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August 4, 2025.

Ranchers work to evacuate cattle as the Gifford Fire burns nearby on Monday, Aug. 4, 2025, in Los Padres National Forest, Calif. (AP Photo/Noah Berger)

Massive wildfire in central California threatens homes, injures 3 people as it burns out of control

August 4, 2025

Hundreds of remote homes are being threatened by a massive wildfire burning through Los Padres National Forest in central California. Three people have been injured, including a motorist with burn injuries who was overrun by flames. Officials say the Gifford Fire spans more than 100 square miles of Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties. The blaze grew out of several smaller fires that erupted Friday along State Route 166 between Santa Maria and Bakersfield. More than 1,000 firefighters working in hot and dry conditions are scrambling to make progress against the flames.

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FILE - This undated booking photo provided by the Tennessee Department of Corrections shows Byron Black. (Tennessee Department of Corrections via AP, File)

Tennessee readies for execution of man with working implanted defibrillator

August 4, 2025

Tennessee is gearing up for an execution that experts say would likely mark the first time a man has been put to death with a working defibrillator in his chest. Gov. Bill Lee declined Monday to grant a reprieve. That cleared the way for Byron Black’s execution on Tuesday amid uncertainty about whether the device will shock his heart when the lethal drug takes effect. Black’s attorneys argue that the device should be turned off to prevent unnecessary pain. Black was convicted of the 1998 killings of his girlfriend and her two daughters. This execution is Tennessee’s second since May.

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President Donald Trump speaks with reporters before boarding Air Force One at Lehigh Valley International Airport, Sunday, Aug. 3, 2025, in Allentown, Pa. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)

In rejecting the jobs report, Trump follows his own playbook of discrediting unfavorable data

August 4, 2025

President Donald Trump has a pattern of dismissing or altering data that reflects poorly on him. During his first term, he suggested reducing COVID-19 testing to make the outbreak seem less severe. When he lost the 2020 election, he falsely said the vote count was fraudulent. And on Friday, after a jobs report showed economic distress, he fired the official responsible for the data and called the report “phony.” Critics warn that manipulating data could harm public trust and lead to misguided policies. Experts stress the importance of trustworthy data for government and businesses. Trump has also been accused of inflating his net worth.

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Attorney General Pam Bondi speaks at a news conference at the Drug Enforcement Administration, Tuesday, July 15, 2025, in Arlington, Va. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)

Bondi moves forward on Justice Department investigation into origins of Trump-Russia probe

August 4, 2025

Attorney General Pam Bondi is moving forward with a Justice Department investigation into the origins of the Trump-Russia investigation. Her action follows the recent release of documents by the Trump administration aimed at undermining the legitimacy of that inquiry. Bondi has directed a prosecutor to begin presenting evidence to a grand jury after referrals from the Trump administration’s top intelligence official. That’s according to a person familiar with the matter who was not authorized to discuss it by name and spoke on condition of anonymity to The Associated Press. Fox News first reported the development.

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This photo provided by Tennessee Bureau of Investigation shows Austin Robert Drummond. (Tennessee Bureau of Investigation via AP)

3rd person arrested for allegedly helping a Tennessee fugitive wanted in family’s killings

August 4, 2025

Police in Tennessee have charged a 23-year-old woman with assisting a man wanted in the killings of four people. The infant child of two of the victims was found alive miles away from the crime scene. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation says Dearrah Sanders was arrested in Jackson on Monday and charged with being an accessory after the killings. Authorities say she allegedly helped 28-year-old Austin Robert Drummond after the July 29 killings. Drummond remains on the run. Two other men have also been arrested for allegedly helping Drummond.

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Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump attend the meeting between President Donald Trump and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen at the Trump Turnberry golf course in Turnberry, Scotland Sunday, July 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Company advised by Trump sons said it hoped to benefit from fed money, then took it back

August 4, 2025

A public document filed by a company that just hired President Donald Trump’s two oldest sons as advisers included a sentence early Monday that said it hoped to benefit from grants and other incentives from the federal government, which their father happens to lead. But the company later deleted the line from the document. That came after The Associated Press asked the Trump family business about the apparent conflict of interest. Eric Trump and Donald Trump Jr. are getting “founder shares” worth millions of dollars in New America Acquisition 1 Corp., according to the filing. Lawyers who prepared the filing said the earlier inclusion of the line was a “mistake” by a copyist.

