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Salina Business Goes Up in Flames

Last Updated: 10:56 PM 05/21/08 - A long-time Salina business, Anderson's Leather Shop, caught fire Wednesday afternoon and was completely destroyed. Businesses surrounding the shop reported minor damage and should re-open fairly quickly. (Full Story)
Guard Soldiers Will Be Home for Memorial Day

Last Updated: 10:42 PM 05/21/08 - 160 Kansas National Guard soldiers are on their way home in time to spend memorial weekend with their family and friends. Friday they will be welcomed home in Lee Arena on the Washburn University campus around noon. (Full Story)
McCain Hosting Potential VPs
Last Updated: 9:44 PM 05/21/08 - Two governors and a former Republican challenger are being invited to the presumptive nominee's home in Arizona over the Memorial Day Weekend. (Full Story)
Topeka Gas Prices Soar (& Sore)

Last Updated: 9:33 PM 05/21/08 - With the Memorial Day weekend sneaking up on us, travelers are having to prepare their pocketbooks for high gas prices. It isn't getting any better for drivers, and they're not happy. (Full Story)
Kansas City's David Cook is American Idol!
Last Updated: 9:26 PM 05/21/08 - The Blue Springs, Missouri bartender is on his way to fame after America votes Cook the new "Idol." (Full Story)
Community Blood Center to Host Media Challenge

Last Updated: 9:08 PM 05/21/08 - You've got a chance to save lives and help 13 News out in the process!
Community Blood Center is holding a media challenge blood drive next Tuesday. (Full Story)
KC GM Workers Approve Deal, Head back to Work

Last Updated: 9:07 PM 05/21/08 - In voting Wednesday, UAW members at the Fairfax assembly plant overwhelmingly approved a new contract with GM. The vote ends a three-week old strike at the plant that makes the Chevy Malibu and Saturn Aura. (Full Story)
Kansas Community College Aims to Lead in Energy

Last Updated: 8:57 PM 05/21/08 - A Kansas community college is taking steps to position the state as a wind energy leader. The department of commerce awarded Cloud County Community College $155 thousand dollars to expand the wind energy technology program. (Full Story)
Hit and Run Driver Has First Court Appearance

Last Updated: 8:52 PM 05/21/08 - The suspected hit-and-run driver whose truck killed two highway workers last fall is in Douglas County to face murder charges. Ramona Morgan's first court appearance on two counts of reckless second degree murder was Wednesday. (Full Story)
Last Surviving Brown v. Board Plaintiff Dies

Last Updated: 8:23 PM 05/21/08 - Zelma Henderson died Tuesday on the same day the National Trust for Historic Preservation placed Sumner School on the list of most endangered historic places in America. (Full Story)
United Way Campaign Chair Tours Agencies

Last Updated: 8:22 PM 05/21/08 - 2008 volunteer campaign chairman, Scott Griffith, toured several United Way funded agencies to meet the individuals benefiting from the programs. (Full Story)
Speaker Says No Override Attempt on Vetoed Energy Bill

Last Updated: 7:31 PM 05/21/08 - Kansas House Speaker Melvin Neufeld said legislators will not try to override Governor Sebelius' latest veto of an energy bill that would allow two coal-fired power plants in Finney County. (Full Story)
Obama Wins Oregon
Last Updated: 10:43 PM 05/20/08 - Democratic Presidential hopeful Barack Obama's win in the Oregon Primary Tuesday, May 20, secures the Illinois senator a majority of all the delegates available so far this primary season. Hillary Clinton says she'll continue to go toe-to-toe with Obama. (Full Story)
Topeka City Council Ethics Probe

Last Updated: 1:20 PM 05/21/08 - An ethics probe into whether two Topeka city council members violated the city's code of ethics has been put off for two weeks, essentially because of a slip of the tongue. (Full Story)
Students Learn About Seaman Middle School

Last Updated: 3:57 PM 05/21/08 - Students got together Tuesday from both schools at Northern Hills for a good time and a chance to learn a little more about their new school. (Full Story)
 Mailbox Thefts on the Rise

Last Updated: 9:19 PM 05/20/08 - Topeka Police have seen an increase in reports of thefts from mail boxes over the last month. (Full Story)
Rosa's to Stay Open til Friday

Last Updated: 9:16 PM 05/20/08 - You have just three days left to enjoy the tastes of a long-time local restaurant before they close the doors for good. (Full Story)
Valley Falls Man Pleads Guilty to Growing Pot

Last Updated: 9:01 PM 05/20/08 - 50-year old Michael Leslie pleaded guilty to growing marijuana in his home with the intent to distribute it. He faces five years in prison and a half-million dollar fine when he's sentenced August 26th. (Full Story)
Operators of Yo-Yo Ride Ordered to Halt Operation

Last Updated: 8:41 PM 05/20/08 - Massachusetts safety officials have ordered operators of the Yo-Yo amusement park ride, made in Wichita, to stop using it pending an inspection. An incident with the ride in California last week injured 23 people. The company says it stands by the equipment. (Full Story)
 Squirrel Sparks Topeka Outage

