Workers injured in explosion at Delaware foundry
Jim Woods The Columbus Dispatch @Woodsnight Tuesday Aug 21, 2018 at 11:23 PM Aug 21, 2018 at 11:45 PM An explosion at a Delaware foundry is believed to have injured as many as five people […]
Vacant school board seat could remain unfilled for months
Before Ref Rodriguez resigned from the Los Angeles school board in July, he was part of a four-member bloc that, when it counted most, stuck […]
Maywood mayor who kept sick dog at his auto repair shop is guilty of animal cruelty
Maywood Mayor Ramon Medina was found guilty of neglecting his sick dog that he kept at his auto repair shop in 2015, according to the […]
Columbus City Schools board names six finalists for superintendent, including Stanford
Columbus State Community College is close to entering into an agreement with Tesla to start a trade program training students how to repair electric cars, […]
Man charged in triple homicide in KCMO
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A Kansas City man is charged in the shooting deaths of three people in November 2017. Deaundre J. Brown, 27, is […]
Snell, Rays tie team record shutout streak, beat Royals
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.— Blake Snell helped Tampa Bay match a team record with 27 consecutive shutout innings and the Rays beat the Kansas City Royals […]
2 men charged in Center High graduation shooting
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Two men have been charged in connection to a shooting at Center High School’s graduation that injured to people. Damon Gwinn, 21, […]
LOCAL ROUNDUP: Columbia Cougars dominate in volleyball opener
If this year’s version of the Columbia College Cougars’ volleyball team is going to advance further in NAIA postseason play, they’ll have to figure out […]
LONDON | Idris Elba not shaken OR stirred by Bond questions
LONDON — Was that martini offered to Idris Elba at the “Yardie” premiere shaken or stirred? Unclear, but it was a good try by a […]
Columbus City Schools property eyed for electric-vehicle repair program for Tesla
Columbus State Community College is close to entering into an agreement with Tesla to start a trade program training students how to repair electric cars, […]
Missouri's seniors ready to win, alter legacy in 2018
At first, the question made Kevin Pendleton grimace. He paused briefly to think about it, and as he did, the pained expression went away and […]
Ohio State announces new office to replace troubled Sexual Civility center
Ohio State University announced Tuesday a new centralized office to address issues involving sexual misconduct and gender harassment. The school promised in June that it […]
I-77 toll lanes subcontractor, arrested for drunk driving has 2 DWI convictions, records show
The owner of a concrete company working on the Interstate 77 toll lanes project was charged with driving while impaired at Lake Norman and has […]
LOS ANGELES | Tony Award-winning actress Barbara Harris dies at age 83
LOS ANGELES — Barbara Harris, the Tony Award-winning actress whose comic-neurotic charms lit up the Broadway stage and helped her steal films including “Nashville,” ”Freaky […]
EPA moves to dramatically cut regulation of coal power
Ohio Environmental Protection Agency officials were still reviewing proposed changes to federal clean-energy rules Tuesday afternoon, but environmental groups were quick to say the changes […]
NEWBURGH, N.Y. | Rapper Post Malone’s jet blows 2 tires but then lands safely
NEWBURGH, N.Y. — A private jet carrying rapper Post Malone blew two tires during takeoff at a small New Jersey airport on Tuesday but made […]
LOCAL BRIEFS: MU cross country announces schedule
Missouri cross country’s 2018 season will feature races in Tennessee, Pennsylvania, Alabama, Illinois and Wisconsin, according to a release. The team will open its season […]
LOCAL BRIEFS: MU cross country announces season schedule
MU cross country’s 2018 season will feature races in Tennessee, Pennsylvania, Alabama, Illinois and Wisconsin, according to a release. The team will open its season […]
LOCAL BRIEFS: MU cross country announces season schedule
MU cross country’s 2018 season will feature races in Tennessee, Pennsylvania, Alabama, Illinois and Wisconsin, according to a release. The team will open its season […]
NEW YORK | MTV arrests steep decline in its video awards show
NEW YORK — It may have been a lousy night for Madonna at the MTV Video Music Awards, but the event offered some glimmers of […]
Nielsen’s top programs for Aug. 13-19
Prime-time viewership numbers compiled by Nielsen for August 13- 19. Listings include the week’s ranking and viewership. 1. “America’s Got Talent” (Tuesday), NBC, 11.14 million. […]
NEWBURGH, N.Y. | The Latest: Fans say they prayed for rapper on troubled jet
NEWBURGH, N.Y. — The Latest on a small jet that blew two tires while taking off (all times local): 5:55 p.m. Fans of rapper Post […]
HARRISBURG, Pa. | Court says rap video was threat to police, not free speech
HARRISBURG, Pa. — A rapper convicted of threatening police officers in a video posted online lost an appeal Tuesday when Pennsylvania’s highest court called his […]
PHILADELPHIA | Court won’t remove judge, tells Meek Mill to appeal ruling
PHILADELPHIA — The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has denied a motion from rapper Meek Mill to remove a Philadelphia judge from his case after she denied […]
Ex-NFLer Incognito accused of threatening funeral home staff
