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Texas landfill search on for missing E.V. baby

Texas landfill search on for missing E.V. baby

Mike Sakal, Tribune Feb 9, 2010 - 4:29PM

San Antonio police began excavating a landfill Tuesday in search of missing 9-month-old Gabriel Johnson, but investigators also are continuing to follow up on leads involving the boy.  Timeline  |  Texas police: Missing Ariz. baby case a homicide

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Mesa moving its municipal court operations

Gary Grado, Tribune Feb 9, 2010 - 4:15PM

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Mesa Municipal Court will be shutting its doors for a week to move locations. The final day of operation at the old courthouse at 245 W. Second St. will be Thursday and doors will open at the new building at 250 E. First Ave. Feb. 22.

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Queen Creek

Council candidates to meet at forum

Feb 9, 2010 - 3:42PM

Queen Creek Town Council candidates will meet to discuss town issues at their second forum Thursday.

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Gilbert

Low-income homebuyers find few Gilbert options

Feb 9, 2010 - 3:13PM

Dana Ortiz was going to start shopping for her first house last week, eager to move out of her Mesa rental and stake her claim to the...

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Chandler

Officer's motorcycle, bystander hit on freeway

Feb 9, 2010 - 2:19PM

A motorist passing a collision struck a parked police motorcycle Tuesday on Loop 202 in Chandler.

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Sports

The Associated Press

Feb 9, 2010 - 2:08PM

MILWAUKEE — Left-hander Scott Schoeneweis has agreed to a minor league contract with the Milwaukee Brewers and was invited to major league spring training.

Local News

The Associated Press

Feb 9, 2010 - 4:37PM

Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio says he and his staff will leave their downtown headquarters but only if the move will save money for taxpayers.

Arpaio wants more info before headquarters move

The Associated Press Feb 9, 2010 - 4:37PM

Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio says he and his staff will leave their downtown headquarters but only if the move will save money for taxpayers.

Mesa moving its municipal court operations

Gary Grado, Tribune Feb 9, 2010 - 4:15PM

Mesa Municipal Court will be shutting its doors for a week to move locations. The final day of operation at the old courthouse at 245 W. Second St. will be Thursday and doors will open at the new building at 250 E. First Ave. Feb. 22.

Leisure

The Associated Press

Feb 9, 2010 - 4:47PM

The White Stripes say the Air Force Reserve used one of their songs without permission in a Super Bowl ad, and that they are insulted their song was used to encourage recruitment during a war they don't support.

White Stripes: Air Forces Reserve ad stole song

White Stripes: Air Forces Reserve ad stole song

The Associated Press Feb 9, 2010 - 4:47PM

The White Stripes say the Air Force Reserve used one of their songs without permission in a Super Bowl ad, and that they are insulted their song was used to encourage recruitment during a war they don't support.

Opinion

Tim Dorn, Commentary

Feb 9, 2010 - 3:22PM

Tim Dorn: On Jan. 28, Lt. Eric Shuhandler became the second Gilbert police officer to be killed in the line of duty in less than four years. Eric was ambushed by a career criminal during a traffic stop. Our entire community and police department was victimized by this senseless, cowardly act.

Thank you, Gilbert: Your support is appreciated

Thank you, Gilbert: Your support is appreciated

Tim Dorn, Commentary Feb 9, 2010 - 3:22PM

Tim Dorn: On Jan. 28, Lt. Eric Shuhandler became the second Gilbert police officer to be killed in the line of duty in less than four years. Eric was ambushed by a career criminal during a traffic stop. Our entire community and police department was victimized by this senseless, cowardly act.

National news from AP

The Associated Press

Feb 9, 2010 - 3:29PM

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Appealing for bipartisanship in a town where it's hard to find, President Barack Obama sat down with Democrats and Republicans Tuesday to spur cooperation on job creation, deficit reduction and health care overhaul. He promised to do his part - but warned he would take Republicans to task if they don't do the same....

Obama meets with GOP, says can spur job growth

The Associated Press Feb 9, 2010 - 3:29PM

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Appealing for bipartisanship in a town where it's hard to find, President Barack Obama sat down with Democrats and Republicans Tuesday to spur cooperation on job creation, deficit reduction and health care overhaul. He promised to do his part - but warned he would take Republicans to task if they don't do the same....

Snow shuts down federal government, life goes on

The Associated Press Feb 9, 2010 - 3:29PM

WASHINGTON (AP) -- If snow keeps 230,000 government employees home for the better part of a week, will anyone notice? With at least another foot of snow headed for Washington, Philadelphia and New York, we're about to find out. The federal government in the nation's capital has largely been shut down since Friday afternoon, when a storm began dumping up to 3 feet of snow in some parts of the region. Offices could remain closed at least through Wednesday....





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