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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)
Shawnee Summer Scorecard
Last Updated: 10:55 PM 05/19/08 - Calling all kids 9 to 13 years of age.. how'd you like to have a chance at winning at Wii, an Ipod, or even a bike or a skateboard. Here's where to pick up your "Shawnee Summer Scorecard" to get started! (Full Story)
Kansas Senators Vote for Farm Bill, with Objections
Last Updated: 7:35 PM 05/15/08 - Senators Pat Roberts and Sam Brownback say they're not happy with the bill's cuts to direct payments and the crop insurance program. (Full Story)
Collective Brands Appeal
Last Updated: 10:56 PM 05/14/08 - The Topeka based shoe company wants a court to set aside a massive $305 million judgment against it, in a trademark tangle with rival shoemaker Adidas. (Full Story)
 Jim Cates Canned
Last Updated: 10:49 PM 05/14/08 - CJ Online reports Wednesday night that the popular Topeka radio talk show host was fired by KMAJ after making an announcement that he was retiring. (Full Story)
Vaccines-Autism Link Worth a Study, Doctor Says

Last Updated: 11:21 PM 05/12/08 - The former head of the National Institutes of Health says the government is moving too quickly in dismissing the potential link between autism and the mercury packed into some childhood vaccines. (Full Story)
Bobo's Featured on "Food Network"

Last Updated: 11:33 PM 05/12/08 - Topeka's ageless, timeless Bobo's Drive-In gets some national love in Guy Fieri's "Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives" on the Food Network Monday night. (Full Story)
West Virginians Vote Tuesday
Last Updated: 8:54 PM 05/12/08 - New York Senator Hillary Clinton is favored to win the Mountaineer State on Tuesday, even with party insiders urging her to end her quest for the Presidency. (Full Story)
China's Earthquake Toll Nears 10,000
Last Updated: 8:45 PM 05/12/08 - There may be as many as 2,300 victims still buried under rubble; landslides are blocking the roads in the hardest-hit areas. (Full Story)
TPD, Shawnee County Remember Those Lost
Last Updated: 11:25 PM 05/08/08 - Shawnee County and the City of Topeka are taking time today to remember the area deputies and police officers who gave their lives for our safety. (Full Story)
Kansas River Statue Honors Michael Zapletal

Last Updated: 5:32 PM 05/08/08 - A memorial was placed along the Kansas river to honor the life of Michael Zapletal who disappeared after being swept away by the river last August. He would have turned 10 on May 19th.
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Hillary Clinton Wins Indiana
Last Updated: 12:16 AM 05/07/08 - Tuesday's final offering of big prize delegates ends in a split. Hillary Clinton wins in the Hoosier State, while Barack Obama scored a big, early win in North Carolina. (Full Story)
Big Delegate Prizes at Stake
Last Updated: 4:48 PM 05/06/08 - Voters in Indiana and North Carolina are adding to the drama of the Democratic battle for the White House. Today's primaries offer the last big prizes of delegates before this summer's conventions. (Full Story)
Indiana, North Carolina Voters to the Polls Today
Last Updated: 11:26 PM 05/05/08 - Crucial primaries in these two states push the Democratic race for the White House closer to its conclusion Tuesday. Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton says the race will carry on for at least another month, no matter how today's races turn out. (Full Story)
Myanmar Death Toll Could Top 15,000
Last Updated: 11:08 PM 05/05/08 - A military government spokesman is issuing Myanmar's urgent call for help, following the Saturday cyclone that devastated the island nation former known as Burma. Myanmar is getting its first daylight looks at the utter destruction the storms left behind. (Full Story)
Kansas Budget Impasse Threatens Spending, Coal Bills
Last Updated: 7:06 PM 05/05/08 - A legislative battle is brewing over the budget, jeopardizing this year's final budget bill and the measure dealing with coal-fired power plants. (Full Story)
Hager Twin of "Hee Haw" Fame Dies
Last Updated: 7:07 PM 05/02/08 - He was mostly recognized standing next to his twin brother on the popular CBS cornpone comedy show of the 60s. Jim Hager has died after collapsing in a Nashville coffee shop. (Full Story)
Lawmakers May Sue Sebelius over Coal
Last Updated: 6:57 PM 05/02/08 - House members introduced a new measure Friday, which could authorize legal action against Governor Sebelius over coal-fired power plants. The issue has been on the front burner with three override votes during this week's wrapup session. (Full Story)
Effingham Fire Investigation
Last Updated: 11:03 PM 05/01/08 - Fire destroyed the historic St. Anne's Catholic Church in Effingham April 21st. What's the latest on the investigation? (Full Story)
New Roundabout Planned for Urish
Last Updated: 7:49 PM 05/01/08 - 21st and Urish is being shut down for five months, enabling crews to start the first phase of building a new roundabout there. Here are the details, and the detours resulting from that construction. (Full Story)
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May 21, 2008 - "Noises Off!" at Topeka Civic Theatre
It's the play that takes you for a thrill ride on stage, and behind the scenes. Enjoy Michael Frayn's frenetic "Noises Off!" through June 14th at Topeka Civic Theatre. Get your tickets online right here at the TCT site.
http://www.topekacivictheatre.com
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 19, 2008 - Summer Scorecard Web Link
Read our story about the Shawnee Summer Scorecard program, then click on here to find out more about the program from K-State Research and Extension.
http://www.shawnee.ksu.edu
May 14, 2008 - Extra-Ordinarily Topeka!
You wanted e-government in Topeka? Now check the city's website for Topeka's electronic newsletter. You'll also find it right here on wibw.com.. for the latest news releases, information about city programs and events, and much more.
http://www.topeka.org
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/
May 7, 2008 - Stamp Out Hunger!
Topeka letter carriers join their postal service colleagues around the nation Saturday in Campbell's Soup's "Stamp Out Hunger!" effort this Saturday. Just leave any non-perishable food items by your mailbox Saturday. Let's Help, Doorstep, the Salvation Army and Rescue Mission are just a few of the local food banks who will benefit from your help. Thanks! And find out more right here.
www.stampouthunger.info/
May 6, 2008 - Washburn Bone Marrow Registration
Members of Washburn's chapter of the American Medical Student Association has inviting Kansans to register as possible matches for bone marrow transplants. Minorities are especially needed in this lifesaving effort. Save a life this Thursday, starting at 11am, in the Washburn Room of the Memorial Union. Here's a lot more information on the official website. Thanks for helping!
http://www.wumarrow.org
May 6, 2008 - Massages from Steve Benne
If you saw Steve Benne perform his table massage Monday on 13 NEWS AT 4, and wondered how relaxing that would feel.. link up with Stillpoint Massage and Bodywork's website for more info. You can also call Steve to find out about the studio's massage services at Stillpoint.. 228-0055.
http://www.stillpointbodywork.com
May 5, 2008 - Talking Books for Summer!
No one has to lose their access to library books and magazines, just because the library's too far away, or they live with a physical disability. Kansas offers terrific materials to listen to, with Talking Books. Here's how to find out more.
http://www.kslib.info/talking