News 2008-06-26 Andanh.com

Funds to Help Locate Cell and Internet Emergency Callers
Governor Sebelius announces more than $3.6 million to help locate cell phone callers in emergencies

Two Arrested in Alleged Cockfighting Ring
The Johnson County Sheriff's Department arrested two men and confiscated more than 170 fighting roosters and a large sum of cash in an alleged cockfighting ring. The Sheriff's department says eight agencies, including the Humane Society, are assisting.

Wichita Man Gets Life Sentence in Death of Pregnant Teen
51-year old Ted Burnett will spend the rest of his life in prison without parole for strangling 14-year old Chelsea Brooks. Prosecutors say Brooks was nine months pregnant when the father of the baby paid Burnett to kill her.

Popular Pool Closed In Manhattan
Manhattan Department of Parks and Recreation says City Park Pool remaining open would have threatened public safety, and it had to be closed. It is leaving some swimmers high and dry.

Construction Begins and Ends in Topeka
We're on your side with a series of road closings that may effect your commute through Topeka.

Trial Date Set For Two Accused of 2007 Topeka Murder
A trial date is set for two men accused in the murder of a Topeka man. The jury trial Corky Williams and Drake Kettler will be September 9th.

Country Stampede Kicks Off Thursday
We'll be live at 4, 5, and 6 Thursday evening to show you the sights and sounds from the stampede.

Kansas High Court to Rule Friday on Gambling Lawsuit
The Kansas Supreme Court says it will issue its ruling Friday on whether the state's expanded gambling law is constitutional.

Kansas Lifts Wheat Embargo, Tests Show Grain Safe
Regulators have lifted an embargo on wheat from 20 fields and three grain elevators in seven south-central Kansas counties.

Smoke-Shrouded California Scrambles to Fight Wildfires
Hundreds of homes in the scenic community of Big Sur were threatened by a wildfire that already had burned 16 residences and was just 3 percent contained Wednesday.

Kid Golfers, Strippers Share Golf Course
A close encounter between flirtatious strippers and children playing in a golf tournament was the result of "mistiming," golf course officials said Tuesday as they apologized to parents.

Driver Arrested After Speeding 22 Times in 45 Days
A Nevada woman has been arrested after photo enforcement cameras on a Phoenix freeway captured her behind the wheel of a car speeding 22 times in a 45-day span, authorities said.

Report: Climate Change Linked to National Security
Global warming probably will mean more illegal immigration and humanitarian disasters, undermining shaky governments and possibly expanding the terrorism threat against the U.S., intelligence agencies say.

Millionaires? We've Got 10 Million of Them
The global economy hits an astounding milestone. There are now 10,000,000 rich people who can officiallly call themselves "millionaires."

General Mills Raises Cereal Prices as Profit Falls
With ingredient prices popping up like toaster strudel, General Mills said on Wednesday it has raised cereal prices and might consider other price increases, too.

Pope Returns toOld Way of Distributing Communion
A papal aide says Pope Benedict XVI intends to return to the old way of distributing Communion at Masses. Benedict's master of liturgical ceremonies said in an interview Wednesday in the Vatican newspaper L'Osservatore Romano that the pontiff will place the Communion host in the mouths of the faithful who kneel before him.

InBev Awaits Answer From Anheuser on $46B Offer
Brewer InBev SA on Wednesday pressed Anheuser-Busch for an answer on its $46 billion takeover offer, and the maker of Budweiser beer was prepared to reject the offer, according to a published report.

Steven Spielberg Looks to Direct `The 39 Clues'
DreamWorks Studios has acquired the film rights to "The 39 Clues," a mystery series-online game that Scholastic will debut in September. Spielberg, director of "Jaws," "Schindler's List" and the "Indiana Jones" films, says he's hoping to direct.

Obama Disagrees With High Court on Child Rape Case
Democrat Barack Obama said Wednesday he disagrees with the Supreme Court's decision outlawing executions of people who rape children, a crime he said states have the right to consider for capital punishment.

More Lightning Expected To Scorch Calif.
Fire Crews From Three States Battling More Than 1,000 Blazes

Firefighters Battle Hundreds of Blazes in California
Fire crews from Nevada and Oregon have arrived to help California firefighters battle hundreds of blazes that have darkened skies over the San Francisco Bay area and Central Valley.

U.S. Crop Damage from Weather Tops $8 Billion
The largest farm group in the United States said on Wednesday that weather-related damage to the country's crops, including recent floods in the Midwest, has topped $8 billion so far this year.

24hr Rainfall Totals
Rainfall amounts from Tuesday night storms.

Warmer Today with Stray Storms
Isolated thunderstorms across portions of Eastern Kansas are expected to give way to mostly sunny skies with highs in the lower 90s this afternoon.

