News 2008-04-23 Andanh.com

Home sales down, but local agents optimistic Tue, 22 Apr 2008 01:02:00 EST
Topeka, like much of the rest of the country, is a buyer's market when it comes to real estate.

Rival tire company takes aim at Goodyear Tue, 22 Apr 2008 10:47:00 EST
American Tire Corp. claimed Monday that it has offered to acquire Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.'s off-the-road tire plant in Topeka.

Births Tue, 22 Apr 2008 01:04:00 EST
Stormont-Vail

Pets Tue, 22 Apr 2008 01:04:00 EST
These animals have been brought to the Helping Hands Humane Society, 2625 N.W. Rochester Road. The telephone number is 233-7325.

Lake levels Tue, 22 Apr 2008 01:04:00 EST
Date — April 21

Kansas River stage Tue, 22 Apr 2008 01:05:00 EST
The Kansas River stage in Topeka was 6.68 feet at 6:45 p.m. Monday.

Blaze devastates Effingham church Tue, 22 Apr 2008 01:02:00 EST
EFFINGHAM — Memories flooded through the front doors of St. Ann's Catholic Church early Monday as volunteer firefighters from surrounding communities put forth an effort to save a cornerstone of the community.

Missing canoeist still not found Tue, 22 Apr 2008 01:02:00 EST
EUDORA — Despite search efforts that continued on Monday, a DeSoto man who disappeared Saturday night in a canoeing accident on the Kansas River hadn't been found by sundown.

KU debaters finish No. 1 Tue, 22 Apr 2008 01:03:00 EST
LAWRENCE — The University of Kansas debate team ended the 2007-08 season ranked No. 1 in the country in the National Debate Tournament varsity rankings.

Shooting victim back in the hospital Tue, 22 Apr 2008 01:03:00 EST
Daniel Llamas, one of two brothers shot during an altercation with off-duty Topeka police officers March 18, has been readmitted to Stormont-Vail Regional Health Center because of complications from his wounds.

Copter program in limbo Tue, 22 Apr 2008 01:01:00 EST
Don't expect any Topeka Police Department helicopters flying overhead for a year or so — maybe never again.

Shawnee Heights board hears proposals for upkeep Tue, 22 Apr 2008 01:04:00 EST
Kent Townsend spent the majority of his time Monday evening trying to persuade Shawnee Heights Unified School District 450 board members that the grass could be greener on the other side of this summer.

Emergency sirens suffer malfunction Tue, 22 Apr 2008 01:02:00 EST
Emergency sirens in Shawnee County failed to sound at noon Monday for their regular weekly test, but authorities said the problem has been resolved.

USD 437 board member resigning his position Tue, 22 Apr 2008 01:01:00 EST
Shawn Tipping is stepping away from his seat on the school board in Auburn-Washburn Unified School District 437.

Daily Dose: As good as sold Tue, 22 Apr 2008 01:01:00 EST
Whether it's time to buy or sell, the housing market can be a daunting place to do business.

Loud music leads to three arrests Tue, 22 Apr 2008 01:00:00 EST
Police officers at about 5:15 p.m. Sunday pulled over two vehicles near S.E. 25th and California for loud stereo music.

Church reports graffiti Tue, 22 Apr 2008 01:00:00 EST
Graffiti vandals didn't spare a Highland Park church during an overnight spray-painting spree this past weekend.

Truck recovered after theft Tue, 22 Apr 2008 01:00:00 EST
A burgundy GMC Yukon truck stolen Sunday from a central Topeka church parking lot was recovered two hours later on a nearby street, police said.

Woman arrested after central Topeka incident Tue, 22 Apr 2008 01:00:00 EST
Topeka police arrested a 31-year-old woman in connection with aggravated assault after an incident Saturday night near the Kansas Expocentre.

Police investigating overnight shootings Tue, 22 Apr 2008 01:00:00 EST
Police are investigating reports of gunfire reported on Sunday night, according to Kristi Pankratz, spokeswoman.

One hospitalized after crash Tue, 22 Apr 2008 01:02:00 EST
One person was taken to a Topeka hospital with injuries that were described as not life-threatening after a two-car crash Monday afternoon just east of S.W. 29th and Gage in southwest Topeka.

Shots fired at man Tue, 22 Apr 2008 01:00:00 EST
A 37-year-old man told police someone shot at him early Sunday after he confronted several people outside his East Topeka home.

County to seek concrete bids Tue, 22 Apr 2008 01:01:00 EST
Bad concrete is in the eye of the beholder, according to Shawnee County Commissioner Vic Miller.

Chase ends in arrest Tue, 22 Apr 2008 01:02:00 EST
CARBONDALE — A high-speed chase that exceeded speeds of 100 mph on Monday afternoon ended when a motorcycle pulled over near the US-75 and US-56 junction in Osage County.

LeSabre is featured stolen vehicle Tue, 22 Apr 2008 01:00:00 EST
A gray 2003 Buick LeSabre is the feature vehicle this week in Operation: Hot Wheels, the Topeka Police Department's initiative to recover stolen vehicles.

Fort Riley Troops — R&R earned Tue, 22 Apr 2008 01:00:00 EST
Welcome-home celebrations for soldiers returning from Iraq have become a regular occurrence at Fort Riley this month.

Letter: Haulers don't show Tue, 22 Apr 2008 01:02:00 EST
This is the second year in a row that I have allowed myself to get excited about Project Takeover/Makeover. This year and last, I did what was asked of me. I moved unwanted items to the curb and patiently waited for the trash trucks to come and pick them up. This year, as last, no one came.

