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Kansas is a Midwestern state in the central region of the United States of America, an area often referred to as the American "Heartland". It is named after the Kansas River which flows through it, from the French "Cansez", by explorer Étienne de Veniard [More...]
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VA head: System is reaching out to vets
May 17, 2008 6:40 am
James Peake, U.S. secretary of veterans affairs, said the department is monitoring the health ofreturning combat veterans carefully in an effort to ensure that their physical and mental needs can be m...
Boy, 14, admits to writing threats
May 17, 2008 6:40 am
A 14-year-old boy admitted to police Thursday that he wrote two letters threatening to shoot police officers because he thought it would be funny and he was angry with his parents, police said Friday....
Sheriff releases details of e-mails
May 17, 2008 6:40 am
It started at 7:28 p.m. May 4, on what appears to have been a quiet Sunday night in the Sedgwick County Jail."I DECLARE MYSELF A RECRUIT IRISHMAN," a detention deputy said in an all-caps e-m...
Sebelius vetoes coal, blasts legislators
May 17, 2008 6:40 am
Gov. Kathleen Sebelius vetoed a third attempt to allow two coal-fired power plants in western Kansas on Friday, then chastised lawmakers for tying the plants to economic development elsewhere."Ra...
Dole speech a hit at Pachyderm meeting
May 17, 2008 6:40 am
In a speech mixing politics, wry wit and sentiment for the World War II generation, former U.S. Sen. Bob Dole told a Republican group Friday that tax hikes are on the way if businesses and taxpayers d...
West-side growth drives diocese to start new parish Site near 37th, Ridge will draw from St. Francis
May 17, 2008 6:40 am
For the first time in 10 years, the Catholic Diocese of Wichita has established a new parish in Wichita and has long-range plans for a second new parish on the city's fast-growing west side.The dioces...
City wants to bring in more candidates
May 17, 2008 6:40 am
Pat Salerno, the former city manager of Sunrise, Fla., won't be the only one to face rigorous interviews for the position of Wichita city manager.City Council members said Friday that they expect to b...
Detective tells of body discovery, confession
May 17, 2008 6:40 am
Lt. Ken Landwehr answered the Wichita police homicide squad's phone after 10 a.m. June 15, 2006.Authorities from Butler County said they'd found a girl's body. Homicide knew their counterparts at the ...
Teen's relationship worried friends, mom
May 16, 2008 11:35 am
After one of Amy Keeler's best friends started having sex with a grown man, Keeler said, she felt uncomfortable. After all, she and Chelsea Brooks were only 13 years old, in seventh grade, and they we...
WSU tuition expected to rise 5 to 6%
May 16, 2008 6:40 am
Students at Wichita State University would pay at least $121 more for a semester's tuition and fees next year under increases presented Thursday to the Kansas Board of Regents.But that amount could ri...
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Med students provide free health care
May 8, 2008 5:00 am
University helps the uninsured.
Local News from Wichita Business Journal via Yahoo! News
Moody's considers downgrade for Sprint Nextel
May 16, 2008 8:29 pm
Moody's Investors Services put two debt ratings of Sprint Nextel Corp. on review for a possible downgrade. (S)
YEK business program gets $34,000 gift from Cargill
May 16, 2008 8:09 pm
Cargill Inc. has donated more than $34,000 to Youth Entrepreneurs of Kansas.
WaMu reduces home equity credit to homeowners
May 16, 2008 7:13 pm
Washington Mutual Inc. has slashed or suspended $6 billion in available home equity credit to its customers in an effort to reduce its risk in a flailing housing market. (WM) (BAC) (CFC)
Kansas City Star to trim its staff
May 16, 2008 6:59 pm
The Kansas City Star's new editor says the newspaper will reduce its staff by an unspecified amount as tough times continue for the industry. (MNI)
Cargill sweetener closer to hitting market
May 16, 2008 5:58 pm
A new calorie-free natural sweetener being made by Cargill Inc. and Coca-Cola Co. has been found to be safe for human consumption, the company said Thursday.
Frontier workers face temporary wage cuts of 10 percent
May 16, 2008 2:29 pm
Frontier Airlines employees will see paychecks cut 10 percent when the carrier implements temporary wage reductions later this month, the airline said.
Macy's, FAO Schwarz sign toy agreement
May 16, 2008 2:29 pm
Macy's Inc. has entered into an agreement to open FAO Schwarz toy stores in 275 of its locations this year. (M)
U.S. Rep: National economy in the basement
May 16, 2008 2:29 pm
The U.S. economy appears to have bottomed out, U.S. Rep. Barney Frank said Friday morning.
