Alex Murphy

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fredericksburg, virginia, united states

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Sports Reporter & Social Media Specialist. I currently have vast experience covering numerous sports programs as well as running and growing brand presences through social media. Along with that, I'm skilled in Adobe Creative Cloud applications, photography, video editing and web design.

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Illinois Casinos Generate $169.1 million in December

Casinos in Illinois generated $169.1 million in December, a 7.6% year-on-year increase from the $157.1 million generated in December 2023. Of the total, electronic gaming devices generated $128.9 million in December, a 9.5% increase from $117.7 million th... See more

casinos.com•Alex Murphy•Jan 12, 2026

Iowa Commercial Casinos Generate $139.6 Million in December

Iowa’s regulated commercial casino sector showed a year-on-year decline in revenue in December, falling 2.1% from $142.6 million in 2024 to $139.6 million in 2025. Slot revenue in the state also declined by 2.1%, falling from $128.7 million in 2024 to jus... See more

casinos.com•Alex Murphy•Jan 12, 2026

Human-triggered avalanche in Rocky Mountain National Park caught on video

Several days of elevated avalanche risk resulted in multiple incidents in the mountains over the weekend. One of those was caught on video in Rocky Mountain National Park. Get top headlines and KUNC reporting directly to your mailbox each week when you su... See more

kunc.org•Alex Murphy•Jan 12, 2026

A new mural at the National Western Stock Show gives a nod to the state's agricultural history with the help of a local artist

The Colorado Department of Agriculture shared a brand new mural on Saturday at the National Western Stock Show. The 35-foot-long mural depicts a kaleidoscope of landscapes and people tied to Colorado's rich harvest. Get top headlines and KUNC reporting di... See more

kunc.org•Alex Murphy•Jan 12, 2026

The recent snow has brought an increased risk for avalanches in Colorado

A very dry December gave way to some recent snowfall in January. While climatologists say the snow is needed, those who enjoy the backcountry need to be on high alert. According to the Colorado Avalanche Information Center (CAIC), there’s an increased ris... See more

kunc.org•Alex Murphy•Jan 10, 2026

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Illinois Casinos Generate $169.1 million in December

Iowa Commercial Casinos Generate $139.6 Million in December

Human-triggered avalanche in Rocky Mountain National Park caught on video

A new mural at the National Western Stock Show gives a nod to the state's agricultural history with the help of a local artist

The recent snow has brought an increased risk for avalanches in Colorado

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Illinois Casinos Generate $169.1 million in December

Iowa Commercial Casinos Generate $139.6 Million in December

Human-triggered avalanche in Rocky Mountain National Park caught on video

A new mural at the National Western Stock Show gives a nod to the state's agricultural history with the help of a local artist

The recent snow has brought an increased risk for avalanches in Colorado

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