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New Program Leads To Arrest Of Two Burglary Suspects

21-year-old Dustin Thomure and a 16-year-old male were arrested in Manhattan Friday morning for multiple burglaries spanning at least a month.

Equity Bank Announces New President

The company announced Friday that Jason Pickerell took over the position for the Topeka market on May 20.

Topeka Woman Sentenced In Connection With Mayetta Murder

A Topeka woman connected to a January Mayetta murder was sentenced Friday morning in Jackson County court.

Governor Brownback Issues Order To Aid In Storm Clean-Up In Oklahoma

Kansas Governor Sam Brownback issued an executive order Friday to grant temporary relief from motor carrier rules and regulations for those helping with state and local storm clean-up in Oklahoma hit by tornados on May 18th.

Five People Behind Bars After Drug Bust

Five people have landed behind bars after a drug bust in Shawnee County.

Security Benefit Makes Room For More Jobs With Parking Lot

New job growth in Security Benefit means new construction work.

West Ridge Mall, Salvation Army Collects Donations For Oklahoma

Westridge Mall teamed up with The Salvation Army and the Red Cross to collect items for the victims of the Moore, Oklahoma tornado.

Friends & Family Pay Tribute To Kansas Broadcast Legend

Family, friends and co-workers paid their last respects to a Kansas broadcasting legend Friday morning.

We Are Ichabods: Starting This Fall All Athletic Teams Will Be Named Ichabods

For the first time in school history all of the Washburn athletic teams will be referred to as Ichabods.

Shawnee County Pools Open Saturday

With the school year drawing to a close, Shawnee County Parks and Rec Pools will open for the summer.

Plan Suggests Toll Lanes On K-10 In Eastern Kansas

A long-range plan for the state's highways suggests that Kansas Highway 10 between Lawrence and Johnson County become a partial toll road.

Cessna Lays Off Salaried Workers; Numbers Unclear

Cessna Aircraft says it has laid off some salaried workers but the company declined to say how many people lost their jobs.

Kan. Tax Negotiators Agree On 6 Percent Sales Tax

After the House rejected a tax plan proposed by the Senate, the Kansas Legislature adjourned until Tuesday, extending the session to more than 90 days.

Police Looking For Van Involved In Hit And Run

Police say they are looking for a driver who caused a multi-car accident in Northwest Topeka late Thursday night.

Motorcycle Driver Struck From Behind On Interstate

A motorcycle rider is recovering from injuries he sustained in a two-vehicle accident on I-470.

Desiree Shopteese To Be Sentenced

An accomplice in the January murder of a Mayetta man is expected to be sentenced Friday.

Flags At Half Staff Saturday Honoring Fallen Soldier

Flags will fly at half staff Saturday in honor of a soldier killed in Afghanistan.

Kansas Senate GOP's New Tax Plan In House's Hands

Top Republicans in the Kansas Senate don't yet know whether a new tax plan they've pushed through their chamber will find favor with GOP House members.

Groundbreaking Planned For Kansas Biodefense Lab

A groundbreaking ceremony is planned for next week for the central utilities plant at a new, national biodefense lab in Manhattan.

Budget Debate Simmers While Taxes Stew

An agreement struck earlier in the week on the 2014 Kansas budget remains on the back burner while Republican legislative leaders seek agreement on taxes.

I-5 Bridge Collapses In NW Washington; People In Water

Officials say there's no immediate estimate of how many people were in the water or whether there were any injuries or deaths.

Topeka Economy, Clothing Bank Discussed At Community Meeting

Doug Kinsinger, Chief Executive Officer of Topeka Chamber of Commerce and Go Topeka updated attendees on what his office is working on, especially in East Topeka.

Hospital Takes Steps To Speed Stroke Treatment

Getting treatment quickly can make a big difference in how a person might be impacted by a stroke.

United Way Funds Down From Year Before

Although United Way generated about $6 million in revenue and almost $5 million in pledges in 2012, it is still 15 percent lower than 2011's fundraising.

4 Local Stores To Create Furniture Megastore In West Ridge Mall

The owners of Discovery Furniture, RoomMakers, Mattress Headquarters and Marling's have purchased the former Macy's space in West Ridge Mall and will move all their locations to the space to create Kansas Furniture Mall.

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