Midwest News ‘Tornado Days’ Unlikely for Kansas Schools October 7, 2014 Oklahoma officials are kicking around the idea of instituting “tornado days” in which classes would be called off when the... Read More
West News Boulder Considers $30,000 to Settle Cyclist’s Lawsuit October 7, 2014 The Boulder City Council, in Colorado, is considering a $30,000 settlement of a lawsuit filed by a bicyclist injured in... Read More
Southeast News Mississippi State University Dorm Fire Displaces 200 October 7, 2014 Part of a Mississippi State University dormitory remained closed Monday following a Sunday fire. MSU spokesman Sid Salter said at... Read More
West News Unattended Torch Sets Tucson Townhomes on Fire October 7, 2014 Authorities in Tucson, Ariz., say families living in three townhomes were displaced by a fire started by an unattended torch.... Read More
Southeast News Tornadoes Ruled Out as Cause of Damage in Mississippi October 7, 2014 The National Weather Service has determined that Thursday storm damage in Pearl River and Tate counties was caused by straight-line... Read More
East News New Auto Technology May Not Reduce Insurance Rates October 7, 2014 More cars and trucks are being equipped with cameras, radar, automatic braking and other safety technology that help avoid accidents,... Read More
Texas / South Central News Cellphone While Driving Ban Recommended by San Antonio Panel October 7, 2014 Some South Texas city leaders have endorsed a proposal to ban the use of hand-held cellphones while driving. The San... Read More
Phelps’ Swimming on Hold Following DUI Arrest October 7, 2014 Putting his swimming career on hold after his second DUI arrest, Olympic champion Michael Phelps began a six-week program Sunday... Read More
Southeast News Mississippi High Court Upholds Insurance Scheme Conviction October 7, 2014 The Mississippi Supreme Court declined Thursday to hear an appeal from Eric Jerome Boone, who is serving a five-year sentence... Read More
Midwest News 4 Injured at Missouri Utility’s Safety Fair for Employees October 7, 2014 Scaffolding has toppled over at a St. Louis, Mo., safety fair for Ameren employees and injured four people. The St.... Read More