Letter: Liberty being trashed Tue, 22 Apr 2008 01:02:00 EST
The Wall Street Journal recently released a copy of a Justice Department memorandum justifying the Bush administration's use of torture against enemy detainees. The reported response to this revelation was one of "shock." I find it hard to believe that anyone could be shocked by anything the Bush administration has done since 9/11.

Letter: Bill can help Kansans Tue, 22 Apr 2008 01:02:00 EST
A new study estimates that one person in Kansas dies prematurely every 48 hours due to the lack of health insurance ("Dying for coverage in Kansas," Families USA, April issue). This travesty must not be allowed to continue. HR 676 would extend Medicare to all Americans. Rep. Nancy Boyda should immediately join the 88 co-sponsors of this vital bill.

Letter: Hardly a majority Tue, 22 Apr 2008 01:02:00 EST
Taxpayers just bailed out the Hummer Sports Complex because it didn't generate enough funds to pay the bills.

Letter: HSUS cause is clear Tue, 22 Apr 2008 01:01:00 EST
In her letter March 30, Mary Prewitt said Marc Murrell "gets it wrong" in reference to the Humane Society of the United States.

Broder: Clinton, Obama handing ammo to McCain Tue, 22 Apr 2008 01:01:00 EST
As a rule, presidential elections aren't won or lost by what happens in April. But last week, more and more Democratic officeholders and strategists were worrying out loud about the possibility that Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama are running themselves into trouble by their unending battle for the nomination.

Sebelius signs gun bill into law Tue, 22 Apr 2008 01:01:00 EST
Kansas dealers and private citizens can own automatic weapons, silencers and short-barrel shotguns after July 1. Gov. Kathleen Sebelius on Monday signed a law legalizing possession of such weapons.

Veteran received VA check after help from friends, days of protests Tue, 22 Apr 2008 01:00:00 EST
For Tim Sanders, a veteran of Iraq and Afghanistan, the check is no longer in the mail.

Sell announces retirement Tue, 22 Apr 2008 01:03:00 EST
Phil Sell, a regular contributor to The Topeka Capital-Journal on horticultural matters, will retire May 2 from the extension service, Kansas State University has announced.

Daily Dose: Big 12 Football Tue, 22 Apr 2008 01:01:00 EST
Four to watch

KU's Collins has knee surgery Tue, 22 Apr 2008 01:03:00 EST
It must have been the best 34 minutes of pain in Sherron Collins' life.

Jayhawks add Wesleyan, Ottawa to schedule Tue, 22 Apr 2008 01:01:00 EST
The Kansas baseball team has scheduled a pair of nonconference games to replace earlier rainouts. The Jayhawks will play Kansas Wesleyan at 6 p.m. Wednesday and Ottawa at 1 p.m. April 30.

Topekans run Boston Marathon Tue, 22 Apr 2008 01:02:00 EST
BOSTON — Topekan Marla K. Rhoden placed 11th in the women's 50-59 division of the Boston Marathon today, the highest finisher from the state of Kansas.

Hornets ranked No. 2 in Collegiate Baseball poll Tue, 22 Apr 2008 01:01:00 EST
Emporia State moved up to No. 2 in the Collegiate Baseball Newspaper poll, its highest ranking ever in NCAA Division II. The Hornets are 42-3 overall and 28-0 in the MIAA with a 35-game winning streak.

NAHL honors Hayes Tue, 22 Apr 2008 01:01:00 EST
Topeka Roadrunners forward Eriah Hayes was named to the six-member NAHL all-rookie team Monday.

Middleton resigns at SBU Tue, 22 Apr 2008 01:01:00 EST
Jim Middleton resigned as women's basketball coach at Southwest Baptist. Middleton had a 239-158 record in 14 years at SBU, going 21-10 this past season with a trip to the NCAA Division II Tournament and was named MIAA and South Central Region coach of the year. He also served as SBU's director of athletics from 2001-05.

Truman hires Smith for women's basketball Tue, 22 Apr 2008 01:01:00 EST
Michael Smith has been hired as women's basketball coach at Truman State. Smith is an assistant at Division I Arkansas-Little Rock and previously was head coach at Moberly (Mo.) Area Community College. He replaces John Sloop, who was fired after eight years at the MIAA school.

Hayden, Piles denied title defenses by Rural, teammate Tue, 22 Apr 2008 01:03:00 EST
Monday was a beautiful day for golf.

Seaman, Heights end in deadlock Tue, 22 Apr 2008 01:04:00 EST
With two of Class 5A better girls soccer teams hooking up, it figured that Monday's Seaman-Shawnee Heights match was going to be close.

Rural sweeps West, remains unbeaten Tue, 22 Apr 2008 01:04:00 EST
Washburn Rural's baseball team continued its torrid start to the 2008 season Monday with a dominating doubleheader sweep Monday night of Topeka West at Hummer Sports Park.

O'Neal to sign with SMU Tue, 22 Apr 2008 01:01:00 EST
Hayden senior Alex O'Neal, a three-time Class 4A state singles tennis champion, is set to sign a letter of intent Wednesday with Southern Methodist University, an NCAA Division I school in Dallas.

Volleyball results Tue, 22 Apr 2008 01:01:00 EST
City women

City softball stats Tue, 22 Apr 2008 01:01:00 EST
HAYDEN (8-0)

City baseball stats Tue, 22 Apr 2008 01:01:00 EST
HAYDEN (5-1)

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