () — The world's first women's sports bar will no longer be exclusive to the Rose City. , which first debuted in Portland in 2022, has revealed that it will open in four new cities: Boston, Indianapolis, Las Vegas and St. Louis. Tuesday's announcement notes these cities host several women's sports teams like basketball's Las Vegas Aces and Indiana Fever, hockey's Boston Fleet and the Women's Football Alliance's St. Louis Slam — making them ideal locations for expansion. Neighbors, PBOT fed up with NW 13th outdoor plaza 'The first four franchises of The Sports Bra will join our OG Portland location to become the 'Starting Five,'' Founder and CEO Jenny Nguyen said. 'Together, we're serving fans nationwide who are hungry for spaces that not only champion women's sports, but create a community where everyone feels like they belong. There is no better moment than this to open these places.' The Sports Bra first unveiled its plans to franchise in April 2024, revealing that Reddit co-founder — and Serena William's husband — Alexis Ohanian would help lead the charge. His nonprofit, the 776 Foundation, will use the returns from investment to further back girls and women's sports. According to the recent announcement, each franchise will be locally-owned-and-operated while also championing food and drinks from women-owned businesses in their respective areas. Summer warmth builds, here's when peak heat is expected around Portland But a few menu items from the flagship location, including Mom's Baby Back Ribs, Aunt Tina's Vietna-Glaze Wings and the Pickle Ball, will remain. Additionally, the new businesses will continue offering vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and dairy-free options. Since its opening more than three years ago, Portland's The Sports Bra has won the , held an and gotten national recognition from platforms like Forbes, CNN and The Cut. CEO Nguyen also led the push for a , which is now in the works. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
