Clearwire, Sprint Nextel to form $14.55B wireless company

05/07/2008 12:00 AM
NEW YORK (AP) - Clearwire and Sprint Nextel will combine their wireless broadband units to create a $14.55 billion communications company.

Home inspection business services tri-state area

05/05/2008 12:00 AM
WORTHINGTON — After 22 years in the real estate business, Lon Standafer of Worthington decided to make a change. His new career, however, isn’t too far removed from the experiences he gained while selling homes throughout the area.

Meatpacker ban rejected

05/03/2008 12:00 AM
WASHINGTON (AP) - Farm bill negotiators rejected an attempt to prevent meatpackers from owning cattle more than two weeks before slaughter Thursday, a disappointment for ranchers in the Midwest and northern plains who have been pushing for the ban for many years.

Microsoft ups Yahoo offer above $31 in bid for friendly deal

05/02/2008 12:00 AM
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Microsoft Corp. finally dangled a higher takeover bid in front of Yahoo Inc. Friday, hoping to reach a friendly deal after weeks of saber rattling.

Operation Round Up helps fund local projects

04/30/2008 12:00 AM
JACKSON — The Federated Rural Electric Trust, Jackson, recently awarded $13,704 to local organizations through Operation Round Up recently.

Sudden energy crunch forces Juneau to conserve electricity

04/29/2008 12:00 AM
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) - First, there was a run on energy-efficient light bulbs. When those ran out, people began asking for lamp oil. But when they started demanding clothespins in this land of mist and rain, it was clear Alaska's capital city was caught in a serious energy crunch.

Key to a healthier life

04/28/2008 12:00 AM
New store in Slayton offers alternative products

Brief: Brands joins Tastefully Simple

04/28/2008 12:00 AM
ROUND LAKE — Melissa Brands of Round Lake has become an independent consultant with Tastefully Simple Inc., a national direct-sales company featuring easy-to-prepare gourmet products.