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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Juan Sebastian Gorosito scored 21 points as Ball State beat Bellarmine 86-82 on Saturday. Gorosito added three steals for the Cardinals (4-6). Mickey Pearson Jr. added 18 points while going 3 of 6 and 12 of 12 from the free-throw line and he also had three steals. Jermahri Hill shot 6 for 9 (1 for 3 from 3-point range) and 1 of 3 from the free-throw line to finish with 14 points. The Knights (3-8) were led in scoring by Billy Smith, who finished with 33 points. Bellarmine also got 18 points, six rebounds and two steals from Dylan Branson. Gorosito scored 12 points in the first half for Ball State, who led 47-42 at the break. Hill's jump shot with 16:02 remaining in the second half gave Ball State the lead for good at 52-50. NEXT UP Up next for Ball State is a Saturday matchup with Evansville at home, and Bellarmine visits Wyoming on Thursday. The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar .

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Tracy Stone-Manning, the Missoulian who has led the U.S. Bureau of Land Management under President Joe Biden, will leave that post for a new job as president of The Wilderness Society, a leading conservation organization that supports preservation of public lands and efforts to combat climate change. Stone-Manning, who has lived in Missoula since the 1980s, will take the helm of the storied 87-year-old nonprofit in February, the group announced late last month. Her departure from the federal agency comes as the Biden administration prepares to depart Washington, D.C., to make way for the incoming second term of President-elect Donald Trump. Bureau of Land Management Director Tracy Stone-Manning delivers remarks from Belmont Creek in the Blackfoot Corridor on Aug. 16, 2023, as the BLM announced more than $18 million in funding for 39 ecosystem restoration and resilience projects on public lands across 10 states, including Montana. Funding for the projects is aimed to restore habitats, improve recreation experiences and to reduce the threat of wildfire to communities. Trump's return to the White House, and Republicans' accompanying control of both chambers of Congress, following November's general election is set to result in a sea change of people and policies that guide agencies like the BLM. Trump and other Republicans have vowed to undo Biden-era regulations meant to slow climate change and promote conservation, such as the BLM's shift away from fossil-fuel extraction and prioritization of renewable energy development and conservation. But Stone-Manning won't be giving up her long-distance commute from Montana to D.C.: The Wilderness Society is headquartered on Pennsylvania Avenue just 1,500 feet northwest of the White House's West Wing. The group's founders include early American conservation luminaries like Bob Marshall and Aldo Leopold. A longtime executive secretary of the organization, Howard Zahniser, authored the landmark Wilderness Act of 1964. "The Wilderness Society, with its coalition-based approach, has been involved in nearly every public lands victory of the last century, and I am honored to have been selected to lead it into the future," Stone-Manning stated in an announcement from the nonprofit of her new role there. "Wild places and our public lands are vital to the health of our environment, our communities and our climate. When I start next February, I am eager to work alongside our dedicated staff, partners and supporters to ensure these treasures are protected for all to enjoy." Tracy Stone-Manning, director of the U.S. Bureau of Land Management, at Axolotl Lake near Virginia City, Mont., on June 29, 2022. Prior to her time as director of the BLM, which oversees 245 million acres in the American West, Stone-Manning led the public lands program at the National Wildlife Federation. She was previously the chief of staff for Montana Gov. Steve Bullock, a Democrat, and had served as his director of the state Department of Natural Resources and Conservation. She served as a senior aid to Sen. Jon Tester, a Democrat from Montana, before that. She was the director of the Missoula-based Clark Fork Coalition from 1999 to 2006. During Stone-Manning's tenure, the BLM increased the royalties charged on the extraction of oil and gas on federal land overseen by the agency and enacted a rule that elevated conservation to be a recognized "use" of land on par with natural resource extraction. The agriculture and fossil-fuel industries pilloried the rule, which Republicans have vowed to undo. The agency also developed new management plans for recreation, which has markedly increased on BLM land in recent years, and steered hundreds of millions of dollars toward habitat conservation from Biden-supported legislation like the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and Inflation Reduction Act. In Montana alone the BLM allocated $27 million from the infrastructure law for landscape-scale restoration work . Although the BLM's shift toward conservation, recreation and renewable energy under Stone-Manning's leadership was widely supported by conservation, wildlife and environmental groups, she and the agency occasionally drew the ire of some wildlife advocates who opposed the agency's forest-thinning work aimed at reducing wildfire risk. On Tuesday, five environmental groups sued Stone-Manning and the BLM over the agency's plan to log, thin and burn nearly 17,000 acres of federal land in the Garnet Mountains east of Missoula. Other times, she drew attention for her association with groups vehemently opposed to logging. Four years ago, Senate Republicans blasted Biden's selection of Stone-Manning to head the BLM, citing a 1989 incident in which she was associated with potentially dangerous anti-logging activity on federal land. Stone-Manning, then a UM grad student