Note Implicates Trucker In KidnappingThursday, March 11, 2010 @ 7:42PMA trucker from Hopkinsville, Ky., is being questioned after a disturbing note turned up at a rest stop.
School district board member resignsThursday, March 11, 2010 @ 7:39PMThe Douglas County School District and Highlands Ranch Metro District are searching for a new board member after the resignation of a man who serves on both governing bodies.
Minn. Supreme Court Chief Justice Stepping DownThursday, March 11, 2010 @ 7:28PMMinnesota Supreme Court Chief Justice Eric J. Magnuson, a close ally of Republican Gov. Tim Pawlenty before the governor appointed him to the bench two years ago, said Thursday that he's stepping down.
Dekalb CEO Fires Back Against AccusationsWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 5:39AMThe rebuttal focused on Fosters' claims made against Public Safety Director William Miller.
Mad Men dolls now Barbie collectionWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 5:38AMAfter three seasons, “Mad Men,” the television series about advertising in the 1960s, has attained a level of popular-culture cachet. There have been magazine cover articles, calendars and an episode of “The Oprah Winfrey Show” all devoted to it, spoofs on “The Simpsons” and “Saturday Night Live,” and even a “Mad Men” category on “Jeopardy.”
Filipino Dies in US Army Camp in Marawi: Officials Rule Suicide; Family Says Abuse, MurderWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 5:33AMBy RONALYN V. OLEA On Jan. 30, Gregan Cardeño went home happy that he had finally found a job. He had just signed a contract with a security agency that posted him as an interpreter for the American troops in Cotabato City. He ended up in Marawi where, inside a US barracks, he supposedly hanged himself. His family, however, is convinced that he had been murdered, probably even sexually abused.
Ohio State janitor kills supervisor, himselfWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 5:30AMAssociated Press COLUMBUS, Ohio — An Ohio State University janitor who was about to lose his job walked into a maintenance building for his early-morning shift Tuesday and shot two supervisors, killing one of them and fatally shooting himself. No students were hurt.
Elma Plans Work on RoadwaysWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 5:27AMElma Town Supervisor Michael Nolan reported on Feb. 10 that the town’s highway department has received approval from Albany to use $25,000 in state funds allocated to the town to refurbish Woodard Road between Girdle and Bowen roads, $30,000 to rehabilitate two miles of Schultz Road between Woodard and Jamison roads, and an amount not to exceed $18,300 to repave less than a mile of Hilltop Drive.
Report faults teacher’s actionsWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 5:24AMA Cascade High School teacher was reprimanded for grabbing a student by the throat, records show.
TRC Synergy unit gets Northport's RM45.9m container terminal jobWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 5:21AMKUALA LUMPUR: TRC SYNERGY BHD [ ]'s unit has secured a RM45.98 million project for one of Northport (Malaysia) Bhd's container terminals. It said on Wednesday, March 10 its unit Trans Resources Corporation Sdn Bhd received the letter of award from Northport on Tuesday.
Churches acted 'decisively' in child sex scandals: VaticanTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 3:12PMVATICAN CITY (AFP) - The Vatican on Tuesday defended the response of churches to paedophile priest scandals emerging in various countries, saying Roman Catholic leaders had reacted swiftly and decisively.
City Worker Charged With Stealing GasTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 3:10PMA city of Houston worker is fired after his arrest on charges of stealing gasoline from city gas pumps.
DOL’s OSHA notifies 15,000 workplaces nationwide of high injury and illness rates [03/09/2010]Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 3:08PMThe U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration surveys employers to collect workplace injury and illness data it uses to identify employers whose injury and illness rates are considerably higher than the national average. A letter has been sent to about 15,000 workplaces with the highest numbers of injuries and illnesses resulting in days away from work, restricted ...
Toreador Track Preview: Toreador boys look to build on experienceTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 3:02PMLast year, the Boone High School boys’ track and field team placed fifth in the Class 3A State Track Meet. After graduating 15 seniors, Coach Gary Achenbach will be working with a relatively young team this season.
Daniel to leave court disciplinary postTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 3:00PMNASHVILLE — The Court of the Judiciary, the body charged with overseeing the ethical conduct of judges, is seeking applicants for its chief disciplinary counsel position.
Clinton school administrators support high school principalMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:15PMCLINTON, Iowa — Top administrators in the Clinton schooldistrict said Monday that they stand behind high school principalKarinne Tharaldson-Jones, who is under investigation by the IowaBoard of Educational Examiners.
Tuesday March 09 2010Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:59PMSHAH ALAM, March 8 — They are young, smart and highly opinionated; pretty typical of young corporate climbers anywhere in the country. But these seven people have given up, or are putting on hold, promising careers in the private sector for public service in Selangor.
