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- Tree Delivered To Governor's Mansion
The Christmas Tree Growers Association delivered an early gift to the Governor's Mansion Friday. - Wanamaker Elementary Cooks Up Some Thanks
Calling all friends and family is what Wanamaker Elementary was saying for Thanksgiving lunch. - Missing Jefferson County Man Found
Perry police officers found 77-year-old Oliver "Richard" Goza 3 miles outside Perry. - Shawnee Co. Expands H1N1 Target Groups
Adults aged 25 to 64 with underlying health conditions will now be able to get the H1N1 vaccine in Shawnee County. - Missing Person Reward Increased
A donor contributed $40,000 to help find Patricia Kimmi on Friday. - Library Journal Awards TSCPL 4-Stars
The Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library has been recognized as a high-performing library in a time of need. Libraries across the nation are playing a key role in their communities in this current economic crisis, and your library is no exception. - Supreme Court Affirms Murderer's Hard 50, Reverses Additional Sentence
In an opinion filed by the Kansas Supreme Court Friday, the Court affirmed Benjamin Appleby's capital murder conviction, but reversed a related attempted rape conviction. - Naturalization Ceremony Swears in & Welcomes New Citizens
Forty-four people became American citizens in a naturalization ceremony downtown Friday morning.
- Former State Dept. Official, Wife To Plead Guilty To Spy Charges
A former State Department employee and his wife, accused of illegally aiding the government of Cuba for nearly 30 years, pleaded guilty Friday to federal charges. - Baby Gorillas In Congo Getting A New Playpen: Paradise
The only two baby mountain gorillas in captivity -- orphaned two years ago after their mothers were slain in massacres -- will soon be getting a lush, new playpen, Congo's wildlife authority announced Friday. - Crime Ring Sold Human Fat, Peru Says
Peruvian authorities say they have arrested four members of a gang that specialized in selling to European labs fat obtained from dead humans. - Amanda Knox Tortured, Killed Roommate, Prosecutor Says In Closing
Accompanied by two smitten young men vying to impress her, a resentful Amanda Knox toyed with a knife and then plunged it into her roommate's neck, killing her, an Italian prosecutor charged in closing arguments Friday. - Former State Dept. Official, Wife To Plead Guilty To Spy Charges
A former State Department employee and his wife, accused of illegally aiding the government of Cuba for nearly 30 years, say they intend to plead guilty to federal charges. - Mandela and Machel Voted Children's Champions
Nelson Mandela and Graca Machel have been crowned the "Decade Child Rights Heroes" in a vote cast by children from all over the world. - Baby Gorillas In Congo Getting A New Playpen: Paradise
The only two baby mountain gorillas in captivity -- orphaned two years ago after their mothers were slain in massacres -- will soon be getting a lush, new playpen, Congo's wildlife authority announced Friday. - Right-Wing Activists Attack India TV Station
A band of right-wing activists ransacked an Indian television station in the country's financial hub of Mumbai in an assault their party said was an act of retaliation against the channel's "bias" against their veteran leader.
- Former State Dept. Official, Wife To Plead Guilty To Spy Charges
A former State Department employee and his wife, accused of illegally aiding the government of Cuba for nearly 30 years, say they intend to plead guilty to federal charges. - What To Expect In Senate's Saturday Health Care Vote
To debate or not to debate the Senate's health care reform bill; that is the question. - Democrats Slam GOP As Party Of 'Fear' In Health Care Debate
Traditional Senate decorum yielded to brass-knuckle politicking in the health care debate Friday as top congressional Democrats sought to close party ranks before a key procedural vote this weekend. - Justice Investigation Finds $200,000 Awarded To ACORN-Affiliated Groups
About $200,000 in Justice Department funds ended up in the coffers of the activist grass-roots community-organizing group ACORN or its affiliated organizations in recent years, the Justice Department watchdog says in a newly released report. - Senators Team Up for Senior Nutrition Programs
Pat Roberts, Iowa's Tom Harkin are urging the USDA to restore bonus commodity eligibility. This could be a big help to programs like "Meals on Wheels." - Obama Wraps Up 4-Nation Tour Of Asia
President Obama wrapped up an eight-day tour of Asia on Thursday, holding talks with South Korean President Lee Myung-bak and speaking to American troops at Osan Air Base. - At 2,074 Pages And $849 billion, Senate Health Bill Arrives
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid on Wednesday unveiled a sweeping health care bill that would expand health insurance coverage to 30 million more Americans at an estimated cost of $849 billion over 10 years. - Obama: Guantanamo Closing Date Uncertain
Weighing or delaying a closure of Gitmo by January, is frustrating critics already upset with the decision to send 9/11 defendants to New York for their trial.