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Los Angeles Dodgers' Tommy Edman (25) celebrates a two-run homer with Esteury Ruiz (27) during the second inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds, Tuesday, July 29, 2025, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Dodgers activate Max Muncy from injured list, but also put Tommy Edman on the shelf

August 4, 2025

The Los Angeles Dodgers activated Max Muncy from the injured list and put fellow infielder Tommy Edman on the list Monday. Muncy has been out since July 2, missing nearly five weeks with a bone bruise in his knee after a collision on a tag play during a game against the Chicago White Sox. The veteran slugger had been on a monthlong roll at the time of his injury, boosting his OPS to .832 with 13 homers and 55 RBIs. But just when Muncy is healthy enough to return, the NL West-leading Dodgers are losing Edman after he aggravated his injured right ankle.

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FILE- A sign announces hiring, July 15, 2025, in Richardson, Texas. (AP Photo/LM Otero, File)

Trump says he doesn’t trust the jobs data, but Wall Street and economists do

August 4, 2025

The monthly jobs report is already closely-watched on Wall Street and in Washington but has taken on a new importance after President Donald Trump on Friday fired the official who oversees it. Trump claimed that June’s employment figures were “RIGGED” to make him and other Republicans “look bad” yet provided no evidence. The firing of the Bureau of Labor Statistics director followed Friday’s jobs report that showed hiring was weak in July and had come to nearly a standstill in May and June. Economists and Wall Street investors have long considered the job figures reliable. Friday’s revisions were unusually large, and the surveys used to compile the report are facing challenges from declining response rates. But that hasn’t led most economists to doubt them.

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FILE - This undated booking photo provided by the Tennessee Department of Corrections shows Byron Black. (Tennessee Department of Corrections via AP, File)

Tennessee set to execute inmate without turning off his implanted defibrillator

August 4, 2025

Tennessee plans to execute Byron Black without deactivating his defibrillator, raising concerns about potential shocks during the lethal injection. The 69-nine-year-old Black suffers from multiple health issues, including dementia and heart failure. His attorneys argue that the device should be turned off to prevent unnecessary pain. The state Supreme Court recently overturned a decision requiring deactivation. Black was convicted of the 1998 killings of his girlfriend and her two daughters. This execution is Tennessee’s second since May, following a five-year pause. Legal efforts to reconsider Black’s intellectual disability claim have been unsuccessful.

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President Donald Trump talks to reporters on the South Lawn of the White House before he boards Marine One en route to Joint Base Andrews, Md., Friday, Aug. 1, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)

In his own words: Trump’s comments over the past year on the jobs report

August 4, 2025

In firing the head of the agency that produces monthly jobs figures, President Donald Trump alleged that the recent weaker-than-expected numbers were phony and that positive numbers reported before the 2024 election were manipulated to make him look bad. This move follows a pattern where Trump labels favorable job reports as legitimate and unfavorable ones as fraudulent. In August 2024, he criticized the Democrats for the fact that the economy added only 114,000 jobs the month before. In April 2025, he praised a surprising 228,000 jobs added the previous month, crediting his own economic policies.

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A slab of concrete is prepared to be removed from the remaining portions of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, Wednesday, July 30, 2025, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)

Owners of cargo ship that crashed into Baltimore bridge sue company that built vessel

August 4, 2025

The owners of the cargo ship that crashed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge are suing the company that built the vessel. The lawsuit filed in federal court in Pennsylvania last week alleges negligence in the design of a critical switchboard on the ship. Grace Ocean Private, the owners of the Dali, filed the lawsuit against Hyundai Heavy Industries in U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. Hyundai Heavy Industries could not immediately be reached for comment. Grace Ocean Private contends the switchboard was defectively designed in a manner that wiring connections were not secure.

