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Indianapolis Star
24-05-2025
- Sport
- Indianapolis Star
Center Grove grad Caden Cornett among those impacted by Purdue Fort Wayne cutting baseball
Purdue Fort Wayne redshirt freshman pitcher and Center Grove grad Caden Cornett had his exit meeting with the PFW coaching staff Thursday afternoon, shortly after the team returned from the 2025 Horizon League Championships in Dayton, Ohio. Cornett, a 6-foot-5 right-hander, is working his way back from a November 2023 surgery to repair the labrum in his pitching shoulder. He made just two appearances this season, ⅓ of an inning in total. He talked with the staff about his goals for next season and what he needed to do to establish himself on the pitching staff. He had no idea a text message Friday morning would derail his plans for the upcoming season. "Nobody knew about the meeting," Cornett said. "We didn't know if any other team was (having a meeting). We heard softball was and we were like, 'Oh crap, this isn't good.' "As soon as we walked into the meeting we saw everyone crying. ... The softball coach (Amber Bowman) our AD (Kelley Hartley Hutton). It was tough for her to tell us that you can't play baseball or softball anymore. It was rough. Not a fun meeting to be in." PFW announced Friday that it was discounting its baseball and softball programs effective immediately. The decision, which includes an expected cost savings of upwards of $1 million, is directly related to $6 million in budget cuts the university announced Thursday, per a news release. More: Purdue Fort Wayne eliminates baseball, softball programs amid university's financial cuts "This is one of the saddest days in my 25 years as a Mastodon," Hartley Hutton said via new release. "We know this news will upset our student-athletes, alumni and fans. It was not made lightly, and we are committed to supporting those affected through this transition." Cornett said he'd heard some rumblings about the baseball program being in trouble but never thought it would be shuttered. "We didn't have the best season, but the year before we did good," Cornett said. "We thought we'd come back in the fall and get ready to play. We weren't expecting this at all." The university said it will honor all athletes' wishes to transfer. Cornett, like many of his teammates with eligibility remaining, has already entered the transfer portal. Cornett hopes to find another Division I school to play baseball next season, but his situation is tricky. Baseball coaches prioritize experience in the transfer portal and with just ⅓ of an inning pitched over two seasons, schools may need to rely on his stats at Center Grove to gauge his potential. Cornett had a 4-0 record with 1.49 ERA and .163 opponent batting average and 39 strikeouts over 37⅔ innings as a senior with the Trojans. "It was really difficult not being able to play," Cornett said. "I was supposed to come in and make an impact, have a big role on the team. Tearing my shoulder right when I came in wasn't the plan. "I've been busting my butt to get back and healthy. With no innings, it's kind of hard to transfer. (Schools) don't know how I'm going to be coming back. I'd like to stay at the Division I level, but I know it's hard to trust a guy who has zero college experience." Cornett's roommate, fellow Center Grove pitcher Ben Murphy, is also working his way back from injury. Cornett said the mood within the program is one of shock and sadness. Players have been staying in their rooms since hearing the news. He added that he felt like the team had a strong bond and a chance to improve on this season's 11-42 record. Now he'll never get the chance.
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Heavy storm front reaches the region
BLUEFIELD – Flood watches and tornado watches populated weather maps Tuesday as a storm front reached the mountains of southern West Virginia and Southwest Virginia. Rainfall predictions for both Virginias varied from area to area. The National Weather Service in Blacksburg, Va., predicted that Mercer County would get a quarter inch of rain Tuesday with another three quarters of an inch that evening. No flood watch was declared. Meanwhile, the weather service's Charleston office forecasted the neighboring McDowell County could receive three quarters of an inch to 1 inch of rain today during the early morning hours. McDowell County's flood watch was set to end at 2 a.m. today. Further north in Raleigh County, Charleston's meteorologists predicted that three quarters to an inch of rain could fall. The county's flood watch was scheduled to end at 2 a.m. today. Forecasters with the National Weather Service in Charleston also issued tornado watches for counties in southern West Virginia and Southwest Virginia. In southern West Virginia, the National Weather Service issued a tornado watch for the counties of McDowell, Wyoming, Boone, Cabell, Lincoln, Logan, Mingo and Wayne counties. The watch continued until 8 p.m. Tuesday. The Southwest Virginia counties of Buchanan, Russell, Dickenson, Lee, Scott, Washington and Wise were also put under a tornado watch. Like the watches in West Virginia, this watch continued until 8 p.m. Tuesday. A warm front which was bringing conditions favorable for tornadoes seemed to be weakening after 5 p.m. according to Levi Cornett, a meteorologist in Charleston. No reports of tornadoes or ones which could have been forming had been reported, but this did not mean the potential for them had passed. "We're still keeping an eye out," Cornett said.