Sprint Nextel says WiMAX is ready for the market
May 15, 2008 7:59 pm
Sprint Nextel Corp.'s WiMAX broadband wireless network is ready for commercial service, Sprint and Samsung Electronics Corp. Ltd. said Thursday. (S)
Hotel, restaurant planned at Hartman Arena site
May 15, 2008 7:44 pm
Hartman Arena in Park City may open next year alongside a new hotel and restaurant, according to Wink Hartman Jr.
Local News from 49 ABC News Topeka via Yahoo! News
Garden project at KTKA highlights green thumb guidelines
May 17, 2008 5:48 am
Have an itch to put a garden in? Here are a few tips to help you get started. Plus, when it will be too late to start planting.
Fans react to Darrell Arthur's cheating scandal
May 17, 2008 3:33 am
The shock of Arthur's grade-changing allegations is hitting Jayhawk fans here in the Capital City and they have one big question. Find out what it is.
Ribbon cutting opens new low-income housing
May 17, 2008 2:48 am
Learn how many units are opening and when people will start moving in.
The nitty gritty of the Pig Olympics
May 17, 2008 12:03 am
Find out where kids were encouraged to get dirty for the sake of good, clean fun.
Crowd gathers to speak out in favor of Cates
May 16, 2008 11:48 pm
Local radio broadcaster Jim Cates is off the air at Cumulus. Learn the puzzling circumstances.
Yard sign regulations strictly enforced
May 16, 2008 10:33 pm
Warmer temperatures send bargain hunters out searching for yard sales. But neighbors are upset because they say the City is on the hunt - for their signs. 49 News Community Reporter Liz Zamora examine...
Free Shred-a-Thon set for Saturday
May 16, 2008 8:48 pm
The community is invited to participate in the 49 News Shred-a-Thon. Learn what to bring and what to keep at home.
Topeka Zoo Comes to You: From nature's cleanup crew to nature's predator
May 16, 2008 5:48 pm
49 News Anchor Gena Terlizzi speaks with Topeka Zoo Director Mike Coker. Find out how rambunctious Coker's animal guests got on the set of Good Morning Kansas.
May 16, 2008 2:03 am
This week, the federal government said the bears must be protected because of a decline in Arctic sea ice from global warming. 49 Photojournalist Justin Schmidt went to the Topeka Zoo to find out why ...
Neighbors don't want trailer in their neighborhood
May 16, 2008 1:03 am
It's an eyesore and neighbors say it's a dangerous draw for kids. Many of the houses from hell we've featured have been just that - houses.
Local News from Salina Journal via Yahoo! News
Salina attorney Mike Sheahon suspended indefinitely
May 17, 2008 12:08 am
MICHAEL STRAND Salinan attorney Michael Sheahon has been indefinitely suspended from practicing law in Kansas, the Kansas Supreme Court decided in an opinion handed down Friday.
May 16, 2008 3:53 pm
GARY DEMUTH Salina police arrested a 36-year-old man Thursday for alleged inappropriate contact with a teenage girl. The contact occurred from March until May of this year, said Carson Mansfield, Sali...
May 16, 2008 3:37 pm
Dorian Michael, an acoustic guitarist, will be the featured entertainer today at the Art a la Carte concert. The concerts take place at Campbell Plaza, in the 100 block of South Santa Fe, in downtown ...
May 16, 2008 2:07 pm
Jeremy and Kaci Neely are not afraid to explore their personal lives through music.
Tremayne Blair shares a spiritual message through music
May 16, 2008 1:52 pm
LINDSBORG -- The first time Tremayne Blair touched a set of piano keys, he had the scare of his life. Blair, who was born and raised in Galax, Va., was given a small keyboard at age 6 by his godmother...
May 16, 2008 1:38 pm
"Looks like bad news for the left here lately. People are starting to figure out that both Barack Hussein Obama and the whole global warming thing are a big scam. That's too bad."
May 16, 2008 10:23 am
ELLSWORTH -- Lee Ann Beagley, 53, died Thursday, May 15, 2008, in Ellsworth. She was born March 16, 1955, in Bridgeport, TX, the daughter of Marvin Don and Mary Jon Cates White. She was a waitress at ...
K-State at Salina looking at small-to-no tuition increases
May 16, 2008 10:23 am
When it's time to talk tuition increases, it's usually not a question of whether, but of how much. But this year, Kansas State University at Salina is proposing no tuition increase for freshman and so...
Guillen, Meche help Royals finish sweep of Tigers
May 16, 2008 10:23 am
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Neither the Detroit Tigers nor the Kansas City Royals saw this sweep coming. Jose Guillen homered and drove in three runs, Gil Meche pitched seven solid innings and the Royals beat...
May 16, 2008 10:09 am
In recalling the days before 1986 when Jon Wefald took over as the 12th president of Kansas State University, K-State at Salina Dean Dennis Kuhlman mentions that "Silo Tech" was a common nic...