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The New York Post is seen at a newsstand in Manhattan, Monday, Aug. 4, 2025. (AP Photo/Jennifer Peltz)

Post to Coast: New York Post plans a California newspaper

August 4, 2025

The New York Post is launching a California tabloid newspaper and news site next year. The company announced the plan Monday. The California Post will add another title to Rupert Murdoch’s media empire. And the new paper stands to bring an assertive, irreverent and conservative-friendly fixture of the Big Apple media landscape to the Golden State. Plans for the Los Angeles-based paper call for a print edition seven days a week, plus a website, social media accounts and videos and audio pieces. The venture is being launched into a turbulent atmosphere for the news business. But the Post expects its voice, editorial lens and coverage will be a hit in California.

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A protester stands outside the migrant detention facility dubbed "Alligator Alcatraz" at the Dade-Collier Training and Transition Facility, Saturday, July 12, 2025, in Ochopee, Fla. (AP Photo/Alexandra Rodriguez)

Judge orders Florida, federal officials to produce ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ agreements

August 4, 2025

A federal judge has ordered officials to produce agreements showing who has legal authority at “Alligator Alcatraz,” an immigration detention center in the Florida Everglades. The order, issued Monday, is part of a civil rights lawsuit claiming detainees’ rights are being violated. Officials must provide documents by Thursday. The facility was hastily constructed over a month ago. The lawsuit says detainees are being held without charges and are barred from meeting attorneys. Environmental groups have also sued over the facility, arguing the project didn’t follow environmental laws. The Archdiocese of Miami celebrated the first Mass at the center on Saturday.

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Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley speaks waits for his turn to speak at a news conference during the team’s NFL football training camp, Wednesday, July 23, 2025, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

Eagles running back Saquon Barkley declines invitation to join Trump’s sports council

August 4, 2025

Saquon Barkley has declined an invitation to join President Donald Trump’s council on sports, fitness, and nutrition. The council is being revitalized under an executive order that also reestablishes the Presidential Fitness Test for American children. Barkley, a standout player for the Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles, was on a list with other sports personalities. Barkley explained Monday that he declined due to a busy schedule. Trump reestablished the fitness test last week, a program that began in 1966 but was phased out during the Obama administration. Barkley recently won the AP Offensive Player of the Year award.

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Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders warms up during a practice at the team's NFL football training camp Friday, July 25, 2025, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/David Richard)

Shedeur Sanders remained focused on rookie season with Browns during father’s cancer battle

August 4, 2025

Shedeur Sanders didn’t have time to be sad while his father battled bladder cancer during the spring. Instead, Deion Sanders’ message was clear and direct as his son prepared for his first NFL training camp after being drafted in the fifth round by the Cleveland Browns. Stay focused mentally. Monday marked Sanders’ first time talking to reporters since his father, Hall of Fame cornerback Deion Sanders, announced on July 28 that doctors had removed his bladder to ward off an aggressive form of cancer. Shedeur was back on the field after missing Saturday’s practice because of arm soreness.

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Harry Merchen, Jr.

August 4, 2025

Harry Merchen, Jr., age 95, of Kadoka, South Dakota, died on Saturday, August 2, 2025 at the Kadoka Nursing Home. Visitation will be held 5:30-6:30 p.m. MDT with a prayer […]

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FILE - A sign outside the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention campus in Atlanta is seen as a meeting of the Advisory Committee in Immunization Practices takes place on Wednesday, June 25, 2025. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart, File)

AMA and other medical associations are kicked out of CDC vaccine workgroups

August 4, 2025

U.S. health officials have told more than a half-dozen of the nation’s top medical organizations that they will no longer help establish vaccination recommendations. The government told the organizations on Thursday via email that their experts are being disinvited from the workgroups that have been the backbone of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices. The organizations include the American Medical Association, the American Academy of Pediatrics and the Infectious Diseases Society of America. Several of the organizations issued a statement asking the administration to reconsider, saying it was irresponsible to remove them from the process.