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Former NFL offensive lineman Richie Incognito bonded out of an Arizona jail Tuesday after being arrested on charges he threatened to shoot […]
NEWBURGH, N.Y. | Rapper Post Malone thanks fans for prayers after his jet that blew 2 tires leaving New Jersey lands safely in New York
NEWBURGH, N.Y. — Rapper Post Malone thanks fans for prayers after his jet that blew 2 tires leaving New Jersey lands safely in New York. […]
Barbara Harris, Tony Award-winning actress and ‘Freaky Friday’ star, dies at age 83
Barbara Harris, the Tony Award-winning actress whose comic-neurotic charms lit up the Broadway stage and helped her steal films including “Nashville,” ”Freaky Friday” and “A […]
Court approves sale of long-troubled condos to Whitehall
Whitehall officials have cleared a final hurdle in their 11-year effort to buy and raze a complex of 317 condominiums they’ve dubbed a nuisance. Franklin County […]
With 3 caught in rip tide, rescuer had tough choice: Save 2, but turn back on 3rd man
Former Syracuse University basketball player Matt Tomaszewski rescued two people from a rip current off the coast of New Hampshire, but it’s a man he […]
Column: A different level of Tigermania this time around
PARAMUS, N.J. — Tiger Woods seems to be bigger now than when he was good. Not that he’s all that bad. Remember, it was just […]
Park out as Rock on the Range venue; other options being considered
Rock on the Range, the hard rock/metal festival held for years at Mapfre Stadium, won’t be moving to Three Creeks Park. The question now is, what […]
Santa's sleigh takes unplanned ride in Merriam
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Santa’s sleigh isn’t supposed to go on any rides in August. Merriam, Kansas Police say they are looking for a suspect […]
Second man charged in Grandview murder
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Police are asking for the public’s help in locating a man charged with second degree murder in the death of Grandview, […]
Ohio Supreme Court rejects Delaware County ballot issue
Dean Narciso The Columbus Dispatch @DeanNarciso Tuesday Aug 21, 2018 at 2:58 PM Aug 21, 2018 at 2:58 PM The Ohio Supreme Court has overturned a decision by the Delaware County Board of Elections to […]
Cardinals search for left-handed power leads to reunion with 'Big City' Adams
PASADENA, Calif. — As far back as spring training, the Cardinals front office acknowledged how right-leaning and right-heavy the team’s outfield and bench was for the […]
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. | Giants receiver Victor Cruz retires, joins ESPN
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Former New York Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz has retired. In making the announcement Tuesday, the 31-year-old Cruz said he plans […]
MISHAWAKA, Ind. | Actor Adam Driver talks KKK presence in Indiana
MISHAWAKA, Ind. — “Star Wars” actor Adam Driver has raised some eyebrows in his northern Indiana hometown after saying Ku Klux Klan rallies were frequent […]
CHICAGO | Drake visits patient, 11, who invited him to her birthday
CHICAGO— A suburban Chicago girl awaiting a heart transplant has danced her way into a meeting with Drake. The Canadian rapper visited 11-year-old Sofia Sanchez […]
Former Licking County veterans agency officials ordered to repay $75,000
Two former Licking County Veterans’ Service Commission employees owe the county more than $75,000 in financial losses, the state auditor’s office said Tuesday. An audit released […]
Chiefs add Scandrick in hopes of fixing shaky secondary
KANSAS CITY — Orlando Scandrick was on a plane headed home for a last-minute visit with his family when the Kansas City Chiefs played the […]
Chiefs add Scandrick in hopes of fixing shaky secondary
KANSAS CITY — Orlando Scandrick was on a plane headed home for a last-minute visit with his family when the Kansas City Chiefs played the […]
NOTEBOOK: Walk-on running back Downing earns scholarship
Dawson Downing first made his name known to Tigers fans at the 2017 spring game, when he rushed for 47 yards and a touchdown on […]
NOTEBOOK: Walk-on running back Downing earns scholarship
Dawson Downing first made his name known to Tigers fans at the 2017 spring game, when he rushed for 47 yards and a touchdown on […]
Love hears the call of another season at Stanford
STANFORD, Calif. — Bryce Love’s unusual decision to return to Stanford after a season in which he was the Heisman Trophy runner-up might well be […]
Former KSU player pleads guilty to felony charge
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Former Kansas State University men’s basketball player Amaad Wainright pleaded guilty to a felony charge of obstructing prosecution or apprehension Tuesday […]
NEW YORK | Asia Argento denies sexual relationship with accuser
NEW YORK — The Italian actress and filmmaker Asia Argento says she never had a sexual relationship with the young actor whom she paid $380,000 […]
Love, Oliver, Grier lead AP Preseason All-America team
Heisman Trophy runner-up Bryce Love of Stanford and Outland Trophy winner Ed Oliver of Houston highlight The Associated Press preseason All-America team. Chosen by AP […]
Panthers’ D.J. Moore clocked at 113 in a 65 mph zone
Carolina Panthers rookie receiver D.J. Moore faces an Oct. 2 court date after being cited on Interstate 77 earlier this month for doing 113 mph […]
The Blue Line light rail and streetcar are shutting down for two days, CATS says
If you’re looking to use the Blue Line or the streetcar this weekend, make other plans: The Charlotte Area Transit System said it will shut […]