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KC police shoot suspect Last Updated: 6:23 PM 05/11/08 - Police have identified the armed man who was fatally shot by a Kansas City police officer after raising his gun. - (Full Story) The Price Of Stamps Will Go Up… Again Last Updated: 6:45 PM 05/11/08 - The cost of mailing a letter goes up a penny to 42 cents on Monday, the latest in what are expected to be annual price adjustments by the Postal Service. - (Full Story) AP Analysis: Desire for coal plants drove legislation Last Updated: 5:17 PM 05/11/08 - Pigs became a favorite metaphor as legislators debated proposals clearing the way for two coal-fired power plants in southwest Kansas and restricting the power of the regulator who's blocked them. (Full Story) Soldiers return to Fort Riley from Iraq Monday Last Updated: 4:44 PM 05/11/08 - The soldiers are from the 977th Military Police company. The unit is returning from a 15 month tour. A ceremony is tentatively set for six p.m. Monday on Custer Hill. (Full Story) Mothers gather for feast at Aboud's Last Updated: 4:46 PM 05/11/08 - Aboud's in Topeka welcomed mothers of all ages Sunday. A feast of a lunch was prepared to celebrate Mother's Day. (Full Story) Mother's Day concert in the park Last Updated: 6:11 PM 05/11/08 - Two different jazz groups played for two hours Sunday afternoon. (Full Story) One killed in Nemaha county crash, another seriously injured Last Updated: 4:37 PM 05/11/08 - A man remains in serious condition at Stormont Vail Hospital after a crash that killed the young man's wife 5 miles west of Sabetha. (Full Story) MacVicar construction continues Last Updated: 6:07 PM 05/11/08 - If your morning commute takes you through MacVicar you will want to change your route. (Full Story) Car wash offers freebies for moms Last Updated: 4:47 PM 05/11/08 - One car wash in Topeka was inviting mothers to enjoy a free car wash in honor of Mother's Day this Sunday. (Full Story) Mom's enjoy a treat on Coldstone Creamery Last Updated: 4:21 PM 05/11/08 - With lines out the door, Mom's couldn't get enough free treats on Mother's Day. (Full Story) Celebrating Mothers at Lexington Park Last Updated: 12:14 PM 05/11/08 - They say since ladies tend to like quilts more than the guys, model trains from the Topeka model railroad club were also on display for them to enjoy. (Full Story) Four Students Recieve Scholarships Last Updated: 12:09 PM 05/11/08 - The Topeka Elks Lodge #204 held it's most valuable student scholarship award dinner at O'dooley's. (Full Story) Shawnee County Teen Struck By Lightning In Shower Last Updated: 12:05 AM 05/11/08 - Lance Wishkeno says his 15-year-old daughter Felicity Wishkeno was showering in their home at 1536 NW Valencia road when lightning hit the side of their home. (Full Story) I-70 and Adams Construction Last Updated: 9:13 PM 05/10/08 - The second phase of a pavement repair project on I-70 began Saturday. The work began on both eastbound and westbound I-70 from west of the Adams street Branner trafficway interchange to east of the Carnahan street interchange on the east side of Topeka in Shawnee county. (Full Story) 3 Minors Injured in Accident; Alcohol Involved Last Updated: 9:05 PM 05/10/08 - Three minors are injured in a car accident that happened just after 5PM Saturday when their car struck a utility pole. (Full Story) Local kids receive new basketball shoes Last Updated: 4:59 PM 05/10/08 - The kids received camp certificates and new Shaquille O'Neal "Dunkman" shoes from the "Run for a Reason" organization. They have also been sponsored to attend Bob Chipman's full day basketball camp at Washburn University this summer. (Full Story) Curtis reunion reunites classmates Last Updated: 5:00 PM 05/10/08 - Classmates and friends got a chance to reminisce on times passed. More than 200 former Curtis Junior High School students met Saturday. (Full Story) NAMI Walk helps fight mental illness Last Updated: 11:49 AM 05/11/08 - Hundreds of people in Topeka were walking for a good reason Saturday morning. The NAMI walk was established to show support for individuals living with mental illness and to raise funds for the organization. (Full Story) Hook a worm kids, it's time to go fishing Last Updated: 5:07 PM 05/10/08 - It was a little breezy Saturday but that didn't stop plenty of kids from worming up their hooks and casting away at Lake Shawnee for the kids fishing derby. (Full Story) Child 'Forrest Gump' Actor Leaving Army Last Updated: 7:03 AM 05/10/08 - FORT RILEY, Kan. - As a boy, Michael Conner Humphreys made a splash on the silver screen as "Young Forrest Gump." As an adult, he somewhat mirrored the life of his movie character: He joined the Army and fought in an unpopular war. (Full Story) Kids Hit History Center Trails for Fun with a Run Last Updated: 10:58 PM 05/09/08 - Great Plains Running Company held its 2nd annual Saucony - Red Robin Kids Fun Run Friday night at the Kansas History Center. The event aims to raise awareness about getting kids active to fight childhood obesity. (Full Story) Evening Stroll Celebrated Lives and Loved Ones Last Updated: 10:55 PM 05/09/08 - Midland Care Hospice's 12th Annual "Celebration Walk" raises funds for the not for profit. It also gives participants a chance to celebrate life and remember important people in their lives. (Full Story) More Headlines...

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