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Blagojevich restores some spending cuts — maybe Friday, November 21, 2008 @ 3:14AM Gov. Rod Blagojevich further muddied the state budget picture today, acting to spare money to prevent state park closings and worker layoffs but leaving the fate of those cuts unclear and historic site closings still on schedule.
NFL gives Pacman another chance Friday, November 21, 2008 @ 3:13AMThe NFL is giving Adam "Pacman" Jones another chance.
DA announces arrests in bust of dogfighting ring Friday, November 21, 2008 @ 3:12AMDistrict Attorney Kenneth Magidson has announced charges against 55 defendants and the seizure of more than 100 dogs in Harris County on Friday, to end what is believed to be one of the largest dogfighting operations in the United States.
Quebec battles reputation as puppy mill capital Friday, November 21, 2008 @ 3:11AMAnimal welfare advocates says the province - and the public - should do more to protect animals bred as pets from inhumane conditions.
Group presents Ike roof repair seminar Friday, November 21, 2008 @ 3:08AMUnited States Public Adjusters announces a free educational seminar for all roof repair trades at the Stafford civic center at 8 a.m. Monday, Dec. 8.
Former Congressman, AG dies at 65 Thursday, November 20, 2008 @ 9:47PMGov. Rick Perry today issued the following statement on the death of former U.S. Congressman and Texas Attorney General Jim Mattox.
A Belleville, Mich. man has been charged in the death of an 89-year-old woman. Thursday, November 20, 2008 @ 9:47PMThursday, November 20, 2008 at 4:43 p.m. VAN BUREN TOWNSHIP, MI. (AP) -- A Belleville, Mich. man has been charged in the death of an 89-year-old woman who police say was killed by a fire set to cover up a robbery.
Terrebonne area news in brief Thursday, November 20, 2008 @ 9:46PMHOUMA - The trial of a 21-year-old Schriever resident accused in the murder of a man after a fist fight has been postponed.
Lafourche area news in brief Thursday, November 20, 2008 @ 9:46PMHOUMA - The trial of a 21-year-old Schriever resident accused of murdering a man after a fist fight has been postponed.
Judge acquits carpenter in rape case Thursday, November 20, 2008 @ 9:45PMHOUMA -- A 34-year-old carpenter who eschewed a jury trial and, in a rare move, allowed a judge to decide his guilt or innocence left court a free man Wednesday after being found not guilty of rape and molestation.
VeraSun Closes Dyersville Ethanol Plant Thursday, November 20, 2008 @ 9:45PMDYERSVILLE (AP) - VeraSun Energy has announced that it has closed its ethanol plant in Dyersville indefinitely. The company made the announcement earlier this week in an e-mail to producers and grain elevators.
Gotti wants trial moved to N.Y. Thursday, November 20, 2008 @ 9:45PMMaking John A. "Junior" Gotti stand trial on racketeering charges in Tampa instead of New York would be like "cutting off the supplies he needs to fight the fight," his attorney told a federal judge Thursday.
VA Employee, 13 Others Charged In Fraud Scheme Thursday, November 20, 2008 @ 4:27PMA Veterans Administration employee and 13 others have been charged with conspiring to steal nearly $2 million in disability claims.
No bail in second-degree attempted murder case Thursday, November 20, 2008 @ 4:26PMBENNINGTON — A local man charged with attempted murder of another man was ordered held without bail after a weight of evidence hearing in Bennington District Court on Wednesday.
States Disagree Greatly on Amber Alert Criteria Thursday, November 20, 2008 @ 4:25PMAn Associated Press review shows wide variations in what triggers an Amber Alert from one state to the next.
Former cop pleads guilty to firearms, valor crimes Thursday, November 20, 2008 @ 4:23PMMUSKOGEE – A former Muskogee police officer pleaded guilty Wednesday to possession of stolen firearms and stolen valor in a federal plea deal that will also close state court cases in Cherokee, Wagoner, Muskogee and Tulsa counties.
Justice Department, SEC investigating mortgage lending practices at Wachovia, reports say Thursday, November 20, 2008 @ 4:22PMNEW YORK (AP) - The Department of Justice and the Securities and Exchange Commission are investigating the mortgage lending practices of Wachovia Corp., according to media reports Thursday.
Reports says housing new regs would cost $2 billion Wednesday, November 19, 2008 @ 11:42AMNew affordable housing regulations adopted this summer will cost towns across the state an estimated $2 billion a year over the next decade to fulfill, according to a report issued by the nonpartisan Office of Legislative Services.
