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Plevna Man Killed In US 50 Crash
The highway was shut down in both directions while crews worked to free trapped victims.
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Ex-Wife Of Heckel Murder Suspect Arrested
Dana Craig is accused of committing perjury during the preliminary hearing where it was determined Billy Joe Craig and Charles Christopher Logsdon would go to trial for the murder of Jennifer Heckel.
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Baby Hospitalized, Possible Victim Of Abuse
Officials say the KBI was called in to investigate because the child's father is a McPherson County detention officer.
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Missing Frankfort Man Found Dead
Francis H. Kramer was last seen last Friday on his way to an area casino.
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Community Helping Congregation After Church Fire
Mid-Continent Baptist Church members were displaced after a fire but other churches are helping them rebuild.
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Condos Destroyed By Fire
Two Hutchinson families are homeless after their condos were destroyed by fire.
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School District Goes Pink To Honor Teacher
On Friday, nearly everyone in the Maize school district wore pink to show support for teacher Shelley Poynter who has been fighting cancer for more than a decade.
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Get Engaged, Win Free Spaghetti
Fazoli’s is offering any couple that gets engaged in the restaurant on Valentine's Day two certificates for a year’s worth of free spaghetti.
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Wichita Clarifies Wording Of Special Election Ballot Question
The Feb. 28 special election asks voters whether Ambassador Hotel developers should be allowed to use bed tax funds for 15 years to help build their $22.5 million downtown project.
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Suspect Arrested After West Wichita Bank Robbery
It happened at the Wells Fargo Bank, near Taft and West Streets, around 11:30 a.m.
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Congressman Asks For Delay In Eisenhower Memorial
Architect Frank Gehry has proposed a memorial park framed by large metal tapestries depicting Eisenhower's boyhood home in Kansas.
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Proposed Kansas Abortion Ban Blocked By Abortion Foe
A leading anti-abortion legislator is blocking a push to enact a constitutional amendment that would ban on abortion in Kansas.
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First Lady's Trips Help Husband's Re-Election
In just the past few days, Michelle Obama has danced with cheering school kids, chatted with troops and swapped ideas with busy parents. She's engaged in a friendly cooking competition with stars from Bravo's "Top Chef."
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President Obama Budget Predicts $1.3 Trillion Deficit For 2012
The deficit would drop to $901 billion next year under the administration's tax and spending policies.
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Audit Suggests NDSU Was Diploma Mill For Foreign Students
The school could face penalties from the State Department for violating the federal student visa program as well as sanctions from the departments of Education and Homeland Security.
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Report: Energy Loans Could Cost $3 Billon
An independent review finds the government could lose about $3 billion on Energy Department loans for green energy programs — far less than the $10 billion Congress set aside for the high-risk program.
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Greek PM Says Default Would Lead To "Chaos"
Greece's future in the euro grew increasingly precarious Friday as violence erupted on the streets of Athens and dissent grew among its lawmakers after European leaders demanded deeper spending cuts.
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Catholic Group, Planned Parenthood Satisfied With Birth Control Compromise
The White House is already hearing some positive reaction from both sides of the debate, as President Barack Obama prepares to announce a change in the administration's controversial requirement that religious employers cover birth control for their employees.
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Court OKs Involuntary Evaluation Of Norway Killer
A Norwegian court has ruled that the right-wing extremist who confessed to killing 77 people in a bombing and shooting spree must undergo a second psychiatric evaluation against his will.
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Bernanke: Weak Housing Has Hurt Consumer Spending
Ben Bernanke says declines in home prices have forced many Americans to cut back sharply on spending warns that the trend could continue to weigh on the economy for years.
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Jurors In Lacrosse Trial Watch Police Interview
A former University of Virginia lacrosse player on trial for killing his ex-girlfriend told police he wrestled with and shoved her but did not punch or strangle her.
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13 Arrests After Drug Bust At Wichita Motel
It happened at the Mark 8 Inn, 1130 N. Broadway, around 6:30 a.m. Friday. The arrests stemmed from a three-month investigation.
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SCOKAN Upholds Murder For Hire Conviction
Theodore Burnett was sentenced to life in prison for his role in Chelsea Brooks’ murder.
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BBB: Use Caution When Buying From Unfamiliar Online Companies
The Better Business Bureau says consumers should be suspicious when businesses require cash or other non-traceable money transfers.
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Santorum Says He Wants To Avoid Attacks On Rivals
Rick Santorum says he wants to stick to substantive issues in the campaign for the GOP presidential nomination, rather than resort to the kind of negative advertising that others have used so far this year.