48 scholarships given out at the Ninth Annual Dream Makers LuncheonMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:56PMStanding on a podium in the Bluebonnet Ballroom, Jennifer Weibel-McKee spoke to attendees at the Ninth Annual Dream Makers Luncheon about the sacrifices she and her family made for her to pursue a nursing degree.
Atkinson: Letter clears allegation of murderMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:55PMU.S. Customs and Border Protection officer Charlie Atkinson, who also is a Brownsville city commissioner, said the federal agency has cleared him of any involvement in a 2007 murder that he said likely never even occurred.
NCBRT teaches courses to emergency respondersMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:53PMBy: Ryan Buxton On-campus center specializes in danger Police officers know how to shoot guns and kick down doors, but they must also learn to operate in biologically hazardous situations with physical and chemical dangers. Emergency response agencies look to the University for lessons like these — spec...
Kentucky Man Quits Job Despite High Unemployment RateMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:52PMWhile millions of Americans are fighting the pink slip, Max Jividen of Flatwoods, Ky., is fixing iPhones. He hung up his hat at his former job -- now he writes his own paychecks.
Mac is coming backMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:49PMThe Cyclones haven’t done either in coach Greg McDermott’s first four years on campus. But Pollard believes McDermott has the program on its way there…
District Hires Investigator to Look Into Allegations of Discrimination in ClassroomMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:45PMCENTRAL KITSAP —The Central Kitsap School District has hired an outside investigator to determine whether a teacher at Woodlands Elementary has been discriminatory against an African-American student because of the color of his skin.Tenika Williams’ 9-year-old son has been moved to a different classroom at the school after Williams and her son perceived the teacher being discriminatory. Williams ...
ISU shows support for coachMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 5:36PMNothing in the letter sent Monday to Iowa State boosters expressed anything Greg McDermott didn't already know. read more
Letter to the Editor: It's back - Pollard StationMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 5:27PMGo to the Town of Truckee website, March 10th planning commission meeting agenda, and click on the staff report for this proposed Hilltop development. The town staff has done an excellent job of pointing out the pitfalls of this proposal and the community needs to rally behind them on this one. The developer has hired a public relations firm to convince town residents that a senior living ...
Premarital counseling strengthens bondsMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 5:24PMMost people don’t know what a healthy relationship looks like, and a lot of the couples counselors see for premarital counseling have unrealistic expectations.
How Reagan's Propaganda SucceededMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 5:24PMIn the 1980s, CIA propaganda experts and military psy-war specialists oversaw the creation of special programs aimed at managing public perceptions in targeted foreign countries as well as inside the United States, according to declassified documents at Ronald Reagan’s Presidential Library.
Charleston Attorney Arraigned on Criminal ChargesMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 5:22PMAn attorney from Charleston who faces charges for allegedly beating up his client is expected to go on trial next month.
Letter to Editor: Livid over cutsSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 10:33PMI am livid. There are areas within a budget for government that should never be touched - police and fire, military and education. After attending our board meeting recently, I left feeling, discouraged, disappointed and disgusted.
Fujitsu Asked by TSE to Clarify Nozoe Resignation (Update1)Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 10:30PMMarch 8 (Bloomberg) -- Fujitsu Ltd. has been asked by the Tokyo Stock Exchange for clarification after the company revised a statement from last year on the resignation of its former president.
Restaurants: Darden tells state it needs more time for job goalsSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 10:18PMDarden Restaurants gave official notice to the state last week that it needs more time to meet job-growth goals originally outlined for the south Orlando headquarters that opened in September.
Attorney General says colleges can’t protect gaysSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 10:11PMRICHMOND – State Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli is asking the state’s public colleges and universities to rescind their policies banning discrimination based on sexual orientation.
COM pushing for bond to fix infrastructureSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 3:01AMCollege of the Mainland hope to replace aging infrastructure and build new facilities with a bond referendum.
Metro on the goSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 2:59AMMARION COUNTY City man dies after being shot in a bar brawl A 25-year-old man was fatally shot Friday when a bar fight spilled into the parking lot on the Northwestside.
Three Republicans fight for the GOP nomination to challenge BoxerSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 2:45AMIn their first debate, Fiorina and Campbell lash out as DeVore largely avoids the fray. The Republican candidates for U.S. Senate traded foreign policy insults in a tense first debate Friday, with businesswoman Carly Fiorina hitting former Rep. Tom Campbell for associating with supporters of terrorism and Campbell accusing Fiorina's campaign of smearing him as anti-Semitic.
Police employees receive recognition for 2009Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 2:40AMThree employees of the Sherwood City Police Department were recognized for their job performances in 2009. The awards were announced in February at a City Council meeting.
Freedom of speech could prove costly for coachesSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 2:34AMIf any coach in Connecticut wants to take a verbal shot at a game official, speak now or forever hold your peace.