Student bonfire blamed for 1 of 3 Calif. wildfires Wednesday, November 19, 2008 @ 11:41AMWith a trio of once-ferocious wildfires reduced to mostly embers, authorities in Southern California shifted their attention from the blazes to their causes, and said a group of careless college kids was behind the first of them. An anonymous tipster led police to discover that a bonfire built by students - and never fully extinguished - was responsible for the massive wildfire in Santa Barbara ...
Man, 36, faces federal charges for child porn Wednesday, November 19, 2008 @ 11:41AMA Brick man is facing federal charges accusing him of producing, receiving and possessing child pornography, authorities said.
Charter Oak critics targeted Wednesday, November 19, 2008 @ 11:39AM Hartford - The Department of Social Services has launched a remarkable push-back against critics of its handling of the HUSKY and Charter Oak health
Williamstown to auction city property Wednesday, November 19, 2008 @ 5:02AMWILLIAMSTOWN - City council Tuesday adopted an ordinance to auction city property. Council held the second vote and approved to have an auction Dec. 5 at the city building for a 3.311-acre property near EnviroTech that was donated to the city for use as a soccer field. Mayor Jean Ford previously said the city has no use for the land that is along the Ohio River.
Public Safety: Stick shift foils carjacking attempt Wednesday, November 19, 2008 @ 5:01AMKANSAS CITY | Prosecutors on Tuesday charged David D. Collins, 17, of Kansas City, with robbery after he allegedly tried to steal a woman’s car Monday night but failed because he didn’t know how to use a manual transmission. He allegedly stole a woman’s purse later.
Report: Evidence insufficient to prove Hadley violated law Wednesday, November 19, 2008 @ 5:01AMAfter investigating Beavercreek Councilman Scott Hadley for more than a year, the Ohio Ethics Commission has "insufficient" evidence the former mayor violated law.
NY man allegedly killed girlfriend on her due date Tuesday, November 18, 2008 @ 11:59PMNEW YORK (AP) - Prosecutors have charged a New York City man with stabbing his girlfriend to death on the day she was due to give birth. Derrick Redd was ordered held without bail Tuesday after pleading not guilty to second-degree murder and second-degree abortional act.
Extra, Extra Tuesday, November 18, 2008 @ 11:58PM Photograph taken on the Williamsburg Bridge bike path by kenyee on Flickr From the Gothamist Newsmap : an unstable building at 12th Ave and 47th St in Brooklyn, a robbery on W Broadway and Chambers St in Manhattan and a barricaded EDP on Eastchester Rd in the Bronx. The "crime-wave granny" who allegedly burned off her fingerprints and has been arrested 73 times came into court ...
NY man allegedly killed girlfriend on her due date Tuesday, November 18, 2008 @ 11:58PM Associated Press - November 18, 2008 6:53 PM ET NEW YORK (AP) - Prosecutors have charged a New York City man with stabbing his girlfriend to death on the day she was due to give birth.
Gas station owner pleads to theft, deception charges Tuesday, November 18, 2008 @ 11:58PMAttorney General Jon Bruning announced Tuesday that gas station owner Tom Wiese pleaded guilty to five charges in Burt County Court.
Fla. man imprisoned 27 years on murder conviction out on bail because of new DNA evidence Tuesday, November 18, 2008 @ 11:57PMVIERA, Fla. - A Florida man who spent 27 years behind bars for murder left prison for the first time on Tuesday to await a new trial granted after DNA evidence called his conviction into question.
SU star Devendorf investigated for assault Tuesday, November 18, 2008 @ 11:57PMSYRACUSE, N.Y. -- SU basketball star Eric Devendorf finds himself under investigation after being accused of hitting a woman in the face on the morning of November 1st.
Diplomatic visit Monday, November 17, 2008 @ 11:18PMThe United States Ambassador to Australia, Robert McCallum, and his wife Mimi toured Monaro High School, Snowy Hydro and met with shire councillors when they were in Cooma last Thursday.
Bachelor winner busted for bad behavior Monday, November 17, 2008 @ 11:18PMA former NFL cheerleader and winner of "The Bachelor" is out of jail.
Two killed in crash Monday, November 17, 2008 @ 11:17PMTwo Baker City residents died when a motorcycle and a car collided on Highway 30 about five miles north of Baker City Saturday. The motorcycle rider, Timothy Hunt, 47, and a passenger in the car, Christia Marie Scotton, 27, died at the scene, police said.
