Michelle Perin, 2009 Oct 21, Michelle Perin

Omaha (Neb.) sprang to life in 1854, when spectators from Council Bluffs (Iowa) crossed the Missouri River. Omaha soon became known as the “Gateway to the West,” as settlers traveled through. Transportation...

Michelle Perin, 2009 Jul 3, Michelle Perin

Often when people think about Seattle, images of grunge, coffee and the Space Needle come to mind. The birthplace of many innovations, Seattle bore Amazon.com and the Boeing 747. Surrounded by water and...

Michelle Perin, 2009 Jun 5, Michelle Perin

Madison (WI) has made a name for itself. In 2007, Forbes ranked Madison second in "Best Place to Educate your Child." Bizjournals ranked it the "Nation's Smartest City" in 2008. In 2009, Madison placed...

Michelle Perin, 2009 Apr 3, Michelle Perin

Whether you're looking for a relaxing hike in a wilderness or an exciting evening of jazz, Boise, Idaho has what you need. Located in the southwestern section of Idaho, Boise is the largest city between...

Michelle Perin, 2009 Mar 6, Michelle Perin

At 8:50 a.m. the bell rings, marking the start of first period for the majority of the 518 students attending Communications Arts High School in San Antonio (TX). This "school within a school" resides...

Michelle Perin, 2009 Feb 6, Michelle Perin

Just minutes from the bright lights and vibrant energy of Denver sits Lakewood, the fourth largest city in Colorado. The foothills of the Rocky Mountains nestle to the west. Within Lakewood's borders,...

Michelle Perin, 2009 Jan 14, Michelle Perin

Las Vegas. "The Entertainment Capital of the World." In a single destination, people see replicas of the Statue of Liberty, Space Needle and Eiffel Tower. Huge buffets and five-star restaurants greet diners....

Michelle Perin, 2008 Dec 30, Michelle Perin

This story is about one day, October 14, 1991. Yet, other important dates led up to that day. The first is October 19, 1984. On this day, President Ronald Reagan signed Public Law 98-535. The second is...

Michelle Perin, 2008 Dec 4, Michelle Perin

Every year on the first Saturday of May, thousands converge on Louisville (KY) to drink mint juleps and bet on the horse that will take home over a million dollars. On May 3, 2008, the second-largest crowd...

Michelle Perin, 2008 Nov 21, Michelle Perin

Crime Scene Investigations (CSI) has existed for many years, and now with the proliferation of television shows highlighting forensic evidence collection and analysis, people know more about the processing...