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Lawrence Man In Wheelchair Sells Hotdogs
Nowatzke has to set up a 1,000-pound cart and more than a half-dozen coolers, containers and condiments. He also brings out a 65-pound shaved ice machine.
Spirit Of Kansas Recap
The celebration at Lake Shawnee provided something for everyone, crafts, a car show, a concert and much more.
Kansas Weatherman Looks Back On Long Career
Dale Collins' career as a Kansas weatherman has changed dramatically since he began 40 years ago.
Hot Dog Vendor A Fixture In Lawrence
Craig Nowatzke's hot dog stand in Lawrence is a busy lunchtime stop.
Area Celebrates Fourth Of July With Parades And Church Service
Remembering and thanking veterans was on the minds of many this Fourth of July.
Explosive Devices Found In KCK House With Body
Authorities are investigating after explosive devices and a man's body were found inside the same Kansas City, Kan., home.
Suspect Arrested In Double Homicide In Wichita
A suspect has been arrested in a double homicide at a Wichita apartment complex.
4-Year-Old NW Kansas Boy Dies In Forklift Accident
A 4-year-old boy has died in a forklift accident near the northwest Kansas town of Colby.
Parsons Girl Raises Money For Haiti Homes
A Kansas girl has helped raise money to build a home in Haiti by selling her homemade gift cards.
Missouri Man Charged In Hit-And-Run Fatal In Kansas
Thirty-two-year-old Clark L. Montgomery remained jailed Friday in Johnson County on $100,000 bond. He has been charged with leaving the scene of an accident resulting in death and with driving with a suspended license.
Mulvane Art Museum Friday Art Walk
First Friday Art Walk includes new exhibits at the Mulvane Art Museum.
Young Child Suffers Burns At Lake Perry
A young child suffered burns in an accident at Lake Perry Friday.
K-4 Road Work Begins Monday
We have some road construction that you may want to know about.
Back From The Big Apple - WIBW-TV Alum Mike Jerrick Pays A Visit
Wichita native Mike Jerrick got his start at WIBW-TV in Topeka in the early 80s. He says the lessons he learned there have stuck with him.
Estimate Says Topeka Is Growing
More people are calling Topeka home than at any time since 1970.
Missouri Man Charged In Hit-And-Run Fatal In Kansas
An Independence, Mo., man has been charged in a fatal hit-and-run crash in the Kansas City suburb of Lenexa.
Man's Death On Kansas Railroad Tracks A Mystery
The death of a man who spent much of his life around trains is a mystery after his body was found beside tracks in central Kansas.
Spirit Of Kansas Preview
Tomorrow marks the Fourth of July and the Spirit of Kansas celebration.
Need For Blood High
The Community Blood Center teamed up with a local business to help boost the area's critically low supply of blood.
Group Dedicates New Flag Pole
A Wamego girl completed a Girl Scout project and helped out her community at the same time.
Hitting The Links....Sorta
The sun is shining, so what better day to hit the links....sorta.
Seven People Arrested In Syracuse
Seven people have been arrested on more than 50 drug crimes in Syracuse after a joint investigation.
Recent KCK Killings Bring Concern
Some Kansas City, Kan., residents see a recent killing spurt that claimed nine lives as just the latest wave of violence for the city.
Emporia Remembers Actor Karl Malden's Ties To Town
Malden, who appeared in "A Street Car Named Desire," is being remembered in Emporia for ties he had to the city and university.
Abortion Doc Murder Suspect Sending Jail Mail
A man charged with shooting abortion provider, Dr. George Tiller, has been sending mailings from his jail cell that claim such killings are justifiable.
Spirit Of Kansas Schedule
The schedule of events for Saturday
Mayor Bunten Still Has Pneumonia
Topeka Mayor Bill Bunten says he is unsure when he'll return to office as he continues to recover from pneumonia.
Hyvee Voluntary Recalls Salad Dressing
Hyvee is voluntarily recalling some twelve ounce bottles of Hyvee Health Market Organic Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing.
Mystery Of Train Death Continues
The death of a man who spent much of his life around trains is a mystery after his body was found beside tracks in central Kansas.
Budget Causes Correctional Facility Changes
Female juvenile offenders now housed at a north-central Kansas facility will be transferred to Topeka because of state budget problems.
Topeka Population Up
More people are calling Topeka home than at any time since 1970. A new estimate by the U.S. Census Bureau puts the Kansas capital's population as of July 2008 at 123,446 _ up by 881 from July 2007.
Spirit Of Kansas Traffic Alert
If you're headed to Lake Shawnee for the fireworks Saturday and not taking the White Lakes Shuttle, remember Lake Roads will close at 8:00 pm.
Just War?
A discussion on war was held at Washburn University Law school.
35th Infantry Division Band Kansas Army National Guard Concert
35th Infantry Division Band Kansas Army National Guard held a concert at Gage Park Amphitheater.
Judd Hearing: No Decision Today on Dropping All Charges
Heated exchanges between the attorney for the Llamas brothers and another police officer highlighted Thursday's hearing for Jason Judd.
Kansas Budget Cuts Impact Education
State budget cuts will have a big impact on K-through-12 education. It will be cut by $39 Million in Kansas. It brings the per-student numbers to 2006 funding levels.
Topeka Hospitals Team Up To Provide Workers' Child Care
Topeka's Stormont-Vail HealthCare and St. Francis Health Center partner to support Building Blocks Child Care. It gives first priority for slots to their employees. The center's director says the program they provide is something parents can look for in their own child care.
Hitting The Highways For The Fourth
Traveling is a major issue as we're on the heels of the Fourth of July.
Street Closed Due to Water Main Break
A water main break has caused some street closings that you may need to know about.
Hearing Set for Topeka Woman in Jail Sex Crime
A preliminary hearing has been set for a former employee of the Topeka Juvenile Correctional Complex accused of having sex with an inmate.
Competency Hearing Set for Carnoali
A competency hearing has been set for a Topeka man arrested in connection with the death of his live-in girlfriend.
Amelia Earhart Memorial Bridge Ground Breaking Ceremony
A ground breaking ceremony was held today for the Amelia Earhart Memorial Bridge project.
Free Car Wash for Donating Blood
You can help give the gift of life and get a clean car to boot.
8 Wonders of Kansas Customs
Nominations are being sought for the ``8 wonders of kansas customs.''
Give Blood, Get Car Washed
Give the gift of life and get a clean car to boot. The Community Blood Center and Eagle Car Wash wash are teaming up Friday to offer a little incentive to giving back.
Topeka Library Hosts Activities To Encourage Young Readers
The Topeka-Shawnee County Public Library is hosting several programs over the summer to get young readers started and to keep older kids interested.
Big Band Group Plays For Brown Bag Concert
The lawn of the Kansas Statehouse was filled with music and food Thursday. It was all part of the Brown Bag Series.
Nominations For 8 Wonders Of Kansas Customs Sought
The Kansas Sampler Foundation, an organization that educates people about the state, is calling on the public to submit their ideas for what is ``uniquely Kansas.''
Missouri Woman Pleads Guilty In Staged Assault
Lindsey D. Crawford pleaded guilty Thursday in U.S. District Court to a charge of conspiracy to commit wire fraud. The 23-year-old acknowledged that she and another woman hired a man to physically assault the two and then sexually assault Crawford in her garage.
Obama Confident In Recovery Despite Jobs Report
President Obama says he's confident the economy will rebound despite a report that employers cut a larger-than-expected 467,000 jobs in June. The unemployment rate climbed to a 26-year high of 9.5 percent.

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