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Fundraiser Saturday for Topeka Girl Diagnosed with Rare Disease Last Updated: 10:01 PM 10/11/08 - The community is coming together to help a local first grader who has been diagnosed with a rare disease. Anna Rose is a student at Indian Creek Elementary School in Topeka. Rose was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer on September 9th. (Full Story)

Youth Get Life Lessons from Inmates Last Updated: 4:14 PM 10/11/08 - Inmates from the Women's Correctional Facility told their stories to 7th and 8th graders in the Young Citizens Academy. The students were able to discuss life choices and consequences with the panel as part of the academy's second session. (Full Story)

Officers Involved in Shooting Identified Last Updated: 6:38 PM 10/11/08 - Three more off-duty officers involved in a March shooting that injured two brothers, have been identified along with Jason Judd. They are Chris Bowers, Laura Bonebrake and Travis Jepson. (Full Story)

Topeka High School Inducts Three New Members into Hall of Fame Last Updated: 12:12 PM 10/08/08 - Topeka High School welcomed three new members into it's Hall of Fame Sunday. Members of the community gathered to celebrate the achievements of William Davis, Mark Morris and Norma Norman. (Full Story)

Lawrence Fire Causes Damage to Building Last Updated: 9:15 PM 10/05/08 - No one was injured in the 2 alarm fire, it's reported that no one was in the building at the time. (Full Story)

Alcohol May Be Factor in Saturday Night Fatal Accident Last Updated: 9:12 PM 10/05/08 - Alcohol may have been a factor that killed a Shawnee County man Saturday night in a head on collision. (Full Story)

Council Meetings Could End Live TV Coverage Last Updated: 7:33 AM 10/07/08 - A proposal before the City Council would end City 4 live coverage of the Council meetings. Some community members, and the mayor, are speaking out against the idea. (Full Story)

Topeka Tradition Celebrates Fall, All Things Apple Last Updated: 1:08 PM 10/10/08 - The annual Apple Festival in Topeka is a long-time Topeka tradition with live entertainment, demonstrations, heritage food and an arts and crafts fair. (Full Story)

Rev Up Your Engines for Family Fun Last Updated: 7:38 PM 10/04/08 - Kids had the chance to explore all of their favorite busses and trucks this morning at the fourth annual "Rev Up Your Engines" at Good News Church in Topeka. (Full Story)

Communities Gather in Race Against Breast Cancer Last Updated: 1:08 PM 10/10/08 - Topeka hosted its 17th Annual Race Against Breast Cancer 5K Run/Walk Saturday, Oct. 4. Proceeds from the race are used to provide mammography services at no charge to women in Shawnee County and the immediate surrounding counties. (Full Story)

Have Dinner at Chili's, Help St. Jude Hospital Last Updated: 5:17 PM 09/29/08 - All Chili's restaurants nation-wide will donate 100% of Monday's proceeds to St. Jude to help fight child-hood cancer. (Full Story)

Eldery Woman Robbed Sunday Afternoon Last Updated: 8:56 PM 09/28/08 - Topeka Police say a woman in her 70's was struck and robbed of her purse in the parking lot of 29th and S.E. California just after 4 p.m. Two citizens assisted the victim and apprehended the suspect who is reported to be her in twenties. (Full Story)

Several Road Closures to Begin Monday Last Updated: 8:54 PM 09/28/08 - 13 is on your side with several road closures that may effect your morning commute. (Full Story)

Inmates Lace Up Running Shoes, Give Back to Community Last Updated: 1:10 PM 10/10/08 - Female inmates at the Topeka Correctional Facility who are part of the Running Club, train Saturday and Sunday mornings to run 5K events that benefit the community. They will run the 2008 Race Against Breast Cancer. (Full Story)

Fort Riley Troops Speak On Presidential Race Last Updated: 12:56 PM 09/28/08 - Fort Riley troops care about more than just military issues, and say whoever wins the election will be the new Commander in Chief. (Full Story)

Biking for Cancer Awareness Last Updated: 9:25 PM 09/27/08 - He was biking with a purpose, but it was not to burn calories or pump up his heart rate. (Full Story)

Bargain Milk Barn Raises Money for Humane Society Last Updated: 9:26 PM 09/27/08 - The Bargain Milk Barin in Meriden hosted it's first flea market this weekend, and all the proceeds are going directly to the Jefferson County Human Society. (Full Story)

State Senate Race Heats Up Last Updated: 8:37 PM 09/27/08 - WIth the presidential election less than 40 days away, the state senate race closer to home is heating up, too. (Full Story)

