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- Students Compete In Shawnee County Spelling Bee
Many kids competed to be the best spellers in the county in the fifty-ninth annual Topeka Capital-Journal Shawnee County Spelling Bee today. - Funds Available in Kansas For Saving Water
Kansas farmers and producers can now apply for federal funding for conserving water. - Chandler Jurors To Hear Cell Phone Testimony
A judge has ruled that Shawnee County jurors can hear prosecution evidence that cellphone calls from Dana Chandler to her ex-husband and his fiancee went flat when they were killed. - Shawnee County Spelling Bee Winners Announced
The 59th Annual Shawnee County Spelling Bee was held on Saturday. - Topekan's Passion For Powerlifting Breaks World Record
Vashon Perryman can definitely carry his weight. Actually four times his weight. - Plevna Man Killed In US 50 Crash
The Kansas Highway Patrol has identified the person killed in a crash southwest of Hutchinson late Friday. 49 year-old Brian Bush died when his car was struck head-on by another car along highway 50 about three miles west of Abbeyville. - Powerball Cash Jackpot Climbs To Highest Level In 20 Years
Saturday’s estimated Powerball jackpot climbed to $325 million after no player claimed the grand prize in Wednesday night's drawing. - Kansas Man Competent For Trial In Threats To Obama's Life
A federal judge has found a Kansas man competent to stand trial on charges of threatening the life of President Barack Obama.
- "Last Lecture" Co-Author Jeffrey Zaslow Dies in Michigan Crash
Jeffrey Zaslow, a best-selling author and columnist was killed in a car accident in northern Michigan Friday. - Singer Whitney Houston Dead at 48
Legendary pop singer Whitney Houston has died at age 48, representative Kristen Foster said Saturday night. - Obama Budget Shows $901 Billion Deficit for 2013
President Obama will propose a budget on Monday that forecasts a $901 billion deficit in 2013. But given the intense acrimony in Washington, especially on budget issues, few provisions in the document are likely to ever become law. - Santorum: Concerns About "Emotions" If Women On Front Lines
Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum expressed "concerns" about this prospect of women serving in combat roles - due to the "other types of emotions that are involved." - Escaped Madonna Stalker Caught By Los Angeles Police
Mental hospital escapee Dewey Hoskins, who served a 10-year prison sentence for stalking and threatening Madonna, was captured Friday. - Obama Signs Giffords' Final Bill Into Law
Gabrielle Giffords final bill increases the penalties for using ultra-light aircraft when smuggling drugs into the country. - Adele Sings A Cappella For Anderson Cooper
Adele performs at the Grammys Sunday. It's her first live performance since throat surgery five months ago. - Woman To Plead Guilty In Baby-Snatching Case, Documents Say
A woman who faces a federal kidnapping charge will plead guilty Friday in the case of a baby snatched from a New York hospital in 1987, court documents say.
- Official: Prison Hospital Readying For Mubarak
Egypt's interior minister has ordered officials to prepare for the arrival of former Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak at a hospital in Cairo's Tora prison, a spokesman said. - Apple Manufacturing Plant Workers Complain
Workers at China manufacturing plant complain about conditions. - Man Gets Life Term For Shooting That Killed 2 U.S. Airmen In Germany
A German court has sentenced an Islamic extremist responsible for the deaths of two U.S. airmen at a Frankfurt, Germany, airport to life in prison. - “Supergiant” Deep-Sea Crustaceans Found Off Coast Of New Zealand
Scientists say they recently captured “supergiant” deep-sea crustaceans nearly a foot long – the likes of which have rarely been seen – in an ocean trench off New Zealand. - When Flu Pandemics Hit, Closing Schools Can Slow the Spread
Students at a University of London class in Mexico City wore masks, protecting them against swine flu nearly two years ago. (Photo from Brennan Linsley/AP) - At Least 137 Reported Killed As Syrian Attacks Escalate
A Syrian opposition group reported at least 137 deaths at the hands of government forces Thursday as President Bashar al-Assad escalated a brutal assault against an opposition that wants an end to his regime. - Human Rights Group Calls For Iraq To End Executions
A human rights group expressed alarm Thursday at the pace of executions in Iraq and called for Iraqi authorities to abolish the practice. - Greece Reaches Deal On Austerity
Greek political leaders agreed to a package of austerity reforms Thursday, marking the first step toward securing much-needed bailout funds.
- Topeka's Heart Ball is Coming Up, February 18th!
