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War MemorialUnique Memorial To Fallen Soldiers Last Updated: 10:20 PM 05/16/08 - A group of Wichita students has come up with an interesting an unique memorial to honor every fallen Kansas soldier since the Iraq War began. - (Full Story)
Day Two Of Burnett's Trial Wraps Up Last Updated: 6:50 PM 05/16/08 -
Graphic testimony in day two of the capital murder trial against Theodore Burnett, accused of strangling Chelsea Brooks. Prosecutors spent Friday laying the groundwork for Burnett's involvement.
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Bob Dole Visits Kansas Last Updated: 6:48 PM 05/16/08 -
Kansas' own war hero, Senator Bob Dole, made a special stop in Wichita for a veterans visit.
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Boeing To Implement Tobacco Ban Last Updated: 6:45 PM 05/16/08 -
By the end of the year, Boeing employees will not be able to use tobacco while on Boeing's property.
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Sebelius Vetoes Coal Bill Again Last Updated: 4:49 PM 05/16/08 -
Governor Kathleen Sebelius has taken action on a number of bills today, including vetoing two, signing four and allowing one to become law without her signature.
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KU Star's Eligibility Questioned Last Updated: 12:52 PM 05/16/08 -
A report that Kansas basketball star Darrell Arthur may have been ineligible to play at his Dallas high school has fueled speculation about whether he should have ever played for the Jayhawks.
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Threat To Police Turns Out To Be Hoax Last Updated: 5:24 PM 05/16/08 -
Wichita Police today said a letter thought to be related to the shooting of a local officer turns out to be a hoax.
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Arrests In Ark City School Buglaries Last Updated: 12:32 PM 05/16/08 -
Adams, Francis Willard and Jefferson Elementary were broken into numerous times between May 9th and 11th. Stolen property included money and electronics.
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Wichita Bus System Needs $210,000 Last Updated: 4:46 PM 05/16/08 -
Wichita's transit system says the pumped up fuel prices have caused a budget shortfall of hundreds-of-thousands of dollars.
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Fire Officials: Vehicle Purposely Set on Fire Last Updated: 10:45 PM 05/16/08 -
Topeka firefighters found a vehicle at 1001 SE Highland Avenue Thursday night. Officials say the fire started in the passenger compartment and appears to be intentionally set. (Full Story)
Rosa's Mexican Restaurant to Close Last Updated: 9:08 PM 05/16/08 -
Rosa's Mexican Restaurant, 2025 SE California in Topeka, will close at 9 pm Saturday May 17th. Owner Ric Barron says food prices, gas prices and competition were all factors in the decision. (Full Story)
Suspected Robbery Shooter in Custody Last Updated: 11:10 PM 05/15/08 -
A man suspected of robbing the Expert Tire store at 21st and Fairlawn in Topeka then shooting at a witness was taken into custody Thursday night. Police arrested a man suspected of driving the getaway car earlier in the day. (Full Story)
Workplace Injuries on the Rise in Kansas Last Updated: 10:55 PM 05/15/08 -
Kansas saw a four-percent increase in workplace injuries in 2007, but paying attention to your surroundings and using proper techniques can cut the changes you'll become part of the statistics. (Full Story)
Sebelius Signs Two Bills Helping Military Families Last Updated: 11:15 PM 05/14/08 -
Some things the bill does include requiring divorced or separated parents to make permanent parenting plans when one parent is deployed, and defering all or part of an active duty soldiers property tax when they're out of the U.S. (Full Story)