Fort Worth woman killed in wreck on city street
A 77-year-old Fort Worth was killed Saturday night and another person was injured in a two-vehicle crash at an intersection, police said. The victim was identified as Sarah Roberts who died at John Peter Smith Hospital shortly after the wreck, according to the Tarrant County medical examiner's office … Read More
Observation, education are keys to saving lives
Even a trip to the local convenience store is an educational experience for Willie Henning's four kids. “I ask them to really observe everything around them,” said Henning, public safety manager for Chippewa Valley Technical College. “Is there anything out of the ordinary? “They've been hearing me talk … Read More
On Computers: Alexa, start my day
The battle between Amazon's Echo and Google Home never ends. Which is all good for us. The other day we turned to Google's smart speaker and said “Hey Google, play 'La Bamba.' ” That launched a playlist with some of the best rock 'n' roll of all time. Joy could …
Obama, in Japan, says NKorea’s isolation means less leverage
Former U.S. President Barack Obama waves as he and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe pose for photographers arrives at a Japanese Sushi restaurant in Tokyo's Ginza shopping district, Sunday, March 25, 2018. … more. Photo: Shizuo Kambayashi, AP. Image 2 of 10. Former U.S. President Barack … Read More
City engineer recommends closing Lee Street at Harding Avenue
Lee Street will permanently be closed off from Harding Avenue hill if the Eau Claire City Council approves a city recommendation as part of a street improvement project scheduled for this year. The city engineering proposal suggests the change as part of needed renovations set to take place this year …
Decision 2018: Eau Claire City Council District 4
Incumbent Bob Von Haden faces political newcomer Jill Christopherson in the April 3 general election for the District 4 seat on the Eau Claire City Council. The term is for three years. The district comprises wards 4, 7, 14, 19, 22, 23, 29, 40, 41, 42, 45, 50, 51, 55, …
Restoring public trust is Facebook’s Job One
A pedestrian looks at his phone amid steam vented from a grate on a cold late November morning in 2012 near the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Associated Press. Share · Tweet · Share · Email. Comments. CHICAGO — It's a scandal of privacy, politics and an essential ingredient of business …
Boys’ skiing: Maine Sunday Telegram 2018 All-State team
Tommy Bancroft, Oxford Hills sophomore: Of the seven boys who skied in all four championship events in both Alpine and Nordic disciplines, Bancroft was the most successful. Competing in Class A, he placed among the top 20 in slalom (12th), giant slalom (16th), freestyle (13th) and classical (19th). Read More
Boys’ swimming: Maine Sunday Telegram 2018 All-State team
Colby Prouty, Bangor senior: A four-time Telegram All-State selection, Prouty lowered his own state record in the 100 breaststroke to 56.17, winning for the fourth year in a row. He also set a meet record of 1:52.75 in the 200 individual medley, winning for a third straight year. Liam Sullivan, …
Girls’ skiing: Maine Sunday Telegram 2018 All-State team
Girls' skiing: Maine Sunday Telegram 2018 All-State team. The list includes an All-American and several skiers who qualified for the Eastern High School Championships. Share. facebook · tweet · email · print. Read Article. Annesley Black, Cheverus junior: Black swept the Class A slalom and giant … Read More