Kendall Ellis will compete in Olympics after being freed from locked porta-potty minutes before trials

While she should have been stretching and preparing to race, the 28-year-old was banging on a porta-potty’s door, screaming for someone to let her out. EUGENE, Ore. — It was a classic case of going from the outhouse to the penthouse. Less than an hour before her semifinal at U.S. track trials, 400-meter runner Kendall … Read more

Rumor mill: Spurs expressed interest in UConn’s Clingan; possible signal the No. 4 pick is available

The rumors are heating up with the NBA Draft just days away. SAN ANTONIO — According to Draft Express, the San Antonio Spurs have expressed interest in selecting UConn’s big man Donovan Clingan and have interviewed him ahead of Wednesday night’s draft. “San Antonio has expressed increasing interest in Clingan as of late, even going … Read more

A semi driver found a small kitten stuck in between the truck’s tires. Here’s how it was rescued

The kitten was turned over to the Portage Animal Protective League. PORTAGE COUNTY, Ohio — A semitrailer driver in Ohio was doing his pre-trip inspection when he discovered a kitten stuck in between the truck’s tires. The driver found the small white and gray kitten on May 14 on the Ohio Turnpike in Portage County. … Read more

Coroner: Man dies after being hit by Banshee roller coaster at Kings Island

The Hamilton County Coroner’s Office confirmed that 38-year-old Arntanaro Nelson, of Wilmington, died at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center on Friday. MASON, Ohio — A man died days after he apparently entered a restricted area to retrieve his lost keys at Kings Island and was struck by a roller coaster. The Hamilton County Coroner’s … Read more