Join Melissa and Ralph as they return to co-host this year's Heart Ball Gala at the Downtown Ramada. And get an early jump on checking out this year's auction items before the event next Saturday. - Implementing Lexie's Law
Kansas now has a Lexie's Law, with its provisions going into effect Friday, February 3rd. Learn more about how the state licenses child care homes, group day care homes, child care centers and preschools. - Wear Red Friday, and Know The Facts About Heart Disease
KDHE encourages all of us to wear red this Friday, February 3rd, as a reminder that heart disease is still claiming the lives of too many of our Kansas women. The cardio section of their website could be a life-saver. - Parents Guide to "Eat Smart, Play Hard" and Healthy Lifestyle
You seen the announcements about this site. Now link up and get this valuable information to give your teens help on a healthier lifestyle. - Holiday Giving, With the Red Cross Catalog
We're talking about the Veterans' Wish List (see Ralph's 13 News at 4 Facebook page for the lists of our veterans needs!) and then, check out the National Red Cross site to learn more about the Holiday Gifts Catalog. We'll find out about Topeka's Catalog effort on Thursday's show. - Take Your Best Shot; It's National Flu Vaccine Week
The week runs now through this Saturday. If you're not sure you receive a flu vaccination this month, this site can tell you why it's important to your good health this winter. - Refresh Your Kids With Water
Refresh Kansas and this website show you why it's so important to get our Kansas kids farther away from the holiday sweets, and closer to drinking a lot more pure, fresh water. - Run to Help the Rescue Mission, This Saturday
You can register online anytime this Thanksgiving week, before early registration begins on Friday afternoon. Find out more Monday on 13 News at 4:00, and here on the official Run site.
- Withey, Robinson Lead No. 7 KU Past Oklahoma St
LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) _ Jeff Withey and Thomas Robinson each logged impressive double-doubles for No. 7 Kansas, which wasted a big chunk of a 29-point second-half cushion before pulling away for an 81-66 victory over Oklahoma State on Saturday. - Brown's 23 Lead Texas Over Kansas State 75-64
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) _ J'Covan Brown scored 23 points and Texas got a career effort from senior forward Alexis Wangmene to rally to a 75-64 victory over Kansas State on Saturday. - Hornet Men Come Up Shy In Upset Bid
The Emporia State men's basketball team led late, but could not hold on in an upset bid against #19 Missouri Southern loing 61-57 at home. - RoadRunners Win 5-1
Sean Gaffney scores two goals in a 5-1 Topeka win. - Lady Blues Bounce Back With 26-point Win
Three Lady Blues reached double figures as Washburn wrapped up its three-game home stand with a 75-49 win Saturday over Southwest Baptist in Lee Arena. - Ichabods Hold Off Pesky SBU Bearcats
The Washburn Ichabods held on for a two-point win over Southwest Baptist as a Bearcat 3-point attempt at the buzzer rimmed out as the Ichabods won their season-best fifth-straight game in a 67-65. Washburn (18-6, 12-4 MIAA) will look for win No. 6 in a row as they travel to face Missouri Southern on Wednesday in Joplin. - #21 Lady Hornets Win Third Straight
The #21 Emporia State Lady Hornets shot .500 from the field for the game while holding Missouri Southern to just .333 shooting in a 79-65 win by ESU on Saturday night in White Auditorium. - Sporting KC Tops D.C. United 2-1 In First Kick Preview
Sporting Kansas City posted a 2-1 victory over D.C. United on Saturday at Grande Sports World in Casa Grande, Ariz. Midfielder Graham Zusi opened the scoring in the 34th minute on a curling free kick, while forwardSoony Saad secured the game-winning goal in the 62nd minute, less than two minutes after coming on as a second-half substitute.
- Riley County Murder Suspect Headed To Trial
Riley County detectives say the man accused of killing a Topeka native admitted to the deadly shooting but said he did it to protect himself. - Suspect Who Broke Ankle In Getaway Charged
54-year-old Charles Shaw of Kansas City, Missouri was charged Friday with federal counts of attempted armed robbery and unlawful possession of a firearm in commission of a violent crime. - Evidence Thrown Out Of Topeka Double Murder Case
It's a powerful statement that jurors in a Topeka double murder case will never hear. - Kansas Supreme Court Affirms Verdict In Teen's Death
The Kansas Supreme Court on Friday ruled that Theodore Burnett is not entitled to a new trial in the death of Chelsea Brooks. - Court Finds Kansan Competent For Trial On Threats
Michael Scott Ramsey is charged in a two-count indictment with making threats in 2009 and 2011 against Barack Obama. - Senior Non-commissioned Officer Charged In Child Porn Sting
A Fort Riley soldier is in trouble with the law after police say he was caught downloading and sharing pornographic files of children on his home computer. - Mom Accused Of Putting Baby In Dumpster Seeks Trial Delay
Christina Devine's attorneys will ask a judge Friday to postpone her trial on charges of attempted murder of her newborn. - Preliminary Hearings Set In Assault Case
Monroe Lockhart and Jacob Barnett were in court Thursday. Lockhart had a preliminary hearing set for March 1st. Barnett is scheduled for February 29.
