Here's a look at the stories that are keeping our reporters busy Thursday: * How's this for timing -- a suspended police chief is charged with punching his subordinate, who was also his girlfriend, just as he heads to court on claims he abused her. See our online report and look for more. * It's the first public hearing for a man accused of knifing his friend to death. See what we have from the courtroom so far. * A wounded veteran opens up, saying he's putting his life back together despite another bout of trouble. * Plus, he's had two standoffs with police, and the best place for him right now is jail, a judge rules. Look for these stories and more in tomorrow's edition of the Press Enterprise.