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Gateway Enhancement Project Scheduled For Friday
There will be a gateway enhancement project on Thursday.
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Arraignment Delayed For Abduction Suspect
KNZA Radio says 21-year-old Roy Hernandez of Odessa will be arraigned in Brown County Nov. 25th. He faces two misdemeanor charges of contributing to a child's misconduct and driving with a suspended license.
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Roberts, Brownback Want DOD To Consider WTO Ruling In Tanker Bidding
Sens. Sam Brownback and Pat Roberts say the Dept. of Defense must consider a ruling that Airbus received illegal subsidies in developing a new tanker.
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Second Man Charged In Cockfighting Case
Douglas County Attorney Charles Branson filed a felony charge of unlawful conduct of cockfighting Wednesday against 40-year old Jose Guerrero of Eudora.
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ESU Gets High Marks
Emporia State University gets high marks in an independent audit.
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Man Guilty On 11 Counts Involving Sex With A Teenaged Relative
41-year old Ralf Mondonedo was found guilty on a total of 11 counts for having sex with a teenaged relative.
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Services Announced For Slain Topeka Woman
Funeral services have been announced for the Topeka woman shot and killed at her home on Sunday.
Condition Of Woman Rescued From Fire Improves
The daughter of a woman rescued from a house fire by two Topeka police officers says her mother's condition is improving.
Topeka Businesses Tagged By Graffiti
Several Topeka businesses were tagged by graffiti overnight Tuesday. Topeka Police hope a web-based tracking system can help wipe out the problem.
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Washington County Sheriff Dies
Sheriff Bill Overbeck of Washington County died Tuesday at his home.
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Library Opens Section To Help Job Seekers
A new Jobs and Careers Neighborhood section opened Wednesday at the Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library.
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Heartland Visioning Public Update
County and city leaders announced a long-term plan for community growth about a year ago and Heartland Visioning gave its first public update Wednesday.
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AAA: Nearly 39 Million to Travel for Holiday
The agency says travelers will eager to visit family, friends next week. Here's their official forecast.
Regents Broach Possible Tax Hikes, Warn Of Impact Of Cuts
At least two board of regents members say the state needs to consider tax hikes. Their comments came after budget Director Duane Goosen briefed them on the state's budget situation.
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Topeka 20-30 Volunteers Going Shopping
While many clubs ask for donations over the holidays, Topeka's 20-30 Club members are buying stuff this Sunday.
Governor Taps Ambrosier as 26th District Judge
Parkinson says the Washburn Law School alum has practiced law "in every court in the district."
Kansas Health Report Rankings Released
Obesity's on the rise, but Kansas' health report card show a continuing drop in smoking and binge drinking. Here's what else the report shows.
Manhattan Police Warn Of Suspicious Blue Van
The Manhattan Police Department is alerting residents about suspicious activity by a blue van around the city. If you see a vehicle matching this description You are urged to call the Riley County Police Department
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Cox Cable Moves WIBW-HD Up The Dial
For our 13 News viewers who subscribe to Cox Cable, we want to alert you that our HD channel has been moved and is no longer on Cox Channel 612. Effective November 17, Cox has moved WIBW's high definition channel to 2012.
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Upcoming Homeland Security Summit A First For Kansas
The first biennial Kansas Homeland Security Summit will be held Dec. 8-10 in Wichita. It's designed for senior-level decision makers involved in homeland security response issues.
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33 Year-Old Cold Case Reopened
The Shawnee Co. Sheriff's office has reopened the investigation into the death of 18 year-old Tirell Ocobeck. Investigators say they have looked into around 150 leads since her death.
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Governor Names Bradley Ambrosier 26th District Judge
Governor Mark Parkinson has appointed Bradley E. Ambrosier of Elkhart as a district judge of the 26h Judicial District of Kansas.
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Real Christmas Tree? Watch Out For Fire Hazards!
As families begin to decorate for the holiday season, Dan McLaughlin, the Kansas State Fire Marshal, is urging all families who purchase Christmas trees to keep fire safety in mind.
Apologetic Bank Robber Sentenced To Nearly Five Years
40-year old Michael Maples of Wichita was sentenced to 57 months for two bank robberies.
