http://www.yourstreet.com/news/city YourStreet collects the latest local news and information from around the web. Find out what's going on in your town. en-us (SIOUX CITY, IA) A community and a school come together to remember a life cut short. 6-year-old Jaxon Stark died in August after riding his bike in front of a semi truck. Now a stepping stone will keep http://www.yourstreet.com/news/6750087/jaxon-stark-memorial-dedication Mon, 12 Oct 2009 20:10:08 -0700 Richland County (WLTX) - Reports of stalled negotiations between the City of Columbia and Richland County emergency services got communities in the county involved. http://www.yourstreet.com/news/6745132/city,-county-talk-emergency-services-with-citizens Mon, 12 Oct 2009 15:27:08 -0700 (Columbia) - City of Columbia Deputy Fire Chief Aubrey Jenkins met with Benedict College President Dr. David Swinton about fire code violations in their dorms. http://www.yourstreet.com/news/6745136/officials-fire-violations-found-at-benedict,-school-working-to-repair Mon, 12 Oct 2009 07:40:08 -0700 "Legacy: The Preservation of Wilderness in New York City Parks," an exhibition at the Museum of the City of New York, comprises 90 photographs by Joel Meyerowitz. http://www.yourstreet.com/news/6742350/documentary-photographer-turns-his-lens-on-city-parks Mon, 12 Oct 2009 06:30:08 -0700 A year-long study monitoring wind patterns on the Raber and DeTour township border to possibly build a wind turbine farm is nearing completion. The study conducted by the City of Holland Board of Public Works (BPW) east of Goetzville will culminate at the end of... http://www.yourstreet.com/news/6743634/eup-wind-energy-research-continues Wed, 07 Oct 2009 11:30:08 -0700 A New York City man has been convicted of a hate crime for mugging a 101-year-old woman on her way to church. READ MORE>> http://www.yourstreet.com/news/6746472/man-gets-prison-for-punching-101-year-old-woman Tue, 06 Oct 2009 14:06:08 -0700 NEW YORK (AP) - A New York City man was convicted of hate crimes Tuesday in connection with a series of muggings that included an assault on a centenarian on her way to church. http://www.yourstreet.com/news/6739771/ny-man-convicted-of-hate-crime-in-elderly-muggings Mon, 05 Oct 2009 16:00:08 -0700 A New York City man is accused of threatening to kill people at his university campus in messages posted on his Facebook page. READ MORE>> http://www.yourstreet.com/news/6730283/student-accused-of-threatening-over-facebook Thu, 17 Sep 2009 10:58:08 -0700 A Jersey City man with a knife stuck in his rib cage approached police officers responding to a large fight in the Marion section early this morning, officials said. At 12:35 a.m. police arrived at the Marion Gardens housing complex... http://www.yourstreet.com/news/6719256/jersey-city-man-approaches-cops-with-knife-stuck-in-ribcage Sun, 13 Sep 2009 16:07:08 -0700 (SIOUX CITY, IA) As the nation remembers the 343 New York City firefighters who made the ultimate sacrifice on September 11, 2001, it's clear why the mission of Sioux City Fire Rescue is involved, helpful, http://www.yourstreet.com/news/6720933/fire-academy-hands-on-class-teaches-mission Fri, 11 Sep 2009 19:42:08 -0700 A Kansas City, Kan., police officer shot and critically wounded a man tonight near 42nd Street and Parallel Parkway. The incident began at 8:50 p.m. when two officers stopped an Oldsmobile for a traffic offense on westbound Parallel, said police Capt. John Cosgrove.... http://www.yourstreet.com/news/6713293/kck-officer-shoots-suspect,-who-is-critically-wounded Thu, 10 Sep 2009 20:12:08 -0700 <strong><span class="subhead">KANSAS CITY, Kan. | Officer wounds driver</span></strong> A police officer shot and critically wounded a man Thursday night near 42nd Street and Parallel Parkway. http://www.yourstreet.com/news/6713286/in-brief-officer-wounds-driver Thu, 10 Sep 2009 19:15:08 -0700 CAMDEN COUNTY, GA -- City leaders in St. Marys are drafting a policy that will allow police officers to take their patrol cars home no matter where they live in the county. http://www.yourstreet.com/news/6711020/st-marys-creates-policy-for-police-to-take-home-cars Thu, 10 Sep 2009 14:03:08 -0700 Should truancy officers for the Kansas City, Mo., schools be allowed to carry guns? http://www.yourstreet.com/news/6706701/survey-truancy-officers-carrying-guns- Thu, 10 Sep 2009 12:47:08 -0700 (SIOUX CITY, IA)It's Discovery Day at Panera Bread - a chance for folks to sample some new creations and help support the Food Bank of Siouxland at the same time! It's a delicious way to support a great http://www.yourstreet.com/news/6708282/discovery-day-benefits-food-bank-panera Thu, 10 Sep 2009 12:41:08 -0700 (SIOUX CITY, IA) The Siouxland chapter of the American Red Cross is moving the mission forward with its new Club Red Academy leadership program for youth ages 16 to 20. The program costs $50 and starts http://www.yourstreet.com/news/6708283/sign-up-for-the-red-cross-club-red-academy Thu, 10 Sep 2009 12:36:08 -0700 Former Kansas City Chiefs fullback Kimble Anders has been named the new athletics director for the Kansas City, Mo., School District. http://www.yourstreet.com/news/6706700/former-chief-anders-new-kc-schools-ad Thu, 10 Sep 2009 09:57:08 -0700 Citing "extreme financial distress brought on by the current financial crisis and the City of New York’s decision not to renew [their] lease," New York’s Tavern on the Green has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. No word on how... http://www.yourstreet.com/news/6710186/will-tavern-on-the-green-s-bankruptcy-kill-an-sf-outpost- Thu, 10 Sep 2009 08:00:08 -0700 The Kansas City, Mo., City Council will vote Thursday on the future of the city's ambulance service. http://www.yourstreet.com/news/6706705/council-to-vote-on-mast-future Thu, 10 Sep 2009 03:50:08 -0700 SIOUX CITY -- A Sioux City man who admitted to breaking a dog's jaw and knocking out some of its teeth was ordered today not to own any animals during a probation period. http://www.yourstreet.com/news/6708222/update-judge-bans-man-from-owning-animals-during-probation Thu, 10 Sep 2009 02:10:08 -0700