The State Journal-Register

The Republican Midterm Convention will take place on Sept. 9 and 10 in Dallas, Texas. Trump is expected to speak along with some Republicans in "toss-up" races. President Donald Trump and other Republicans will meet in Dallas Sept. 9 and 10 to rally voters to cast their votes for their candidates in November. Republicans currently control the House and the Senate, and just a few races will determine if they can maintain control of both chambers of Congress come January.

Sept. 9, 2026, 5:57 a.m. CT The Miami Dolphins' season opener is just days away, and fans still have time to turn the first road game of the year into an epic last-minute Las Vegas getaway. The Dolphins begin the regular season against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 13. It marks the start of the first regular season under new head coach Jeff Hafley and quarterback Malik Willis.

Candidates in a New Hampshire Senate race are set. Rep. Chris Pappas, D-New Hampshire, and former Sen. John E. Sununu, R-New Hampshire, will be on November's ballot for a seat in the Senate. The two candidates came out on top in the state's Tuesday, Sept. 8, primary, as both parties vie for control of Capitol Hill. The winner will replace outgoing Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, a democrat who has held the seat since 2009.

The women's wellness brand is expanding beyond vaginal and hormonal health with a once-daily supplement aimed at hair thinning, shedding and volume concerns. Sept. 9, 2026, 5:08 a.m. CT O Positiv expands beyond women's wellness with a new hair growth supplement O Positiv Health is adding a new category to its growing women's wellness portfolio.

The 'Rescue 1' apparatus will be housed at Springfield Fire Station 6. Twelve Springfield firefighters took special training for the BEACON project. SPRINGFIELD, IL – Both Mayor Misty Buscher and Springfield Fire Chief Nick Zummo noted the historic nature of the day as "Rescue 1," the apparatus that firefighters will take out on emergency calls for people dealing with mental health and substance use crises, went into service at SFD Station 6 on Sept. 8.

Steven Spearie Sept. 9, 2026, 4:14 a.m. CT Rescue One, an apparatus that will be used to respond to calls of persons with mental health and substance use emergencies, among others, was officially put into service at Springfield Fire Department Station 6 on Sept. 8, 2026. Twelve SFD firefighters initially will be part of the BEACON Project (Bridging Emergency and Community Outreach Network), which includes a partnership with Memorial Behavioral Health.

Week 1 of the college football season always is a reminder of how little we know after months of studying player movement and the strength of teams in the race for the College Football Playoff. Oregon looked like one of the best teams in the country before the first ball was kicked. The Ducks struggled to beat Boise State. LSU was thought to be behind the upper echelon of the SEC. The Tigers went out and dominated Clemson in one of the best performances of the weekend.

Sept. 9, 2026, 4:12 a.m. CT Michigan football running back and captain Jordan Marshall said he couldn't fall asleep until 5 a.m. following U-M's lackluster and fortunate 13-12 victory over Western Michigan in the season opener. Coach Kyle Whittingham said he couldn't fall asleep until that time either. Just a handful of hours afterwards, the Michigan captains called a meeting. If you purchase through our links, the USA Today Network may earn a commission.

The most anticipated game of Week 2 is No. 1 Ohio State visiting No. 3 Texas. No. 24 Michigan will host No. 10 Oklahoma as questions surround the Wolverines' quarterback. The reignited Border War between No. 23 Missouri and Kansas is a crucial game for the Big 12. All eyes will be on Austin. No. 3 Texas will host No. 1 Ohio State in what should be the most impactful non-conference game of the season, just like last year’s 14-7 win by the Buckeyes.

DALLAS — Republicans begin a two-day convention Wednesday, Sept. 9 in Dallas facing the daunting task of shaking up a midterm election favoring Democrats, who are becoming increasingly bullish about their chances of winning both the House and Senate. Less than two months before the Nov. 3 election, Republicans are descending on the Lone Star State for the party's first-ever midterm convention in need of a jolt to fend off a potential blue wave.