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Mayor Daley Not Running For Re-Election Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 9:48PMMayor Richard M. Daley dropped a political bombshell on Tuesday when he announced that we will not be seeking a record seventh term.
Officials want law to abate rat problem Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 9:43PMA public hearing was held Tuesday night to talk about a growing rat problem in Kenmore. Village officials tell News 4 they want to adopt a new law to help alleviate the problem.
Bolt Blasts 5-Inch Hole In Pembroke Pines Roof Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 8:48PMFirefighters are blaming lightning for a five-inch hole that appeared with a boom at a home in the Crystal Shores neighborhood of Pembroke Pines this evening. One person was home, but nobody was hurt.
Exclusive: Mystery Mosque Money Man In Medicaid Fix Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 6:15PMThere were new revelations Tuesday about the mysterious money man behind the purchase of the so-called ground zero mosque, as two high-ranking politicians call for an investigation on the source of the money.
Rats! Are You Attracting Rodents Unintentionally? Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 6:12PMSome inneriring suburban residents are reporting more rat problems this year.
Quake: State of emergency extended seven days Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 6:09PMThe state of emergency in earthquake-stricken Christchurch has been extended for a further seven days after a violent aftershock this morning.
Police Chief Says Officers In Fatal Shooting Were Threatened by Suspect Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 5:15PMOfficers involved in the fatal shooting of a knife-wielding man near MacArthur Park were defending themselves against an aggressive suspect who had already threatened other people in the neighborhood and refused to obey officers' orders, Police Chief Charlie Beck said today.
Finally feeling high and dry in Mississippi Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 4:16PMCAMP SHELBY, Miss. — This week just did not seem right. I just couldn’t quite figure it out until I noticed that three of my uniforms were still hanging up untouched in my locker. I am finally dry! I am not wet!
Aftershocks rattle quake-hit Christchurch Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 4:11PMViolent aftershocks rattled Christchurch yesterday as parts of the city re-opened for the first time since New Zealand’s biggest quake in nearly 80 years.
Widespread devastation after 7.0 quake in New Zealand Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 11:18PMA powerful 7.0 magnitude earthquake caused widespread devastation in New Zealand's second largest city of Christchurch Saturday, with officials saying it was "extremely lucky" no one was killed.
Army wanted in quake-ravaged Canterbury Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 11:15PMChristchurch Mayor Bob Parker has requested the army to help provide safety and security in the city in the wake of the country's most damaging earthquake since the 1931 Napier disaster.
Powerful earthquake rocks New Zealand Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 10:39PMCHRISTCHURCH: A powerful 7.0 magnitude earthquake caused widespread devastation in New Zealand's second largest city of Christchurch Saturday, with officials saying it was "extremely lucky" no one was killed. The quake struck just before dawn when few people were on the streets sending building facades crashing to the ground, crushing parked cars and showering the roads with shattered glass ...
Powerful 7.1 quake rocks New Zealand; buildings collapse, 2 injured but no deaths reported Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 10:18PMWELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — A powerful 7.1-magnitude earthquake damaged buildings, cut power and knocked fleeing residents off their feet on New Zealand's South Island early Saturday, but there were so far no deaths and only two injuries reported.
Casualties possible after destructive 7.1 Canterbury quake Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 10:15PMAs search and rescue teams scour the rubble in Christchurch, the director of Civil Defence says it is still too early to be sure there are no casualties from this morning's massive earthquake.
Big aftershock likely after destructive 7.1 Canterbury quake Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 9:53PMSeismologists are warning Canterbury residents a big aftershock is probably still on the way.
NZ 'blessed' no one died - Civil Defence minister Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 9:20PMIt is a blessing no one died in the massive earthquake which rocked Canterbury this morning, Civil Defence Minister John Carter said after crisis meetings in the Beehive."I think we've been extremely lucky as a nation," Mr Carter...
Ins and outs of home inspection Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 9:16PMHomefix: Dwight Barnett answers home-improvement questions. This week's topic is on home inspections.