New York federal prosecutor leaving Monday, November 17, 2008 @ 11:17PMA high-profile federal prosecutor -- whose office is investigating Wall Street and who toppled New York Gov. Eliot Spitzer -- told superiors at the Justice Department today that he is leaving his job. As the U.S. attorney for the Southern...
Shuffle Master, Inc. Announces Leadership Changes Monday, November 17, 2008 @ 11:16PM Drawing on the depth of its executive management team, Shuffle Master, Inc. (NASDAQ Global Select Market: SHFL) announced today the ...
New Poll Reveals That Proposed "Organic" Standards for Fish Will Fail to Meet Consumer Expectations Monday, November 17, 2008 @ 10:28AMNational Organic Standards Board Meeting November 17 - 19 to Decide on Final Recommendation that Does not Meet Fundamental USDA Organic Principles
Local resident’s coincidental life chronicled in ‘Touched By Fire’ Monday, November 17, 2008 @ 10:26AMWhen Frank Griffin embarked on telling the story of his life entangled in history-changing events, the Cleveland resident’s biggest worry wasn’t remembering all the details of the occurances but whether or not people would buy into the truth.
East Montgomery County elects Hayden as Precinct 4 constable Monday, November 17, 2008 @ 10:24AMKenneth “Rowdy” Hayden’s 16 years in law enforcement will come in handy as the new Montgomery County Precinct 4 Constable.
Recount begins in Senate district Monday, November 17, 2008 @ 10:24AMOSHKOSH A recount will begin Tuesday in the 18th state Senate district, where Democrat Jessica King narrowly lost to Republican Randy Hopper in the Nov. 4 election.
Oshkosh apartment assessments being put to the test Monday, November 17, 2008 @ 10:23AMThe way the city assesses apartment properties is being put to the test. And Midwest Real Estate Development Co. came out on top this past week after the Oshkosh Common Council unanimously voted in favor of a settlement agreement in which Midwest will be reimbursed $224,100 in property taxes paid from 2005 to 2007 for apartment complexes Midwest has long claimed were over-assessed by the city.
Ficek certified by Board of Social Security Sunday, November 16, 2008 @ 11:35PMGary Ficek has been certified by the National Board of Social Security Advocacy as a specialist in Social Security Disability Law. The specialty designation has been authorized by the American Bar Association since 2005.
NASA GRC: Government-Owned Inventions, Available for Licensing 12 Nov 2008 Sunday, November 16, 2008 @ 11:28PMNASA GRC: Government-Owned Inventions, Available for Licensing 12 Nov 2008
Cannizzaro takes oath of office Sunday, November 16, 2008 @ 11:27PMVoters elected him a little less than two weeks ago, and Sunday Leon Cannizzaro took the oath of office for Orleans Parish District Attorney. Surrounded by close friends and family, Cannizzaro was sworn in by his daughter Sunday afternoon at his home.
Locals Organize Initiative Petition Against Traffic Cameras Sunday, November 16, 2008 @ 11:07PMWith the recent installment and enforcement of red-light cameras throughout Chillicothe, protests continue to rise. According to the Chillicothe Gazette, citizens are wanting to get a measure on a ballot and give voters the opportunity to weigh in on the issue.
Couple arrested for meth lab operation Sunday, November 16, 2008 @ 1:35PMPort Lavaca police on Monday arrested a man and a woman suspected of operating a methamphetamine lab. Trace Britton Adams, 30, of Victoria, was charged with possession and transporting chemicals with intent to manufacture a controlled substance.
Data: Are you owed money Search missing IRS refunds Sunday, November 16, 2008 @ 1:34PMThe Post-Crescent has compiled databases on a variety of topics. Click on the headline to view several featured databases.
Seadrift council hears dilapidated housing complaints Sunday, November 16, 2008 @ 1:33PMSEADRIFT – Complaints about six dilapidated houses moved into town from Victoria were heard Tuesday night by the Seadrift City Council. The small houses were lined up on an unpaved lane off Fourth Street north of Hwy. 185.
30 years after, the legacy of Jonestown Sunday, November 16, 2008 @ 1:33PMDark clouds tumbled overhead on that afternoon 30 years ago, in the last hours of the congressman’s mission deep in the jungle of Guyana.
Businesses burned by ad purchases Sunday, November 16, 2008 @ 1:33PMSeveral Springfield small business owners are calling foul after buying ads on restaurant place mats that never showed up on local tables.
Five sentenced to over 80 years Sunday, November 16, 2008 @ 1:31PMCalhoun County District Court in October sentenced five offenders to over 80 years in prison, according to an October report from the office of District Attorney Dan Heard.