Also, a swimming organization has suspended Phelps, who won a record 8 gold medals at the Beijing games.

A new post exchange for soldiers and their families is opening officially a week from Friday.

Annastasia and Frankie had the chance to shadow lawmakers. They found out about the legislative process, and just became better informed future voters, too.

Ralph's interview with Greensburg, Kansas Mayor Bob Dixson last Friday details the story of one town's courage, and its dedication to rebuild itself as an national environmental leader. You can watch their interview again right here.

He's served as the U.S. Ambassador to South Africa, even President of NPR. Tonight, he's being honored as the Native Sons and Daughters "Kansan of the Year." Delano Lewis sat down for this one-on-one with Ralph on Thursday's "13 News at 4."

Postmaster General says lower volume and rising costs may force the USPS to cut one day of mail delivery.

Gulfport's mayor, walking in this picture with former Vice President Cheney, faces 16 fraud counts linked to disaster assistance from the devastating storm.

The dolls in the likeness of the slain little girl are stopped.. but T-shirts, bracelets, and bumper stickers are still for sale in Florida.

Thousands of homes are blacked out as ice and snow wreak havoc from the Southern plains all the way to the East Coast.

The federally mandated conversion date has now been moved back four months, from February 17th to June 12th. The switch is called a victory for the Obama Administration, whose transition team was pushing the delay.

Not the Atlantic City pageant with Bert Parks anymore, but Saturday night's Miss America Pageant from Las Vegas is still the dream of a lifetime. Emily hopes she's crowned as the winner this weekend.

McCain told CNN's Larry King the new President may have acted too quickly in shutting down Guantanamo. President Obama's challenger also expressed concerns over his former rival's proposed economic stimulus package.

Think Alaska's governor has gone into hibernation now that the campaign's over? You may be seeing her sooner than you think.

Stephanie Schmidt is back in class after witnessing history.. the Barack Obama Inauguration. She shares some of her experiences with Ralph in this interview from Washington.

NTSB investigators are seeking video evidence of what happened in the final minutes before US Airways Flight 1549 hit the water. All 155 people on board walked away.

A waxed statue of President Bush was outside with his bags packed, at Madame Tussauds Friday.

US Airways plane carrying 155 passengers went down in the frigid waters of the Hudson River Thursday.. the plane struck birds, and everyone on board was safely rescued. Here's more on how it happened.

If you heard Jared's speech at St. Francis Thursday, or even if you missed our program segment with him Wednesday afternoon, listen to the amazing story of Jared losing 245 pounds with diet and exercise.

Not only are we offering a delicious bread pudding recipe from Chef Alli this week.. but she's also telling Ralph about the healthy cooking classes starting this weekend at HyVee! Watch and sign up.

Slather a nice slice of tenderloin and broil it to perfection in this recipe from Chef Alli's kitchen at Hy-Vee!

Topeka Mayor Bill Bunten urges his council colleagues to plan for a lengthy review of the city's charter ordinance, possibly including changes he'd like to make.

Automaker hopes to keep the Prius as the top selling hybrid on the market.

Governor Sebelius says the state, facing a massive shortfall of tax revenues, is still on a path to "brighter days ahead."

The HBO mini-series that brought the 2nd President to life, captures Globes for its cast and producers.

Depressed since his twin brother's death just last May, the last surviving twin has died at his Nashville home. (Jon is on the right in this photograph.)