No, Not That One: Fairfax Buys Majority in Weather Company
No, the Weather Channel deal hasn't yet been finalized, but an almost-namesake has been sold in Australia.

Battle Against Calif. Wildfires Rages On
Firefighters Work Around The Clock Due To The State's Limited Resources

Waterlogged Levee Faces Mississippi Strain
Earthen Levee Protects 100 Houses, 3,000 Acres Of Farmland

Tropical Storm Hits China's SE Coast
Tropical storm Fengshen lashed southern China on Wednesday with heavy rains and strong winds, bringing new misery to a region already struggling to recover from this month's deadly floods.

Governor Sebelius Raises Lightning Awareness
Governor Sebelius wants you to be aware of severe weather and has declared this week as lightning awareness week in Kansas. The proclamation is an effort to raise awareness of the dangers from summer thunderstorms and lightning strikes.

Lawrence to Fight Aphids with Ladybugs
About 18,000 ladybugs are being released in Lawrence this week to feast on aphids in city-owned flower beds and planters.

Tom Hanks Supports AFTRA Contract Deal
Tom Hanks has thrown his support behind a contract deal reached by the smaller of two actors unions, putting his high-profile name against plans by the larger union to wring more concessions from the major Hollywood studios.

Lightning Sparks 800-plus Fires in California
More than 840 wildfires sparked by an "unprecedented" lightning storm are burning across Northern California, alarming the governor and requiring the help of firefighters from Nevada and Oregon.

Oil Prices Steady as Market Eyes Nigeria
A faltering dollar, Mideast tensions and concerns over supply disruptions out of Nigeria propelled oil prices above $138 a barrel Tuesday, less than $2 away from crude's trading record.

Keep Your Home Burglar-Free
Topeka Police say there are some simple ways you can keep burglars out, and your belongings in your home.

AFL-CIO Voting on Obama Endorsement
The AFL-CIO is on the verge of endorsing Barack Obama for president. The leaders of the nation's largest labor organization started voting Tuesday on whether to endorse Obama's presidential nomination.

Facebook Benefits Extroverts the Most
Introverts say they log more time on the exploding social networking site, but they still don't have as many friends.

Open Meeting Scheduled to Talk About Possibilites of New Fire Station on NW 46th
The proposed site for the fire station is Northwest Landon Road and Northwest 46th street. If you have any thoughts or suggestions on that idea, Chief Joe Hawkins wants to hear them.

Mountain Lion Kills, Eats New Mexico Man
Robert Nawojski's body was found near his New Mexico mobile home after the attack last week.

Boeing Battle Part of Senate Race
U.S. Senate candidate and former Congressman says Senator Pat Roberts could have helped Kansas avoid the battle over a huge tanker contract.

6 Die in Kentucky Plant Rampage
The gunman had told his girlfriend he would kill his supervisor. Four others were slain before police shot and killed the attacker.

Dr. Pepper/Snapple To Donate Funds To Kansas National Guard Foundation
A well-known drink company is giving the Kansas National Guard a helping hand. Dr. Pepper/Snapple has agreed to donate a portion of sales to help the families of Guard members.

Tainted Fuel Causes Havoc at North Topeka Gas Station
BP says a terminal problem led to diesel fuel being mixed with gasoline and distributed to 4 gas stations. Now they are offering to correct any problems.

Highway Funding is Dwindling
KDOT is watching the clock tick down on the current decade-long highway program. They're concerned that not enough dollars will fund the next package for highway improvements.

Train Derails in Lyon County
A train derailed near Neosho Rapids in Lyon County Tuesday afternoon. More than a dozen cars are involved. Officials say there is no health risk from the incident.

KSU Hall Temporarily Closed for Air Quality Testing
Kansas State University officials say Cardwell Hall was closed Tuesday through Wednesday to test air quality in the building as a precautionary measure to be sure no asbestos is in the air.

Topeka Man Gets 13 Years for Abusing Child
Christopher Henderson, 32, was sentenced to 155 months Tuesday, June 24 for sexually assaulting a five-year-old relative two years ago.

Suspected Mail Thief Arrested
A Topeka man is behind bars, accused of drug activity and stealing mail. An off-duty Shawnee County Sheriff's deputy say Eric Howard, 38, acting suspiciously Friday.

Kansas Draft Notes Heading to Thursday
Since 1989, when the NBA Draft narrowed to two rounds, the most KU players taken in a single draft is two on four occasions

Royals Go For Sweep of Rockies
The Royals, winners of four straight overall, look to continue rolling through interleague opponents as they try to complete a three-game sweep of the Colorado Rockies on Wednesday.

Stott Pitches T-Bones to 5-1 Win
Each team scored a single run in the first inning as Jim Fasano of Kansas City and Brent Metheny for the Goldeyes collected RBI singles for their clubs.

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