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FILE - Missouri offensive coordinator Derek Dooley calls out instructions during an NCAA college football practice, Aug. 12, 2019, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson, File)

Former Tennessee coach Derek Dooley announces 2026 Senate bid in Georgia

August 4, 2025

Former University of Tennessee football coach Derek Dooley has announced his 2026 Republican bid for the U.S. Senate in Georgia. He is running against Democratic incumbent Jon Ossoff. Dooley is backed by Gov. Brian Kemp and on Monday joined a GOP field that includes U.S. Reps. Buddy Carter and Mike Collins. Kemp turned to Dooley after deciding not to run himself. Dooley has never held elective office and plans to run as a political outsider. He aims to bring “Georgia common sense” and work with President Donald Trump. Dooley’s candidacy has already faced criticism for his lack of conservative credentials.

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Buffalo Bills running back James Cook (4) walks on the field during practice at the team’s NFL football training camp, Wednesday, July 23, 2025, in Pittsford, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)

Bills GM Beane has no timeline on contract standoff with Cook after RB skips 2nd day of practice

August 4, 2025

Buffalo Bills general manager Brandon Beane told The Associated Press that he isn’t sure how long the contract standoff with James Cook will last after the running back declined to participate in practice for a second straight day. Cook wore a white hat, red Bills pullover and blue shorts upon briefly entering the practice field, before ducking into a portable bathroom. He then left the field, exiting through the trainer’s tent and did not re-appear during the two-hour session. This marks the second day Cook has not participated in practice in the fourth-year player’s next step in escalating his bid to extend the final year of his contract.

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The U.S. Capitol, Wednesday, July 16, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)

August recess can’t hide tensions ahead for Congress on spending and Trump nominations

August 4, 2025

Lawmakers have left Washington for the annual August recess, but a few weeks of relative quiet at the U.S. Capitol can’t mask the partisan tensions that are brewing on government funding and President Donald Trump’s nominees. It could make for a momentous September. On government funding, Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer and House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries sent their Republican counterparts a sharply-worded letter Monday calling for a meeting this week. They said it will take bipartisanship to avert a “painful, unnecessary shutdown.” On nominees, Republicans are considering changes to Senate rules to get more of Trump’s nominees confirmed.

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U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio gives a media briefing during the ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting at the Convention Centre in Kuala Lumpur Friday, July 11, 2025. (Mandel Ngan/Pool Photo via AP)

State Department may require visa applicants to post bond of up to $15,000 to enter the US

August 4, 2025

The State Department is proposing requiring applicants for business and tourist visas to post a bond of up to $15,000 to apply to enter the United States. It’s a move that may make the process unaffordable for many. In a notice to be published in the Federal Register on Tuesday, the department says it will start a 12-month pilot program under which people from countries deemed to have high overstay rates and deficient internal document security controls could be required to post bonds of $5,000, $10,000 or $15,000 when they apply for a visa. It says the countries affected will be listed once the program takes effect.

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Serbia's Novak Djokovic gets treatment during a medical timeout break against Italy's Jannik Sinner in a men's singles semifinal at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Friday, July 11, 2025. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)

Novak Djokovic withdraws from the Cincinnati Open and will head to the US Open without preparation

August 4, 2025

Novak Djokovic has pulled out of the Cincinnati Open for what officially was listed as a “non-medical” reason. Monday’s withdrawal means he will head to the U.S. Open without having played a match in about 1 1/2 months. The 24-time Grand Slam champion hasn’t competed since losing in the Wimbledon semifinals to eventual champion Jannik Sinner on July 11. That straight-set defeat against Sinner at the All England Club came two days after the 38-year-old took what he described as a “nasty” and “awkward” fall in the last game of his quarterfinal victory.