Widespread devastation after 7.0 quake in New Zealand Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 9:12PMCHRISTCHURCH, Sept 4, 2010 (AFP) - - A powerful 7.
State of emergency declared after quake hits Chch Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 8:50PMPeople are being advised to stay out of Christchurch city and police are looking at shutting the CBD down, but the airport has reopened
Landlord could be charged Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 8:13AMAn area landlord could be charged if he is found responsible for potential fire code violations at his Holloway Street rental property following a fire there on Wednesday.[...]
Code inspector, Chatham at odds over part-time position Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 8:07AMCHATHAM – $35 an hour, four hours a week.
Categories Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 7:41AMThe city will shut down a pair of houses on the 200 block of Kossuth Street for six months each for violating the Public Nuisance Abatement Law, according to the decisions from Public Safety Commissioner James F. Masucci.
Fresh TPS faces Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 7:17AMIt has been an unprecedented year for the Timmins Police Service. Eight officers from the service have retired in the last 12 months.[...]
Ames landlords dispute rental housing code Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 7:15AMTeresa Garman owned “low-cost housing that’s been well kept up” for 30 years, but troubles with the city of Ames’ one year old rental housing code are forcing her to say, “I want out.”
China to help India in protecting its big cats Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 7:03AMUnder attack for not cracking down on use of tiger bones and body parts in Chinese traditional medicine, China today agreed to share "actionable intelligence" with India.
Buckling brick wall a concern following fire Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 7:02AMThe cause of a blaze that caused an estimated $500,000 to apartments next to Retro Suites Hotel is still unknown. An inspector from the Ontario Fire Marshal's Office arrived in Chatham Thursday to probe the fire scene.[...]
Rizal detention facilities need upgrade — PPO Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 6:07AMRIZAL PROVINCE — The Human Rights Desk Officer of the Police Provincial Office (PPO) here bewailed Friday the state of detention cells in a number of police stations in this province. Senior Inspector Maria Luisa Pedroza said she has visited six of the 14 detention cells of the police stations in the province and found that most of them are overcrowded and not conducive for human detention.
Officials to discuss details about fatal fire today Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 5:44AMErie police and fire officials are expected to hold a news conference today to discuss the investigation of a July 25 house fire on West 18th Street in which two women died.
Hicks chosen to be Peach Festival Grand Marshal Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 2:06PMA Romeo man who has and continues to build the community's history will be honored in the area's most significant festival. Howard Hicks, Bruce Township building inspector, has been selected to be the Grand Marshal for the 79th Annual Peach Festival's Floral Parade.
Trooper retires amid sexual misconduct investigation Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 1:21PMA 24-year veteran of State Highway Patrol has left the force amid an ongoing criminal investigation of alleged sexual misconduct with a 16-year-old girl.
ORC fined $6,000 for steel work Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 1:15PMThe state Building Codes Division has fined Oregon Resources Corp. $6,000 for erecting steel beams without a permit at its future ore-processing plant in Bunker Hill.
Six seek three seats at Oak View Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 12:32PMAs Campaign 2010 kicks off, it is time to meet the candidates seeking your vote on Nov. 2. The Galt Herald will run candidate profiles in each of the area races.
Insparisk Expands Staff in Mid-Atlantic; Prepares for Entry into Maryland Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 12:13PMInsparisk, LLC today announced the expansion of specialized staff to better serve the mid-Atlantic, with a focus on Maryland.
NY Attorney General Andrew Cuomo to visit the state fair today Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 10:25AMCuomoGEDDES, NY -- Attorney General Andrew Cuomo will visit the New York State Fair at 1:30 p.m. today. On Tuesday, Cuomo launched an investigation into the fair, including free concert tickets, contracts and the previous management’s practice of throwing lavish...
