Pages from an Israeli astronaut's diary that survived the explosion of the space shuttle Columbia and a 37-mile fall to earth are going on display this weekend for the first time in Jerusalem.

Talk about going out with a win. Sen. Pete Domenici, R-N.M., has spent years fighting for legislation that would require insurance plans to treat mental health patients on par with those who have physical ailments. No more higher copays or deductibles for the mental health treatments. No more limits on visits to the doctor that differ from the caps for other patients.

Rejected once amid public fury about bailing out reckless financiers, a $700 billion rescue package is getting a second chance in the House as voters anxiously ponder an economic meltdown that could wipe out their ability to borrow, plunder their savings and put them out of work.

Lyon County expects to foot the entire bill for clean up from last month's flooding. Our radio partner KVOE reports the flooding along the Cottonwood River caused $25,000 in damage. That is below the FEMA threshold of $100,000 required before they assist.

A juvenile was sentenced today for killing birds at the Emporia Zoo. According to our radio partner KVOE in Emporia, 13-year-old Angel Rodriguez will spend 30 days in juvenile custody then two years on probation. Sentencing for two other boys who have pleaded no contest in the case is set for October 23rd.

A short term fund offered by Commonfund out of Connecticut will be terminated this week by its trustee, Wachovia Bank. The fund serves about 1000 colleges and private schools.

On the eve of a House vote on an economic bailout bill, a handful of Republicnas who voted for it Monday now appear less likely to do so.

A man who pleaded guilty to tying up and urinating on a man because of his race received probation Thursday. 19-year-old Isaac Clark of Blue Rapids admitted to trying to drive the black high school student out of Waterville because of his race. Two other defendants will be sentenced later this month.

The NTSB says a human bone was found among the wreckage of Steve Fossett's plane in a remote area of California. Officials say the remains are sufficient for DNA testing. Fossett disappeared more than a year ago.

A 54-year old man is behind bars in Wichita for hitting and killing a 4-year old and her mother outside a school Wednesday afternoon. The man is behing held for murder and driving under the influence.

The Curtis Family Cemetery got a makeover after school Thursday, thanks to JROTC cadets from USD 501.

The Auburn Community Fair is celebrating 99 years of tradition this weekend. The fair continues Friday and Saturday. Events are held at various locations in the area including Auburn Methodist Church, Auburn Christian Church, and the Auburn Fire Dept.

One of two teens accused of attacking a Topeka High School security guard last winter has pleaded guilty. Shawnee County court officials say Raymond Garcia pleaded Wednesday to a charge of assault on a law enforcement officer. Sentencing is set for November 6th.

The KBI and Grant County Sheriff's Office continue to investigate the deaths of Marcos and Holda Garcia. They were found dead in their trailer home on the west edge of Ulysses Aug. 30. Authorities released a sketch of a person they call a person of interest.

42-year-old Darwin David Law was in court again today. He is charged with voluntary manslaughter and involuntary manslaughter. He will have another docket hearing October 16th. Topeka Police arrested him September 10th for the stabbing death of 45-year-old Jon A. Chiselom.

A police chase in Dickinson County left an Abilene man dead Wednesday night. .

The trial date for Antonio Armstrong has been set. He is charged with one felony count of intentional first-degree murder for the august 2007 death of James Dyer, Jr. Three other men are also charged with first-degree murder, conspiracy to commit murder, and criminal possession of a firearm.

Under intense scrutiny, Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin stood her ground Thursday night against a vastly more experienced Joe Biden, debating the economy, energy and global warming, then challenging him on Iraq, "especially with your son in the National Guard."

East coast play about addictions -- and more importantly, recovery -- makes its midwest debut right here in Topeka. Here's the catch: all of the actors were local volunteers.

Thirteen big wheels helped deliver meals to homebound citizens of Topeka today.

Disney's High School Musical came to Topeka Thursday. The ice tour of the hit musical will be at the Kansas Expocentre through Sunday.

Alarmed by the financial meltdown, stores nationwide are slapping sale signs on everything from fall sweaters to furniture - frantically trying to attract shoppers who are cutting back.

The 54-year old SUV driver is jailed after the Wichita tragedy late yesterday.

Surveys released from Wichita State show some promising growth next year.

The flap concerns a skit at a fundraiser in Arkansas City last weekend.