Fair Showcases Artists, Remembers Legacy Last Updated: 1:10 PM 10/10/08 - Topeka's 3rd Annual Aaron Douglas Art Fair showcased work from diverse and emerging artists from the region, as well as numerous community food vendors and area bands. (Full Story)

Picking Palin Gives McCain Extra Boost in Kansas Last Updated: 3:16 PM 09/27/08 - Prominent Democrats don't expect Barack Obama to carry Kansas in the presidential race, but hope he'll win 40 percent or more of the vote. (Full Story)

Two People Found Dead in Salina Apartment Last Updated: 3:13 PM 09/27/08 - Police say they're investigating the deaths of two people in a Salina apartment as a double homicide. (Full Story)

Officer Killed in Wreck, Second Commits Suicide Last Updated: 3:11 PM 09/27/08 - Kansas City, Kan., police say an officer killed himself after being involved in a traffic accident that killed a fellow officer. (Full Story)

Man Disappears Overnight, Family Concerned Last Updated: 1:31 PM 09/27/08 - A Wakarusa, Kan. family is offering a reward to anyone who is able to help them find and bring their loved one home. Family members say Larry Carls, 49, disappeared in the middle of the night September 9. (Full Story)

Fitness Center Rallies for a Cancer Cure Last Updated: 12:42 PM 09/27/08 - Wood Valley Racquet Club & Fitness Center hosts a breast cancer awareness campaign, Rally for the Cure, Saturday, Sept. 27th to raise money for the Susan G. Komen for the Cure organization. (Full Story)

Fort Riley Hosts Fall Festival Last Updated: 10:10 AM 09/27/08 - Fort Riley's Fall Festival runs from 9a.m. - 3p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27 on Cavalry Parade Field. Visitors will witness historic tours, entertainment and post demonstrations. There is also a health and wellness tent where nurses will check cholesterol, blood pressure and blood sugar for free. (Full Story)

One Killed, Four Injured in Jackson County Crash Last Updated: 4:42 AM 09/22/08 - The Kansas Highway Patrol reports one person was killed and four others injured in a car accident early Sunday morning just to the north of Holton. (Full Story)

Fire at Salon Under Investigation Last Updated: 7:33 PM 09/21/08 - The cause of a fire at Total Images Hair Salon, 4005 SW 21st St., Topeka, remains under investigation. The fire displaced at least five people and caused over $150,000 in damage. (Full Story)

Hospital Makes Improvements to Building, Employee Practices Last Updated: 1:11 PM 10/10/08 - Wamego City Hospital hosted an open house Sunday to let the community see improvements that have been made to the hospital in the past year. (Full Story)

Katrina Refugees Make Homes In Topeka Last Updated: 3:39 PM 09/20/08 - Hurricane Katrina refugees have been in Topeka for three years. Some look back and cry, some laugh, and many have accepted the Capital City as their home. (Full Story)

Firefighters Rescue Two from Burning Building Last Updated: 9:10 AM 09/20/08 - Early Saturday morning, Topeka fire crews responded to a fire at Total Images Hair Salon, 4005 SW 21st St., Topeka, where three people escaped the fire on their own, and a woman and child had to be rescued. (Full Story)

Missiles Launch, Career Ends Last Updated: 7:10 PM 09/13/08 - A soldier who served in Vietnam in the 1960s and in Iraq this decade called it a career at a missile launch display. Fireworks for the end of a great career. (Full Story)

Kansas Man is Victim of High Waters Last Updated: 4:29 PM 09/13/08 - Officials say the body of a 65-year-old Kansas man has been found in a flooded area north of Wichita. (Full Story)

Collective Brands Verdict Reduced Last Updated: 6:02 PM 09/13/08 - A federal judge in Oregon has reduced a 305-million-dollar verdict against Collective Brands in a trademark infringement case. (Full Story)

Anchorwoman/Reporter Heads to War Last Updated: 11:23 AM 09/14/08 - Here at 13 News, we have done numerous stories about our men and women in uniform who are deploying for duty in Afghanistan and Iraq. And now we have someone in our news family off to serve. Weekend Anchor woman and reporter Stephanie Ramos is leaving us for deployment to Baghdad, Iraq. (Full Story)

Police Shoot Lenexa Man to Death Last Updated: 9:24 PM 09/07/08 - Police shoot Lenexa man to death. (Full Story)

President to Honor Wichita Men for Volunteer Service Last Updated: 6:29 PM 09/07/08 - Two men from Wichita are going to the White House to be recognized by President Bush for their service. (Full Story)

