News video 2008-05-13 Andanh.com

One dead in Olathe house fire
A wheelchair-bound man is dead and his roommate is seriously injured after a late-night explosion and fire in an Olathe home.

No Money in Budget For State Building's Repair
Officials believe renovating the Docking State Office Building is a priority, but legislators haven't provided any money for it.

Priscilla's Robbed Again
Topeka Police are investigating an overnight robbery to Priscilla's. They are looking for a Hispanic man who entered the store at 10:30 p.m. Monday night with a gun.

Two Shawnee County Tornado Sirens to be Retested
Shawnee Co. Emergency Mgt. Director Dave Sterbenz says a siren at SE 6th and Deer Creek Trafficway in Topeka didn't go off in Monday's testing. Another near Our Lady of Guadelupe Church wasn't very loud. He says both will be checked Tuesday for potential problems.

Topeka neighborhood aims to keep crime down
Despite the recent publicized violent crime, officer Mike Cross told neighborhood members that crime stats are low in their area. The area had the 2nd lowest crime numbers in the month of April.

Theatre Announces 2008-2009 Schedule
A treat for the eyes and ears - guests at the Topeka Civic Theatre & Academy got a sneak peak of sketches and songs from the upcoming season. A schedule of the new season's shows is included.

USD 437 honors outstanding and retiring teachers
Some special educators are being recognized for their service to the Auburn-Washburn school district.

Woman beaten, robbed of communication device
Topeka police are asking for your help getting a woman's stolen communication device back to her.

Woman charged with involuntary manslaughter to stand trial
Michelle Bolze-Sann entered not guilty pleas in a preliminary hearing Friday.

Two Near-by Topeka Garages Destroyed By Overnight Fires
Topeka Fire Crews responded to one call of two fires at garages 100 yards apart around 11:30 pm. Arson has not been ruled out as a possible cause. Authorities say one fire could not have caused the other because of the distance.

Madonna Adoption Case In Malawi Nears Conclusion
The pop star and her husband, film director Guy Ritchie, are not required to be present.

Exercise May Protect Girls From Future Breast Cancer
Women who were physically active as teens and young adults were 23 percent less likely to develop premenopausal breast cancer than women who grew up sedentary, researchers report Wednesday in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute.

NYC Judge Sentences Remy Ma To 8 years In Prison
The entertainer, whose real name is Remy Smith, had faced up to 25 years in prison for assault, weapon possession and attempted coercion for shooting Makeda Barnes Joseph last July in a dispute over money.

Man Jailed When Daughter Fails To Get Diploma
Man was ordered months ago to make sure his 18-year-old daughter Brittany Gegner, who has a history of truancy, received her GED - something that hasn't happened yet.

Now The Underdog, Clinton Looks For Win In W.Va.
West Virginia had 28 delegates at stake, to be awarded proportionally according to the popular vote.

Myanmar Police Block Aid Workers, Food Piles Up
U.N. officials warned that the threat was escalating for the 2 million people facing disease and hunger in low-lying areas battered by the storm unless relief efforts increased dramatically.

Chinese-Americans Open Wallets For Quake Relief
China's official Xinhua News Agency said Tuesday that the death toll had exceeded 12,000 in Sichuan province alone.

`Jones': Real archaeologists don't have whips
Indiana Jones managed to retrieve the trinket he was after in the opening moments of "Raiders of the Lost Ark." He pretty much wrecked everything else in the ancient South American temple where the little gold idol had rested for millennia.

Median home prices drop in many cities
Median home prices fell in two-thirds of the cities surveyed during the first three months of this year while 46 states reported experienced declining sales, a real estate trade group reported Tuesday.

Anonymous rape tests are going nationwide
Starting next year across the country, rape victims too afraid or too ashamed to go to police can undergo an emergency-room forensic rape exam, and the evidence gathered will be kept on file in a sealed envelope in case they decide to press charges.

NOAA Report: Contaminant Levels in U.S. Coastal Waters Reduced
A 20-year study shows a significant decrease in pesticide trends around the nation, but trends for metals and organic contaminants are still high.

Tornado Facts and Safety Tips
Answers to common questions about tornadoes, including the difference between watches and warnings, and how to stay safe during a tornado.

Showers & Storms Possible Today
A cold front will slide across the plains today. Showers are possible regionwide, with thunderstorms mainly southeast.

Agriculture Futures Mostly End Lower on CBOT
Agriculture futures traded mostly lower Monday on the Chicago Board of Trade.

Farm Bill Headed to Congress this Week
The fate of the federal Farm Bill could rest in the hands of House and Senate members this week. Congress is scheduled to vote on the 350 billion dollar package.

Hazardous Weather Outlook
SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS ARE POSSIBLE ACROSS NORTHEAST AND EAST CENTRAL KANSAS DURING THE LATE AFTERNOON AND EARLY EVENING. A FEW OF THE STORMS MAY BE STRONG ENOUGH TO PRODUCE HAIL OR GUSTY WINDS.

