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USA Today
21-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Wisconsin football offers one of the class of 2027's top offensive linemen
Wisconsin football offers one of the class of 2027's top offensive linemen Wisconsin football is setting its sights high in the class of 2027. On the same day that the program offered top-ranked quarterback Malachi Zeigler, it also extended an offer to four-star offensive lineman Will Slagle. The lineman's offer sheet is already loaded, even with the 2027 cycle in its infancy. The Badgers join a group that includes Auburn, Iowa, Iowa State, Kansas State, Minnesota, Nebraska and Stanford. 247Sports currently ranks Slagle as the No. 146 overall player in the class of 2027, the No. 5 interior offensive lineman and the top recruit from his home state of Iowa. The service has yet to release a crystal ball prediction for his commitment, though On3 lists the in-state Hawkeyes as the favorite (41.9%) at this early stage of the cycle. Wisconsin extended an offer to Slagle as it still works to build its class of 2026. While official visits for the class have yet to begin in earnest, the program has just seven players committed, none of whom are blue-chip prospects. That committed group currently ranks No. 42 nationally. Wisconsin will likely need to contend with Iowa for the top-ranked lineman's commitment. Given the Hawkeyes' history at the position, the Badgers may need an exceptional showing on offense in year one under coordinator Jeff Grimes for the program to enter the picture. Wisconsin enters the season looking to reverse its current momentum, which is pointed in the wrong direction, after the first two years of the Luke Fickell era. Contact/Follow @TheBadgersWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Wisconsin Badgers news, notes and opinion
Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Smyrna residents push for more regulation after train derailment
A group in Smyrna is renewing its call for stronger train regulations after 17 CSX train cars derailed in Cobb County. Channel 2's Lori Wilson spoke with the group in Smyrna, who says it wants to prevent something more serious from happening. 'My wife was could tell that something serious happened,' Andy Slagle, a resident and member of the 'Quiet the Train' movement, said. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] Slagle and other group members gathered in Smyrna, where CSX Transportation was still working to clean up last week's train derailment, where 17 cars filled with dry goods went off the track. 'I think we're all very fortunate that nobody was hurt and that nothing hazardous was spilled, but it is a concern for me and my family that that could happen again,' Hillary Barber, Quiet the Train, said. Richard Shannon, who started the organization, told Channel 2 Action News that the movement began due to well-documented noise from trains in the area. TRENDING STORIES: Mom says son was graduating high school in a week when someone pretending to be Uber Eats killed him GA judge resigns while being investigated for using county funds for vacation ICE still plans to deport Georgia college student arrested after wrongful traffic stop Now, the group's concern is about speed, oiling, track maintenance and safety. Smyrna Mayor Derek Norton said he's working closely with the railroad company and government to address those issues. 'Probably more time on that one specific issue,' Norton said. 'I've sat in on numerous meetings with CSX representatives, with Sen. Ossoff's office, you can only do so much at the local level. You have to get the federal officials involved.' U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff's office has addressed trains blocking roads and other safety issues, but neighbors said last week's train derailment was proof more needs to be done. 'It wasn't 'if this was going to happen,'' Slagle said. 'We worried about when it was going to happen and how severe it would be.' State Rep. Gabriel Sanchez also lives near the tracks. 'This should be a warning sign for us that CSX have to, have to prioritize the safety of our communities,' Sanchez said. Channel 2 Action News reached out to CSX for comment. They sent a statement back reading in part: 'At CSX, safety is our highest priority. We are committed to being good neighbors and strive to limit the impact of our operations on communities we serve. Throughout our network, we have taken steps to minimize noise and vibrational impacts from our train operations.' CSX said the cause of the recent derailment is under investigation, but they did determine there were no issues with the tracks at the time of the accident. [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Yahoo
04-04-2025
- Yahoo
3-year sentence for DUI crash that injured pedestrian
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — An Augusta woman accused of striking a pedestrian in December 2024, leaving her critically injured, has been sentenced to prison. Alexandria Rodriguez was sentenced Thursday to 38 months (3 years and 2 months) in prison for the Dec. 2, 2024, crash at Lincoln and Rock Road that left Katherine Slagle critically injured. Slagle has spent months recovering from traumatic brain injuries caused by the crash. Slagle was in the crosswalk when she was struck by Rodriguez, shortly after 6 p.m. Her family is still accepting donations to help pay for her medical care through GoFundMe. At the time of the crash, Rodriguez had three children in her car. She was charged with one count of aggravated battery; DUI, three counts of child endangerment, and one count of driving while suspended. Ex-Kansas police chief, three others guilty of child porn production In February, she pled guilty to aggravated battery and aggravated child endangerment as part of a plea deal. In addition to the 38-month sentence, Rodriguez has been ordered to pay $17,000 in restitution to her victim. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
04-04-2025
- Yahoo
3-year sentence for DUI crash that injured pedestrian
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — An Augusta woman accused of striking a pedestrian in December 2024, leaving her critically injured, has been sentenced to prison. Alexandria Rodriguez was sentenced Thursday to 38 months (3 years and 2 months) in prison for the Dec. 2, 2024, crash at Lincoln and Rock Road that left Katherine Slagle critically injured. Slagle has spent months recovering from traumatic brain injuries caused by the crash. Slagle was in the crosswalk when she was struck by Rodriguez, shortly after 6 p.m. Her family is still accepting donations to help pay for her medical care through GoFundMe. At the time of the crash, Rodriguez had three children in her car. She was charged with one count of aggravated battery; DUI, three counts of child endangerment, and one count of driving while suspended. Ex-Kansas police chief, three others guilty of child porn production In February, she pled guilty to aggravated battery and aggravated child endangerment as part of a plea deal. In addition to the 38-month sentence, Rodriguez has been ordered to pay $17,000 in restitution to her victim. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
