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Howard: 'Iron Man' Swap Was a Surprise

Terrence Howard will be replaced by Don Cheadle in "Iron Man 2." Howard says "It was the surprise of a lifetime." Howard said he read news reports that money was the issue.

Deep Pockets Gets Support From Public

Fans of Deep Pockets jumped to the defense of their favorite hangout Tuesday. A handful of people used the public comments portion of the Topeka City Council meeting to support the bar.

Higher Court Fees, Demolition Approved by Council

Judges have more "repayment" authority with the defendants who appear in Municipal Court, after a decision from Topeka City Council members.

Gov. Sebelius Fights For Bio-Defense Plant

Governor Kathleen Sebelius led a delegation to Washington, D.C Tuesday, making a pitch to bring a new bio-defense facility to the Sunflower State. The group met with Homeland Security officials, who are deciding where to build the $451 million National Bio- and Agro0 Defense Facility.

Spangles Campers Rock 'N Roll

The first 100 people who made it out to the new Spangles got a free meal every week for a year. But they had to work to get it! Check it out!

Back to the Drawing Board for RCPD

KMAN radio reports an hour of discussions Monday between Riley County Law Board and it's police union ended with law board members calling for more negotiations.

Sprint May be Forced to Lower Termination Fees

The Kansas City based carrier could let you out of your service contract early.. but not without a hefty price.

Ex-QB Vick To Plead Guilty To Dogfighting

The former quarterback, jailed in Kansas, would enter a guilty plea to pave the way for his early release from Leavenworth.

Arkansas Authorities Seek Motive in Attack on Anchorwoman

Little Rock’s Anne Pressly is in critical condition. Friends and family say Anne ‘does not have an enemy.’

Obama Opens His Widest Lead Against McCain

The Democratic front-runner is leading his Republican challenger by 10 percentage points, according to the Wall Street Journal survey.

Some Reno County Advanced Voters Enclose $1

The Reno County clerk's office says a few voters have unnecessarily enclosed $1 in return envelopes containing their completed ballot.

30 Powder-Laced Letters Sent To Banks

FBI Testing Suspicious Powder Sent To Chase Bank Branches In 8 Cities.

Police Say Fake Cop Busted After Stopping Real One

Good Cop, Bad Cop? Police Say Conn. Police Impersonator Busted After Pulling Over Real Officer.

Fed Bust Takes Biker Gang Off The Road

Dozens Of Mongol Motorcycle Gang Members Arrested In 6 States; Charges Range From Drug Sales To Murder.

Topeka Fire Chief Named State's Best

Under fire from his own ranks, Topeka Fire Chief Howard Giles earned a standing ovation at Tuesday's City Council meeting. He was presented the award for the Kansas State Association of Fire Chiefs "Fire Chief of the Year."

Shawnee County Sheriff's Department Wants to Build Firing Range Near Forbes Field

Tuesday Undersheriff Scott Holladay met with the Metropolitan Topeka Airport Authority to discuss the possibilty. Holladay says the department would like their own range to access when they need it.

Palin Children Traveled On Alaska's Dime

Gov. Amended Expense Reports To Specify Kids Were Traveling With Her On Official Business.

Ex-QB Vick To Plead Guilty To Dogfighting

Ex-QB Vick To Plead Guilty To Dogfighting.

New Signs Warn of Bad Weather on I-70

The Kansas Department of Transportation says signs and cameras are being installed along westbound I-70 to help monitor traffic when weather gets bad.

Tree Dedicated in Honor of Manhattan Murder Victim

A tree was dedicated in honor of 18-year old Alheli Alcantara near the Burger King where she worked.

S.F. Weighs Decriminalizing Prostitution

Proposition would forbid local authorities from going after sex workers.

WRMS Staff Members Commit to Getting Fit

From October 20 through December 15 more than 50 staff members at WRMS will work in teams of four to get fit and live a healthy lifestyle.

YWCA Uses Music to Spread Anti-Violence Message

The YWCA continues its efforts to unite the community in support of survivors of domestic violence. Tuesday's Week Without Violence Event was a Voices Against Violence concert.

KSU Men Become First Males to Major in Women's Studies

Four men have become the first to pursue a degree in women's studies at Kansas State University. Program director Angela Hubler says the men are breaking ground in a way similar to equal-rights activists Frederick Douglas and John Stuart Mill.

Bill Ayers Speech Cancelled in Nebraska

A 1960's radical often linked by Republicans to Barack Obama, won't be speaking at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln next month. Bill Ayers, now a college professor in Chicago, was scheduled to speak November 15 at an education conference.

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Howard: 'Iron Man' Swap Was a Surprise

Deep Pockets Gets Support From Public

Higher Court Fees, Demolition Approved by Council

Gov. Sebelius Fights For Bio-Defense Plant

Spangles Campers Rock 'N Roll

Back to the Drawing Board for RCPD

Sprint May be Forced to Lower Termination Fees

Ex-QB Vick To Plead Guilty To Dogfighting

Arkansas Authorities Seek Motive in Attack on Anchorwoman

Obama Opens His Widest Lead Against McCain

Some Reno County Advanced Voters Enclose $1

30 Powder-Laced Letters Sent To Banks

Police Say Fake Cop Busted After Stopping Real One

Fed Bust Takes Biker Gang Off The Road

Topeka Fire Chief Named State's Best

Shawnee County Sheriff's Department Wants to Build Firing Range Near Forbes Field

Palin Children Traveled On Alaska's Dime

Ex-QB Vick To Plead Guilty To Dogfighting

New Signs Warn of Bad Weather on I-70

Tree Dedicated in Honor of Manhattan Murder Victim

S.F. Weighs Decriminalizing Prostitution

WRMS Staff Members Commit to Getting Fit

YWCA Uses Music to Spread Anti-Violence Message

KSU Men Become First Males to Major in Women's Studies

Bill Ayers Speech Cancelled in Nebraska

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