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Perth Now
2 days ago
- Climate
- Perth Now
Perth families brave the wild weather to celebrate WA Day
Western Australians have enjoyed a public holiday celebrating WA Day with a number of festivals across the State. Hundreds of Perth residents flocked to Fremantle to enjoy the WA Day festival. Families got to enjoy the festivities including a performance by the Wadumbah Dance Group showing the long Indigenous history of the State. Festival goers could also enjoy a variety of other cultural performances and food stalls throughout the day at Fremantle Fishing Boat Harbour and Bathers Beach. While spirits were high, the weather proved to have different plans. A morning of clear skies were eventually overrun by grey clouds and rain as the first storm front of the season rolled through into Perth. Milah and Zara enjoy themselves at Bathers Beach. Credit: Michael Wilson / The West Australian Events were also held across the regions with Kalgoorlie, Albany, Geraldton and Carnarvon all holding their own festivals. Deputy Premier Rita Saffioti said the day was a great chance to celebrate the State. 'WA Day is a day to celebrate what a great state we have, proud Western Australians,' she said. A performance by the Wadumbah Dance Group. Credit: Michael Wilson / The West Australian 'We have an incredible day, we're expecting rain, maybe that's coming this afternoon but it's a day that we celebrate all the great things about our State. 'Western Australians have always been very parochial, we we love our state, we love living in WA and we want to continue to make sure we can grow jobs and opportunities and make sure everyone gets to participate in this great state.' The Fremantle event comes a year after organisers were forced to cancel the Burswood Park event due to poor weather, instead holding a belated festival in November. The Mermaid Aquarium show at Bathers Beach. Credit: Michael Wilson / The West Australian
USA Today
3 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
PFF names WR Michael Wilson as Arizona Cardinals' X-factor in 2025
PFF names WR Michael Wilson as Arizona Cardinals' X-factor in 2025 Can Michael Wilson become the consistent third offensive weapon in the passing game in 2025? The Arizona Cardinals will be counting on a few players to be top performers in 2025. Quarterback Kyler Murray, running back James Conner, receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. and tight end Trey McBride are the high rollers on offense. They will rely on many newcomers on defense. But who is the Cardinals' X-factor in 2025? According to PFF, that would be third-year receiver Michael Wilson. Arizona Cardinals' 2025 X-factor: WR Michael Wilson Marvin Harrison Jr. could soon be a star, and Trey McBride is one of the best tight ends in the NFL. The Cardinals need one more dynamic receiving weapon, though, and Wilson is the player they're counting on. His 64.5 PFF receiving grade last season represents a slight decline from his rookie season in 2023. He also recorded fewer than 60 receiving yards in every game after Week 5 in 2024. If Wilson can break out in Year 3, Arizona's offense could be a serious two-dimensional threat. The Cardinals do need a consistent producer as their third option in the passing game. Murray believes Wilson can be a 1,000-yard receiver. The team's belief in him and the receivers behind him show in the fact that they only added Simi Fehoko in free agency. Wilson is a factor as a blocker and has had good games. What he has not had in his two NFL seasons is consistency. Will Year 3 be the year? If so and he can be an 800-yard type player, the Cardinals will be great offensively. Get more Cardinals and NFL coverage from Cards Wire's Jess Root and others by listening to the latest on the Rise Up, See Red podcast. Subscribe on Spotify, YouTube or Apple podcasts.
