News 2008-06-16 Andanh.com

Topeka Teen Missing For Over a Week
A Topeka teenager has been missing for just over a week and her family is asking for help finding her. 19 year old Rachel Acuna went with a friend to Rockfest last Saturday in Kansas City at Libery Memorial, her friend left abandoning her there.

Defendant in Death of Pregnant Teen Accused Before
A man charged with plotting a pregnant 14-year-old girl's murder had been accused twice before of sexual crimes involving teenage girls.

Lawrence Murder Suspect May Be Tried as an Adult
Prosecutors have filed a motion seeking to have Kellam D. Jones tried as an adult in the shooting deaths last weekend of 20-year-old Roland Kloont and 18-year-old Gage Hauk, of McLouth.

Phony $20 Bills Found in Garden City
Sergeant Michael Reagle of the Garden City Police Department, says the back sides of the bills are printed upside down. Reports of the fake $20 bills began early last week.

Kids Begin Adventure to Camp Hope
These campers are special, they are headed to camp hope a special place for campers who either have or have had cancer. Camp Hope is in Great Bend, Kansas, and offers children with cancer the opportunity to enjoy the perks of summer including hiking, swimming, and the campfire!

"The Reading" Draws Hundreds to Kansas Expocentre
Hundreds stopped by the Kansas Expocentre Saturday to honor and pay tribute to our nation's fallen heroes.

Three Arrested in Connection With Riley County Felonies
Riley County Police arrested Henry Jones, Don Jones and Kaywaun Washington in connection with robberies to a Dollar General, Dara's Fast Lane and aggravated battery to a person at a Manhattan residence.

Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for City of Chapman
After a severe storm and tornado did much damage to the city of Chapman Wednesday, a boil water advisory was issued in case of contamination to the water supply. Saturday, the advisory was lifted because tests conclude there are no signs of contamination.

Greensburg Residents Find Ways to Watch Documentary on Town
Greensburg will be back in the national spotlight next week. A new cable network called Planet Green will feature the tornado-ravaged community's rebuilding efforts as part of a documentary that will last several weeks.

Kansas Man Pleads No Contest in Case of Woman Stuck to Toilet
The western Kansas man pleaded no contest to mistreating his girlfriend, who became stuck to a toilet after refusing to leave the bathroom for two years.

Monday Movie Buzz: Hulk Silly, But Still Connects
Why another Hulk? The comic-book geeks running Marvel Studios have an answer: $54.5 million.

Europeans Eager For New U.S. President
A new poll from the Pew Research Center shows that the majority of Europeans believe a new President will be better than Bush.

Saudis To Increase Summer Oil Production
CBS news learns world's largest producer will raise output, but pump prices may not be curtailed.

First Looks at Flooded Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Homes
Four days after Greg Zach spotted the water coming toward his driveway, he was allowed back Sunday into what's left of his house on Cedar Rapid's southeast side.

Police: Officer Kills Man Who Beat Child to Death
Police killed a 27-year-old man as he kicked, punched and stomped a toddler to death despite other people's attempts to stop him on a dark, country road, authorities said.

Feds Say Man Wore Diaper Full of Heroin
Frank Keys Jr. faces up to 40 years in prison after he was found cruising down the highway with more than 200 grams of heroin in the diaper he was wearing, federal officials said.

Tim Russert: Warmly Remembered on 'Meet the Press'
Tim Russert's chair was empty on "Meet the Press" on Sunday, two days after his unexpected death. But Russert was very much present on the full-hour tribute to this giant of political journalism who hosted NBC's public-affairs program for more than 16 years.

NYC Woman Sentenced For Branding Ex-Lover
College student tasered, then scarred man after he had sex with her and didn't call afterwards.

Illinois Man Changes Name To 'In God We Trust'
Illinois bus driver and artist coins a new name for himself: 'In God We Trust'.

What Recession? CEO Pay Up 3.5% In '07
Half of highest-earning executives headed companies whose profits shrank dramatically.

Cedar Rapids Flood Recedes; Des Moines Levee Fails
The dark, filthy water that flooded Iowa's second-largest city finally started to recede Saturday after forcing 24,000 people to flee, but those who remained were urged to cut back on showering and flushing to save the last of their unspoiled drinking water.

