News for Sunday, January 29, 2012

Nilges at Concordia Classic

Northwest Missouri State’s David Nilges finished eighth in the 3,000-meter run Saturday at the Concordia University Classic.

Apperson, Koestner win

Alex Apperson and Sarah Koestner captured individual events Friday at the Principia Indoor Relays.

Area performers shine at MSSU Lion Invite

Several area athletes posted top-eight finishes in the MSSU Lion Invite held Friday and Saturday.

Lincoln women honored at Classic

The Lincoln women’s track team had three first-place finishes in the Jawhawk Classic held Friday.

Marshall’s 4 TD catches lifts AFC in Pro Bowl

Brandon Marshall caught six passes for 176 yards and a Pro Bowl-record four touchdowns and the AFC used a second-half surge Sunday to beat the NFC 59-41.

Belichick, Brady in cheerful mood at Indy arrival

Even the usually dour Bill Belichick was joking around as the New England Patriots arrived in Indianapolis for Super Bowl week.

Southern Boone fends off Blair Oaks

It was one of those teaching moments coaches are always talking about — for both teams.

Helias wins defensive struggle with Fatima

It’s hard to imagine what was more jaw-dropping — Fatima’s seven points in the first half Sunday, or the fact the Comets weren’t out of it despite that low total.

NHL All-Stars put on standout show

Marian Gaborik got the best of New York Rangers teammate Henrik Lundqvist, and Zdeno Chara scored the winning goal for the NHL All-Star team named after him.

Smoke triggers Florida highway pileup, killing at least 10

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — A long line of cars and trucks collided one after another early Sunday on a dark Florida highway so shrouded in haze and smoke that drivers were instantly blinded. At least 10 people were killed.

Oakland to assess damage after Occupy protests

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — For weeks the protests had waned, with only a smattering of people taking to Oakland’s streets for occasional marches that bore little resemblance to the headline-grabbing Occupy demonstrations of last fall.

Denmon’s shooting touch gone cold for No. 2 MU

Marcus Denmon’s shooting touch has been as under the weather as the Missouri guard.

Gambling machine maker to pay $375K fine to state

JEFFERSON CITY (AP) — A gambling machine supplier has agreed to pay a $375,000 state fine for not telling Missouri regulatory officials about a federal subpoena and other law enforcement actions related to its electronic bingo games in Alabama.

Online program aimed at making kids healthier

WASHINGTON, Mo. (AP) — An online program provided at no cost by a church-run health care system in four states is helping school districts promote health education.

Gaborik's trick leads Team Chara to All-Star win

Marian Gaborik beat New York Rangers teammate Henrik Lundqvist twice in the first period, and finished with three goals and an assist to earn Most Valuable Player honors by leading Team Chara to a 12-9 win over Team Alfredsson in the NHL All-Star game Sunday.

Attorney for NYPD boss’ son in spotlight, quietly

When the police commissioner’s TV host son found himself facing a rape allegation, he turned to a lawyer with a reputation for handling high-profile cases with low-key know-how.

Missouri sets high mark for job incentives

Missouri economic development officials authorized a record amount of job-creation tax breaks for businesses in 2011, ratcheting up state incentives even as new data shows that past business enticements are falling short of their anticipated jobs.

Jays happy to have nine football games

High-school football doesn’t begin until August, but the Jefferson City Jays have already cleared a major hurdle: Filling the schedule.

Vashon final piece for Helias football schedule

The new district football format meant the Helias Crusaders would have to find nine regular-season games, not seven.

Bigger schools on Blair Oaks’ football slate

The Blair Oaks Falcons have finalized their schedule for the 2012 football season, and it’s an interesting-looking one for several reasons.

Ownership of MSP, old St. Mary’s site at issue under Transformation

Voters question property ownership

With just more than one week to the election, many voters are still trying to get a clear picture on what Transformation projects will entail and are beginning to get down to the details.

Stouffer bill seeks authority for MoDOT to go to court

Since 1999, Missouri’s Transportation Department must go to binding arbitration with a panel of three arbiters, if “the plaintiff in a negligence action against” the department asks for that arbitration.