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Syria Blames 'Terrorists' For Explosions, Soldiers Move Into Homs
Syrian state TV is blaming "terrorists" for today's explosions at security compounds in the city of Aleppo. State media say 28 people died and 175 others were hurt.
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Judge Hears Arguments In Slander Suit v. Syracuse Coach
Lawyers involved in a slander suit against Syracuse University and basketball coach Jim Boeheim are in a New York courtroom arguing over a procedural issue that has veered into salacious allegations about fired assistant coach Bernie Fine's wife.
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Nearly 1 In 20 US Adults Over 50 Have Fake Knees
New research shows that nearly 1 in 20 Americans older than age 50 are living with artificial knees.
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President Obama Revamping Birth Control Policy
President Barack Obama says a revamped birth control policy will both protect religious liberties and protect women's access to contraception.
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Greek Cabinet Suffers Second Walkout
A Greek deputy minister has quit the government over new austerity measures, the second to do so in two days.
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Judge To Consider Sandusky Jury, Bail Issues
Former Penn State assistant coach Jerry Sandusky is in court for a pretrial hearing where a judge will hear dueling arguments about whether restrictions on his movement should be tightened or loosened.
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Youth Mental Health Diversions Detailed
About 220 troubled young Kansans who have been diverted from psychiatric residential treatment facilities were the subject of a joint hearing before two House committees.
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Judge: City Sidewalk Ordinance Is Unconstitutional
A Lawrence Municipal Court judge says part of a city ordinance that makes it illegal to obstruct traffic on sidewalks is unconstitutional.
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Kansas AARP Opposes Westar Energy Rate Increase
AARP Kansas says it is opposed to a proposed settlement before regulators that would allow the state's largest electric company to increase its rates by $50 million.
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Court Finds Kansan Competent For Trial On Threats
A federal judge has found a Kansas man competent to stand trial on charges of threatening the president of the United States.
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Shawnee County Approves Settlement With ACLU
Shawnee County has agreed to pay $75,000 to settle a lawsuit over a jail policy that bans inmates from receiving books and publications in the mail.
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Committee Rejects Funding For Public Broadcasting
A Kansas House committee has rejected a request from public broadcasters to restore $800,000 in state funding.
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Electrical Problem Sparks Northeast Wichita House Fire
Crews were called to a home in the 2900 block of East Mossman just before 4 a.m. Friday.
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Bill Could Allow Smoking In Kansas Bars
Last Updated: 11:17 AM 02/10/12 - A house bill recently presented in Topeka could change a law that bans smoking in most Kansas restaurants and bars. The bill would amend the Clean Air Act and allow smoking inside bars that serve and employ people 21 and older.
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Woman Injured In Hit And Run Gives Birth To Healthy Baby Girl
A northeast Kansas woman injured after a hit-and-run crash involving a tractor-trailer has delivered a healthy baby girl.
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Boat Taxes May Be Put To A Vote
Kansas voters may soon get to vote on lowering some property taxes.
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Baby Your Baby: Breastfeeding
The new WesleyCare Breastfeeding Clinic is located at Health Strategies and is staffed by Certified Lactation Consultants. It’s open Monday through Friday, and you don’t need to make an appointment. It’s free.
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Senior Citizens Support Right To Drive
After a Silver Alert was issued for an elderly Kansas man, many asked, when are you too old to drive?
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Report: Sumner County Tops Kansas Wheat Crop
The agency's report on wheat county estimates released Thursday shows Sumner County led the state in production with 10.5 million bushels.
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The Cold Spotter
Even during a mild winter, like we’ve seen this year, hot air in your home can leak out, and cold air can seep in. It’s called air infiltration, and it can drive your energy way up. But a tool heating and air companies are just starting to utilize could help point out where you’re losing energy and money in your house.
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Charges Expected In Neglected Horse Investigation
Dozens of horses were taken from Meadowbrook Farm and the owner is now facing allegations of neglect.
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Kansas Democrats Offer School Funding Alternative
Kansas Democrats are offering an alternative to Gov. Sam Brownback's plan for rewriting the state's school funding formula.
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Rate On 30-Year Mortgage Stays At 3.87 Percent
The average rate on the 30-year fixed mortgage stayed at a record low this week, providing some added incentive for those looking to buy a home or refinance.
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FBI File: Steve Jobs Was Considered For Government Post
The newly released FBI interviews conducted in 1991 were part of a background check for an appointment to the President's Export Council during George H.W. Bush's administration.
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