Between managing clutter and stocking shelves and meeting children's needs, some homeowners fantasize about a quiet place away from the family. But such a space is often rare in today's crowded houses.

In the fickle world of retailing, where hot concepts can be as fleeting as pop stardom, Costco (NasdaqGS:COST - News) has been a fortress of stability over the years. The $72 billion discount warehouse chain has built an empire of 544 stores in 40 states

Decatur Memorial Hospital plans to open an Express Care facility in January on the west end of Decatur. The facility will be at 1663 W. King St. in Fairview Plaza and contain 3,000 square feet of medical office space.

The Idaho State Police and Canyon County Sheriff's Office have reopened all lanes of traffic on State Highway 19 at Weitz Road west of Caldwell after a multi-vehicle crash that killed one person.

Prague, June 18 (CTK) - Czech retail sales resumed growth in April, increasing by 3.5 percent year-on-year thanks to the sale of non-food products, while food sales continued to decrease, the Czech Statistical Office (CSU) announced Wednesday.