News 2008-05-06 Andanh.com

111 crossings to be upgraded Tue, 06 May 2008 01:52:00 EST
A railroad gang is moving westward out of Kansas City, Mo., to Topeka, repairing track along the way.

Hospital to give up addiction program Tue, 06 May 2008 01:52:00 EST
St. Francis Health Center will close its outpatient addiction treatment program on June 1, eliminating five staff members and referring 40 patients to other programs.

Union walks at GM plant Tue, 06 May 2008 01:53:00 EST
KANSAS CITY, Kan. — A strike Monday by a United Autoworkers local at the General Motors plant could endanger production of the popular Chevrolet Malibu sedan, adding to mounting problems for the automaker.

Police and fire calls Tue, 06 May 2008 01:53:00 EST
Police calls

Pets Tue, 06 May 2008 01:53:00 EST
The following animals have been brought to the Helping Hands Humane Society, 2625 N.W. Rochester Road. The number is 233-7325.

Kansas River stage Tue, 06 May 2008 01:53:00 EST
The Kansas River stage in Topeka was 8.81 feet at 6:45 p.m. Monday.

Births Tue, 06 May 2008 01:53:00 EST
Birth & Women's Center

Google invests in KU studio Tue, 06 May 2008 01:53:00 EST
LAWRENCE — Internet company Google has made a $100,000 gift to help The University of Kansas architecture students design and build sustainable structures, including one of the first new "green" buildings in Greensburg.

More than 2,900 to get degrees from K-State Tue, 06 May 2008 01:51:00 EST
MANHATTAN — Kansas State University is preparing to present degrees to more than 2,900 students at commencement ceremonies this month in Manhattan and Salina. The class of 2008 is the 141st to graduate from K-State since the first class graduated in 1867.

Collision kills McPherson man Tue, 06 May 2008 01:51:00 EST
INMAN — A collision in McPherson County killed a McPherson man Monday morning.

Herington man killed in rollover Tue, 06 May 2008 01:47:00 EST
HERINGTON — A 35-year-old man died Sunday after he has ejected from his vehicle as it rolled off US-56 highway just east of Herington in Dickinson County.

Dad: Shootings connected Tue, 06 May 2008 01:53:00 EST
Henry Holley wants his son's killer brought to justice, and he is doing everything he can to make sure that happens, including talking about what he says are connections to at least one other recent shooting death.

Ready to sound, ready for response Tue, 06 May 2008 01:52:00 EST
When the clock struck noon Monday, Shawnee County residents finally got the jolt they had been wanting.

Working toward a roundabout Tue, 06 May 2008 01:52:00 EST
A pavement profiler mills asphalt on S.W. 21st street, just west of the intersection of 21st and Urish streets Monday.

County approves digital upgrade Tue, 06 May 2008 01:51:00 EST
VHS videotape is going the way of the police horse in the Shawnee County Sheriff's office.

Daily Dose: Radio fliers Tue, 06 May 2008 01:52:00 EST
Shawnee County's outdoor sirens are back up and running.

Daily Dose: Senate race by the numbers Tue, 06 May 2008 01:51:00 EST
On Tuesday, Democrat Jim Slattery, a former six-term congressman and three-term state legislator, announced he was running for the U.S. Senate, challenging two-term incumbent Republican Pat Roberts. For Kansas, where the last two Senate elections have featured little to no two-party competition, this is setting up to be an epic tilt between two major party heavyweights.

USD 437 board: District won't be bound by transfer requests Tue, 06 May 2008 01:53:00 EST
Auburn-Washburn USD 437 school board members flatly said Monday night that when it comes to student transfer requests during the next few months, they will do what is best for the district as a whole.

Two arrested after bar fight Tue, 06 May 2008 01:47:00 EST
Topeka police arrested two men after a bar fight in the North Topeka business district.

WU to give 3 honorary doctorates Tue, 06 May 2008 01:51:00 EST
Honorary doctorates will be conferred on John R. Adams, Anderson W. Chandler and Bill Roy during Washburn University commencement exercises on Saturday, May 17.

Pastor asks for 300 men to pray, discuss violence Tue, 06 May 2008 01:53:00 EST
After two people died in shootings last week in Highland Park, bringing the city's homicide total for the year to four, the pastor of an East Topeka church is calling on 300 men to gather tonight to pray and to address the causes of the violence.

CPC reaches one-year mark Tue, 06 May 2008 01:53:00 EST
The Citizens' Patrol Coalition will meet at 6:30 p.m. today in the Law Enforcement Center to celebrate its first anniversary with guest speakers, awards and refreshments.

Street closed for curb work Tue, 06 May 2008 01:53:00 EST
The city said Monday the northbound curb lane of S.E. California at S.E. 25th Street would be closed through Wednesday, and the southbound curb lane will be closed Wednesday through Friday, for sidewalk ramp and curb work.

Police looking for stolen Blazer Tue, 06 May 2008 01:47:00 EST
A blue 2003 Chevrolet Blazer four-door sport utility vehicle that was stolen early Monday in North Topeka is the featured vehicle in this week?s Operation: Hot Wheels program sponsored by the Topeka Police Department.

Kansas River — Awash in peril Tue, 06 May 2008 01:47:00 EST
The meandering nature of the Kansas River can be deceiving.

Letter: Wrong way to lead Tue, 06 May 2008 01:47:00 EST
The Rev. Jeremiah Wright has been chastised for his inflammatory remarks. Rosie O'Donnell didn't last long on "The View" because she examined everything through her own narrow agenda, and she often had a chip on her shoulder. The same could probably be said for some recent presidential candidates like Ron Paul and Ralph Nader.

