US rig count decreases by 6 this week to 940
HOUSTON (AP) — The number of rigs exploring for oil and natural gas in the U.S. decreased by six this week to 940.
HOUSTON (AP) — The number of rigs exploring for oil and natural gas in the U.S. decreased by six this week to 940.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The CEO of South Carolina's state-owned utility is retiring, making him the first executive to leave following last month's abandonment of a nuclear power project that customers have been funding since 2009.
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Foxconn Technology Group is being enticed to come to Wisconsin with numerous regulatory waivers, raising concerns from environmentalists who are wary of the company's reputation in China, where it has been accused of polluting rivers.
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Wisconsin Supreme Court has decided to quit funding a council that helps justices revise legal procedures across the state after the council's attorney got a raise of more than $22,000.
OAKLAND, Iowa (AP) — A southwestern Iowa man has been sentenced to 14 years behind bars on for sexually abusing a child.
HILLSBORO, Ore. (AP) -- Tyler Vail pitched seven scoreless innings, leading the Hillsboro Hops over the Boise Hawks in a 7-1 win on Thursday.
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CANTON, Ohio (AP) — Longtime general manager and personnel administrator Bobby Beathard is a finalist for the Pro Football Hall of Fame in the contributors category.
In 1998, when he was 46, Tom Vinson was sucked into one of the world’s most stubborn mysteries.
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Four musical acts are lined up for the annual Praise in the Valley country gospel concert to be held from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday at Hylandale Church School, N3200 Hwy. J, about five miles south of Rockland.
With the bear hunting season opening on Friday, Sept. 1, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources asks hunters to avoid shooting research bears that are marked with large, colorful ear tags and have radio-collars.
La Crosse City Council members and representatives of Rush Wisconsin West Soccer are hoping to wipe the slate clean in their new negotiations.
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) -- Cristian Inoa hit a walk-off single with one out in the ninth inning, as the Spokane Indians topped the Tri-City Dust Devils 4-3 on Thursday.
EVERETT, Wash. (AP) -- Norberto Obeso singled three times as the Vancouver Canadians topped the Everett AquaSox 3-1 on Thursday.
SAN ANTONIO (AP) -- Eric Aguilera hit a two-run homer in the fourth inning, leading the Frisco RoughRiders to a 3-0 win over the San Antonio Missions in the second game of a doubleheader on Thursday.
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PHOENIX (AP) — The Phoenix Suns say second-round pick Davon Reed has undergone surgery to repair a torn meniscus and will be sidelined an estimated four to six months.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Titans don't know whether running back DeMarco Murray will make his preseason debut Sunday against the Chicago Bears at Nissan Stadium.
The Detroit Lions host the New Enfland Patriots in what might end up being just another preseason contest, even if it's the third game for both teams — often a tuneup for the starting units on both sides.But the game…
NEW YORK (AP) — Guinea's ex-minister of mines was sentenced Friday to seven years in prison by a judge who said the U.S. citizen betrayed the Republic of Guinea by accepting $8.5 million in bribes.
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Jacksonville Jaguars owner Shad Khan says he would be open to signing free-agent quarterback Colin Kaepernick.
CLEVELAND (AP) — Indians All-Star reliever Andrew Miller will be shut down from throwing for five to seven days because of tendinitis in his right knee.
NEW YORK (AP) — A novel called "Handbook for Mortals" had a very brief reign at the top of a New York Times best-seller list.
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) -- Scott Hurst hit a run-scoring triple in the first inning, leading the State College Spikes to a 6-5 win over the West Virginia Black Bears on Thursday.