51 Cole County businesses on delinquent tax list

Fifty-one Cole County businesses have been spotlighted by the Missouri Department of Revenue for not paying taxes.

Linn State, LU study budget options

Unless lawmakers change Gov. Jay Nixon’s proposed budget plans, Missouri’s public colleges and universities are in line for a 12.5 percent funding cut next year as part of the state’s effort to close a more than $500 million gap between expected revenues and planned expenses.

Missouri senator calls for shorter legislative session

Missouri lawmakers scrounging for ways to save money in a tight budget may have hit upon a personal solution — work less.

Eagle Adventure draws hundreds

More than 300 people came through the Runge Nature Center in Jefferson City on Saturday to learn about, and view, eagles in the Mid-Missouri area.

Blood found at home where Maine tot was last seen

Investigators have been analyzing blood found in the basement of a Maine home where a missing toddler was last seen six weeks ago, an official said Saturday.

JCHS Winter Sports queen named

Jefferson City High School celebrated Winter Sports with an assembly and a luncheon with the courts mothers’ luncheon on Friday and a dance on Saturday.

Catholic schools prepare to celebrate week

Delivering cookies and singing songs, collecting food and money, praying and writing thank-you cards. These are all planned activities for Mid-Missouri parishes to celebrate Catholic Schools Week this week with the theme “Faith. Academics. Service.”

Tributes to Paterno highlight influence of wife

For decades, Joe Paterno was the public face of Penn State. For almost as long, his near-constant companion, wife Sue, seemingly wielded as much influence.

New styles for fingers and toes tap into your artistic side

Fingernail and toenail grooming trends change often just like clothing fashions. No matter if you prefer an indulgent spa experience or take care of your digits at home, there are plenty of manicure and pedicure styles to explore in 2012.

Celebrity pot busts put tiny Texas county on map

Nestled among the few remaining businesses that dot a rundown highway in this dusty West Texas town stands what’s become a surprise destination for marijuana-toting celebrities: the Hudspeth County Jail.

Trial moved for man charged in sex slave case

The trial for a southwest Missouri man accused of keeping a woman as a sex slave has been delayed by seven months.

Suit claims Silicon Valley anti-poaching scheme

In Silicon Valley’s white-hot competition for tech talent, programmers can face a daily barrage of calls from recruiters seeking to woo them to rival companies with offers of better pay and perks.

Dr. Phil interviews parents of missing KC baby

The family of a missing Kansas City baby has taped on appearance on the “Dr. Phil” show.

Protesters march through Super Bowl Village

A mix of union members and Occupy protesters from across Indiana marched through Super Bowl Village on Saturday in opposition to the state’s proposed right-to-work legislation.

Once-homeless science whiz moves into new NY house

A New York teen who was living at a homeless shelter when she was picked as a semifinalist in a prestigious national science competition has moved into her new home.

Gingrich says he’s in ’til GOP convention

On the weekend before the pivotal Florida primary, Newt Gingrich vowed Saturday to stay in the race for the Republican presidential nomination until the national convention this summer even if he loses Tuesday’s vote. Front-runner Mitt Romney poured on the criticism of his rival in television ads airing across the state.

Drug indictment tied to Joplin overdose death

Five Joplin people have been indicted in a heroin-distribution conspiracy that authorities allege led to the overdose death of a 26-year-old man.

Interview: Chris Isaak makes Memphis album

Chris Isaak is returning to the roots of rock ’n’ roll and doing it old-school: All in one take.

Internal audit raises red flags about MSU band

An internal audit of the Missouri State University band program has raised red flags.

Rescuers recover body of Ore. girl swept away

The body of a 6-year-old girl has been found nearly a week after she was swept away in a frigid, fast-moving Oregon river.

NY inmate guilty of seeking $890M in tax refunds

A jury has convicted a New York prison inmate of falsely filing tax returns seeking $890 million in refunds.

Jays win four individual titles in FHN Tournament

Claiming top spot in wrestling pool

The Jefferson City Jays racked up 205 points to win the Gold pool of the Francis Howell North Tournament on Saturday.

