just now (282+ words) A Michigan veterinarian was sentenced to 10 days in jail Monday for refusing to return a dog to a homeless man after finding the ailing pit bull mix tied to a truck. Amanda Hergenreder's lawyer asked for 120 hours of community service for the misdemeanor larceny conviction. But Grand Rapids Judge Angela Ross said jail was more appropriate for her, plus $1,000 in restitution. A year ago, Hergenreder was in Grand Rapids for a professional conference when she saw the 16-year-old dog tied to a truck near a coffee shop. She said she took him to her clinic, two hours away, cleared up a severe urinary tract infection and removed a rotten tooth. Prosecutors charged Hergenreder after she refused to return the dog to Chris Hamilton, a Grand Rapids man who lacked a permanent home at the time. She cited her ethical duties…...

just now (429+ words) Stephen Curry topped 30 points for the seventh time this season with a game-high 31 as the Golden State Warriors snapped a three-game losing streak with a 134-117 triumph over the Utah Jazz on Monday night in San Francisco. Moses Moody, who led a second-quarter attack from long range, finished with 15 points, while Buddy Hield went for 20 and Jimmy Butler III 18 for the Warriors, who opened a five-game homestand with a loss to Portland on Friday. Keyonte George had a team-high 28 points for the Jazz, who were playing the second night of a back-to-back, having suffered a hard-fought home loss to the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday. Utah has lost four in a row. Playing without Draymond Green (foot), Al Horford (sciatica) and Jonathan Kuminga (knee), the Warriors fell victim to a barrage of seven 3-pointers in 10 attempts by the Jazz in the…...

just now (252+ words) Shohei Ohtani plans to play for Japan in next year's World Baseball Classic. The two-way Los Angeles Dodgers star made the announcement on social media Monday night. Ohtani helped Japan win the 2023 WBC, striking out then-Los Angeles Angels teammate Mike Trout for the final out of the championship game against the United States. He was named MVP of the tournament. Ohtani won his fourth MVP award this month, shortly after he helped the Dodgers win their second straight World Series title. He did not specify in his post whether he plans to pitch for Japan in the WBC, which begins on March 5. Shohei Ohtani announces he will play for Japan in next year's World Baseball Classic Ohtani helped Japan win the 2023 WBC, striking out then-Los Angeles Angels teammate Mike Trout for the final out of the championship game against the…...

just now (30+ words) NBA Showtime previews Coast 2 Coast Tuesday's slate featuring the Magic vs. 76ers and Clippers vs. Lakers and the keys to each game. Previewing Magic vs. 76ers, Clippers vs. Lakers...

just now (458+ words) On Tuesday at 12:38 a.m. a winter storm watch was released by the National Weather Service valid from Thursday 4 p.m. until Saturday 7 a.m. for Hamilton County. Winter storm watch for Hamilton County from Thursday to Saturday On Tuesday at 12:38 a.m. a winter storm watch was released by the National Weather Service valid from Thursday 4 p.m. until Saturday 7 a.m. for Hamilton County. "Heavy lake effect snow possible. Total accumulations up to 10 inches within the most persistent lake effect bands. Winds could gust as high as 35 to 40 mph Thursday and Friday," states the weather service. "Greatest accumulations will occur mainly north of Route 28 and west of Route 30." "Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday evening and Friday morning commutes," comments the weather service. "Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. During…...

just now (389+ words) Amen Thompson tied a season high with 28 points, Aaron Holiday had a season-high 22 points and tied a career-high six 3-pointers, and the Houston Rockets ran past the host Phoenix Suns 114-92 on Monday. Alperen Sengun had 18 points and Jabari Smith Jr. had 17 points for the Rockets, who have won 11 of 13 and played their first game without Kevin Durant. Dillon Brooks had 29 points, Devin Booker had 18 points and Collin Gillespie had 16 points for the Suns, who had a three-game winning streak broken and were held under 100 for the first time this season. The Rockets never trailed after going on a 12-2 run in the late first and early second quarter for a 36-25 lead. Holiday had three threes in the first quarter. The Suns' largest lead was two. Houston turned a five-point possession into a 67-55 lead in the third quarter, when Booker was called…...

just now (113+ words) Staying alert to early warning signs can help you fix small issues before they become expensive emergencies. Ask Angi: How Can I Troubleshoot My Furnace? As temperatures drop, your furnace becomes the unsung hero keeping your home warm and comfortable. But like any hardworking appliance, it can run into trouble, especially after months of sitting idle. Staying alert to early warning signs can help you fix small issues before they become expensive emergencies. Picturesque UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the US Noctourism, the New Travel Trend for Your Next Trip Try These Recipes From Sean Sherman's "Turtle Island' Hot New Baking Cookbooks Will Keep Us Riding a Sugar High Through the Holidays...

just now (113+ words) Staying alert to early warning signs can help you fix small issues before they become expensive emergencies. Ask Angi: How Can I Troubleshoot My Furnace? As temperatures drop, your furnace becomes the unsung hero keeping your home warm and comfortable. But like any hardworking appliance, it can run into trouble, especially after months of sitting idle. Staying alert to early warning signs can help you fix small issues before they become expensive emergencies. Picturesque UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the US Noctourism, the New Travel Trend for Your Next Trip Try These Recipes From Sean Sherman's "Turtle Island' Hot New Baking Cookbooks Will Keep Us Riding a Sugar High Through the Holidays...

just now (468+ words) HUGH McCluggage has likened the club's pursuit of more premiership glory as an addiction as Brisbane tries not to focus too firmly on another club three-peat. Like 12 months earlier, there was barely a mention of September's dominant Grand Final defeat of Geelong when the Lions returned to pre-season training this week. "When you get there (to a Grand Final) it's exciting but you don't want anyone else to taste it, you get selfish," star Lions midfielder McCluggage said. "The smiles, the pure joy, the adrenaline." "You lap it up for a little bit, but yesterday you're doing laps in 38 degrees and you're back down to earth pretty quickly." Replicating the efforts of the 2001-03 triple premiership side will be an obvious talking point this year. "We're our own team, taken a different journey to get there but you've got the fans…...

1+ min ago (58+ words) Georgia Campion is a reporter for Countryman. Originally from Melbourne, Georgia has called WA home since 2011. She began her journalism career in 2023 at the Albany Advertiser before making the move to Countryman in May 2025. Georgia now writes about politics, news, livestock, grain, and court. She loves to travel, photography, and knows too much useless trivia....