Piece of Missing Cosmic Matter Found
Astronomers have found a piece of the universe's puzzle that's been missing for awhile: a type of extremely hot, dense matter that is all but invisible to us.

U.S. Examining Satellite Images of China Quake Area
U.S. intelligence analysts are examining spy satellite images of China's Sichuan province, where a powerful earthquake is believed to have killed 3,000 to 5,000 people, a defense official said on Monday.

Mid-Atlantic Storm Cuts Power, Prompts Evacuations
A wet, gusty storm that lashed the mid-Atlantic states Monday forced evacuations, flooded roads, fanned the flames of a deadly New Jersey fire and wrecked a research vessel off the Delaware coast, killing a crew member.

FEMA, EPA Visit Tornado-Ravaged Oklahoma Town
The reason most residents of Picher won't be able to rebuild their homes following a massive tornado is plainly visible from most parts of town.

Topeka Fire Crews Investigating Late Night Garage Fires
Topeka fire crews are investigating two fires overnight, both garages. A fire call came in Monday night about 11:30pm as Topeka Fire was called to a call of two separate garage fires. Arson is a possibility.

Wal-Mart Profit Rises 6.9%, Beats Street View
Wally World is doing well. Wal-Mart Stores Inc., the world's largest retailer, said Tuesday its profit rose 6.9% in its first quarter on higher sales as lower prices helped boost its results, topping Wall Street's expectations.

Will Edie Ever Return to `Desperate Housewives'?
A shocker on the tube Sunday on ABC when Edie packed up and left Wisteria Lane at the end of Sunday's "Desperate Housewives," viewers were caught by surprise.

Stocks Headed for Moderately Higher Open as Oil Falls
U.S. stocks headed for a moderately higher open Monday as oil prices ticked lower and the dollar advanced. Wall Street just had its first negative week in a month and investors will look to a flurry of economic figures due this week to determine where the economy might be headed.

Late Night Motorcycle Accident Kills a Shawnee County Man
A Topeka man hit a car on K-4 near Seward in Topeka as the car attempted a U-Turn on the bridge there. The man has not been identified yet as officials are waiting until the family is notified. Motorcyclist was not wearing a helmet.

Jury Selection to Start in R. Kelly's Trial
R. Kelly's attorneys in his child pornography trial are expected to begin questioning 150 potential jurors Monday, and it's unlikely any of his fans will be chosen to hear the allegations against one of urban music's biggest stars.

Paul McCartney Granted Preliminary Divorce Decree
The drama in England could finally be over. A judge in London has granted a preliminary decree of divorce for former Beatle Paul McCartney and Heather Mills.

'Survivor: Fans vs. Favorites' Winner Crowned
Parvati was the last woman standing on "Survivor: Micronesia — Fans vs. Favorites." The 25-year-old boxer and charity organizer from Los Angeles outwitted, outlasted and outplayed her competitors — both "favorite" former castaways and "fan" contestants — to claim the title of "Sole Survivor" and the CBS reality show's $1 million prize during Sunday's live finale.

Vaccines-Autism Link Worth a Study, Doctor Says
The former head of the National Institutes of Health says the government is moving too quickly in dismissing the potential link between autism and the mercury packed into some childhood vaccines.

Bobo's Featured on "Food Network"
Topeka's ageless, timeless Bobo's Drive-In gets some national love in Guy Fieri's "Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives" on the Food Network Monday night.

West Virginians Vote Tuesday
New York Senator Hillary Clinton is favored to win the Mountaineer State on Tuesday, even with party insiders urging her to end her quest for the Presidency.

China's Earthquake Toll Nears 10,000
There may be as many as 2,300 victims still buried under rubble; landslides are blocking the roads in the hardest-hit areas.

Williams Students Have Field Day
Williams Magnet School students headed outdoors Monday for their annual Field Day. The event celebrates the upcoming end of the school year.

Boyda Talks with Business Owners
Congresswoman Nancy Boyda spoke to the Topeka Independent Business Association's lunch meeting Monday. They told her health care remains their top concern.

KSU President Jon Wefald to retire
Jon Wefald announced his plans to retire after the 2008-2009 academic school year. Senator Pat Roberts, Regents Chairperson Christine Downey-Schmidt offer praise.

Topeka teen in stable condition after being struck by lightning
Falicity Wishkeno's parents say she is in stable condition at the hospital after being struck by lightning Saturday night.

Frankie Valli cancelled at TPAC, refunds to be given
The Topeka Performing Arts Center announced Monday morning Valli fans will get refunds for the June 5th concert, starting Tuesday at 10 a-m.

Topeka West Student Surprised with Scholarship
A local Topeka West High School student is now a winner of a $12,000 scholarship thanks to Atria Hearthstone.

County Software Transition Moving Forward
Shawnee County Commissioners got an update Monday on implementation of the new ERP software program. Budget numbers and employees are being entered into it, and workers are training. Commissioners were told it should be ready to go August 1st.

Tribe Supports Effort to Honor Fallen Troops
Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation donates $15,000 to support "The Reading." The June 14th event at the Kansas Expocentre will include the name of all troops killed in the Iraq-Afghanistan war.

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