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Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., speaks at the annual Fancy Farm picnic Saturday, Aug. 2, 2025, in Fancy Farm, Ky. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Mitch McConnell’s legacy comes under fire in Kentucky race to replace him in the Senate

August 4, 2025

Republican Nate Morris warmed up a recent crowd of party faithful by gushing about President Donald Trump and recounting his own life’s journey. He then focused on the man he wants to replace, Sen. Mitch McConnell. That’s when things got feisty. While bashing the Kentucky senator, Morris was cut off by someone in the crowd who noted that McConnell isn’t seeking reelection. The man then asked Morris what he’s running on. The pushback revealed the risks of attacking McConnell in the twilight of his career. Morris is running against two other prominent Republicans — U.S. Rep. Andy Barr and former state Attorney General Daniel Cameron. The Senate primary will be next spring.

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From a job at a meat processing plant to country music stardom, Bailey Zimmerman is figuring it out

August 4, 2025

Country singer Bailey Zimmerman is releasing his sophomore album, “Different Night Same Rodeo.” Coming out Friday, it follows his successful 2023 debut, “Religiously. The Album.” Zimmerman is a far cry from where he was before 2020, when he was working at his local meat processing plant and laying gas pipeline. Uploading videos to TikTok built him a loyal fan base and the rest is history. For his new album, Zimmerman told The Associated Press he focused on doing what he does best. He wrote songs about his life to connect with others. “Different Night Same Rodeo” also features Luke Combs, the Kid LAROI and Diplo.

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Hank Hill returns to a changed world in new ‘King of the Hill’ episodes

August 4, 2025

Hank Hill is back in a new season of “King of the Hill,” this time streaming on Hulu after a 15-year break. The show follows Hank and Peggy as they return to Arlen, Texas, adjusting to a world of boba tea, ridesharing and Wi-Fi-enabled grills. Their son Bobby, now 21, runs a German-Asian fusion restaurant. Familiar characters like Dale, Bill, and Boomhauer also return, navigating modern life with their classic quirks. Executive producer Saladin K. Patterson says the show balances nostalgia with fresh humor, avoiding politics while exploring relatable changes in culture and relationships. Fans can expect 10 new episodes.

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FILE - The DuPont logo is seen on a sign at the entrance to the company's Spruance Plant on April 22, 2008, in Richmond, Va. (AP Photo/Steve Helber, File)

New Jersey says 3 chemical makers agree to ‘forever chemical’ settlement worth up to $2 billion

August 4, 2025

DuPont and two other companies will pay New Jersey up to $2 billion to settle environmental claims stemming from PFAS, commonly referred to as “forever chemicals.” The agreement was announced Monday. State officials say the deal with DuPont, Chemours and Corteva is the largest such settlement in state history. It calls for the companies to pay $875 million over 25 years and create a remediation fund of up $1.2 billion. The companies will split the costs under the deal, which must still be approved by the courts. PFAS, commonly referred to as “forever chemicals,” are a group of chemicals that have been around for decades and have now spread into the nation’s air, water and soil.

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FILE - San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch, left, talks with defensive coordinator Robert Saleh, middle, and head coach Kyle Shanahan during practice at the team's NFL football training camp, Wednesday, July 23, 2025, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, File)

49ers’ Robert Saleh leads list of new coordinators for NFL contenders

August 4, 2025

The San Francisco 49ers have brought back Robert Saleh as defensive coordinator to revive their struggling defense. The team hopes he can recreate the success of 2019 when the defense helped them reach the Super Bowl. Saleh returns after being fired as head coach of the New York Jets. The 49ers aren’t alone in making coaching changes. Detroit, Philadelphia, and Tampa Bay have also replaced coordinators because of promotions or departures. Other teams such as Houston, Cincinnati, and Seattle have made changes to spark improvement. These moves could significantly impact which teams succeed in the upcoming season.

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Athletics' Nick Kurtz (16) and Lawrence Butler celebrate after a baseball game against the Houston Astros Saturday, July 26, 2025, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

A’s find hope in Nick Kurtz and young stars as team eyes Las Vegas in 2028

August 4, 2025

The Athletics have a promising future with young talent like Nick Kurtz, who is a favorite for AL Rookie of the Year. The team is in transition, playing in Sacramento before moving to Las Vegas in 2028. Despite a challenging season, the roster includes potential stars like Jacob Wilson and Lawrence Butler. The A’s are focusing on building a competitive team for the move, signing key players to long-term contracts. However, pitching remains a weakness. Manager Mark Kotsay is navigating the team’s uncertain future, aiming to create a winning culture despite the challenges.