Helias’ Carr captures title at Warrensburg

Jeremy Carr of Helias went 4-0 to win the 138-pound title Saturday at the Warrensburg Invitational.

Three Falcons claim Seneca Tournament titles

Cole Kemna, Eli Roberts and Caleb Roberts claimed individual titles Saturday for Blair Oaks at the Seneca Tournament.

Paul says he has no intention of dropping out

Ron Paul said Saturday the Republican presidential race has “a ways to go” and he doesn’t intend to get out or get behind another candidate anytime soon.

Lady Jays get past Kirkwood

Jefferson City overcame a six-point halftime deficit to capture the crown at the Queen of Hearts Tournament with a victory over Kirkwood on Saturday at Villa Duchesne.

Girls Basketball: Bolivar downs California

The Bolivar Lady Liberators notched a win over California on Saturday in a back-and-forth affair at the Camdenton Shootout.

Boys Basketball: California tops Dixon

Taron Morris and Jaden Barr combined for 44 points Saturday afternoon as the California Pintos topped the Dixon Bulldogs.

Boys Basketball: New Haven slips past Chamois

New Haven outlasted Chamois in overtime of the third-place game in the Hermann Tournament.

Boys Basketball: Blair Oaks JV wins title

The Blair Oaks Falcons claimed the championship of the Russellville JV Tournament with a 52-23 win over Fatima in Saturday’s title game.

Lindenwood rolls past Lincoln

Lions beat Blue Tigers for the second time this season

The Lincoln Blue Tigers dropped a decision to Lindenwood University on Saturday afternoon, making Lincoln 0-6 in games outside of the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association.

Helias, Fatima to square off this afternoon in Shootout

It may not count for a whole lot with rosters changing every year, but the Helias Crusaders will have a decided experience advantage when they play the Fatima Comets in today’s MFA Oil/Break Time Shootout.

Shootout tips early for Falcons, Eagles

When the Blair Oaks Falcons and Southern Boone Eagles face off today, the outcome could hinge on the play early in the game.

US Sen. Brown releases military service record

U.S. Sen. Scott Brown released his military service record Saturday documenting the more than three decades he has served in the Army National Guard.

Lincoln women capture track victories

The Lincoln women’s track team captured three first-place finishes in the Jawhawk Classic held Friday.

150 arrested in daylong Occupy Oakland protests

Oakland police say they arrested a total of about 150 people Saturday as protesters spent a portion of the day trying to get into a vacant convention center, and later broke into City Hall and tried to occupy a YMCA.

Bradley Cooper, Zoe Saldana celebrate at Sundance

Bradley Cooper and Zoe Saldana came to the Sundance Film Festival to promote their closing-night film, “The Words.”

NBC asks Romney to remove news material from ad

NBC asked GOP presidential candidate Mitt Romney on Saturday to pull a campaign advertisement made up almost entirely of a 1997 “Nightly News” report on Newt Gingrich’s ethics committee reprimand.

As meaningless all-star games are played, don’t forget about the Blues

Sports Commentary

It’s been kind of a slow week for professional sports.

Emery to become Bears’ GM

The Chicago Bears have hired Kansas City Chiefs director of college scouting Phil Emery as their new general manager.

Cain backs Gingrich’s presidential bid

Former presidential hopeful Herman Cain threw his support behind Newt Gingrich Saturday night, providing the former House speaker with a late boost just days before Florida’s primary.

Driftwood Outdoors: Future looks bright

Trip to SHOT Show renews faith

My voice is broken. Some would say lost, but I’m sticking with broken. My feet are still sore and my handshake grip is weakened. Yet, I survived another SHOT Show.

Hazanavicius wins at Directors Guild for ’Artist’

The Directors Guild of America Awards are the latest Hollywood film honors to go silent.

Officer shot, killed by fellow police in Calif.

A police officer under investigation for sexual misconduct with a teenage minor was shot and killed while on duty by fellow officers Saturday as they tried to arrest him on California’s central coast, authorities said.

