Suspension Policy Under Scrutiny on January 13th, 2012

Parents and community members are urging the Buffalo School Board to drop its out-of-school suspension policy for non-violent offenses.

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YAK Car Pic of the Day on January 13th, 2012

…more pics from the 2012 NAIAS. Clockwise from the upper left: the answer to the question no one really asked — the 2014 Maserati Kubang SUV. This one’s a concept, but a production version is forthcoming, probably based on the Jeep Grand Cherokee platform with a Ferarri engine. Well, okay then. And next we have [...]

California Eliminates 400 Redevelopment Agencies on January 12th, 2012

Last year the California State Legislature passed a law eliminating more than 400 redevelopment agencies statewide. Most of the $5 billion in property taxes that provided funding to those agencies will now be funneled to the state, counties and school districts. The elimination of redevelopment agencies …

Sarah Burke Update: Freestyler Skier Remains Critical After Surgery on January 12th, 2012

SALT LAKE CITY -- Canadian freestyle skier Sarah Burke remained in critical condition Thursday after a successful operation to repair a tear to an artery that caused bleeding in her brain.Doctors put her into a coma to decrease swelling and ...

Sarah Burke Update: Freestyler Skier Remains Critical After Surgery on January 12th, 2012

SALT LAKE CITY -- Canadian freestyle skier Sarah Burke remained in critical condition Thursday after a successful operation to repair a tear to an artery that caused bleeding in her brain.Doctors put her into a coma to decrease swelling and ...

Police seek driver in hit-and-run incident on January 12th, 2012

Man, 33, was apparently pushing a shopping cart full of soft drink bottles across an intersection when he was struck.

NATO, G8 In Chicago: More Details Released, City Grants First Protest Permit on January 12th, 2012

CHICAGO -- Chicago officials said Thursday they approved the first parade permit to protesters ahead of meetings set for May of the leading industrial nations and sought to quell critics' concerns that proposed changes to city laws will step...

NATO, G8 In Chicago: More Details Released, City Grants First Protest Permit on January 12th, 2012

CHICAGO -- Chicago officials said Thursday they approved the first parade permit to protesters ahead of meetings set for May of the leading industrial nations and sought to quell critics' concerns that proposed changes to city laws will step...

Suspect arrested in Arkansas grandmother ankle “bomb” case on January 12th, 2012

LITTLE ROCK, Ark (Reuters) - Authorities have arrested a man who forced a 73-year-old grandmother to enter an Arkansas bank in a thwarted robbery attempt with what he told her was a bomb strapped to her ankle.

Suspect arrested in Arkansas grandmother ankle “bomb” case on January 12th, 2012

LITTLE ROCK, Ark (Reuters) - Authorities have arrested a man who forced a 73-year-old grandmother to enter an Arkansas bank in a thwarted robbery attempt with what he told her was a bomb strapped to her ankle.

Redistricting expert weighs in on January 12th, 2012

A free forum discussing redistricting was held for the public Thursday night at the Buffalo and Erie County Historical Society.

Redistricting expert weighs in on January 12th, 2012

A free forum discussing redistricting was held for the public Thursday night at the Buffalo and Erie County Historical Society.

Joe Paterno Firing ‘Not Handled Well’ By Penn State, Says Former Coach’s Son, Scott on January 12th, 2012

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. -- Joe Paterno's son, Scott, said Thursday it's becoming apparent that his father's ouster as Penn State head coach by school trustees "was not handled well."Scott Paterno's comments Thursday were in response to a trustees...

Joe Paterno Firing ‘Not Handled Well’ By Penn State, Says Former Coach’s Son, Scott on January 12th, 2012

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. -- Joe Paterno's son, Scott, said Thursday it's becoming apparent that his father's ouster as Penn State head coach by school trustees "was not handled well."Scott Paterno's comments Thursday were in response to a trustees...