Yahoo
7 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Sheriff warns of robberies, firearm thefts
NEWTON TWP., Ohio (WKBN) — The Trumbull County Sheriff's Office has issued a warning after a series of robbery incidents. Read next: More unruly teens reported at Target Trumbull County Sheriff Michael Wilson said his office is investigating a series of aggravated robberies that have occurred recently at Foster Metro Park in Newton Township. The first incident was reported on May 18 around 1:30 a.m. According to the sheriff's office, a man reported that he went to meet a woman at the park whom he had virtually connected with through a Facebook dating app. But when he got there, three people threatened him at gunpoint. The victim said they took his firearm. Just shy of a week later, another person reported that he was robbed on May 23 around 11:30 p.m. under what authorities describe as similar circumstances and what appeared to be the same group of suspects. This victim said his firearm was also stolen. In both instances, the suspects left the area in either a large SUV or pickup truck. The Trumbull County Sheriff's Office urges the public to remain extra cautious, especially when meeting people from online platforms. If anyone has any information related to these robberies, reach out to the Trumbull County Sheriff's Office at (330) 675-2508. Nadine Grimley contributed to this report. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
2024-25 Arizona High School Sports Awards: See all spring player of the year nominees
The Arizona High School Sports Awards, Presented by Diamond Kitchen & Bath, is part of the USA TODAY High School Sports Awards program. The 2024-25 Arizona High School Sports Awards program, Presented by Diamond Kitchen & Bath, is proud to announce player of the year nominees for the spring sports season. The winners will be announced during the live show on June 4 at the Orpheum Theater in Phoenix. The guest speaker is Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Michael Wilson. More information is available on the show's website. Advertisement During the live show, these nominees will be honored, along with player of the year nominees and winners from the fall and spring sports seasons. The fall nominees have already been announced and can be found here. The winter nominees have also already been announced and can be found here. The show will also announce the winners of our premier awards, which includes boys athlete of the year, girls athlete of the year, boys team of the year, girls team of the year, coach of the year and our Courage Award recipient. Nominated athletes who RSVP for the event here will receive a free ticket thanks to our sponsors. Additional tickets are also free, thanks to Diamond Kitchen & Bath, and can be obtained here. The Arizona High School Sports Awards show is part of the USA TODAY High School Sports Awards. Advertisement Here are the spring nominees: Baseball Jet Berry, Queen Creek High School Zane Burns, Corona del Sol High School Cooper Clouser, Corona del Sol High School Brock Cross, Lake Havasu High School Brett Crossland, Corona del Sol High School Caleb Danzeisen, Valley Christian High School Baylor Denny, Casteel High School Ryan Harwood, Casteel High School Landon Hood, Canyon View High School Boston Kellner, Hamilton High School Jack Lafflam, Brophy College Preparatory Tait Reynolds, Queen Creek High School Beach volleyball Madi Crnjac, Queen Creek High School Tatum Riggs, Queen Creek High School Alexia Heyn, Gilbert Christian High School Lillie Duitsman, Gilbert Christian High School Autumn Hill, Estrella Foothills High School Abby Stenz, Estrella Foothills High School Holly Matchinsky, Xavier College Preparatory Kate MacDonald, Xavier College Preparatory Emma McSorley, Notre Dame Preparatory Lauren Watson, Notre Dame Preparatory Bella Reyes, Saguaro High School Maddie Tately, Saguaro High School Softball Kendall Cochran, Red Mountain High School Angie Falls, Xavier College Preparatory Kendall Freidinger, Empire High School Lilly Goodwin, Desert Mountain High School McKenzie Leitgen, Desert Vista High School Emma Reynolds, Queen Creek High School Anaya Romero, La Joya Community High School Amelia Streuber, Canyon Del Oro High School Nicole Topete, Horizon Honors High School Kaitlyn Tso, Coconino High School Payton Westra, Red Mountain High School Brooke Zuluaga, Seton Catholic Prep Boys tennis Santiago Astengo, Catalina Foothills High School Grady Callahan, Eastmark High School Austin Cohen, Catalina Foothills High School David Gonzalez, Sabino High School Junchen Jia, Catalina Foothills High School Jaden Litt, Rancho Solano Prep Vikram Narendran, Rincon/University High School Adam Olson, Sabino High School Logan Phillips, Brophy College Preparatory Parker Servoss, Catalina Foothills High School Max Sheng, Hamilton High School Ryan Zerbib, Brophy College Preparatory Girls tennis Rylan Braspis, Saguaro High School Michelle Bullock, Boulder Creek High School