Sarah Palin says Barack Obama is running as though his opponent is President Bush instead of John McCain. And she calls it a strategy that's "wearing pretty thin."

The cruise industry has enjoyed some smooth sailing for the past year and a-half despite the possibility of financial rough seas ahead. A report being released Wednesday by the Cruise Lines International Association says more than 12 and a-half million passengers took cruises worldwide last year.

Many Americans buy bottled water because they think it's purer than tap water, but a new study may surprise them. The tests on leading brands of bottled water have turned up a variety of contaminants often found in tap water

The congresswoman and state treasurer make their cases on why voters should send one of them to Washington.

The Topeka & Shawnee County Library wants people to stay safe on the internet. Computer trainer Becky Hinton discussed how to keep yourself and your computer safe. The group looked at anti-virus and anti-spyware software, as well as how to set up firewalls.

Students from Topeka Collegiate School put their knowledge about science on display Tuesday evening. The annual Middle School Science Fair started Tuesday and will continue Wednesday.

Sen. Pat Roberts and challenger Jim Slattery met Tuesday in Wichita. They discussed issues including the economy and energy.

Midwest Coating opened its doors to the public today to celebrate its 30-year anniversary. The company stays busy almost year-round and employs 25 to 30 people depending on the time of year.

Democrat Chad Taylor and Republican Eric Rucker met Tuesday in a debate sponsored by the Topeka Independent Business Association.

The AAA Fuel Gauge Report released Tuesday shows the average price of a gallon of regular unleaded in Kansas was $2.78 today, down 78 cents from a month ago. Experts say the drop in pump prices is the result of declining crude oil and wholesale gas costs.

Councilman John Alcala says four Topeka Police officers collecting paid leave for seven months and counting violates city policy. City Manager Norton Bonaparte says he authorized the extended leave.

Topeka Police are investigating a shooting that left a man in his mid 20's injured Tuesday evening. Police report they were called to 3100 SE Freemont at about 7:56 PM today in reference to the shooting.

First reading of an ordinance to change Municipal Court fees and a proclamation for "Lights On After School" highlighted the Topeka City Council's agenda Tuesday night.

The special day raises awareness of issues concerning HIV and AIDS with the hispanic population in Kansas.

Shawnee County elections Commissioner Elizabeth Ensley says it is a record amount to mailed on the first day of mailing prior to a general election.

The Highway 24 study was the topic of conversation at an open house Tuesday night. But one intersection was the main topic of conversation.

College students competed for a good cause Tuesday. Volunteers from the Kansas Department on Aging collected cans Tuesday at "Let's Help," all part of the canned goods contest between Washburn University and Emporia State.

13 news won four first place awards at the Kansas Association of Broadcasters annual meeting in Wichita Tuesday. Our morning and noon team of Dave Johnson and Lindsay Shively won a first for Midday in Kansas.

The Kansas City Royal's losing season isn't stopping them from raising prices next year. The Wichita Business Journal reports the Royals are expected to hike ticket prizes 8.4%. The average price for a single ticket will go to $24.84, up almost two dollars from last season.

Former presidential candidates Bob Dole and George McGovern are being honored this week for their efforts to curb world hunger. Dole, a Kansas Republican, and McGovern, a South Dakota Democrat, both saw their presidential ambitions squashed in landslide elections.

Talks between the Striking Machinists Union and Boeing Company came to a halt Monday without any deal in sight. The two sides sat down Sunday for the first time since 27,000 machinists went on strike September 6th.

A 19-year-old Mcpherson mom likely won't do any prison time for dumping her infant daughter in a trash bin. Deidre Harman pleaded no contest Monday to child abandonment.

The Topeka Police Department and Safe Streets are teaming up to help keep our community safer. A training session was held Tuesday for local landlords and property managers at Safe Streets.

Chief Ron Miller says he has received hundreds of questions, letters, and e-mails from people who are upset officer involved in an off-duty shooting incident are on paid administrative leave.

With only three weeks until election day, candidates in the Shawnee County District Attorney race are trying to win over undecided voters.