- Topeka's Heart Ball is Coming Up, February 18th!
Join Melissa and Ralph as they return to co-host this year's Heart Ball Gala at the Downtown Ramada. And get an early jump on checking out this year's auction items before the event next Saturday. - Implementing Lexie's Law
Kansas now has a Lexie's Law, with its provisions going into effect Friday, February 3rd. Learn more about how the state licenses child care homes, group day care homes, child care centers and preschools. - Wear Red Friday, and Know The Facts About Heart Disease
KDHE encourages all of us to wear red this Friday, February 3rd, as a reminder that heart disease is still claiming the lives of too many of our Kansas women. The cardio section of their website could be a life-saver. - Parents Guide to "Eat Smart, Play Hard" and Healthy Lifestyle
You seen the announcements about this site. Now link up and get this valuable information to give your teens help on a healthier lifestyle. - Holiday Giving, With the Red Cross Catalog
We're talking about the Veterans' Wish List (see Ralph's 13 News at 4 Facebook page for the lists of our veterans needs!) and then, check out the National Red Cross site to learn more about the Holiday Gifts Catalog. We'll find out about Topeka's Catalog effort on Thursday's show. - Take Your Best Shot; It's National Flu Vaccine Week
The week runs now through this Saturday. If you're not sure you receive a flu vaccination this month, this site can tell you why it's important to your good health this winter. - Refresh Your Kids With Water
Refresh Kansas and this website show you why it's so important to get our Kansas kids farther away from the holiday sweets, and closer to drinking a lot more pure, fresh water. - Run to Help the Rescue Mission, This Saturday
You can register online anytime this Thanksgiving week, before early registration begins on Friday afternoon. Find out more Monday on 13 News at 4:00, and here on the official Run site.
- Tax Time!
- Exceptions for Every Rule
- In Search of a Better Burger
- Finances for Single Parents
Raising children is a rewarding experience, but it can be especially stressful for single parents who face extra demands on their time and energy. Being a single parent often means assuming sole responsibility for making sure your children’s needs – and sometimes a few wants – are met. - The Dickens You Say!
- Not the Bird with which NBC Likes to be Associated
- Super Bowl: Game vs Commercials
- 30 Years of Dave!
- 11 Dead As Somali Migrant Boat Capsizes
The boat full of Somalis fleeing violence in their homeland left for Yemen last Saturday. 11 bodies were found on Somali beaches, 34 people are missing, and there are 13 survivors according to reports. - US: No Evidence On Claims Kim Jong Un is Dead
The U.S. intelligence community has found no evidence to suggest North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is dead, after posts that Un was assassinated on a visit to Beijing. - Somali Terror Group is Joining Al-Qaeda
Al-Shabaab, the Somali militant group, has decided to join the al Qaeda terror network, a monitoring service reported Thursday. - Nearly 140 Killed as Syrian Attacks Escalate
Syrian state TV says armed gangs have begun new attacks in Homs. The president has repeatedly denied attacking civilians. - Iraq Executes 65 People in 40 Days
Human Rights Watch says Iraq's government "seems to have given state executioners the green light," and that "many defendants in Iraqi courts are "unable to pursue a meaningful defense." - Team of Drillers Reaches Long-Buried Antarctic Lake
Russia says its scientists have reached the lake under 2 miles of ice. The lake has been buried beneath a thick sheet of ice for millions of years, and scientists hope it can yield some clues about early Earth history. (This photo was taken in January 2009.) - Argentine President Accuses Britain of "Militarizing" the South Atlantic
The Argentinian president asks Britain to "give peace a chance." President Fernandez says Argentina will file a protest at the United Nations. Argentina still claims the territory, which it calls Las Malvinas. - UN Ambassador Rice to Assad: "Your Days Are Numbered"
UNICEF cites "deaths and injuries of hundreds of children." Arizona Senator John McCain even suggests the United States should consider arming the Syrian opposition.
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