Profits are below expectations at Anheuser-Busch. The beer giant is losing ground in the U.S. to imports, and is looking for ways to increase growth and cut costs. But, as our editor pointed out last week in a staff meeting, that does not mean that A-B will take 2 or 3 ounces out of each [...]

There is (allegedly) a black bear loose in Jefferson County. A 150-lb. black bear. Advice from the Missouri Department of Conservation: “If you encounter it, make noise and walk away. The bear is probably searching for food, such as pet food left outdoors, territory, and a mate.” This story needs a map to show where [...]

It’s no secret — I love breaking news. And the stories behind getting the story. A new book tells just that: “Breaking News: How the Associated Press has Covered War, Peace, and Everything Else.” AP has been covering news since 1846, so there’s a lot to tell in this 432-page hardcover book. I’m adding it [...]

The Indy Star will show you 911 calls in real time. Ah! I must figure out how to do this! My new goal is to create at least one multimedia project a week. Might be for work, might not, but this 911 project is on my long-term list.

I thought this was brilliant. But, evidently, not everyone gets it. Come on, people, give peas a chance!