Two weeks ago, Central District Capt. Mary Schauf instructed officers to put more pressure on those sleeping Downtown. But Schauf and others worry that the homeless will move to residential areas and potentially cause greater problems there.

State Journal reporter Dan Simmons rappelled 13 stories down the downtown Hilton in a fundraiser for the Special Olympics. "It was tons of fun," he said after he was safely back on the ground.

The first day of school was only for ninth graders, to give them a chance to get their bearings with the help of selected juniors and seniors. The program's intent is to position the new students for success throughout their high school years.