From: Miami Herald on Mon, Jul 11 2011 3:14 PM

Two students from Maize South Middle School have taken first placein the National History Day competition held at the University of Maryland College Park. Kara Kolar and Gwyneth Schuler won first place on July 7 in the Junior Group Documentary with their entry, "Sweetest Diplomacy of ...

From: Miami Herald on Sun, Jul 10 2011 6:41 AM

For much of Kansas' 150-year history, auctions have played a vital role in rural economy. Currently, there are more than 600 auctioneers in Kansas. One of the nation’s largest livestock auctions is Winter Livestock Auction in Dodge City where each month more than 4,500 head of cattle ar...

From: Miami Herald on Sun, Jul 10 2011 12:31 AM

A 55-year-old Benton man was seriously injured Saturday when his vintage airplane apparently suffered engine trouble and crashed while attempting an emergency landing on a farmstead just west of Benton, authorities said. The crash, which occurred on the Lloyd Meshew farm at 2759 SW Prai...

From: Miami Herald on Fri, Jul 08 2011 8:51 PM

A large structure fire at 402 N. Washington sent a large plume of smoke over the downtown area on Friday morning. A report of some type of explosive in the house force fire crews who were battling the fire to pull back to a safe perimeter. (Video by Travis Heying/The Wichita, Kansas.com) July 7,...

From: Miami Herald on Fri, Jul 08 2011 8:51 PM

Florida’s Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services partnered with Miami-Dade County and the U.S. departments of agriculture, homeland security and customs and border protection, to launch an outreach campaign about dangers associated with bringing in foreign plant and animal products.

From: Miami Herald on Fri, Jul 08 2011 1:11 AM

Investigators interview Chris Coleman,

From: Miami Herald on Fri, Jul 08 2011 1:11 AM

Miramar High music teacher Alvin Davis is named Florida’s Teacher of the Year by Macy's and the Florida Department of Education.

From: Miami Herald on Fri, Jul 08 2011 1:11 AM

Investigators interview Chris Coleman.

From: Miami Herald on Fri, Jul 08 2011 1:11 AM

Investigators Interview Chris Coleman.

From: Miami Herald on Fri, Jul 08 2011 1:11 AM

Chris Coleman is interviewed by investigators.

From: Miami Herald on Thu, Jul 07 2011 6:44 PM

Fireside chats have come a long way. With his Twitter town hall event this week, President Barack Obama added to a long list of techniques that presidents have used to get their messages to the public. (Video by David Charns, Medill News Service)

From: Miami Herald on Wed, Jul 06 2011 11:02 PM

Jorge Espinosa offers the only glow in the dark soccer field in Miami at Revo Soccer in the Upper East Side.

From: Miami Herald on Tue, Jul 05 2011 8:50 PM

A cable contractor was found unconscious and hanging from a utility pole near Pawnee and Hydraulic around 2 p.m. on Tuesday. The man was transported to a local hospital in critical condition but it was uncertain at the time if he was shocked or a medical condition was the cause him becoming uncon...

From: Miami Herald on Tue, Jul 05 2011 8:50 PM

From: Miami Herald on Sun, Jul 03 2011 3:47 AM

Since last September - 10 months ago, Morton County near Elkhart has received 2.99 inches of moisture. The normal average rainfall for that corner of Kansas is about 19 inches. Much of Morton County is in an exceptional drought - the driest rating,according to the U.S. Drought Monitor. Already...

From: Miami Herald on Sun, Jul 03 2011 3:47 AM

Since last September - 10 months ago, Morton County near Elkhart has received 2.99 inches of moisture. The normal average rainfall for that corner of Kansas is about 19 inches. Much of Morton County is in an exceptional drought - the driest rating,according to the U.S. Drought Monitor. Already ...

From: Miami Herald on Sat, Jul 02 2011 2:31 PM

Tech reporter Bridget Carey says the HTC Evo View 4G on Sprint has the 'write' idea: This tablet comes with a digital pen.

From: Miami Herald on Sat, Jul 02 2011 2:06 AM

Watch what Democratic Rep. Daphne Campbell does when asked about a Medicaid fraud investigation into a company she runs.

From: Miami Herald on Sat, Jul 02 2011 2:06 AM

Watch what Democratic Rep. Daphne Campbell does when asked about a Medicaid fraud investigation into a company she runs.

From: Miami Herald on Fri, Jul 01 2011 7:35 PM

Carlos Gimenez was sworn in Friday July 1, 2011 as mayor of Miami-Dade County during a brief private ceremony. A public swearing-in will be held Wednesday. Judge Ivan Fernandez administered the oath.