Railroad fans get on track in Homewood

The Mansards working to improve image

GRIFFITH | Say the words The Mansards and for many, a host of images of violent crime and low-income housing come to mind.

Indiana School Board Association reps decry level of state funding for public education

SCHERERVILLE | Education and school reform in Indiana mean different things to state legislators and those responsible for educating students in the state’s public schools.

RailCats walk off winners

GARY | Danny Pulfer has been a true utility man, playing every position but pitcher since his second year of college.

Travis Wood

The Cubs' Travis Wood watches his two run home run leave the park in the fifth inning Sunday against the Mets.

Brewers end tough trip with 4-2 loss to Cardinals

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Kyle Lohse stands on the mound after giving up an RBI-single to St. Louis Cardinals' David Freese during the fourth inning of a baseball game on Sunday, May 19, 2013, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Brewers end tough trip with 4-2 loss to Cardinals

St. Louis Cardinals' Jon Jay hits an RBI-double during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers, Sunday, May 19, 2013, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Brewers end tough trip with 4-2 loss to Cardinals

St. Louis Cardinals' Jon Jay, left, scores on a bunt-single by Pete Kozma as Milwaukee Brewers catcher Martin Maldonado, right, stands by during the fourth inning of a baseball game on Sunday, May 19, 2013, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Brewers end tough trip with 4-2 loss to Cardinals

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Kyle Lohse throws during the second inning of the MLB National League baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals Sunday, May 19, 2013, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Brewers end tough trip with 4-2 loss to Cardinals

St. Louis Cardinals' Pete Kozma lays down a bunt for a squeeze play to score Jon Jay from third during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers, Sunday, May 19, 2013, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Brewers end tough trip with 4-2 loss to Cardinals

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher John Gast throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers, Sunday, May 19, 2013, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Brewers end tough trip with 4-2 loss to Cardinals

St. Louis Cardinals third baseman David Freese, right, tags Milwaukee Brewers' Norichika Aoki out at home after Aoki was caught stealing home during the first inning of a baseball game on Sunday, May 19, 2013, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Brewers end tough trip with 4-2 loss to Cardinals

Kyle Lohse had another frustrating experience against his ex-teammates. The rest of the Milwaukee Brewers wanted to forget a 2-8 trip full of wasted opportunities and lessons learned.

Wood homers, gives up late homer in loss

CHICAGO | Cubs starter Travis Wood was thinking about one home run, and it wasn't the one he hit.

Buddy Lazier

Buddy Lazier made the Indianapolis 500 field during Sunday's second day of qualifications.

Braves rally with 4-run 8th to sweep Dodgers

Atlanta Braves Jordan Schafer (17) hits a single to score a run in the MLB National League baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers Sunday, May 19, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Todd Kirkland)

Braves rally with 4-run 8th to sweep Dodgers

Fans take cover as a rain delay is called in the sixth inning of a baseball game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Atlanta Braves, Sunday, May 19, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Todd Kirkland)

Braves rally with 4-run 8th to sweep Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher J.P. Howell (56) warms up in the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves Sunday, May 19, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Todd Kirkland)

Braves rally with 4-run 8th to sweep Dodgers

Grounds crew covers the field as a rain delay is called in the 6th inning of the MLB National League baseball game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Atlanta Braves Sunday, May 19, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Todd Kirkland)

Braves rally with 4-run 8th to sweep Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman Mark Ellis tags out Atlanta Braves catcher Brian McCann (16) during an attempted stolen base in the MLB National League baseball game Sunday, May 19, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Todd Kirkland)