From the 960 Sports Desk – April 16, 2026

High School Softball The Klamath Union Pelicans will face the North Valley Knights in a doubleheader today. First pitch is scheduled for 3:00 p.m. Oregon Tech Athletics The Cascade Conference Track and Field Multi-Event Championships begin today
Railroad Work Set for Thursday and Friday

Union Pacific Railroad has requested an emergency road closure to repair the crossing on Miller Island Road. The railroad crossing is located approximately 500 feet west of State Highway 97. Miller Island Road will be closed to
KCFD1 responds to structure fire

Earlier this morning, Klamath County Fire District #1 crews were dispatched to the report of a structure fire in the Roosevelt area. Battalion Chief 3103 arrived first on scene and confirmed a duplex with smoke and flames
W. Oregon & California Ave. Maintenance Work
President Trump threatens to fire Fed. Reserve Chair Jerome Powell amid probe into renovation of bank’s headquarters

Tensions between President Trump and Fed. Reserve Chair Jerome Powell are intensifying ahead of a key leadership deadline at the Federal Reserve, with the president warning he could remove Powell if he does not step aside when
Federal jury finds Live Nation and Ticketmaster illegally monopolized ticketing industry

A federal jury has concluded that Live Nation Entertainment and its subsidiary Ticketmaster unlawfully maintained monopoly power in the ticketing business, capping off a closely watched antitrust trial that spanned several weeks and involved testimony from numerous
Detroit Tigers sign rookie infielder Kevin McGonigle to massive 8-year, $150M extension

The Detroit Tigers have secured one of baseball’s brightest young talents, reaching an agreement with rookie infielder Kevin McGonigle on an eight-year, $150 million contract extension. The deal is fully guaranteed and could climb to $160 million
Carlos Alcaraz withdraws from Barcelona Open with right wrist injury

Carlos Alcaraz has withdrawn from the Barcelona Open after tests revealed a more significant issue with his right wrist and forearm than initially believed. The 22-year-old Spaniard picked up the injury during his opening-round win over Otto
Kacey Musgraves joins 2026 Coachella Weekend 2 lineup with surprise set

Kacey Musgraves is officially making a return to Coachella in 2026, announcing a surprise performance during Weekend 2 of the festival. Musgraves will take the stage on Saturday, April 18, filling the same high-visibility Mojave Tent slot
Thomas Rhett earns 25th No. 1 with “Ain’t A Bad Life” with Jordan Davis

Thomas Rhett has reached a major career milestone, earning his 25th No. 1 single with “Ain’t A Bad Life,” featuring Jordan Davis. Ain’t A Bad Life, co-written by Rhett alongside Ashley Gorley, Blake Pendergrass, John Byron, and