News for January 7, 2007

Front-end loaders remove snow from U.S. 40 where a huge avalanche swept two cars off the road in the Arapaho National Forest in Colorado on Saturday about 50 miles west of Denver. (AP Photo) Sports Choking Situation: Romo's miscue on field-goal try allows Seahawks to oust Cowboys Crusaders get off to blazing start, cruise past Ozarks Barnes paces comeback as UMHB women outduel Ozarks Temple boys victorious in Wildcat Winter Classic; Lady Wildcats third Manning shaky, but defensive Colts control Chiefs to advance in playoffs BCS title game coaches Tressel, Meyer have similar roots, took different paths Obituaries » Funeral Notices » Subscribe today to read full-length articles and more!

Avalanche strikes in Colorado
DENVER (AP) - A huge avalanche knocked two cars off a mountain pass Saturday on the main highway to one of the state

30 militants killed
BAGHDAD (AP) - In the opening battle of a major drive to tame the violent capital, the Iraqi army reported it killed 30 militants Saturday in a firefight in a Sunni insurgent stronghold just north of the heavily fortified Green Zone.

Flu vaccine still recommended
Although reported cases of confirmed influenza are low this year, local medical professionals still urge people to take the flu vaccine.

Trunks carry history
BELTON - Like the opening of a treasure chest, Jodi Wright-Gidley pulled out her treasure of a branding iron, chaps, spurs and more.

Visitor center hangs by thread
BELTON - The plan to turn Belton

Democrats plan to show muscle
WASHINGTON (AP) - In this new era of divided government, the congressional hearing room is where the executive and legislative branches will clash.