WIBW - HomePage - Headlines http://www.wibw.com/home/headlines RSS Feed for WIBW - HomePage - Headlines en-us Thu, 22 May 2008 15:57:53 GMT KC's David Cook America's Newest Idol http://www.wibw.com/home/headlines/19171844.html The Blue Springs, Missouri bartender is on his way to fame after America votes Cook the new "Idol." While the judges may have preferred David Archuletta, Cook nabs the crown by 12 million votes. Topeka Garage Salers Miffed by Sign Ord. Enforcement http://www.wibw.com/home/headlines/19173719.html Three part-time workers go around the city from Thursday through Sunday to confiscate temporary signs on public rights of way and private property without the owners permission. Retrieval can cost from $30 to $50. Topeka Gas Prices Soar (& Sore) http://www.wibw.com/home/headlines/19162074.html 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. Officials Say Obama Looking for Running Mate http://www.wibw.com/home/headlines/19173269.html Gov. Kathleen Sebelius and Missouri senator Claire McCaskill among the short list of candidates mentioned as possible running mates for the Illinois senator should he secure the Democratic nomination. Grammy-Winner Steven Curtis Chapman's Daughter Killed http://www.wibw.com/home/headlines/19169539.html The 5-year-old daughter of Grammy-winning Christian music star Steven Curtis Chapman was struck and killed Wednesday by a sport utility vehicle driven by her brother, authorities said. U.S. Government: Up To 9 Atlantic Hurricanes In 2008 http://www.wibw.com/home/headlines/19175174.html Government forecasters expect between six and nine hurricanes to form in the Atlantic this year. Boars Help German Cops Capture Auto Theft Suspect http://www.wibw.com/home/headlines/19175134.html A herd of wild boars has thwarted a suspected car thief's getaway in northern Germany. Researchers Say Smokers Tend To Quit In Groups http://www.wibw.com/home/headlines/19175084.html The urge to smoke is contagious, but quitting apparently is, too. A team of researchers who showed that obesity can spread person-to-person has found a similar pattern with smoking cessation: A smoker is more likely to kick the habit if a spouse, friend, co-worker or sibling did. Jobless Claims Drop To Lowest Level In 4 Weeks http://www.wibw.com/home/headlines/19175019.html The number of newly laid off workers filing for unemployment benefits unexpectedly fell last week to the lowest level in a month. China Says Death Toll In Quake More Than 51,000 http://www.wibw.com/home/headlines/19174979.html China said the toll of dead and missing from last week's powerful earthquake jumped to more than 80,000.