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Sally and Steve Carpenter have moved 23 times. They were apart more often than together, and they always rented. The Virginian-Pilot reports Steve is retiring, and they're looking to buy a house.

On this edition of WestSouthwest, discussing issues of race, poverty and police relations. And the Republican candidate in the state House district that…

Grand Rapids author, poet, and playwright Monica McFawn’s book Bright Shards of Someplace Else recently won the Flannery O’Connor award for short fiction.…

The founder of the popular Chick-fil-A restaurant chain, S. Truett Cathy, died on Monday at the age of 93. Cathy was as well-known for his chicken sandwich as for his Christian values.

Americans generally agree that too much money is spent running for office. The Senate took up a proposed constitutional amendment that could change that, but it's not likely to ultimately pass.

The Smithsonian held a contest for a drink to celebrate U.S.-British friendship — after the attack 200 years ago. The winner: Gunpowder Cream: a mix of rum, English tea and maple syrup.

David Montenegro made news in 2012 when he officially changed his name to Human. He's now a Democratic candidate in Tuesday's New Hampshire in a challenge to represent the 22nd District.

Richard Longworth has spent a lot of time examining the Midwest's efforts to change economically. The former Chicago Tribune reporter is the author of…

The Michigan Campaign Finance Network says its analysis finds that $22.9-million has been spent so far by candidates for the state Legislature. About…

The city council in Ferguson, Mo., is proposing big changes to its police department and municipal court system.