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
At Least 27 Dead After Tornadoes and Storms Slam Multiple States as Survivor Says, ‘I Don't Know How I Made It'
At least 27 people are dead after tornadoes and severe weather struck Kentucky, Missouri and Virginia, according to reports The state of Kentucky was hit the hardest, with 19 dead as of Monday, May 19 The death toll comes following the announcement of layoffs at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and a significant reduction in emergency training at the Federal Emergency Management Agency before hurricane season begins on June 1At least 27 people are dead after the catastrophic storm systems hit Kentucky, Missouri and Virginia, the Associated Press, The Washington Post and NBC News reported. Now, the survivors are picking up the pieces. 'I don't know how I made it,' Jeff Cornett told The New York Times after he was pulled from his room by a tornado and pinned down by wreckage after a storm hit his home in London, Ky. Cornett is just one of many residents in the central United States whose lives have been upended by tornadoes and severe storms that struck on Friday, May 16, through the weekend, as areas across the country brace for more severe weather. In Kentucky, at least 19 people died after tornadoes destroyed homes, leaving many homeless. Many of them lived in Laurel County, according to posts on X by the state's Gov. Andy Beshear, who declared a state of emergency for Kentucky on Friday. He also reported that 10 people were injured because of the storm, with three in critical condition as of Sunday, May 18. 'We've got more tough news, Kentucky,' Beshear wrote when he confirmed the death toll had risen to 19 that afternoon. 'Please join Britainy and me in praying for the families who are hurting right now.' Later that day, he encouraged his fellow citizens: 'Kentuckians are strong. We will make it through this — and we'll make it through this together.' Seven people died due to weather-related incidents in Missouri and two in Virginia, officials said, according to NBC News. Kristi Parker, also a resident of London, was sheltering in a relative's home with her fiancé and two children when a tornado destroyed the top of the house on Friday, according to The Washington Post. They found shelter in a neighbor's home, but their house was destroyed. 'I'm still in shock,' Parker told the outlet. 'I don't know how to take it in.' The destruction isn't over. On Monday, May 19, the National Weather Service (NWS) warned of severe weather from the central and southern Plains into the Ozarks. 'All severe weather hazards are expected to include tornadoes (some potentially strong to intense), very large hail and severe winds,' the agency wrote. Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. The wave of intense storms comes after the federal government announced that hundreds of employees from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), an agency that tracks dangerous storm systems and oversees the NWS, would be laid off and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) significantly cut back on training for emergency managers ahead of hurricane season, which begins on June 1. Read the original article on People
Yahoo
11-04-2025
- Yahoo
4 arrested as Isle of Palms police increase presence on ‘Senior Skip Day'
ISLE OF PALMS, S.C. (WCBD) – 'Senior Skip Day' has returned once again, and officers on the Isle of Palms are increasing their presence in an effort to curb criminal activity. Police said that four people, three adults, and one minor, were arrested and charged Friday afternoon. The charges included possession of marijuana, possession of a machine gun, unlawful carrying of a pistol, simple possession of marijuana, and minor possession of alcohol. Hundreds of kids began coming to the beach about noon on Friday. Around 4 p.m. a large group was asked to leave. According to officials, the group did not have a permit for such a large gathering and faced a $1000 fine. The increased presence stems from a shooting that occurred in 2022, where five people were injured. On April 7th, 2023, hundreds of teens were on the Isle of Palms for a 'Senior Skip Day' celebration. A fight broke out and shots were fired injuring five people and leading to chaos on the island. Police have implemented new protocols to ensure that never happens again 'Nobody lost their lives thankfully but, on that day, Chief Cornett vowed to never let that happen out here again and he takes that very seriously, so anytime we have intelligence that a senior skip day or big event might happen we're going to have increased police presence and be vigilant,' said Sgt. Matt Storen with the Isle of Palms Police. Isle of Palms Police and Fire are patrolling the island along with their partners the Charleston County Sheriff's Office, the North Charleston Police Department, the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources, and Charleston County Consolidated Dispatch. 'It makes me feel this sense of comfort that I know in case anything happens there always someone to come rescue or protect us in the event of a tragedy,' said Raylon Godfrey, a high school senior. Police have also shut down 14th Avenue and closed half of a municipal parking lot to limit the crowds. Isle of Palms Police say they rely heavily on the community., and they're reminding everyone to report any suspicious activity 'If they see anything suspicious or out of the ordinary, please do not hesitate to call 9-1-1 or flag one of the officers down they're going to be out on the beach in the coming weeks and into the summer months,' said Storen. Increased law enforcement will be out on the island all next week for spring break. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
11-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Pat McAfee addresses lawsuit threats after spreading rumor about student: ‘It won't be as impossible to be a fan of mine going forward'
(WBOY) — ESPN host and former West Virginia University football star Pat McAfee seemingly addressed lawsuit threats he has received since spreading a rumor about a student at Ole Miss on 'The Pat McAfee Show' back in February. In an interview with NBC News earlier this month, Ole Miss freshman Mary Kate Cornett, 19, said that McAfee 'ruined' her life by talking about a rumor that she had slept with her football player boyfriend's father. McAfee never mentioned Cornett by name, but after his show on Feb. 26, hundreds of posts circulated online claiming that Cornett was the subject of the rumor, which she said is 'is 100% completely false.' She has threatened legal action against McAfee and ESPN, NBC News reported. During his live 'Big Night Aht' show Wednesday night at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, McAfee seemed to address the possible lawsuit, saying 'I'll tell you what, I'll never forget my first,' referring to defamation lawsuit filed against him by Brett Favre, NBC News reported Thursday. Harman basketball player charged after allegedly breaking opposing players nose 'I'm cool with Brett. Just like the current situation that is happening where I have a lot of people saying that I should be sued. I want to say this: I never ever want to be a part of anything negative in anybody's life,' McAfee said. 'I didn't want to add any more negativity as it was taking place. … We will try to figure that out and make some sort of silver lining in a very terrible situation,' he continued. 'So you can have that promise from me. It won't be as impossible to be a fan of mine going forward.' He shared a clip of the show on his X page. McAfee and Cornett's attorney did not immediately respond to a request for comment from NBC News in response to McAfee's comments Wednesday, and Cornett's family declined to comment Thursday. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
