News 2008-08-06 Andanh.com

Incumbent Hecht Defeated in D.A. Primary
Shawnee Co. District Attorney Robert Hecht's quest for a third term was stopped in the Republican primary by Eric Rucker. Chad Taylor defeated Jerry Berger in the Democratic primary.

Slattery, Roberts Look Ahead to November
As anticipated, former Congressman Jim Slattery will move on to face Republican incumbent Pat Roberts in the U.S. Senate race.

Kline Loses Johnson Co. DA Primary
Former Attorney General loses bid to hold the Johnson Co. District Attorney's seat he has held since former Attorney General Paul Morrison defeated him in 2006

Conservatives Leading in Half of Contested Races
With several incumbents deciding against re-election, conservative candidates are looking to make inroads in regaining control of the State Board of Education.

Incumbent Dem. Loses Governor's Support, Seat
Democratic State Senator Mark Gilstrap lost his 5th District seat Tuesday night after losing Gov. Sebelius's support by often voting against many Democratic legislative proposals.

Ryun/Jenkins Too Close to Call
District 2 Republican Congressional primary between State Treasurer Lynn Jenkins and former Congressman Jim Ryun goes down to the wire.

Fort Riley Marina Set to Open
The grand opening for the Fort Riley Marina will be Saturday, Aug. 9 near Milford Lake.

Nader Trying to Secure Spot on Kansas Ballot
Ralph Nader is trying to secure a spot on the ballot in Kansas as an independent presidential candidate.

Authorities Find Vehicle Suspected of Hitting and Killing Woman
Acting on tips received from the public, law enforcement found and seized the vehicle believed to be used in a hit and run accident that killed Darla Dugan, 54, on August 2nd.

Slattery Releases Fourth Campaign Ad
Before the primary race results are in, Jim Slattery is counting on a win over Lee Jones Tuesday night. Tuesday he released his fourth television ad for the U.S. Senate seat currently held by Republican Senator Pat Roberts.

FBI Aggressively Probed Anthrax Suspect
Suspected scientist said feds stalked him, tried to turn family against him.

Airborne Wedding Has Couple Flying High
UK couple, minister strap selves to wings of 3 different planes for ceremony.

Ohio Preacher, 71, Convicted In Road Rage Case
Ohio preacher, 71, convicted in road rage case; motorist claims he waved gun at her.

Windy City: Tornadoes Rip Through Chicago
90-MPH gusts breeze through Chicago, Indiana; O'Hare Airport, Wrigley Field evacuated.

Five Pit Bulls Cloned In South Korea
Bernann McKinney's pit bull "Booger" cloned fivefold; critics warn against dangers.

111-year-old Reptile Finally Becoming A Father
111-year-old New Zealand reptile finally becoming a father after cancer surgery.

Iraq May Have $79B Budget Surplus
GAO finds oil prices bolstering Iraq's treasury, as some ask why U.S. taxpayers keep supporting reconstruction.

Stubborn Sea Lion Refuses To Leave Sailboat
Stubborn Sea Lion Climbs Up Ladder And Refuses To Leave Family's Sailboat

Man Pleads Not Guilty In Frozen Body Death
Body Of Ala. Evangelist's Wife Was Stored In A Freezer For 3 Years

China tries to shrug off deadly attack
Blood was washed off the road. Debris was cleared away. And authorities said peace had been restored Tuesday in China's restive Muslim region where 16 police were killed in an attack that may have been timed to overshadow Olympic celebrations.

Noted Forecasters See Nine Hurricanes this Year
The noted Colorado State University hurricane research team on Tuesday raised its forecast for the 2008 Atlantic hurricane season, saying it now expects 17 tropical storms to form, with nine of them to strengthen into hurricanes.

Weather Around the U.S.A.
Temperatures indicate Monday's high and overnight low to 8 a.m. Eastern Time.

Edouard Hits Texas Coast with Strong Wind, Rain
Tropical Storm Edouard hit the Texas Gulf coast east of Galveston on Tuesday with strong winds and heavy rain, but did little more than soak the travelers who came to relax on the tourist town's beaches.

A Break from the Heat... and a Chance for Rain
A front will continue to move slowly southward into northeast Kansas today, before stalling across the area later tonight.

Tropical Storm Edouard Closes in on Gulf Coast
The winds were beginning to pick up and the surfs were rising in Galveston early Tuesday as Tropical Storm Edouard closed in on the Texas Gulf Coast.

27 Dead, Thousands Homeless in Pakistan Floods
Officials in Pakistan say floods triggered by heavy monsoon rains have destroyed thousands of homes and caused at least 27 deaths.

