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WRHS Takes a stand against graffiti
Last Updated: 9:30 PM 05/21/08 - Faculty, staff, and students at WRHS are stepping up to help clean up the community. (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)
Driver Checklane leads to an Arrest

Last Updated: 2:00 PM 05/21/08 - The Kansas Highway Patrol ran a check lane on Highway 40 from 9am-11am this morning. This effort is part of the statewide "Click it or Ticket" program. (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)
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)
Kansas Native Wins 2008 Abel Math Prize in Norway

Last Updated: 1:51 PM 05/20/08 - Ottawa, Kansas native John Griggs Thompson wins $1.2 million Abel prize for mathematics. He shares the award with Paris teacher Jacques Tits. They were selected for their work with modern group theory, which can solve every day challenges like the Rubik's Cube. (Full Story)
Former Regent to Lead Wefald Search Committee

Last Updated: 1:52 PM 05/20/08 - Nelson Galle of Manhattan will serve as chairperson of the committee searching for a new president for Kansas State University. Current KSU head Jon Wefald announced last week that he'll retire after the 2008-2009 academic year. (Full Story)
Name Released of 15-year old Go Kart Accident Victim

Last Updated: 8:36 PM 05/19/08 - The Shawnee County Sheriff's Office says 15-year old Robert Koch died Saturday afternoon in a go kart accident in the 2500 Block of NE 31st Street. A nine-year old passenger wasn't hurt. (Full Story)
Victim of Silver Lake Accident Identified

Last Updated: 8:07 PM 05/19/08 - The Shawnee County Sheriff's Office identifies the man killed in a weekend accident north of Silver Lake as 20-year old Matthew Runyan. He went off the road in the 4100 block of NW Hoch Saturday night. (Full Story)
Boyda Urges Passage of GI Bill reforms

Last Updated: 6:51 PM 05/19/08 - The U.S. House last week adopted changes to the GI Bill which would cover 100-percent of a veteran's tuition to a public university. Right now, about 60-percent is covered. The bill now heads to the Senate. (Full Story)
Bikers Travel Cross-Country to Vietnam Wall

Last Updated: 2:34 PM 05/19/08 - A 10 day cross country journey will end in Washington D.C. at the Vietnam Memorial Wall. Motorcycle riders to the wall meet up as the group comes through their area. (Full Story)
Court Hears Arguments in Expanded Gambling Case

Last Updated: 11:15 PM 05/14/08 - The Kansas Supreme Court heard arguments Wednesday on the constitutionality of the state's law allowing four state-owned casinos. The Court's focusing on what "state-owned and operated" means. (Full Story)
Latest Myanmar Tolls Top 127,000
Last Updated: 11:04 PM 05/14/08 - UN warns the military government of a "second wave" unless the junta allows more outside help to fly in. (Full Story)
U.S. Border Patrol Recruits in Manhattan

Last Updated: 5:04 PM 05/14/08 - The U.S. Border Patrol's National recruiters are in Manhattan looking to hire patrolmen for 6,000 job vacancies. (Full Story)
Coach Snyder wants Mentors

Last Updated: 2:18 PM 05/14/08 - Former Kansas State coach Bill Snyder spoke at a breakfast for Small Business Networking. The message of the day was mentoring the youth. (Full Story)
FBI Investigating Rebate Check Email Scams

Last Updated: 7:50 PM 05/13/08 - An email phishing scam makes use of the economic stimulus rebate checks. It tries to get people to give bank account information via a link in their email, saying it will help them get their check more quickly. (Full Story)
Development near 53rd & Wanamaker Causing Zoning Dispute

Last Updated: 5:48 PM 05/13/08 - City Council is set to hear recommendations about a 32 acre proposed development near 53rd and Wanamaker at their meeting tonight. Some residents are against the development saying that it is too large and not well planned. (Full Story)
One dead in Olathe house fire

Last Updated: 1:29 PM 05/13/08 - A wheelchair-bound man is dead and his roommate is seriously injured after a late-night explosion and fire in an Olathe home. (Full Story)
Williams Students Have Field Day

Last Updated: 8:13 PM 05/12/08 - Williams Magnet School students headed outdoors Monday for their annual Field Day. The event celebrates the upcoming end of the school year. (Full Story)
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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 8, 2008 - National Employee Health and Fitness Month
Get healthy tips, learn about physical activity opportunities available in the state and make your Healthy Kansas Pledge!
http://www.healthykansas.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/
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 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.
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 - Fiesta Mexicana Kicking Off Food Sales
2008 Fiest Mexicana Royalty are preparing to kick off their fiesta food sales for the year.
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.
Feb 28, 2008 - Crib Recalls
About 24,000 cribs have been recalled due to a fall hazard.
Kansas Cash Connection
Search for unclaimed property the Kansas State Treasurer's Office may be holding for you at the following link:
Feb 25, 2008 - KanView
A site to view the State of Kansas revenues and expenditures.
NOTE: Site available to public starting Fri. February 29th.

Jan 23, 2008 - Community Blood Center
Read what it takes to donate blood and where you can give
http://www.bloodislife.org/
Jan 9, 2008 - Canned Bean Recall
Unadequately cooked canned beans and the potential of botulism leads to recall of limited amounts of canned beans.
Helping Hands Humane Society
Find out about Topeka's Helping Hands Humane Society and view their wish list of items they'd like to have donated at the following link
http://www.hhhstopeka.org
Road Condition Information
Get information on the conditions of Kansas roads from the Kansas Department of Transportation at the following link:
http://www.ksdot.org
Operation Wildlife
Operation Wildlife is a non-profit organization that rehabilitates wild animals in need of help, including a young bobcat recently hit by a car in Leavenworth. They are supported entirely by donations. Learn more at their web site:
http://www.owl-online-org