The fraternity targeted for a possible lawsuit in the death of a Wharton High School graduate says Harrison Kowiak did not die as a result of hazing. ...more

January 15, 2009

Before showing up at his ex-wife's house Saturday night, killing her and seriously wounding her first ex-husband before turning the gun on himself, Khemraj Dhani recorded his rage on tape, Polk County deputies say. ...more

December 23, 2008

Harry Hubbard was told Monday by the Middleton High administration that he is no longer the school's football coach. ...more

December 16, 2008

Harry Hubbard was told Monday morning by the Middleton High administration that he is no longer the school's head football coach. ...more

December 15, 2008

Dear Lyn: My grandmother lives with us. My 5-year-old daughter, Megan, is her only great-grandchild and they're very close. Granny has Alzheimer's and yesterday she was cross with Megan for the first time in Megan's life. I've done a little to explain Alzheimer's to Megan, but I don't know if I've done enough. She hasn't said anything about the apparent changes in Granny, but I keep wondering if Megan really understands and if her feelings were hurt yesterday. She hasn't said anything about it. What should I be doing to help Megan cope? - Kelly ...more

November 8, 2008

Keith Lane rambled on for 10 minutes, trying to convince Circuit Judge Thane Covert that he was worthy of mercy. ...more

October 25, 2008

It has been a little more than a year since Cadillac Williams carried a football in anger against anyone. Still, hurdles loom for the Bucs' beleaguered running back. ...more

October 12, 2008

Dear Abby: My father left my mother for a woman he met at work. I was only 7. My brother was 9 at the time; he committed suicide at the age of 20. ...more

October 12, 2008

Last week, United School Employees of Pasco, the union that represents School District employees, said contract talks with the district have stalled. ...more

September 24, 2008

"Now we were faced with a nightmare that would draw a line in the sand for us. Would I allow anger, hurt and bitterness to guide my heart away from God? Calling the church, asking for prayer as soon as he found out about the tumor, had revealed Dirk would not allow this to come between God and him. His heart was broken and he was asking for God's help. ...more

September 20, 2008