The Houston Astros (65-51) visit the New York Yankees (61-55) Saturday for the second game of a 3-game series. First pitch from Yankee Stadium is set for 2:05 p.m. ET (MLB Network). Let's analyze ...

This week's featured SPCA pets include the cuddly pups French Fry and Betty and the lovable kitties St. Francis and Begonia.

Amid the summer swelter, where is Polk County's sweetest scoop? Help us narrow it down in The Ledger's bracket-style contest.