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Kansans Appointed To Various Health Commissions
The Governor's Councils on Autism and Fitness are among those gaining new members.
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Topeka Police Officers Hailed As Heroes For Saving Homeowner
Two Topeka police officers are being hailed as heroes for rescuing a homeowner after her home caught fire.
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Health Policy Authority Says Reform Would Lower Kansas Costs
A Kansas Health Policy Authority analysis shows Kansas could saving millions of dollars a year with health care reform.
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Funding For Traffic Signal Gets Green Light
Topeka City Council members approved a $160,000 budget to install a new traffic signal at SE 4th and Branner.
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Heartland Visioning Reports to the Community
Two Wednesday sessions will outline what's been done so far, with more chances for interested Shawnee Countians to ask questions and offer up some feedback.
Air Service For Topeka Remains In Holding Pattern
MTAA officials say Topeka remains in the mix for one airline, but it might be more long-range.
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Boeing Rolls Out its Latest Model
Plagued by tardy design plans and second chances, the 747-8 jet was finally rolled out from a Boeing Seattle-area hangar this week.
Two Days Left Of Christmas Bureau
If you are needing some help this holiday season there is still some time left to sign up for some assistance.
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Woman Accused Of Shooting Former Husband Set To Appear In Court
The Manhattan Mercury reports 63 year-old Martha Potter is charged with second degree murder in connection with the shooting death of 70 year old Robert Potter.
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Two Douglas County Men Arrested For Cockfighting
Authorities moved in Tuesday on a property south of Eudora where they suspected cockfighting.
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First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit Extended & Expanded to More Buyers
The Federal Government extended the first time home buyers tax credit, and expanded it to include more home buyers.
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AG's Report Says Fighting Crime Pays
Attorney General Steve Six released a report highlighting accomplishments of fiscal year 2009.
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Kansas Finishes Midpack Among Healthiest States
Kansas finds itself right in the middle of the pack in the United Health Foundation's 20h annual rankings of the healthiest states. The sunflower state ranked twenty-fourth overall.
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Local Bank Renews Pledge To Highland Park Central
It could be described as a kind of renewal ceremony. A local bank renewed its commitment to Highland Park Central Elementary School on Tuesday.
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Taco Bell Starting From Scratch On Wanamaker
Taco Bell franchises are given fresh make overs every twenty years; so when the Taco Bell on Wanamaker was due for a fresh look, owners decided to start from scratch with a whole new building.
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Topeka Transit In Financial Trouble
Topeka Metropolitan Transit Authority is facing financial trouble. The transit system says it’s facing a $625,000 shortfall.
WU Celebrates Fitness Center
WU fitness complex celebrates five years.
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Kansas Governor Sets Sights On Budget Cuts
Gov. Mark Parkinson says all options are on the table in closing the state's budget gap.
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Kansas Launches Energy Efficiency Loan Program
A new program allows homeowners and small business owners to get low-interest loans to make energy efficienty improvements.
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Semi Rollover Temporarily Closes K-4 Highway
A rollover accident near Eskridge has blocked both lanes of K-4 Highway until the semi-trailer can be hauled away.
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Senate Spending Bill Contains Two Kansas Projects
Senate bill contains funding for two Kansas projects.
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Businessman Launches Challenge To Brownback
Tom Wiggans filed paperwork Tuesday to launch his campaign as a Democratic candidate for Kansas Governor.
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Topeka Community Foundation Awards Grants
The Topeka Community Foundation announced the recipients of its Prevention, Intervention and Education grants. More than $170,000 was awarded in 2009 to 12 recipients.
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LJ Signs With Bengals As Backup
Running back Larry Johnson has agreed to terms with the Cincinnati Bengals to be one of their backups, giving the AFC North leaders depth at the position, a person familiar with the negotiations told the Associated Press.
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SCHA Provides Resources To Help Smokers Quit
SCHA provides resources to help smokers quit The Shawnee County Health Agency (SCHA) will be offering Quit Kits to smokers on Thursday, November 19, 2009.
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Operation: Hot Wheels
This week’s featured vehicle is a Maroon 1992 Nissan Sentra 4 Door with faded paint on the roof and a missing light on the rear drivers-side. It was reported taken on November 12th from Topeka in the 200 block of SW Gage, Topeka.
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