Then there’s the $34 million verdict a jury awarded Kirstin Lobato in her case against Metro. Lobato was convicted twice of murder, then later cleared of wrongdoing. On the brighter side ...

It's a free prom for people with special needs. Faith Baptist's "Night to Shine" Event Coordinator Wendy Lobato said the Tim Tebow Foundation created the annual event, partnering with churches ...

Kirstin Downey, a former Civil Beat reporter, is a regular contributing columnist specializing in history, culture and the arts, and the occasional political issue. A former Washington Post ...