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Trial begins in murder of Bartlett man missing since 2014

A Kane County prosecutor laid out the scenario of a Bartlett man's death as Gary M. Bennett's murder trial began Wednesday.According to Assistant State's...

Downers Grove man guilty in mother’s 2013 murder

A Downers Grove man faces between 45 years and life in prison after being convicted Thursday of firing a single, fatal shot into his...

Des Plaines police wait to speak with crash survivor

The lone survivor of the crash last week in Des Plaines that killed four people has been in an induced coma and unable to...

Airbnb use soared across all of Boulder County in 2016

Countywide increasesBoulder Guest Arrivals 2016: 54,800 (54% growth over 2015)Total Host Payout 2016: $11.8 millionErie Guest Arrivals 2016: 568 (131% growth over 2015)Total...

Longmont Theatre Company boasts movie showings, new ideas in time of revival

As the Longmont Theatre Company's blue and red marquee lights illuminate more frequently nowadays, the crowds keep getting bigger and bigger, Board of Director's...

Lafayette OKs increased open-space mandate for future growth

Lafayette's City Council unanimously approved an amendment on Tuesday increasing the amount of public land mandated for future developments — a proposal that...

CU aims to launch 3-year, fully online degree in 2018

The University of Colorado is charging ahead on a plan to create a three-year, fully online degree and hopes to launch the new program...

Russian doping whistleblowers make surprise CU appearance: ‘Don’t cheat. It’s black and white.’

Yuliya Stepanova believed her coaches when they told her it was normal for athletes to take testosterone injections to boost their performance. "I saw...

Trump’s new immigration measures panned in Boulder County

A series of steps announced Tuesday through the Department of Homeland Security implementing President Donald Trump's executive orders on immigration and border security sparked...

Two suspects in Boulder time-share transfer scheme facing dozens of new charges

The two men indicted in an alleged time share scheme that targeted elderly people across the U.S. have had dozens of new charges...

Barrels of fun: Oskar Blues opens new event venue in Longmont

If you goWhat: Oak Room grand openingWhen: 5-7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25Where: Oak Room at the Longmont Brewery, 1800 Pike RoadOn tap: Special beers...

Happy National Margarita Day! Frozen or on the rocks?

To celebrate National Margarita Day, we want to know--do you take your margarita frozen or on the rocks? Purists usually...

March Madness Merlot tastings set at Heinen’s

CLEVELAND, Ohio - Heinen's has scheduled a series of four tastings pitting eight Merlots around the world in a March...

Cleveland Kurentovanje festival: Scary monsters, a parade, Slovenian food and beer (schedule, photos)

CLEVELAND, Ohio - The Kurents' presence may not be totally necessary this year. With the rest of season predicted...

First look: Tiki Underground Tiki bar and restaurant to open (photos)

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Whoever said no man is an island never hung out with Sean Coffey. For 20 years,...

It’s National Margarita Day! Celebrate with one of Greater Cleveland’s best margaritas (photos)

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- In case your calendar's holiday list doesn't designate today, Feb. 22, as National Margarita Day, here's...

Julian Bruell steps in to dad Zack’s Cleveland restaurant empire (video)

CLEVELAND, Ohio - A pivotal moment in Julian Bruell's life came when he was 14. Time to go to...

Presidents Day: Ohio, the home of American presidents (photos)

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- For decades, Ohio has been a crucial swing state - a political bridesmaid that accompanies candidates to...

Cracking down on four-legged fliers: Government may restrict airborne emotional-support animals

CLEVELAND, Ohio - Air travel these days can be a real zoo. Perhaps you've noticed? The number of animals...

First flight on Allegiant from Cleveland: Texas barbecue for lunch, a delay coming home

CLEVELAND, Ohio - I boarded the plane in Cleveland at just after 10 in the morning and was eating...

Former Fox News commentator Alan Colmes has died

Alan Colmes has died at the age of 66.Fox News/Twitter  CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Alan Colmes, best known for years...

Lou McClung: Owner of Lusso Cosmetics has fascinating studio, lab space in Lakewood (photos,...

LAKEWOOD, Ohio - Stipple and dab, stipple and dab with a brush or a sponge, makeup artist Lou McClung...

New for young readers: ‘One Last Word,’ ‘Short,’ ‘Undefeated’ and more

Bloomsbury  One Last Word, Wisdom from the Harlem Renaissance Nikki Grimes Bloomsbury Children's Books, 120 pp., $18.99; ages 9...

New in audiobooks: ‘The Girl Before,’ ‘The Whistler,’ ‘The Spy’ and more

Random House Audio  The Girl Before JP Delaney; read by Emilia Fox, Finty Williams and Lisa Aagaard Knudsen Random...

Who is the yellow-eyed devil in FX’s ‘Legion?’

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- The obese, yellow-eyed creature often appears in the background during the FX's "X-Men" spinoff "Legion," often...

Something is lurking in David’s mind, and other observations from Wednesday’s episode of ‘Legion’

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- In a post on Tuesday, I speculated about the identity of a yellow-eyed demon that haunts...

Local drummer Rob Hubbard recalls touring with R. Kelly, other R&B and pop artists

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- When asked how long he's been playing the drums, Cleveland native Rob Hubbard has to think...

Only fan action can make Eric Church’s anti-ticket scalping crusade a success (commentary)

CLEVELAND, Ohio - Country singer Eric Church is out to gut the $5 billion-a-year ticket-scalping industry. It's a fine idea, and...

Case Western Reserve University grad wins Oscar for technical achievement

CLEVELAND, Ohio - A Case Western Reserve University grad and employee who left his computer coding job to follow...

Basketball teams look to rise off the bubble against AP Top 25 foes (video)

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Needless to say AP Top 25 teams would appear to be near locks for the upcoming...

Ohio University basketball rising as Akron Zips stumble and Kent State rolls (video)

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Ohio University basketball was expected to struggle without starting center Antonio Campbell. The defending Mid-American Conference...

Cuyahoga Valley National Park to get $5.9 million visitor center

BOSTON TOWNSHIP, Ohio -- The Cuyahoga Valley National Park plans to open a $5.9 million visitors center in 2019. The...

Lake Erie ice anglers out of luck, but boat fishermen ready to catch walleye:...

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- The odds of dazzling your friends with photos of trophy walleye caught through the Lake Erie...

Balmy winters no bust for fly fishermen around Northern Ohio

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Ohio can be a February winter wonderland, a great place to enjoy skiing, snowshoeing, sledding and...

Cleveland Trotting Classic 2016: Shake It Cerry picked to win Saturday at Northfield Park

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Shake It Cerry is the 2-1 morning-line favorite for the $180,000 Cleveland Trotting Classic at Northfield...

L A Delight favored for Northfield’s Courageous Lady

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- L A Delight, a millionaire pacing filly, has a Hall of Fame trainer (Bob McIntosh) who...

Lorain County man loses $1,500 in check scam

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- An old scam has caused new pain for a Lorain County man, who lost $1,500 after...

FirstEnergy to seek "zero emission credits" for its 2 Ohio nukes

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- FirstEnergy needs more money to keep its two Ohio nuclear power plants operating and, according to...

Ohio renewable energy and efficiency standards could be frozen indefinitely

COLUMBUS -- The Ohio House of Representatives will consider eliminating Ohio's energy efficiency and renewable energy standards. Introduced today...

Bratenahl mansion with harbor views asks $1.25 million: House of the Week

BRATENAHL, Ohio -- "This is the home your future self has been asking for." That's how real estate agent...