- Death Of Drew Brees' Mother Ruled A Suicide
The death of the mother of New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees has been ruled a suicide. - Record, Title, Turmoil In Kansas vs. No. 3 Texas
When Colt McCoy started his first game at Texas in 2006, the second pass of his career was a sign of things to come: It was a 60-yard touchdown in a rout of North Texas. - Royals Set Winter Roster
The Kansas City Royals today announced their winter 40-man Major League roster. - KU Chancellor Issues Statement On Perkins, Mangino
University of Kansas Chancellor Bernadette Gray-Little issued the following statement today in response to a baseless media report of a university administration review of Athletics Director Lew Perkins: - McCray Named To Naismith Trophy Watch List
Kansas senior All-American Danielle McCray was one of 50 players named to the Naismith Trophy Preseason Watch List announced on Wednesday, Nov. 18, by the Atlanta Tipoff Club. - No. 19 Kansas Hosts Undefeated Michigan Sunday Afternoon
No. 19 Kansas hosts undefeated Michigan on Sunday afternoon in Allen Fieldhouse. Tip-off is slated for 2 p.m. - K-State Plays Ole Miss In Puerto Rico Tipoff
Kansas State will face its stiffest test of the young season on Friday night, as the Wildcats play Ole Miss (3-0) in the semifinals of the O’Reilly Auto Parts Puerto Rico Tipoff at the Coliseo de Puerto Rico at 7:30 p.m. CT. - Hornet Volleyball Inks Three In Early Signing Period
Emporia State head coach Bing Xu has announced the signing of three players during the early signing period to attend ESU and play volleyball for the Hornets.
- Man Headed To Prison For Re-entering U.S.
46-year old Raudel Medrano-Estrada, who has lived in the Dodge City, Kan., area for much of the past 15 years, pleaded guilty Sept. 14 to re-entry after deportation subsequent to conviction for an aggravated felony. - Woman Sentenced For Stealing From Church
43-year old Lanora Michelle Driskill Spigarelli was ordered to repay the more than $74,000 she took from the church where she used to work. - Shots Fired In Downtown Topeka
Shots were fired in the 500 block of SW Tyler Wednesday morning. No one was injured. - 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. - 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. - 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. - 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. - Governor Taps Ambrosier as 26th District Judge
Parkinson says the Washburn Law School alum has practiced law "in every court in the district."
- Are you planning on buying and reading Sarah Palin's new book?