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This combination of photos shows Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear in Frankfort, Ky., Jan. 8, 2025, from left, North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper in Charlotte, N.C., Sept. 12, 2024, Maryland Gov. Wes Moore in Annapolis, Md., May 15, 2025, Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker in Washington, June 12, 2025, and Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer in Washington, April 9, 2025. (AP Photo)

Democratic governors may offer a path forward for a party out of power in Washington

August 4, 2025

Democrats are out of power in Washington but hold 23 governors’ seats, including in five of the seven presidential battlegrounds Donald Trump swept last year. Some Democratic activists see that slate as the party’s best counter to the Republican president and evidence the party is not in as much disarray at it might sometimes seem. U.S. Rep. Mikie Sherrill is leaving the House minority to run for New Jersey governor. Sherill says the statewide job matters because governors have to get things done to improve people’s lives. Sitting Democratic governors have won minimum wage increases, expanded Medicaid insurance coverage and shored up abortion rights. The question is whether Democrats can scale those victories to federal elections.

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Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., speaks during the Republican National Convention, July 17, 2024, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)

Rep. Nancy Mace kicks off South Carolina GOP gubernatorial bid. She says she’s ‘Trump in high heels’

August 4, 2025

Republican Rep. Nancy Mace of South Carolina says she plans to start a statewide series of town halls this week in Myrtle Beach now that she’s running for governor. Mace enters a GOP primary in which competition for President Donald Trump’s endorsement is expected to be fierce. Mace announced her candidacy Monday in Charleston. The congresswoman plans to focus on criminal justice, fiscal responsibility, education and energy grid improvements. Mace says she’ll seek Trump’s support, saying she stands out in the GOP field as having best advanced his agenda for South Carolinians. Attorney General Alan Wilson, Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette and Rep. Ralph Norman have already entered the GOP race.

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GenPro Energy Creates Energy Solutions Locally and Worldwide

August 4, 2025

Despite once having the nickname “The Sunshine State,” which now belongs to Florida, South Dakota only averages about 2,700 hours of sunlight per year. That may seem like a lot, but The Mount Rushmore State doesn’t rank anywhere near the top of the list (Yuma, Arizona at around 4,000 hours each year.) “A lot of […]

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Fans cheer during a flyover before the MLB Speedway Classic baseball game between the Atlanta Braves and the Cincinnati Reds at Bristol Motor Speedway in Bristol, Tenn., Saturday, Aug. 2, 2025. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Race on for Bristol Motor Speedway to prepare for NASCAR after hosting the MLB Speedway Classic

August 4, 2025

A new clock started the instant the Atlanta Braves and Cincinnati Braves cleared the baseball diamond inside the infield at Bristol Motor Speedway. “The Last Great Colosseum” has to switch from hosting the MLB Speedway Classic and be ready for NASCAR’s return to the historic racetrack hosting a playoff chase race Sept. 13. Materials like gravel, plywood and 2×4 boards will be donated to help with the recovery from Hurricane Helene. Pit walls torn down for the MLB game will have to be rebuilt. The plan for this renovation is being ready for racing Sept. 7 and no later than Sept. 9.

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William Byron takes a bite of sweet corn in Victory Lane after winning a NASCAR Cup Series auto race, Sunday, Aug. 3, 2025, at Iowa Speedway in Newton, Iowa. (AP Photo/Bryon Houlgrave)

William Byron thinks Iowa win can build momentum for NASCAR’s playoffs

August 4, 2025

William Byron was already locked into the NASCAR Cup Series playoffs and was second in the regular-season point standings heading into Sunday’s race at Iowa Speedway. Still, Byron didn’t like how things were going heading into the closing stretch of the regular season. Byron had five finishes of 27th or worse in the last eight races, and coming to a track where he has had success in the past, he wanted to regain some confidence with the playoffs approaching. Sunday’s win at Iowa Speedway helped build confidence for the rest of the season.

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