Branson De Hart was stationed in Manila during the Spanish-American War. While in the in the Philippines, he picked up this small bisque and papier-mache doll as a souvenir. He gave the doll to his 10-year-old niece, Josephine (Mahoney) Bangsberg…
For several years, Matthew Christen faithfully commuted to Logan Middle School by bike, turning his daily rides into a lesson in economics and environmentalism for his science students. Today, his commute takes him just one block further, to the Wrench…
Studying at Viterbo University helped Emily Hinman discover her path in life.
Thanks to all the great family and friends who kept in touch during my recent stay at Bethany St. Joseph Care Center.
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — A Tucson woman is accused of substituting flour for infant formula in containers returned to several local stores for refunds, and police have warned the public to check formula containers' seals for tampering.
MEXICO CITY (AP) — The apparent execution of a wounded fuel theft suspect by a Mexican soldier caught on video has provided graphic evidence of a long-suspected practice and put the government in an awkward spot as it tries to…
CHICAGO (AP) — Matt Szczur was caught off guard when he was cut by the Chicago Cubs. He also was relieved.
CHICAGO (AP) — By the time Brandon Maurer got the ball on Friday night, his rough outing at Texas was way back in the rearview mirror.
DENVER (AP) — Clayton Kershaw became a 20-game winner against Colorado — the most victories any pitcher has ever recorded versus the franchise.
LANCASTER, Calif. (AP) -- Brendan Rodgers hit a run-scoring double in the fifth inning, leading the Lancaster JetHawks to a 7-2 win over the Stockton Ports on Friday.
ST. LOUIS (AP) — The Chicago Cubs were looking for a catalyst to get them back on track and found what they needed in their battery.
RENO, Nev. (AP) -- Jeremy Hazelbaker hit a two-run homer in the third inning, and Oswaldo Arcia homered and had two hits, driving in four as the Reno Aces beat the New Orleans Baby Cakes 9-4 on Friday.
KIRKERSVILLE, Ohio (AP) — Authorities are investigating the fatal shooting of an Ohio police chief and two employees of a nursing home.
PHOENIX (AP) — Chris Iannetta of the Arizona Diamondbacks has been hit in the face with a pitch.
NEW YORK (AP) — Mac & Mac made it another successful night for the streaking Houston Astros.
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Joey Gallo knew he hit the ball far enough. The young slugger's only concern was if it would stay fair.
The company last week opened an expansion at its Waterloo headquarters and still has some 50 job openings posted on its website.
WASHINGTON (AP) — John Wall stood atop the scorer's table, popping his jersey, yelling and celebrating his 3-pointer with 3.5 seconds left for the go-ahead basket that put his Washington Wizards into a Game 7 against the Boston Celtics.
TORONTO (AP) — When opposing batters reach second base against Joe Biagini, Devon Travis likes to ask for their impressions of his Blue Jays teammate.
WHITEWATER, Wis. — The UW-La Crosse baseball team lost its second game of the WIAC Tournament on Friday after letting an early lead slip away against top-seeded UW-Whitewater.
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) -- Ryan Cordell had three hits and scored two runs as the Colorado Springs Sky Sox defeated the Sacramento River Cats 4-1 on Friday.
JACKSON, Tenn. (AP) -- Jeffrey Baez had three hits and scored two runs as the Tennessee Smokies topped the Jackson Generals 7-2 on Friday.
YUCATAN, Mexico (AP) -- Diego Madero hit a run-scoring double in the eighth inning, leading the Leones de Yucatan to a 6-4 win over the Olmecas de Tabasco on Friday.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Eric Hosmer's hitting surge is helping the Kansas City Royals pile up some wins.
CINCINNATI (AP) — An 8-year-old boy shown on surveillance video being knocked to the floor unconscious at school two days before he killed himself told staff he had fainted and never said he had been bullied or assaulted, a school…