Letter: Surgery saves money Tue, 06 May 2008 01:47:00 EST
Dr. Bill Roy's insightful column April 26 on modern metabolic and weight loss surgery rightly asks who will pay. The answer is that these surgeries, when expertly performed by skilled surgeons, will pay for themselves in future cost savings in as little as 3 1/2 years.

Letter: Picket law's real motive Tue, 06 May 2008 01:47:00 EST
Regarding the Rev. Bob Layne's April 16 letter, "Protect the living too":

Letter: Going way beyond prank Tue, 06 May 2008 01:51:00 EST
There are many ways to pollute a world, and it seems we are dedicated to exploring every avenue of destructive behavior that could inspire a madman in a fever. We have subjected our world to war, overfarming, deforestation, pesticides, water pollution, air pollution and atomic radiation. We consistently display a casual disregard for all other life forms that happen to have the misfortune of sharing this planet with us.

Broder: In the end, only the candidates can save party Tue, 06 May 2008 01:51:00 EST
On the day last week when Hillary Clinton suffered the first of two costly defections by Indiana superdelegates, I went to see an old friend working in her national campaign. I knew he was loyal to her, but I also calculated that if he were guaranteed anonymity, he would give me an honest answer to the vexing question: Does the Clinton camp still see any realistic way she can deny Barack Obama the Democratic nomination without blowing up the party?

Coal debate in final days Tue, 06 May 2008 01:53:00 EST
Republican House Speaker Melvin Neufeld is optimistic today's session of the Legislature — perhaps lawmakers' last big work day in 2008 — delivers hard-fought victories on a contentious coal debate.

Lawmakers suggest tax exemption Tue, 06 May 2008 01:52:00 EST
As lawmakers squeeze the budget belt one notch tighter, two Topeka lawmakers have called for "decoupling" the state from a federal tax code for one year, possibly saving $79 million.

Sebelius shows support Tue, 06 May 2008 01:53:00 EST
Gov. Kathleen Sebelius reiterated support Monday for a bill broadening the Kansas Board of Healing Arts' capacity to discipline medical professionals and expanding public access to information on troubled health-care workers.

Children need parents to be strong role models with exercise Mon, 05 May 2008 12:39:00 EST
It's time for parents to get in the game.

Edwards: Be wary of spring injuries Mon, 05 May 2008 12:38:00 EST
As a harsh winter season turns into a bright spring, people of all ages are enjoying the outdoors. For many of us, this means athletic activity, whether with friends, in organized leagues, on the golf course or in the garden.

Hydration important before, after exercise Mon, 05 May 2008 12:38:00 EST
Times have changed since mothers cautioned children about waiting 30 minutes after supper before going out to play. In today's world, meals often are sandwiched between family activities.

Director conducts farewell Tue, 06 May 2008 01:53:00 EST
Kirt Saville will end his conducting career at Washburn University with a bang — and a rattle and a gong and a clang and a boom.

Bowyer takes page from boss, makes most of wild opportunity Mon, 05 May 2008 12:39:00 EST
RICHMOND, Va. — Richard Childress always tells his drivers that luck occurs when preparation meets opportunity.

Daily Dose: Build-up to Bricktown Tue, 06 May 2008 01:52:00 EST
The Big 12 Conference's 10 baseball teams are vying for eight spots in the conference's annual postseason tournament, which will return May 21-25 to Oklahoma City's AT&T Bricktown Ballpark.

K-State golf gets bid to NCAA Championship Tue, 06 May 2008 01:52:00 EST
The Kansas State men's golf team received an at-large bid to the NCAA Championships on May 15-17 at Bremerton, Wash.

McGown's par lifts his team to TGA 4-Man title Mon, 05 May 2008 12:39:00 EST
Chris McGown's par on the third playoff hole sealed the win for his team in the Topeka Golf Association 4-Man Best Ball at Western Hills Golf Course on Sunday.

Local golf results Mon, 05 May 2008 12:38:00 EST
TGA

Daily Dose: KU freshman playing beyond his years Tue, 06 May 2008 01:51:00 EST
LAWRENCE— With two outs in the fifth inning and his team trying to pad a three-run lead Saturday, Tony Thompson looked every bit the seasoned veteran.

Former city golf champion leads Nebraska-Omaha Tue, 06 May 2008 01:52:00 EST
Abbey Weddle, a former city girls champion at Washburn Rural, shot a 3-over 75 and is tied for third place, leading Nebraska-Omaha to a first-place score of 303 after the first round of the NCAA Division II North Regional Golf Championship at Grand Forks, N.D.

Youth baseball results Tue, 06 May 2008 01:52:00 EST
SCABA

Youth softball results Tue, 06 May 2008 01:53:00 EST
Youth

Murrell: Creepy, crawly critters Sun, 04 May 2008 01:53:00 EST
Now that spring is here, people are getting rid of cabin fever and spending time outdoors. Turkey hunters, golfers, hikers, birders and others anxiously await nice days to enjoy the great outdoors. But with the nice weather comes a few of the not-so-pleasant experiences and close encounters with creepy, crawly critters like ticks.

Salina-area duo wins KWA event Sun, 04 May 2008 01:56:00 EST
Randy Wheeler, of Salina, and Paul Zeller, of Assaria, captured the Kansas Walleye Association event at Wilson Lake on April 27.

Lovewell's 50th on tap Sun, 04 May 2008 01:56:00 EST
There will be a birthday party for Lovewell Reservoir on June 1.

KDWP houses large snapping turtle at Pratt center Sun, 04 May 2008 01:56:00 EST
An alligator snapping turtle weighing more than 120 pounds and estimated to be more than 100 years old is now on display at the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks Pratt Education Center, just south and east of Pratt.

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