At Least 20 Killed in Myanmar Jade Mine Landslide
At least 20 people were killed when the slag heap from a jade mine in military-ruled Myanmar collapsed late last month after torrential rain, industry sources said on Tuesday.

The Nation's Weather
Tropical storm Edouard will threaten to strengthen into a weak hurricane on Tuesday as it approaches the coastline of the Gulf of Mexico. The storm is expected to make landfall around the border of Texas and Louisiana.

5.5 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Indian Ocean
A 5.5. magnitude earthquake struck in the Indian Ocean on Tuesday, but officials described it as "small" and a tsunami warning was not issued.

Chicago Tornado Warning Sounded; Wrigley Cleared
A powerful storm led to tornado warnings in downtown Chicago and the evacuation of fans from the stands at Chicago's Wrigley Field on Monday night.

Procter & Gamble 4Q profit jumps 33%
Procter & Gamble says its fourth-quarter profit soared 33%, helped by tax benefits and a lower tax rate. The Cincinnati-based company says profit rose to $3.02 billion, or 92 cents per share, from $2.27 billion, or 67 cents per share.

Wall Street Heads for Moderately Higher Open
Wall Street headed for a higher open Tuesday as investors awaited the Federal Reserve's meeting on interest rates and eyed with cautious optimism the declining price of oil.

President, First Lady Arrive in Alaska
President Bush is visitng the 49th state tonight, the first leg of his journey to China.

Oscar Winning Actor Morgan Freeman in Surgery
Freeman was injured, but still alert and talking to paramedics, after last night's accident in northern Mississippi.

Jenkins / Ryun Last Minute Campaign Update
Lynn Jenkins is spending the last hours before polls close making phone calls. Jim Ryun voted in Lawrence before heading to Topeka.

Time to Rock the Vote
Polls are open until 7:00pm for those still needing to vote.

Diabetic Supplies Donated to Marian Clinic
Overland Park-based Prescription Solutions donated more than $46,000 in diabetic supplies to Topeka's Marian Clinic and Kansas City, Kansas' Duchesne Clinic.

FEMA to Allow Basements in Rebuilt Homes
U.S. Sen. Sam Brownback says officials with the Federal Emergency Management Agency will now allow Kansas residents to rebuild their tornado-damaged homes with basements.

Authorities Need Help Locating Driver in Pottawatomie Fatal Hit and Run
54-year-old Darla Dugan was hit and killed by a vehicle likely going east on Military Road just west of Saint George.

Topeka Police Officer Attacked During Monday Morning Fight
A Topeka police officer was attacked early Monday morning after a fight broke out. It happened in the 1200 block of N. Eugene at about 12:30a.m. Authorities report that officers were called to the area after a group of people in front of the home were causing a loud disturbance.

Kansas Football Holds Annual Media Day
After practice on Tuesday morning, Kansas football players and coaches met with the media as the Jayhawks held their annual media day Tuesday afternoon.

Sacrifice Fly in 11th Downs T-Bones
The third run Peanut Williams scored for the Schaumburg Flyers tonight capped off an 11-inning contest as the Kansas City T-Bones fell 6-5 at Alexian Field in Schaumburg, Ill.

Bay has 4 hits and Red Sox beat Royals 8-2
Jason Bay had four hits and two RBIs and Josh Beckett pitched effectively into the seventh inning to help the Boston Red Sox beat the Kansas City Royals 8-2 on Tuesday night.

Kan. Sports Hall of Fame's future in jeopardy
The Wichita City Council is considering if it will allow the Kansas Sports Hall of Fame to stay in a city-owned building, putting the hall's future in jeopardy.

Kansas Soccer Reports to Campus
The University of Kansas soccer team reported to campus Tuesday morning and will hold its first practices of the 2008 season Wednesday at 8 a.m., and at 4 p.m.

MIAA Volleyball Coaches Poll announced
The Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association volleyball coaches have selected defending champion Truman State University as the team to beat in their annual preseason poll.

ROYALS FINISH HOMESTAND AGAINST TWINS
The Kansas City Royals will complete a nine-game homestand by hosting the Minnesota Twins on August 8, 9, and 10. The series opener features Dodge Buck Night and Hy-Vee/Pepsi Fireworks Friday

Olivo, Greinke, Guillen and Hillman suspended
Kansas City catcher Miguel Olivo and pitcher Zack Greinke have been suspended five games each for incidents during a weekend game with the Chicago White Sox.

Fairbanks to host first-ever outdoor junior game
The North American Hockey League announced today that the Fairbanks Ice Dogs will host the first-ever USA Hockey-sanctioned outdoor junior game on Friday, February 13, 2009 against the Alaska Avalanche.

Election Night Jim Ryun "Too Close to Call"

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