Oklahoma Deaths: Sept. 1, 2010 Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 10:21AMObituaries for Sept. 1, 2010
Todays government meetings Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 9:11AMPortage County Economic Development Committee, 7 a.m., Conference Room 5, Courthouse Annex, Third Floor. Agenda includes discussion/possible action on a license agreement for the Rotary Club of Portage County Kite Festival and on proposed 2011 Economic Development/Business Park Budget. Portage County Public Safety/Emergency Management Committee, 7:30 a.m., Training Room, Portage County Law ...
City Howl Help Desk: Philadelphia resident got a trash ticket for an address he doesn't live at - and doesn't even exist Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 2:45AMTHE PROBLEM: Darrell Ross got a warning notice in June about a ticket the Streets Department had issued to him for having litter in front of his house.
Clever video earns Nashville couple energy upgrade Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 2:22AMGretchen Knapp and Jason O'Brien didn't have the money available to make their home energy-efficient, so they grabbed a video camera and made a tape for an NES contest. As the winners, they stood by Tuesday as a company tested their 1930s home near Nolensville Road for air leaks and blew insulation into the attic.
Aquinas neighbor has problem with construction dirt Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 2:20AMQUESTION: Andrea Pescheret lives on Cherokee Avenue. Her yard backs up to the campus of St. Cecilia Academy/Aquinas College, a Catholic private school and university with its entrance off Harding Pike.
Cow Country: The Rise of the CAFO in Idaho Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 2:17AMEnvironmental and health concerns are on the rise as more dairies start to resemble factories. by Scott Weaver On a cool June day, Dean Dimond looked out from his back porch at a field of green wheat bending in the wind. Dimond lives on and farms a patch of land in the Magic Valley just north of Jerome.… [ Read more ] [ Subscribe to the comments on this story ]
On Your Mind: 9/1/2010 Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 2:16AMLOCAL Aug. 25 I am absolutely in a state of shock that the people of this state have agreed to let John McCain represent them again, that he wasn’t kicked out immediately. What is wrong with the people of Arizona? Please, Arizona, wake up and don’t vote for McCain again. I would vote for a homeless person before I’d vote for him. Think about what you are doing to our state. read more
Swampscott residents disagree on the signs of the times Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 1:53AMThere are lots of signs on and near businesses in Swampscott, some legal and some illegal, but that was about the only point of agreement ....
Video: Two youths caught stealing Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 1:05AMTwo youths aged 17 and 18 from Fgura were arrested on Monday evening after they were caught red-handed during a theft in an MCAST building in Paola. At around 20:30 hrs CEST the watchman heard various noises and after investigating the source he found one of the youths stealing some tools which are being used for refurbishment [...]
Death penalty sought for killer of Fil-Am couple Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 12:53AMCHICAGO - Illinois state prosecutors have served "notice of intent to seek death penalty" against the suspected killer of a Filipino-American couple in Rockford, Illinois last year.
No desk job for new deputy police chief Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 8:33PMIncoming Deputy Chief Charles Bordeleau says he won’t be spending much time sitting behind a desk. “I will go out to a fatal call and talk to officers to make sure they have the tools to do their jobs,” Bordeleau, 47, said Tuesday. “My goal has always been to be out there talking to officers.”
City officials’ cars parked Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 7:15PMMarshfield aldermen approved Thursday, Aug. 26, a vehicle policy mandating, in part, that five managers authorized take-home cars must repay the city if they choose to drive the cars home.
Rapper Wee to face the music Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 7:10PMKUALA LUMPUR: Rapper Wee Meng Chee has broken many laws and this will be investigated thoroughly, said Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Musa Hassan yesterday.
Secure unit for teens should shut - watchdog Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 6:32PMTHE HEALTH Service Executive should cease using its main secure unit for troubled teenagers immediately due to concerns over the safety of children in care, social services inspectors say.
7-year-old girl kidnapped from abour camp Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 5:00PMA seven-year-old girl was allegedly kidnapped from a labour camp at an under-construction building in Vimannagar on Tuesday around 1.30 am.
Bikie probe close to home for cops Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 4:35PMA police strike force designed to target bikie gangs ended up investigating a colleague, a court has heard.