Schools Paint Gloomy Picture if Cuts Ordered Last Updated: 8:14 PM 08/31/08 - University of Kansas Chancellor Robert Hemenway says higher education in Kansas would suffer if the state forces colleges and universities to cut 7 percent from their budgets in the next two years. (Full Story)

US 50 Among State's Most Dangerous Highways Last Updated: 8:47 PM 08/31/08 - In the past decade, U.S. 50 in Kansas has seen a number of improvements that made it safer in some areas. (Full Story)

TPD Makes Cocaine Bust While Responding to Burglary Last Updated: 10:12 AM 09/01/08 - Officers were en-route to 7th and Lincoln in response to a car burglary when they located two guys that appeared suspicious at 8th and Roosevelt. (Full Story)

Drive By Shooting Hits Mailbox and Van Last Updated: 8:09 PM 08/31/08 - Police say a person drove by a home on the 1400 block of east 24th street and opened fire at the home. (Full Story)

Man Caught Stealing From Lumber Yard Last Updated: 8:06 PM 08/31/08 - Police and the owner of the lumber yard responded to the alarm sounded, when a sweep was made they found the burglary suspect inside. (Full Story)

Brownback to Speak at GOP National Convention Thursday Last Updated: 8:15 PM 08/31/08 - Sen. Sam Brownback says he's still working on the speech he will give Thursday at the GOP National Convention. (Full Story)

Topeka Railroad Festival Time! Last Updated: 8:40 AM 08/31/08 - It's full steam ahead as the Great Overland Station introduces the new Topeka Railroad Festival Saturday too celebrate the railroad heritage of Topeka. (Full Story)

One Person Dead, Three Others Injured In Roll Over Accident Last Updated: 7:53 AM 08/25/08 - One person is dead and three others seriously injured in a car accident that just happened Sunday evening in Wakarusa. (Full Story)

Hutchinson Woman Killed in Collision With Semi Last Updated: 6:44 PM 08/24/08 - 54-year-old Shirley Stiggins pulled out onto U.S. 50 when she was hit by a semi truck driving east-bound. (Full Story)

Linn County Man Killed in Rollover Accident Last Updated: 11:47 AM 08/26/08 - A man is killed Sunday morning when his vehicle rolls and hit a tree in Linn County. (Full Story)

Two Toddlers Suffocate Inside Car Last Updated: 6:27 PM 08/25/08 - Two toddlers were found inside a car in the Montara neighborhood just before 2:00 Sunday. Officials tried to resuscitate both toddlers. One was pronounced dead at the scene the other died later at the hospital. (Full Story)

Dropping Out & Crime: The Kansas Connection Last Updated: 2:50 PM 08/24/08 - A new report shows a connection between violent crime in Kansas and high school drop-outs. Educators and community leaders are not surprised, and Topeka is doing something about it. (Full Story)

Columbian Closure Concerns Customers Last Updated: 5:31 PM 08/23/08 - With the dust settling on Columbian Bank and Trust in Topeka, customers are left wondering what to do now -- find a new bank or stick with Citizens Bank and Trust. If they stay, they will see familiar faces. (Full Story)

Sebelius "Delighted" With Biden Pick Last Updated: 12:35 PM 08/23/08 - Kansas Governor Kathleen Sebelius has released a statement through her press secretary, saying she is delighted with Barack Obama's choice of Joe Biden for his running mate. She was considered by many as being in the mix. (Full Story)

13 News Weekend Links
	Sep 21, 2008 - Topeka Buccaneers Youth Football Organization The Topeka Buccaneers are a local youth football organization whose mission is to promote and provide healthy lifestyles and positive sports culture for youth from ages 6 to 12 years old.
	Sep 21, 2008 - Topeka Rescue Mission More information on the Mission, how to volunteer and make a donation can be found on the site
	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/
	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 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.
	Nov 20, 2007 - Kansas Charity Check A place to check to see if a charity you want to donate to is legitimate. http://www.kscharitycheck.org/
	Nov 19, 2007 - Internet Mystery Shopper Scam The Better Business Bureau is warning consumer about a Mystery Shopper scam on-line. For more information on this scam and other scams visit their website at the link below. http://welcome.bbb.org/
	Aug 30, 2007 - Graco ComfortSport Saftey Seat Recall Graco says on some ComfortSport car seats, the lower anchorage belt may have been misrouted during the assembly process.
	Jul 22, 2007 - Riley County Fair Information about the 2007 fair http://www.rileycountyfair.com/