Friday - More Of Your Storm Pictures
Friday - More Of Your Storm Pictures

AIR QUALITY ALERT FOR THE RICHMOND VA AREA
AIR QUALITY ALERT FOR THE RICHMOND VA AREA

SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR CENTRAL HANCOCK COUNTY KY
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR CENTRAL HANCOCK COUNTY, KY

Flash Flood Warning For White County Indiana
Flash Flood Warning For White County Indiana

Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning for Cherokee,Dade,Jasper,Polk Counties

Flood Warning Elk and Greenwood Counties
Flood warning Elk and Greenwood Counties

Flood Warning Des Moines
Flood Warning Des Moines

Flood Warning for Cedar River
Flood Warning for Cedar River

Flood Warning Marshall County
Flood Warning Marshall County

K-State Cleans Up After Tornado Tears Through Campus
Crews began cleaning up around 6:00 Thursday morning. Meanwhile, students, faculty, and Manhattan residents came to campus and snapped photographs of the damage.

Phill Kline Seeks Johnson County Re-election
Phill Kline filed for district attorney race in Johnson County. He is seeking a full term after finishing Paul Morrison's term. Kline replaced Morrison following the 2006 Attorney General election. Kline plans to continue his anti-abortion battle.

Politicians, Journalists Mourn Tim Russert
Russert, host of "Meet the Press" is being remembered this weekend after his death Friday from a heart attack.

Asbestos Warning from KDHE
KDHE is quickly issuing warnings about demolition of storm-toppled houses that may be filled with asbestos materials.

NBC's Tim Russert Dies at 58
The political observer and host of "Meet the Press" died this afternoon of an apparent heart attack, working at his desk in Washington.

Brewing Storm over Charter Ordinance?
Mayor Bill Bunten says the constitutionality of placing the city manager form of government on the ballot last time, could produce some major problems for City Hall.

Topeka Lawn and Garden Tour Locations
Topeka's Beautification Association welcomes you and your family to this weekend's Lawn and Garden Tour. (We hope it's dry enough Saturday and Sunday for you to enjoy these gardens.) Tickets are $8 at the gates, and children under 12 are free.

Roberts Writes Bush for Help
Here's the text of a letter Senator Pat Roberts wrote to the White House, asking for assistance helping Kansans affected by this spring's severe weather.

New State Tuition Rates Approved
Kansas Regents have settled on higher tuition rates for the upcoming academic year.

Boy Scout Camp Tornado Kills 4
At least four people were killed and another 48 injured Wednesday when a tornado struck a Boy Scout camp in western Iowa, a state safety official said. "You've got 1,800 acres of property that are destroyed," a Boy Scout official said.

Swim Lessons at Gage Park
A two week course in swimming is being put on by the Topeka Parks and Recreation Department. Children ages 4-12 are splashing and swimming as they learn.

Topeka Man Pleads Guilty to Receiving Child Porn
A Topeka man pleads guilty to having child porn on his computer. Authorities identified him using PayPal accounts used to buy memberships to commercial child porn websites. Roe's sentencing is set for this September.

Police Seek Suspect in Hit and Run
Topeka Police are searching for a red Ford Ranger pick-up in connection with a hit-and-run accident that happened at 5th and Burr at 11:45 a.m. Thursday.

Riley County Storm Search and Clean Up Update
Riley County Police continue search and clean up efforts after Wednesday evening's storms. Updated at 4:30 p.m. Thursday.

CoreFirst Bank and Trust Donates to Historic Landmark
The Ritchie House Committee in Topeka accepted a check from CoreFirst Bank and Trust to help renovate and restore the home of Hale Ritchie.

2008 Volunteer of the Year Awards Held in Topeka
Memorial Union at Washburn University was filled as many volunteers from the Topeka area were honored for their efforts.

Shawnee County Sheriff's Vehicles Get New Decals
The agency vehicle's are in the process of changing their look, with a little help from Sheriff Deputies. The vehicles are getting new stripes in a different color and a new pattern of lettering down the side of the vehicles.

Cleanup Underway; Volunteers and Donations Needed
The Adjutant General's Department announces donations are being accepted through the City of Chapman Disaster Relief Fund. Damages in the town are expected to top $70 million.

Eight Topeka Police Officers Retire
After serving the Topeka community for 20 and 30 years, 8 officers from the Topeka Police Department are retiring.

New United Way CEO Introduced to Community
Miriam Krehbiel will take over as CEO of the United Way of Greater Topeka in July. She'll take over for Nancy Perry, who's retiring after 24 years at the helm.

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