Estelle Fetsis, Pusch Ridge Christian Academy Hannah FitzGerald, Desert Mountain High School Margaux Gruhn, Notre Dame Preparatory Lacey Kaufman, Salpointe Catholic High School Maya Litt, Rancho Solano Prep Taryn Martin, Pusch Ridge Christian Academy Noelle Oh, Scottsdale Preparatory Academy Leila Petelin, Notre Dame Preparatory Tess Wachtel, Desert Mountain High School Julia Zhang, Desert Mountain High School Boys track & field Bellemy Amina-Harris, Desert Edge High School Mason Aughe, Basha High School De'Mar Coleman, South Mountain High School Ethan Gomez, Valley Christian High School Ryder Hall, Snowflake High School Daniel Judd, Mountain View (Mesa) High School Joshua Lee, Red Mountain High School Jett Merrill, Ironwood Ridge High School Isaac Moyle, Salpointe Catholic High School Bryson Nielsen, Eastmark High School Sam Novak, Phoenix Country Day School Trace White, American Leadership Academy Anthem South - Florence Girls track & field S'Niyah Cade, Chandler High School Zalaya Dupre, Copper Canyon High School Imani Galera-Young, Chandler High School Juliana Garcia, Basha High School Rebekah-Jhade Garrett, North Canyon High School Devyn Henderson, North Canyon High School Mia Kemp, Liberty High School Katie McNulty, Catalina Foothills High School Annabelle Nally, American Leadership Academy - West Foothills Nicole Ripperdan, Queen Creek High School Aniya Smith, Canyon View High School Gabby Taylor, Highland High School Boys volleyball Malakai Bredensteiner, Campo Verde High School Logan Coking, Arizona College Preparatory Logan Gray, Perry High School Devon Helmer, Northwest Christian High School Lincoln Holdaway, American Leadership Academy - West Foothills Caden Ledbetter, Perry High School Heath McPherson, Deer Valley High School Troy Moser, Higley High School Britton Skousen, Higley High School Tony Taylor, Highland High School Rhett Yetter, Highland High School Casian Zirbo, Deer Valley High School This article originally appeared on USA TODAY High School Sports Wire: Arizona High School Sports Awards: Spring player of the year nominees
Perth Now
27-05-2025
- Climate
- Perth Now
Swimmers take the plunge despite icy Perth temperatures
Introducing the Port Beach Polar Bears — a 250-strong group of ocean enthusiasts who take a dip every day of the year at sunrise no matter how cold it is. Since the early 1990's, the group has been gathering at Port Beach every morning for a 15 to 30 minute early morning dip. President Col Werner has been part of the Polar Bears for about 15 years and says he takes the plunge up to four days a week. 'It's not always about having a swim, sometimes it's for older members who don't have great mobility access and they just dip in the water,' the 54-year-old said. 'The hardest part is getting in the water ... once you're in, it clears out the noise.' He said ocean swimming was all about stress relief, admitting 'I always come out of the water better than I went in'. 'We all carry some kind of stress with us, but you have to be able to release it,' he said. '(Swimming) is about releasing that stress and feeling really good and healthy, because health isn't just about your physical health, it's about your mental health as well. 'When I swim, I just focus on letting go of whatever tension I've got and just let go.' The Port Beach Polar Bears brave a chilly morning in Perth. Credit: Michael Wilson / The West Australian Mr Werner said the trick to braving the cold was learning how to breathe. 'Taking short, sharp breaths is the way to get your mind to stop thinking,' he said. 'The trick is to not let your mind take over.' It comes as Perth shivers through a wave of icy mornings, with the mercury dipping to just 4.2C and 6C on Monday and Tuesday respectively. Meteorologist Jessica Lingard said chilly mornings were typical for this time of year but were a shock to the system given the warm start to May. The Port Beach Polar Bears showering after their swim with their own warm water. Credit: Michael Wilson / The West Australian 'We've had a very warm start to May and a very dry one as well,' she said. 'We're starting to slowly come into some cooler temperatures which are typical for this time of year, but they certainly feel a little jarring, especially (compared) to the start of May being so warm.' She said West Australians could expect mild mornings and rainfall over the next few days, thanks to extra cloud coverage. 'We're going to see some increased rainfall towards the end of the week and into the early parts of next week, which means there's going to be plenty of cloud around ... so temperatures won't be as cold over the next few nights,' she said. 'But certainly, as we move into June and July, we typically see our coldest nights of the year, so we are going to have to get used to a few more of these fresh mornings.' Wednesday: 9C - 23C, mostly sunny Thursday: 11C - 22C, showers Friday: 13C - 22C, showers Saturday: 13C - 21C, showers Sunday: 11C - 22C, showers Monday: 12C - 21C, showers
