Fayetteville, Arkansas — Behind every great teacher there is a great mentor who long ago kindled a passion for education. For science teacher Clay Morton, that guiding light was Dr. Walt Manger. “There was nothing he wouldn’t do for his students,” Morton told CBS News. “He’s just one hell of a man, you know. There’s my … Read more
Jan. 10—BONESTEEL, S.D. — When it comes to running a successful business in rural America, customer service, community involvement, and a genuine commitment to local needs are key. This philosophy is what has driven Dan and Trisha Cahoy, owners of Cahoy’s General Store, to win the Retailer of the Year Award from the South Dakota … Read more
Jan. 10—MITCHELL — Mitchell School District students on a long cross-state bus ride have a few ways to occupy their time as they travel. They can listen to music, talk with their fellow students or take in the passing countryside through the window. Now, thanks to a new program being piloted by the district, those … Read more
The New Orleans Pelicans dropped two pieces of news on Friday, both of them concerning (especially for a team that is 7-31 and dead last in the Western Conference). Zion Williamson suspended one game Zion Williamson — who has played one game since his return to the team Tuesday — has been suspended one game … Read more
Australians are being warned over what experts are dubbing a “silent killer” this summer, that can end a life in as little as three minutes. Industry specialists say many households might be unaware that carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning can happen during the warmer months too, despite it being more associated with heaters during winter. In … Read more
Vanuatu will receive an additional $10 million injection from Australia as the Pacific island nation continues to recover from a mammoth earthquake. The magnitude 7.3 quake on December 17 left 14 people dead, more than 200 injured and thousands displaced. Most of the funds will focus on the education, health and transport sectors in line … Read more
Jan. 10—ELGIN, Minn. — Elgin Mayor Tim Boardman embodied many of the virtues of a small-town leader: Friendly, gregarious and unpretentious. Boardman was an approachable figure who tirelessly promoted this bedroom community of 1,200 people. So it was an emotional gut punch for community members to learn that Boardman, 49, had died on Friday, Jan. … Read more
At least two of the people killed in the Southern California wildfires tried to protect the homes where they raised families and lived for decades, while another stayed behind with his son who had cerebral palsy and could not evacuate. Eleven people are so far known to have died across the Los Angeles area after … Read more
Jan. 10—OREGON — A Pecatonica man was charged Thursday with driving on a suspended license and six other charges, accused of fleeing from Ogle County sheriff’s deputies who said he was traveling 125 mph in a 55-mph speed zone. Jered T. Vautsmeier, 21, was taken into custody by Pecatonica police Monday in Winnebago County after … Read more
In the fall of 2018, Utah’s state government launched a pilot program aimed at encouraging what was known as telecommuting to save money on new building construction and leased office space. Within months, it was seen as such a success that Gov. Spencer Cox, then lieutenant governor, declared himself “a televangelist for telework.” That fervor … Read more