An 18-year-old high school senior who appeared not to hear the horn of an approaching train because he was wearing headphones was killed Monday as he was walking on railroad tracks in Polk County. ...more

October 21, 2009

Newsome appears to be hitting its stride at just the right time. Thanks to a hat trick by Karina Gutsche, the Wolves defeated rival Bloomingdale 3-0 for the Class 5A-District 8 title Friday night. The district title was the Wolves' second since they moved into 5A four seasons ago. ...more

January 24, 2009

After Plant defeated King to open the Lady Wildcat Invitational last Monday, forward Ellen Moore said she was hoping the Panthers would end up playing Newsome in the tournament's final. ...more

November 9, 2008

Slow and steady wins the race, especially when you have friends to give you an extra push. ...more

November 5, 2008

A high-ranking Colombian rebel leader has given herself up, the latest defection to suggest that the government's efforts to strike at the group's leadership is succeeding. ...more

May 20, 2008