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March Madness: Here’s one thing you need to know about each of the 16 teams remaining in men’s field
Florida isn't around to defend its title anymore, but all the other top seeds in this year's NCAA Tournament are still around. And many of them are winning convincingly.
2 days ago in Entertainment, Trending
Now a true pop star, Miley Cyrus returns to her ‘Hannah Montana’ roots to fete anniversary special
Sporting that "Hannah Montana" blond hair and bangs, Miley Cyrus went back to her roots — celebrating 20 years of the TV show that launched the career of a real-life pop star.
3 days ago in Sports, Trending
Defending champion Florida eliminated from March Madness by tougher, more physical Iowa team
A dominant frontcourt helped Florida earn another No. 1 seed and positioned the defending national champion Gators for a chance at a repeat. They ran into a more physical team.
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3 weeks ago in Features, Trending
Triceratops skeleton ‘Trey’ to hit the auction block as dinosaur market soars
A triceratops skeleton that stood in a Wyoming museum for decades will be auctioned off, a rare instance of a museum-exhibited dinosaur going to the auction block just as the market for the prehistoric giants has hit record highs.
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MORE 96.1 Supports Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library
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March for Meals 2026
Harrisonburg Media Group and Steven Kia are teaming up with support from other Valley Businesses, to raise funds and collect…
Bowl For Kids’ Sake 2026
Join More 96-1 at this year’s Under the Sea Bowl for Kids’ Sake! Thanks to Steven Kia for sponsoring our…
Who’s Cool at Your School?
Help us spotlight the real MVPs in our local schools! Nominate someone “Who’s Cool at your School” and makes your…
Thank You!: Over $25k Raised for the Valley Cares for Kids Radiothon
The Valley Cares for Kids radiothon was a huge success! In total, Harrisonburg Media Group raised $25,632 for UVA Health…
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UPDATE: Bull has been captured
HPD reports that the bull has been tranquilized by a veterinarian and will be taken home safely once he is fully asleep.
4 hours ago in Local
Firefighters extinguish house fire in Shenandoah County
Firefighters prevented a fierce structure fire from spreading to the surrounding area this morning in Shenandoah County.
8 hours ago in Crime & Safety, Local
One of three arrested at Harrisonburg Home Depot sentenced 2 years in jail
One of the three people who was arrested in Harrisonburg as part of large-scale financial crime ring has found out her fate.
JMU Lacrosse rallies to upset No. 19 Virginia, 11-10, in Charlottesville
Trailing by as many as four, James Madison lacrosse completed its comeback bid and knocked off No. 19 Virginia, 11-10, at Klockner Stadium on Wednesday night.
No. 13 Bridgewater takes down No. 19 Christopher Newport, 8-7
The 13th-ranked Bridgewater College baseball team delivered an offensive surge to hold off No. 19 Christopher Newport at home Wednesday by a final score of 8-7.
James Madison Softball comes up short at George Mason, 5-3
James Madison softball dropped a midweek matchup to George Mason, falling 5–3 at the George Mason Softball Complex on Wednesday afternoon.