Last Updated: 8:33 PM 05/20/08 - About 260 Westar Energy customers around 10th and Gage lost power Tuesday night. Westar says a squirrel got into the lines, causing the outage. (Full Story)
Clinton Wins Kentucky, Pledges to Keep Going; Obama Takes Oregon

Last Updated: 10:51 PM 05/20/08 - Hillary Clinton easily beats Barack Obama in the Kentucky primary, but with Oregon voters expected to choose him over her, Obama is expected to end the night with a majority of the delegates at stake. (Full Story)
 Bulls Hit Draft Jackpot

Last Updated: 9:02 PM 05/20/08 - The Chicago Bulls win the top spot in the NBA draft. It's expected they'll choose betwenn K-State's Michael Beasley and Memphis' Derrick Rose. (Full Story)
EDS Moving Topeka Operations down the Road

Last Updated: 7:43 PM 05/20/08 - An EDS spokesperson says the company has outgrown its location at White Lakes Center and will move to a new facility at Forbes Field this fall. EDS employs more than 200 people in Topeka. (Full Story)
 Coal Plant Override Decision Could Come Wednesday

Last Updated: 7:38 PM 05/20/08 - House Speaker Melvin Neufeld says leaders will meet Wednesday to decide whether to override Gov. Kathleen Sebelius' veto of a third energy bill. This measure includes several economic development incentives. (Full Story)
Sumner School Makes Endangered List

Last Updated: 5:53 PM 05/20/08 - The former Sumner Elementary School building at 4th and Western was named to the National Trust for Historic Preservation's list of America's 11 Most Endangered Historic Places. The school was among those at the center of the landmark Brown v. Board desegregation case. (Full Story)
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May 20, 2008 - IRS Economic Stimulus Payment Site
The IRS is answering frequently asked questions about your stimulus payments. A schedule of payment distribution is also posted.
Send Wishes to Sen. Ted Kennedy
A place has been established on Ted Kennedy's Web site to send the Senator a message.
http://www.tedkennedy.com/index.php
May 16, 2008 - Cozy Home Rental Management
Michael Mitchiner is the owner of this rental company. It leases homes, manages property and offers a future home buyers program.
Doctors Without Borders (MSF-USA)
Myanmar Cyclone: MSF Teams Bring Immediate Assistance While Additional Staff and Relief Materials are Ready to be Sent.
U.N. World Food Programme
WFP has started food distributions in Burma's capital after a cyclone over the weekend reportedly left hundreds of thousands of people in need of assistance.
http://www.wfp.org/english/
Vote Thursday to Make KS Woman America's Favorite Mom
Jennifer Keller of Home, KS is a finalist in Teleflora's America's Favorite Mom contest. Online voting is open from 8 am to 8 pm Thursday, May 8, in her category. Click the link to make her a winner!
Shawnee Co. Tax Information
For information on Shawnee County property taxes, visit the Shawnee County Treasurer's web site at the following link
http://www.snco.us
Apr 22, 2008 - Infant Baby Carrier Recalled
The buckles on the Beco Baby Butterfly Carriers shoulder straps can unexpectedly release tension, causing the strap to slip through, posing a fall hazard to the baby.
Apr 19, 2008 - AHA Start! Challenge
Topekan Mike Wilson is winner of the national health challenge
http://www.startchallenge.org/
Apr 16, 2008 - Falcon Pair Return to Westar
You can watch the pair live via web stream as they work to raise a family again this year.
Life after Heart Attack
The American Heart Association has information on adjusting after a heart attack at the following link:
Apr 9, 2008 - New KDOT Cameras
You can visually check out road condtions in eight locations around the state before you head out on your next trip.
Car Seat Recall
A small number of Evenflo Discovery model car seats are being recalled. Full details on the seats involved can be found at the following link:
Apr 8, 2008 - IRS Center Sites in Kansas
Find IRS Tax Center sites in Kansas to help you prepare your taxes.
Apr 3, 2008 - Topeka RoadRunners
NAHL South Division Semi-Final Round Playoffs start Saturday, April 5.
https://rr.spinnakerweb.com/
Apr 3, 2008 - Fiesta Mexicana Kicking Off Food Sales
2008 Fiest Mexicana Royalty are preparing to kick off their fiesta food sales for the year.
Champion of Character Award Nominations
Know an individual or group who deserves to be honored as a Champion of Character? Download the nomination form at the following link:
http://www.cjonline.com/character/
Vote for New KS Personalized Tags
The KS Dept. of Revenue has named five finalists for the state's new personalized license tag. You have until April 30th to cast your vote!
http://www.ksrevenue.org
Mar 17, 2008 - MagnaMan Magnetic Toy Figures Recalled
MEGA Brands of America Inc. is recalling the toys due to a possible swallowing hazard.
Mar 17, 2008 - Magtastik and Magnetix Jr. Pre-school Toys Recalled
MEGA Brands America Inc. are recalling the magnetic toys do to a possible swollowing hazard.