3 killed in Sacramento SUV-light rail train crash

The driver of an SUV veered around a crossing arm and ignored flashing warning lights before the vehicle was struck by a light-rail train in Sacramento on Saturday, killing an infant and two adults, authorities said.

Man charged in slayings of SC officer, Ga. woman

A 26-year-old man was arrested Saturday and charged with murder in two states after police say he killed his girlfriend in Georgia, and then fatally shot a South Carolina police officer responding to a report of suspicious activity, authorities said.

Private investors near deal on Greek debt

Greece and its private investors are close to a deal that will significantly reduce the country’s debt and pave the way for it to receive a much-needed (euro) 130 billion bailout.

Cyprus FinMin says banks won’t need gov’t help

Cyprus’ banks will be able to recapitalize on their own and won’t need state support thanks to fiscal measures buttressing the island’s financial system, the government said on Saturday.

‘Beasts of the Southern Wild’ wins at Sundance

A mythical film starring an 8-year-old girl and a documentary about the war on drugs took top honors at the Sundance Film Festival.

Snowboarder dies in avalanche in Utah backcountry

A 24-year-old male snowboarder has died after becoming trapped in an avalanche in a steep Utah backcountry area that the public was warned to avoid after potent snowstorms.

Saturday's NBA Capsules

NBA ROUNDUP: Andre Iguodala recorded the eighth triple-double of his career with 10 points, 10 assists and 10 rebounds, and the Philadelphia 76ers won their second straight game with a 95-74 victory over the struggling Detroit Pistons on Saturday night.

Saturday's Top 25 College Men's Basketball Capsules

COLLEGE MEN'S BASKETBALL ROUNDUP: Terrence Jones highlighted a 27-point performance with a 13-0 run on his own and No. 1 Kentucky pulled away in the second half for a 74-50 win over struggling LSU on Saturday.

Saturday's Top 25 College Women's Basketball Capsules

COLLEGE WOMEN'S BASKETBALL ROUNDUP: Skylar Diggins scored 24 points to help Notre Dame beat St. John’s for the Fighting Irish’s 18th straight victory.

Kansas women can’t pull off upset of No. 1 Baylor

The last time Kansas was in the Lone Star State, the Jayhawks knocked off Texas. On this trip, about 90 miles north of Austin, it only took 5 minutes for Kansas to fall behind by double digits to No. 1 Baylor.

Saturday's Golf Capsules

PRO GOLF ROUNDUP: Tiger Woods put himself in position to win his second straight tournament Saturday, and this one would leave little doubt about which direction his game is going.

Readers ask plan’s fans: Is Transformation really a wise investment?

The following are questions from readers gathered from the News Tribune website, Facebook page and e-mails for the Transform Jefferson City campaign. Responding to the questions on behalf of the campaign are cochairmen Ken Hussey and Phil Freeman.

Readers ask Transformation plan’s critics: What is your biggest objection?

The following are questions from readers gathered from the News Tribune website, Facebook page and e-mails for the group opposing the Transformation sales tax, Citizens for Fair Tax.

Evangel University mourns soldier’s death

Students and faculty Evangel University are remembering a graduate who died this week in Afghanistan.

EU suspends funds for Latvia due to poor controls

The European Commission has said it will temporarily stop paying development funds to Latvia due to fears that the Baltic state lacks proper controls over how money is spent.

RBS chair waives bonus amid criticism of payouts

Royal Bank of Scotland chairman Philip Hampton is waiving a bonus of 1.4 million pounds ($2.2 million) in shares, the bank said Saturday as criticism swirled over a payout to the chief executive of the taxpayer-owned institution.

Etta James remembered as triumphant trailblazer

Etta James was remembered at a service Saturday attended by hundreds of friends, family and fans as a woman who triumphed against all odds to break down cultural and musical barriers in a style that was unfailingly honest.

SAG Awards menu is months in the making

When your dinner party guests include Brad Pitt, George Clooney, Kate Winslet and Glenn Close, and the whole affair is televised live, it can take months to plan the menu. That’s why the team behind the Screen Actors Guild Awards began putting together the plate for Sunday’s ceremony months ago.