in her early 20s, warned federal officials that activists had placed metal spikes into trees in Idaho to deter logging. So-called "tree spiking" can be dangerous to people operating saws or other machinery that strikes a spike. Although she tipped-off officials, testified against two men charged with crimes in the incident and was never charged with any crimes herself, Republicans used her involvement in the episode to brand her an "eco-terrorist." She was confirmed by a majority-Democrat Senate along party lines. She was the first confirmed director of the agency since the second Obama administration. Trump's first-term appointee to the position, William Perry Pendley, was never confirmed by the Senate and served only as acting director of the agency. Stone-Manning oversaw the return of the BLM headquarters to D.C. after the first Trump administration moved the agency's main offices to Grand Junction, Colorado, shedding hundreds of D.C.-based employees along the way. She reworked the Colorado office's into the agency's Western headquarters. Joshua Murdock covers the outdoors and natural resources for the Missoulian. He previously served as editor-in-chief of The Boulder Monitor in Jefferson County, Montana, and has worked as a newspaper reporter and photographer in rural towns in Idaho and Utah. Get Government & Politics updates in your inbox! Stay up-to-date on the latest in local and national government and political topics with our newsletter. 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Home inspections can be nerve-wracking for both buyers and sellers. But they’re also a critical part of the process that can protect you in the long run. A good inspection can save you money by asking the sellers to pay for whatever repairs come up in the process, and it gives the peace of mind that your new home will be hazard-free when you move in. Bringing the right questions to your home inspection can set you up for success. Here are some questions you should always ask your home inspector. Your first question should always be “What does the inspection include?” Make sure you have a good understanding of what it includes and what it leaves out so you’re as informed as possible. Ask them for proof of general liability insurance as well as errors and omissions insurance. This insurance protects both you and the inspector in the event they make a mistake (and even the most experienced professionals sometimes make mistakes). People are also reading... Rest assured, Nebraska volleyball fans: The missing fan behind the servers will be back Saturday Matt Rhule, Luke Fickell both downplay postgame encounter between Fickell, Donovan Raiola Arrest made in 55-year-old cold case of Nebraska teen stabbed to death Signing Day: Meet Nebraska volleyball's five-player 2025 class Wisconsin officer grabbing Donovan Raiola's arm a 'misunderstanding,' UW police say ‘I don’t care who’s played': Nebraska’s Dana Holgorsen on personnel changes at tight end Amie Just: Bring out the tissues — and the brooms — for Nebraska volleyball's emotional win Man found dead in north Lincoln, police say Cover Five: With pressure rising, Matt Rhule delivers Nebraska a bowl bid in Year 2 Nebraska GOP to seek hard-right social policies in 2025 legislative session Sound waves: What others are saying about Nebraska's win against Wisconsin Here's how Nebraska doctors are finding 'more opportunities to save lives' from lung cancer UNO freezes funds for LGBTQ+, multicultural, other student groups after audit Amie Just: Ahead of milestone birthday, local sports figures give advice on turning 30 As Nebraska's Democratic Party shrinks, some former party officials call for change When hiring, ask what kind of technology they use. A home inspector’s most vital tools are always their eyes and experience, but some tools help conduct a more comprehensive inspection in a shorter period of time. Common home-inspection tools include thermal imaging, video scopes, drones for an aerial view of the roof, leak detectors, electrical circuit monitors and moisture meters. Keep in mind that while home inspectors are experienced with plumbing and electricity, they’re not usually licensed professionals in those fields. A home inspector can only note visible problems and point you to the right pro to handle them. They’re not likely to detect problems behind the walls without some kind of visible clue, such as stains that indicate leaks. Ask your inspector to identify which issues are the most important ones to fix and which ones are just minor imperfections. Not only is it no problem for you to accompany them on the inspection, it’s often encouraged so you can ask questions and learn about your home and how it works. Pay extra attention to the condition of costly components like the foundation, roof and HVAC system. These components are often difficult and expensive to fix, so you should have a clear understanding of any flaws. Once the inspection is over, ask the inspector what the biggest issues are. They’ll sort through everything they found during the inspection and tell you which problems actually pose a threat. They can also give you an estimated cost of repairs to help you make an informed decision. Afterward, you’ll receive a detailed written report that details their findings and recommendations. Hiring a home inspector usually costs about $450, though the price can change based on specific purposes, home size and where you live. Not all states, cities or municipalities license home inspectors. If your area requires it, verify that your inspector holds the proper licensing. Look for certification from a reputable professional organization such as the American Society of Home Inspectors.Vibes High Fidelity Ear Plugs Are a Game Changer, and They're 25% Off for Black FridayCitigroup Inc. Increases Stake in ACI Worldwide, Inc. (NASDAQ:ACIW)

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