Whether you have kids in college now or you just have little ones and are looking ahead to college down the road, the story on A1 today about the state-related universities potentially losing state funding is not good news. Chris has two years of college left, and the costs are already high. I can't imagine how much worse it can get.

What kind of a woman kidnaps her infant niece and drops her off in a parking lot alone? Read Mark Leberfinger's story on A1 for more details on this bizarre case.

The Altoona Area Baseball Association is taking registration for its T-ball, minor and major leagues through March 6. The ad on B2 has more information on games, fees and facilities.

The new Martin's Food Market is getting ready to open next week. That project seemed to move quickly. Read the story on C2 for more information.

If you have kids under age 2, you might want to go to the Baby Safety Shower Mmonday at Altoona Regional's Altoona Hospital Campus. The health fair is all about health and safety for kids. There's more information in the brief on D2 today.