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Council Tackles TV, Sumner Issues

City 4 Television survives, as Jeff Preisner cancelled his proposal to do away with the coverage. Also, the fate of the Sumner School was decided.

Washburn University Hosts Debate Watch Party

Candidates sparred at Belmont in Nashville, Tennessee, but students watched them closely at Washburn University here in Topeka.

Closing Arguments Expected in Netherland Trial

Defense presents case during day four of the Theodore Netherland trial.

Topeka Gas Prices Hit a Low

The Quick Stops at 6th and Lane and 6th and Clay have been selling gas at $2.69 a gallon today.

AYP Problem Fixed For Three Topeka Schools

The data excluded the performance of a number of students according to Topeka Public Schools and the Kansas State Department of Education.

Somali Pirates Reduce Ransom Demand To $8M

African Rogues Initially Wanted $20M For Hijacked Ukrainian Ship Containing Russian Weapons.

After Bailout, AIG Execs Lounged At Resort

House Panel Probe Into Market Crisis Also Reveals Insurance Giant Hid Risky Practices.

Cops: Ky. Woman Killed Daughters, Self

Girls, 8, 9, Die Of Stab Wounds In Home; Woman Shot.

Duo Claim Record By Watching 57 Films In 123 Hours

Pair Claim To Break World Record For Watching 57 Movies In 123 Hours In NYC's Times Square.

Dow Drops 500 Points In Turbulent Trading

Skittish investors fearful about ailing financial firms.

McCain And Obama Go Head To Head

Town hall format for crucial second debate between Presidential hopefuls.

McDonald's and Local Schools Team Up for Good Cause

McDonald's and local schools teamed up to raise money for a good cause made our Good News Live at Five. Today marks "Mc-Teacher's Night," where schools have a chance to boost school budgets.

Local Radio Personality to Receive Greatest Honor

A local radio personality is being honored for all her years in the business. KTPK Country Legend's 106.9's Marlena Adkison will be inducted into the Kansas Country Music Hall of Fame during Saturday night's show at the Middle Creek Theatre near Louisburg, KS.

Shawnee County District Attorney Race Heats Up

Candidates for Shawnee County District Attorney continue to battle it out.

Kansas Man Wins $20,000 in State Lottery

A Kansas man whose girlfriend was physically stuck to the toilet in their home wins $20,000 in the state lottery for the second time this year.

SRS Awards Kansans With Disabilities Grant Money

The Kansas Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services has awarded grant money to seven community agencies. The grants are aimed at promoting independent living for people with disabilities.

Teacher Suspended for Students' Pro-Obama Chants

A teacher at a Kansas City charter school has been suspended after video of his public school students chanting praise of Barack Obama was posted on YouTube.com.

Taxes Take Center Stage at Debate Monday in Lawrence

The candidates for Kansas' 2nd Congressional District seat argued about taxes during their second debate Monday night. Republican Lynn Jenkins accused incumbent Democrat Nancy Boyda of voting for the nation's largest-ever tax increase.

Kansas Woman Jumps From Truck and Dies

Authorities in Georgia say a 50-year-old northeast Kansas woman is dead after jumping from a moving truck driven by her boyfriend. Police said Julie Ann Wright of Circleville was pronounced dead at the scene Saturday.

California Man Pleads Guilty to Failing to Pay Child Support

A California man has pleaded guilty to federal charges of failing to make child support payments for a child in Kansas. Christopher L. Mason, 30, of Modesto, admitted Tuesday that Sumner County District Court ordered him to make child support payments in 1998 for a child born in 1995.

Jury Selection Begins Tuesday in Riley County in Murder Case

Jury selection may be complete Tuesday in the first-degree murder trial of Kevin Hernandez in Riley County District Court. The 20-year-old is accused of killing his former roommate, Adam Hooks, cutting up the body and stuffing the pieces into trash bags which were found in the victim's jeep.