May 20, 2013

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Oil Falls in Asia on Supply Delays, Bailout Plan

Oil prices fell to near $104 a barrel Thursday in Asia as investors weighed supply delays in the Gulf of Mexico against concerns that the U.S. credit crisis may slow global economic growth and hurt crude demand.

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Safe Streets' "Citizen's Patrol" Meeting Cancelled

We told you Tuesday night how to reserve your spot in safe streets' "citizen's patrol" training session - but now we've been told the event scheduled for this saturday has been cancelled. No reason was given.

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Expocentre Parking Price Going Up

The Kansas Expocentre will increase parking fees for ticketed events at Landon Arena from $3 to $5. The hike takes effect Friday, Sept. 26th.

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Geary County Hospital Plans to Suspend BC/BS

Geary Community Hospital patients may not be able to use Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas soon. Hospital officials say they can't continue to offer quality care and better technology with BC/BS "underpaying for its clients' healthcare."

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Topeka Sonic Wins Silver Medal

The employees at the 21st and Ashworth Place Sonic Drive-in won a silver medal at the Dr. Pepper Sonic Games held in Florida. The store was backwards from what they are used to, but some of the employees won individual awards along with the team medal.

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Judge to Allow Statement in Kan. Murder Trial

A jury will hear an incriminating statement Theodore D. Netherland made to police in 2006. He is charged with first-degree murder in the death of Karen Estes. Netherland's attorney argued that his mental illness and below-average IQ prevented him from understanding his right to remain silent. But District Judge Evelyn Wilson disagreed in a ruling Tuesday.

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House Votes to End Offshore Drilling Ban

The House, responding to growing public demand for more domestic energy, voted Wednesday to end a quarter-century ban on oil and natural gas drilling off the Atlantic and Pacific coasts, giving Republicans a major victory on energy policy.

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Local Retirement Home Hosts Health Fair

Thorton Place Retirement hosted a health fair Wednesday in honor of Active Aging Week. Many health field specialists were present and organizers used a "poker game" approach to encourage residents to visit each one in order to collect a good hand.

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Topeka Boosters Upset About Girl Scout Camp

Budget problems may force the Girl Scouts to sell an 80-acre camp west of Topeka. The Girl Scouts of northeast Kansas and northwest Missouri decided last week to close the center and shop at Camp Tokavaka.

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A flat ending for the FedEx Cup playoffs

Chad Campbell tipped over a small bucket of balls Wednesday and hit 5-irons across the pond on the practice green at East Lake, none quite as true as the one he struck five days ago at Valhalla that earned a crucial point in the Ryder Cup.

Kansas City Crime Stats Report Incorrect

A big swing in the crime picture for Kansas City, MO. Instead of the 22 percent decrease they'd initially reported for last year, police now say Kansas City had a 10 percent increase in crime, the sharpest rise in at least 10 years.

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