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Man Robbed In Parking Lot Of Topeka Apartment Complex

Police say a man was robbed in the parking lot of a Topeka apartment complex early Friday morning.

U.S. Economy Added 165K Jobs In April

The Labor Department said Friday that employers added 165,000 jobs in April, topping last month's weak labor growth although still short of the kind of expansion required to quickly reduce unemployment.

Topeka Honors The City's Two Fallen Officers At Statehouse

Many went to the Statehouse to pay their respects to the only two police officers who lost their lives in the line of duty at Thursday night's Kansas Law Enforcement Memorial.

WU Mass Media Department Holds Annual Banquet

The Washburn University Mass Media department held their annual banquet Thursday evening.

Topeka Community Participates In National Day Of Prayer

Central Park Christian Church hosted one of more than 35,000 gatherings Thursday to pray for our country.

Easter Seals Capper Foundation Hosts Austism Community Forum

Family members, medical professionals, teachers, and childcare providers were encouraged to attend to discuss current autism treatments and expectations.

Man Pinned Between Two Cars While Loading Food Into Car

A woman's foot slipped off her brake as she was waiting in line behind the Buick Fox was loading up with food.

Topeka Man Suffers Life-Threatening Injuries Following Fight

Topeka police officers were called to the scene of a domestic disturbance at 223 SE Lawrence just before 10 p.m. Tuesday.

Snow Sparks Slick Spots

Though not much of Thursday's snow stuck to the ground very long, it was enough to create a few slick spots on area highways, which sparked a few wrecks

Hospital Enlists Volunteers To Prevent Falls

The idea of Stormont-Vail's "Call - Don't Fall" program is to encourage patients to "call" for help in getting up to lower their risk of "falling."

Topeka Police Officers Honor Fallen Colleagues

One day each May, Topeka Police begin at the Law Enforcement Center then move to the cemeteries. An honor guard joins family and fellow officers in visiting the grave of each of the department's fallen officers.

Washburn Alumnus Visits With Ichabods, Shares Stories Of Hope

Barry Feaker, Director of the Topeka Rescue Mission told Washburn students about his work with people who are homeless and poor, and those who care for them.

Kansas Concealed Carry Permits On The Rise

Attorney General Derek Schmidt says more than 3,000 Kansans applied for concealed carry permits during the month of April.

Cops:Sno Cone Joe Stalked Mr. Ding-A-Ling In Ice Cream Turf War

The chilly relationship between rival upstate New York ice cream truck operators got out of hand this season, with Sno Cone Joe trying to chase Mr. Ding-A-Ling out of the market, authorities said Wednesday.

Manhattan Clinic At Center Of Pill Mill Bust To Close

A pain clinic in Manhattan is closing at the end of the month after authorities exposed an alleged pill mill and arrested the doctor in charge.

Weapon Found Near Manhattan High School

A handgun was discovered at a cemetery adjacent to the campus of Manhattan High School.

Movie Review: Pain & Gain

Joe Zima reviews "Pain & Gain" this week. Watch his review, above.

Feds To Brownback: New Kansas Gun Law Is Unconstitutional

U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder has told Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback that a new state law attempting to block federal regulation of some guns is unconstitutional.

Abandoned Building Catches Fire At Juvenile Correctional Complex

A fire was reported at 7:30 a.m. Thursday at the Kansas Juvenile Correctional Complex, 1430 NW 25th.

Snow Closes Interstate 70 In Western Kansas

Snow and strong winds combined to close Interstate 70 in western Kansas from Goodland to Burlington, Colo., overnight.

Leavenworth Woman Pleads To Leaving Baby In Alley

A 28-year-old Leavenworth woman who left her baby alone in an alley pleaded no contest to endangering a child and drug charges.

Apartment Fire Leaves Residents In The Cold

In the midst of a cold, rainy morning, a southwest Topeka apartment complex was evacuated Thursday morning because of a fire.

Kansas Governor Names 2 District Court Judges

Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback has named two district court judges to fill vacancies, including one caused by the appointment of a judge to the Kansas Court of Appeals.

Kansas Awards 'Green' Grants To 27 Public Schools

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment has awarded grants totaling nearly $83,000 to 27 of the state's public schools for recycling-related projects.

Valley Falls Outraged Over Reported Auxiliary Police Misconduct

The residents of Valley Falls are considering how their city is run after many reported witnessing auxiliary police misconduct.

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