CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — Looking to strike a balance between ice-free roads and clean waterways, public works departments around the country are working to cut their salt use in winter by slathering the roadways with beet juice, molasses, and even beer waste to make them safer.

SANTA ANA, Calif. (AP) — More than $50 million worth of gold bars, coins and dust that's been described as the greatest lost treasure in U.S. history is about to make its public debut in California after sitting at the bottom of the ocean for more than 150 years.

KENT, Ohio (AP) — Journalist Dan Rather will speak at Kent State University in May on the anniversary of the fatal Vietnam protest shootings.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — An Ohio officer's fatal shooting of a 16-year-old boy during a scuffle outside a juvenile courtroom has some people questioning whether such sheriff's deputies should carry guns while monitoring that court.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio State University has reached its goal of raising $100 million to help needy students earlier than expected.