Wednesday is United Way Day on Oldies 1013 and this week Executive Director Jason Duren was joined by Larry Murray of the Fire and Emergency Services Department who talked about the recently completed Fire Academy.

Before Murray was introduced, Morning Show host Greg Horne told Duren that the severe flooding in Texas is a severe tragedy and asked Duren if there is anything the United Way can do to try and help.

Horne then asked Duren if someone is in need of a fan and is not part of Meals on Wheels can they just call the United Way?

Horne then turned to Murray and said there was a lot going on with the fire department and Murray responded this way.

Wooster High alum and cyclist Greg LeMond, the only American to win the Tour de France three times, received a Congressional Gold Medal on Wednesday.

It’s the highest civilian honor Congress can bestow on par with the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

Congress approved the medal in 2020, but the pandemic forced a delay in awarding it.

“It is the highest honor that we can bestow in this institution,” Republican U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson said. “It honors citizens whose contributions have shaped our country, enriched our history and lifted the spirits of the American people. And much like the American Dream itself, this honor is not reserved for any one person and profession, it can be earned and won by anyone who’s deserving.”

The 64-year-old LeMond is also the first American to win the cycling event.

“After winning my first race, I became passionately obsessed with cycling. And as an American, I believed that if I worked hard enough, anything was possible. So I set my dream of becoming the best cyclist in the world and that meant moving to Europe at the age of 19. I brought an American attitude to the world of cycling. I was open to new ideas, bringing innovation and technology to a very traditional sport and that was a huge competitive advantage.”

Lance Armstrong previously held the record for most Tour de France wins at seven, but later was stripped of those wins in 2012 due to a violation of doping rules – leaving LeMond as the only American to have won the tour.

LeMond was born in California but grew up near Reno attending Wooster High School. At age 18, he became the youngest cyclist in the history of the sport to be selected for the U.S. men’s Olympic team. Greg first competed in the Tour de France in 1984. 

He won in 1986, 1989 and 1990.

In 1987, while recovering from a broken wrist and collarbone, LeMond was shot during a turkey hunting accident, leaving him in intensive care and requiring the removal of over 40 shotgun pellets from his abdomen.

“The honor is more than I ever expected, and I accept it with deep gratitude and also with a profound sense of humility,” LeMond said. “Today isn’t just about reflecting on my own journey. It’s about honoring the people, places and the moments that shaped it.”

The Tour de France is more than 2,000 miles long and takes about three weeks to complete.

“I’m thrilled that Nevada’s own Greg LeMond – an icon to cycling fans worldwide – has been recognized for not only his contributions to the sport, but to his community,” said Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV). “Exemplifying both Nevadans’ independence and a devotion to community, he has contributed his time and effort to so many important causes, from childhood sports to victims of sexual assault to those suffering from childhood illnesses. Greg is the model for what the Congressional Gold Medal should stand for.”

A Look Back at LeMond’s Roots in Our Area

As Greg LeMond is honored on the national stage, we here at 2 News Nevada were reminded of his deep local ties. Former KTVN Chief Photographer Jon Gay, who captured much of LeMond’s early racing days in the 1980s, recently reached out to remind us of a special archive: a 1986 video compilation produced by our team showcasing Greg’s rise in the sport.

The footage includes rare clips of LeMond training and competing in Northern Nevada – a powerful reminder of his beginnings right here in our community.

Take a moment to look back at this piece of local sports history and see how far one Wooster High grad has come.

Tennessee’s 2026 recruiting class has officially hit 20 total members after a commitment from three-star safety Jowell Combay on Wednesday afternoon.

Combay’s commitment comes less than 24 hours after the commitment from his teammate and four-star linebacker Brayden Rouse on Tuesday night. Both players are based out of Kell High School in Marietta, GA.

Combay committed to Tennessee over a group that included three SEC and one Big Ten schools: Georgia, South Carolina, Missouri, and Wisconsin.

247Sports has Combay as the No. 46 safety and the No. 53 player from the state of Georgia.

“Instinctive safety who plays with range in single-high looks and can rally to the football,” 247’s Hudson Standish wrote in a July evaluation of the Peach State prospect. “Estimated to hover around 6-foot-1, 190 pounds, frame and athleticism have not been verified in a third-party combine but owns track and field multi-sport highlighted by a 42-4 PR in the triple jump. Playmaker at the catch point on both sides of the ball who will make high-degree-of-difficulty snags at the top of the ladder.”

Standish also mentions that Combay is viewed as “a Power Four caliber safety prospect who could develop into an impact starter on Saturdays.”

Combay has nice burst to his game, too. His highlight tape is full of plays jumping routes and closing in on ball carriers in a quick fashion.

More From RTI: A Look at Tennessee Football’s Six Defensive Back Commits in the 2026 Class

Here’s a look at some of the playmaking talent that Combay is bringing with him to the Tennessee secondary in the near future:

MileSplit is proud to present the 2025 All-State Track & Field Honors for Kentucky. As part of a nationwide initiative, these honors recognize the top high school athletes in each city based on verified performances from the outdoor season. Athletes have been selected through a data-driven process to highlight excellence across every event, grade level, and team tier – from First Team through Honorable Mention, as well as All-Freshman to All-Senior teams. Congratulations to all of the athletes who took their performances to the next level this season.

AI-assisted summaryFormer NFL coach Jon Gruden praised Tupelo High School football and coach Ty Hardin at the Manning Passing Academy.Gruden highlighted the importance of high school coaches and called Hardin one of the best.Former longtime NFL coach Jon Gruden gave some praise to Tupelo football and Golden Wave coach Ty Hardin.

While at the Manning Passing Academy in June, Gruden was shown talking with Hardin after the program posted a video on X on July 7. The Golden Wave are coming off a MHSAA 7A state championship where they beat Brandon 28-16.

Gruden asked what went into Tupelo becoming state champions.

“Our best players were the best people,” Hardin said. “That was it. Best players, are the best people. The players ran the team. Easy job.”

Gruden lauded the job that Hardin has done in Tupelo and the importance of high school coaches, citing Hardin as one of the best.

“Coaches, make a difference. This guy, he’s one of the best we got,” he said. “Look at all these kids that are out here playing, and they want to play for this guy right here.”

Tupelo begins its season on Aug. 29 with a three-hour trip down south to face Brandon in a rematch of the MHSAA 7A title game. The Golden Wave ended its season with a 14-0 record and won its first title since 1992.

Gruden was hired by Barstool Sports in November of 2024. He spent 28 years as a coach at the NFL and collegiate levels. He coached the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to the Super Bowl XXXVII title after the Bucs beat the Oakland Raiders, 48-21, in January of 2003.

Michael Chavez covers high school sports, among others, for the Clarion Ledger. Email him at mchavez@gannett.com or reach out to him on X, formerly Twitter @MikeSChavez.