The pitching has been a key reason for keeping the team ahead in crucial moments. On Wednesday, Silver Lake will face Riley County in the regional semifinal at 3:30 p.m.

Highland Police Department in Illinois investigate death at Silver Lake. Social-media rumors have speculated accident, suicide or murder.

Stay away from toxic algae in Silver Lake, health department officials warned in an advisory Thursday. “When you see algae, don’t swim, wade, waterski, or fish,” the Tacoma-Pierce County ...