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- Census Bureau Looking For Workers
The U.S. Census Bureau expects to hire thousands of people between now and next spring. - Topeka Library Gets Grant For Cultural Effort
The Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library will get a $1000 grant for a program promoting Latino cultural awareness. - Volunteers Needed for Thanksgiving Dinner
Monetary donations are also very needed as the Community Thanksgiving Dinner Foundation prepares for the local feast Thursday. - Winter Weather Sparks Disaster Declaration For 18 Kansas Counties
Damage from the season's first round of winter weather is estimated in the millions. - Food Sale At The Law Enforcement Center
Schwan's Fine Foods help raise funds for the Topeka Police Department. - One Wreck Sparks Two More On I-470
Five people were injured in three separate accidents within a few hundred feet of each other on I-470 in Topeka Friday night. - Topeka's Christmas Bureau Sees Increased Demand
Approximately 2900 households applied for help from the United Way's Christmas Bureau this year. - Kansas Supreme Court Appoints Attorney For Jailed David Price
The Kansas Supreme Court appointed standby counsel for David Price, who's been jailed since August for indirect contempt.
- Security Lax at Los Alamos National Lab
Critics say the nation fails to protect its nuclear secrets at its own peril. - 'Office' Plotlines Reflect Recession Anxieties
Dunder Mifflin, the fictional paper company at the center of NBC's prime-time comedy "The Office," is facing bankruptcy. Staffers in the Scranton branch are anxious about their fate. - California Students Occupy Buildings To Protest Fee Hike
University of California students were occupying buildings on several of the system's campuses Friday in protest of a 32 percent tuition hike. - Cancer Screenings Under Scrutiny
It's been a confusing week for women. On Monday, it started with breast cancer. A federal advisory board made a controversial recommendation that women begin routine mammograms at age 50, rather than at 40. - Mid-Evening Headlines & News to Know
Mid-evening news and information to know. - 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. - FAA Computer Glitch Affects Hundreds Of Flights
Some 819 airline flights were delayed and an unknown number canceled Thursday after a Federal Aviation Administration telecommunications router glitch, though the agency said some of the delays were weather-related. - FDIC Announces 124th Bank Failure
State regulators shuttered Commerce Bank of Southwest Florida in Fort Myers, Fla., Friday night, bringing the 2009 national tally to 124.
- 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.
- Warren Leads Ole Miss To 86-74 Win Over K-State
Chris Warren scored 27 points and Terrico White had 25 to help Mississippi beat Kansas State 86-74 Friday night in the Puerto Rico Tip-Off semifinals. - 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: - #7 Lady Hornets Outlast Eastern New Mexico 82-50
The #7 Emporia State Lady Hornets used 22 points off turnovers to overcome .377 shooting for the game in an 82-50 victory over Eastern New Mexico on the opening night of the Lady Hornet Tip-off Classic in White Auditorium. - Lady Blues Fall In South Central Regional Semifinals
The eighth-ranked Washburn Lady Blues had their season come to an end with a 17-25, 25-27, 20-25 loss to fifth-ranked West Texas A&M on Friday night in the South Central Region Semifinals. Washburn ends the season 33-5. - 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. - Former players say Kansas coach is abusive
University of Kansas officials are willing to talk with former players about allegations of abusive behavior by football coach Mark Mangino - and two former players had plenty to say on Thursday.
- Police Reveal New Details On Persons Of Interest
Police say they're looking for a man who witnesses report shot into a home in the Oakland neighborhood Sunday night then fled. One woman in that home was killed. - Protests Continue Over Inmate's Death
Bias Busters holds its second protest outside of the Shawnee Co. jail, calling for answers into the death of inmate John Bradley Rippee, who died in November. - 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.
- 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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