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Sebelius Signs Bill to Expand Rural Housing
Governor Sebelius signed the bill to help more rural communities meet their housing needs. She says affordable housing is important to attracting workers to Kansas.

KC Stars Top 50 Represented by Northeast Kansas Businesses
There's plenty of representation from Topeka and Northeast Kansas in the Kansas City Star's top fifty business list.

City Council Hears Oppositions to 53rd Development
The Topeka City Council won't take action until at least next week, but opinions were offered tonight on rezoning a section of 53rd and Wanamaker for a Brainstorm Development retail project.

Council Member's Ethics Questioned
Councilman John Alcala requested a hearing on ethics violations against Brett Blackburn and Jeff Preisner at Topeka's City Council meeting on Tuesday.

City Council Addresses Chopper Lease-purchase Termination
Topeka City Council members dug into a busy agenda Tuesday, and the helicopter lease purchase agreement was still on the table.

Painting Honors Washburn Philanthropist
The portrait of a local philanthropist now hangs at Washburn University in appreciation of her service. The school unveiled the painting of Ruth Garvey Fink in the lobby of the Bradbury Thompson Alumni Center Tuesday.

What's the "Big Idea?" Heartland Visioning Wants to Know
Read the ideas citizens have in Shawnee County for the future vision of the area. The Heartland Visioning office is making available the comments and ideas captured at last week's focus groups on their website.

Juvenile Trial Postponed for Pair Accused in School Officer Attack
The juvenile court trial for two teens accused of attacking a Topeka High School police officer as he led another student from the building back in December was delayed from this week to October 1st.

Dead Battery Appears to be Culprit in Silent Siren
Shawnee County Emergency Management retested three storm sirens Tuesday that reported problems in Monday's testing. Two of the sirens were said to be too quiet - they checked out fine. A third siren that didn't go off appears to have dead batteries.

Parents Outraged About School Threat
Two students have been suspended for writing a story, as well as poems, that were threatening to other students. One line even read "the best thing I want to do is kill all three of them without a trace of who did it."

Rebuilding unlikely in tornado-ravaged Okla. town
Rebuilding unlikely in tornado-ravaged Okla. town

Use of wind energy expected to grow dramatically
Use of wind energy expected to grow dramatically

NOAA chief urges creating National Climate Service
NOAA chief urges creating National Climate Service

Storm Spotter Network Tracker
Storm Spotter Network Tracker

FBI Investigating Rebate Check Email Scams
An email phishing scam makes use of the economic stimulus rebate checks. It tries to get people to give bank account information via a link in their email, saying it will help them get their check more quickly.

Development near 53rd & Wanamaker Causing Zoning Dispute
City Council is set to hear recommendations about a 32 acre proposed development near 53rd and Wanamaker at their meeting tonight. Some residents are against the development saying that it is too large and not well planned.

State Workers Celebrate Diversity
Cabinet secretaries and state workers held a celebration at the Statehouse Tuesday to recognize diversity in the state's workforce.

Budget Denies Docking Repairs
The Department of Administration had hoped to get $96 million in bonds to repair downtown office building, but lawmakers worried about authoritizing the project in tight budget times. A million dollars for planning was also left out of the budget.

Three Sentenced in Big Kansas City Drug Trafficking Case
Three defendants who were part of a drug conspiracy that distributed hundreds of pounds of cocaine in Kansas City, Kan., were sentenced Monday to federal prison.

Guillen Has Big Night, Royals Rally to Beat Detroit
With the game tied 2-2 in the eighth inning, Guillen doubled with two outs off Francisco Cruceta.

Regional Baseball: Seaman Wins Two to Return to State
The victory puts Seaman in State tournament play in Wichita next week.

Regional Soccer: Seaman, Hayden Advance with Wins
While Seaman shut out Newton 5-0, Hayden blanked Shawnee Heights 3-0.

KVA Announces 2007 All-Academic Team
The KVA All-Academic Team is designed to honor high school varsity volleyball players who have proven excellence in the classroom.

K-State Ready for NCAA West Regional
The Kansas State men’s golf team will make its fifth postseason appearance in six years when it begins play at the 2008 NCAA Men’s Golf West Regional.

Wildcats List 16 on Academic All-Big 12 Teams
The Wildcats had 13 honored with first team nominations, while three were named to the second team.

Chiefs Join Forces to "Tackle Diabetets" Program
The Kansas City Chiefs and Cerner capped off yet another year of the highly successful “Tackle Diabetes” campaign with an end-of-year football clinic.

NHRA extends contract with Heartland Park Topeka
NHRA has announced that it has extended its contract with Heartland Park Topeka for an additional three years. This means that the O’Reilly NHRA Summer Nationals will be held in Topeka through 2011.

Royals to Host Tigers
Pirates Manager Jim Leyland hopes the Tigers’ first visit to Kansas City can help them get back on track. They own a 15-3 record at Kauffman Stadium over the last two seasons, hitting .319 with 34 homers.

Sunbeam Christian Academy Good Kids

Shawnee Co. Siren Test

Royal Valley Middle School Threat

Zoning Dispute

5A Regional Baseball: Seaman vs. KC Turner

Regional Soccer: Seaman vs. Newton & Hayden vs. S. Heights

Jayhawks in Wichita

Council Issues: Fire Personnel, Ethics Complaints, Helicopter Purchase

Sunshine Returns...
Following our latest storm system, sunshine will be returning for you Wednesday...

Tuesday 5/13/08 H.S. Regional Tournaments Roundup

Check out the action between Seaman and Newton, as well Hayden vs. Shawnee Heights.
Check out the action between Seaman and Newton, as well Hayden vs. Shawnee Heights.

There's a lot of high school baseball going on as the school year comes to an end.
There's a lot of high school baseball going on as the school year comes to an end.

Landlords got some training to reduce crime on their properties.
Landlords got some training to reduce crime on their properties.

Shawnee County District Attorney Robert Hecht says Anthony Hall will testify against his brother.
Shawnee County District Attorney Robert Hecht says Anthony Hall will testify against his brother.

The Topeka City Council tackled three big issues Tuesday night, but they're no closer to a decision
The Topeka City Council tackled three big issues Tuesday night, but they're no closer to a decision

49 STORM TEAM FORECAST - A cool night, but near perfect weather for Wednesday
49 STORM TEAM FORECAST - A cool night, but near perfect weather for Wednesday

Bobo's was booming today after the restaurant made it's TV debut on the Food Network.
Bobo's was booming today after the restaurant made it's TV debut on the Food Network.

The actor who played young Forrest Gump is getting out of the Army soon. Listen to this extended int
The actor who played young Forrest Gump is getting out of the Army soon. Listen to this extended int

The actor who played little Forrest on the Academy-Award winning film is all grown-up and about to e
The actor who played little Forrest on the Academy-Award winning film is all grown-up and about to e

The brother of the man accused of killing a Topeka teen will testify against him.
The brother of the man accused of killing a Topeka teen will testify against him.

It's round three for a local developer and some Southwest Topeka neighbors.
It's round three for a local developer and some Southwest Topeka neighbors.

Heartland Park and Topeka will feel an economic loss following the Sports Car Club of America to mov
Heartland Park and Topeka will feel an economic loss following the Sports Car Club of America to mov

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