- The White House Health Care Plan
Read the full plan outlined by the President in his address to Congress Wednesday night. - The White House Blog
Speaking at the National Academy of Sciences, the President gave assurances on swine flu, tied it to the need for a sustained national commitment to science, and made that commitment. - Centers for Disease Control
Basic swine flu information, answers to your questions, from the CDC - WIBW National News
- Peanut Product Recall
For a complete list of products recalled due to concerns over possibly salmonella-tainted peanut butter, visit the FDA's web site at the following link: - TextWIBW
- Change a Pet's Life Day
For information on Hill's Pet Nutrition's "Chance a Pet's Life Day," January 24th, click the following link:
- Oprah Confirms End of Show
Oprah Winfrey told viewers Friday that she plans to end her long-running show in 2011. - Bus With Miley Cyrus Tour In Accident, One Dead
A tour bus crashed in Virginia on I-85 killing one. The bus is reported to be with the Miley Cyrus concert tour. - Bus With Miley Cyrus Tour In Accident, One Dead
A tour bus crashed in Virginia on I-85 killing one. The bus is reported to be with the Miley Cyrus concert tour. - Alanis Morissette's New Outlook On Health
Alanis Morissette was the definition of "fierce" when she arrived on the American music scene with one of the big break-up songs of the '90s, "You Oughta Know." But behind that tough exterior were secrets of a difficult past. - Wal-Mart Black Friday Ad: TVs Top Deals
Wal-Mart's much-awaited Black Friday deals will focus on a gamut of gadgets such as high-definition TVs, laptops and Blu-ray players, as well as holiday gift favorites such as toys and DVD's. - Ashlee Simpson: Don't Call My Sister Fat
Ashlee Simpson-Wentz wants people to stop calling her big sister Jessica fat, the singer-turned actress told Women's Health magazine. - Big Business For A 'New Moon' Romance
Are they or aren't they a couple? That's the multimillion-dollar question fueling the "Twilight" franchise. - Mexican Man Allegedly Kills Woman He Believes Was Witch
According to officials, Iniguez Olivares went into the woman's home, accused her of putting a witch's spell on him and started to beat her with a stick.
- The Eyes Have It
- Black Friday Deals
- Survivor Samoa Episode 10 - Review of "The Day of Reckoning” – Russell finds the THIRD idol!!!
The old Galu tribe has crumbled! Russell H. is dominating! This episode and season has been full of suspense! Russell H. found the 3rd hidden immunity idol this time with a clue!!! - Be Careful with That! (The Season's Most Dangerous Toys)
- Advantage to Bill Snyder
- We're Healthy...Sorta
- Royals Biggest Day since 1985 - Cy Young & All Star Game!
- 14 Scariest Twilight Souvenirs
As Twilight mania hits the theaters some unusual products are hitting the shelves.
- Mexico Flexes Muscle Against Dangerous, Mysterious Drug Cartel
(CNN) -- Police say that the Mexican drug cartel known as La Familia Michoacana this summer killed 12 federal police officers, attacked several police stations, and plotted to drag a cabinet member's name in the mud. - Clinton Calls Aleged Volence, Rapes In Guinea ‘Criminality Of The Greatest Degree’
WASHINGTON (CNN) –Alleged violence by government troops in Guinea represents “criminality of the greatest degree,” Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said Tuesday. - Homeless Find Hope In Working On TV Show
ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA (CNN) -- Just a few years ago, Ron Kenebrew was in prison. When he got out, he moved from Arizona to Minnesota, but he soon wound up homeless. - Suspects Arrested In Colombia Massacre Of Indigenous People
(CNN) — Three suspects have been arrested in the August slaying of 12 indigenous Awa people in southwestern Colombia, the military announced Tuesday. - Dalai Lama To Meet With Obama After His Trip To China
WASHINGTON (CNN) -- President Barack Obama will meet with the Dalai Lama after the president's trip to China, the State Department said Monday. - Honduras Repeals Emergency Decree
TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras (CNN) — Honduras’ de facto president said Monday he has lifted a controversial emergency decree that had limited some civil liberties. - Annan Arrives In Kenya To Kick-Start Government Reform
NAIROBI, Kenya (CNN) — Former United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan flew into Kenya Sunday for three days of meetings aimed at kick-starting the reform process of a coalition government, believed by most observers to be stalled. - U.N. To Inspect Iran Nuclear Plant This Month
(CNN) — United Nations nuclear inspectors will visit Iran’s recently disclosed nuclear power plant on October 25, the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency announced Sunday from Tehran.
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