Great Balloon Race lifts off Friday!

One of the coolest visual events in Galesburg makes its return this weekend! It’s the Galesburg Great Balloon Race, and is much more than just a hot-air balloon competition. Greg Saul, one of the organizers, talks about
Albert Pujols returns from DL, will start at first against White Sox
Pujols will bat fifth in his return to action Monday
Devils hire Kowalsky, Grier as assistant coaches
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) The New Jersey Devils have hired Rick Kowalsky and Mike Grier as assistant coaches.
Brewers LHP Suter to have Tommy John surgery, out for year
MILWAUKEE (AP) Brewers left-handed starter Brent Suter will have Tommy John surgery and miss the rest of the season.
ACC's all-time leading women's scorer Kennedy-Dixon dies
CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) Barbara Kennedy-Dixon, the Atlantic Coast Conference’s all-time scoring and rebounding leader and a longtime Clemson administrator after her playing days there, has died. She was 58.
Motte’s Minute: People need to stop complaining about Kyle Busch
In this week’s edition of Motte’s Minute, Daryl Motte explains why people need to take a deep breath and give Kyle Busch a break.
Cespedes has MRI and is examined by foot specialist
NEW YORK (AP) Mets outfielder Yoenis Cespedes had an MRI and was examined by a specialist in an effort to determine whether he needs surgery on both feet that would sideline him for 8-to-10 months.
Tour de France seeking more action from innovative stages
CARCASSONNE, France (AP) Tired of watching cycling races where nothing ever seems to happen?
Vikings offensive line coach Sparano died of heart disease
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) A county medical examiner says Minnesota Vikings offensive line coach Tony Sparano died of heart disease.
Injured jockey Victor Espinoza to miss rest of Del Mar meet
DEL MAR, Calif. (AP) Hall of Fame jockey Victor Espinoza will miss the rest of Del Mar’s summer meet after he fractured a vertebra in his neck during a training accident.
Do the Lakers have too many personalities?
Do the Los Angeles Lakers have too many personalities for one locker room? Will Tiger Woods win another major? And, is there still friction inside the New England Patriots?
Bond set for individuals in weekend meth busts

Bond was set for two Galesburg people who were arrested this weekend on meth related charges.
KCAP: Lots of economic development in the past several months — believe it or not

It may not seem like a big deal to some that a Culver’s location is coming to Galesburg, as we reported on Friday, but Knox County Area Partnership for Economic Development president Ken Springer says it’s just
New case filed in rural Galva shooting death

It likely hasn’t happened very often, but the Knox County State’s Attorney has filed a new case against a rural Galva man involved in an altercation last month that led to a man being shot and killed,
Meth seized, Galesburg man arrested

Bond has been set at $50,000 for a Galesburg man charged with Class X felonies of manufacturing/delivery of methamphetamine less than 100 grams, and armed violence.
Over half a kilogram of cocaine seized by GPD

A Texas woman made a video appearance in Knox County Circuit Court Monday on a Class X and Class 1 felony counts of manufacturing/delivery of cocaine between 400 and 900 grams.
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Ohio State, Wisconsin place 2 on Big Ten preseason list
CHICAGO (AP) Ohio State and Wisconsin each placed two players on the Big Ten preseason honors list.
OVC surprise Austin Peay seeks next step
(STATS) – Austin Peay skipped over a step – maybe two – with its development last year, but the incredible turnaround hasn’t changed the reality of this season.
Green Bay Packers training camp primer
What you need to know before the Green Bay Packers break camp to start their 2018 campaign