Local Headlines @ Closin’ Time

* CdA novice pair gets taste of big time: Budvarson, Anders in 11th place after short-program routine / Hilary Kraus , S-R: I remember Chris Anders (shown with Kalie Budvarson in Holly Pickett /S-R photo last April 7) from his outstanding dancing in Coeur d’Alene High’s production of “Carousel.” Great kid.

* Thousands start trip down bridal path: Spokane shows designed to target time when planning begins / Mike Prager , S-R: Beware, gentlemen, it’s hunting season, and you’re the big game.

* Spokane Valley neighbors lament killing of stray dog / Tom Lutey , S-R: Here’s one that won’t be made into a Disney animal special. Sad ending for a resourceful dog that beat the odds, but …

* People shouldn’t pay for fake news: We need to know if Bush program has stopped /Opinion, S-R: Wonder if C-BS news gave its advertisers a refund for the segment containing Dan Rather’s hit piece on Dubya’s National Guard service?

* Workers or not, the limit’s still 50: Tight on-ramps on I-90 mean lower speeds / Amy Cannata , S-R: I hear 50 … will anyone give 55 … going once, twice …