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Abortion Opponents spar over name
The name "Operation Rescue" is the center of a court battle in Wichita. Anti-abortion leader Randall Terry says he started a group by that name and wants Troy Newman of Wichita to stop using the name for his group.

Vic Miller Files to Keep His Commission Seat
Shawnee County Commisisoner Vic Miller filed for re-election Friday. He represents the 2nd District. So far, no one else has filed for the seat.

Singer Sets Retirement Date
Bill Singer, who heads up emergency communications for Shawnee County, says he'll retire effective August 1st. The 65-year old has worked for the county for 13 years.

Intersection Reconstruction Begins Monday
A major reconstruction of the Kansas Avenue, Gordon Street and NW Central Street intersection begins Monday, June 9.

Downtown Topeka Workers Getting Fit
An effort to get downtown workers out walking and eating better moved inside Friday. A special speaker came to Topeka to help motivate the crowd.

Buhler Teacher to Stand Trial on Molestation Charges
Former Buhler High School Teacher, Richard Young, 68, is accused of fondling a 15-year-old South Korean foreign exchange student. Three other men testified that Young sexually abused them as well several years ago.

Don't Be A Target of Identity Theft
“Identity theft can happen to anyone,” that is the message of an all day conference by housing and credit counseling held Friday.

Former Manhattan High Teacher Has Preliminary Hearing
A preliminary hearing is scheduled Friday for a Manhattan woman charged with unlawful sexual relations with a minor.

Slattery Adds Republicans to Campaign Staff
Two Republicans who worked for Bob Dole and former Gov. Bill Graves are joining Democrat Jim Slattery's U.S. Senate campaign team.

KS Lotto Winner Heading Back to Work
59 year-old man says he will go back to work as a wrecker in the Pittsburg area after winning over five and a quarter million dollars in the lottery. After taxes and opting for the lump sum payment, he will take home just under two and a quarter million.

Eagle wounded by poacher gets new beak, new look
More than three years after a poacher shot off her upper beak, a bald eagle named Beauty can finally live up to her name - with the help of volunteers. A team attached an artificial beak to the 15-pound eagle in mid-May, improving her appearance and, more importantly, helping her grasp food.

Double Whammy Shocks Stocks
Soaring oil prices, gloomy employment report depress market.

Obama Says He'll Be President for Chicago 2016 Olympics
Barack Obama says if Chicago is chosen to host the 2016 Olympics, he's hoping there will be a hometown president to kick off the games.

Vote on Climate Bill is Blocked in Senate
Senate Republicans on Friday blocked a global warming bill that would have required major reductions in greenhouse gases, pushing debate over the world's biggest environmental concern to next year for a new Congress and president.

Details Of Obama, Clinton Meeting Emerge
Rivals were "laughing" together after secret gathering at Sen. Feinstein's house.

Short-Range Missile Defense Test A Success
U.S. military intercepts scud-like target 12 miles above the Pacific.

Twisters, Floods And Heat Batter Midwest
National Weather Service says we're "not out of the woods yet".

Three Dead, One Wounded in Southern Missouri Murder-Suicide
Police say a southern Missouri woman is critically wounded and two of her relatives are dead after being shot by her estranged husband before he turned the gun on himself.

Asthma Inhalers To Go Green
Ones using harmful chlorofluorocarbons will be phased out at year's end.

Tuesday is Filing Deadline in Kansas
Candidate filing for the Aug. 5 primaries will close at noon Tuesday.

July 5, Local Storm Reports
July 5, Local Storm Reports

Preliminary Damage Survey From Thursday Tornadoes
Preliminary Damage Survey From Thursday Tornadoes

Rainfall Totals 6-5-08
Rainfall reports from the storms on Thursday, June 5, 2008.

Storms Pop Up in Plains as Forecasters Sound Alarm
Tornadoes dropped onto the Great Plains on Thursday after forecasters warned of a potentially historic outbreak, causing some damage and spooking a pair of circus elephants in Kansas that escaped their enclosure and roamed a town before being captured.

Friday Weatherschool Question
Of the following states, the one with the highest record temperature is:

Storm Photos 6-5-08
Viewer photos from the severe storms on Thursday, June 5, 2008.

Tornado Touchdown: Map of Tornado Touchdowns
13 Reports of Tornado Touchdowns on Thursday afternoon and Evening across the Sunflower State.

Storms Spark Damage Across State
Downed tree limbs and power outages were the most common damage reports from a string of storms that moved through Thursday afternoon and evening. In Clay County, a tornado destroyed one home and damaged several other buildings.

Storm Cuts Power to Thousands Thursday Night
Click here for a complete list of counties reporting over 100 homes without power. 'Note only counties with over 100 outages are on the list.

Weather Shelters Set Up In Northeast Kansas
Shelters have been set up for the incoming weather.

Japanese Melon Sells for More Than $6,000
Black Densuke watermelon in Japan sells for a record $6,125. Nearly 18-pound melon is grown only on the northern Japanese island of Hokkaido. Melon is one of only a few thousand that is made available each year. Buyer says he wants to support local agriculture, according to an official.

Obama and Clinton Meet, Discuss Uniting Democrats
Hillary Rodham Clinton and likely Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama met privately Thursday night to talk about uniting the Democratic Party.

The Best Version of Jack Black
Jack Black stars as title character in "Kung Fu Panda." Black said he used to hide behind whoever his favorite actor was. "Panda" was intended as showcase for Black.

Archeologists Find 'Missing Pyramid'
Egyptian archeologists uncover "missing pyramid" built 4,000 years ago # Only the base of the structure, previously uncovered in 1842, remains # Archeologists also find ceremonial procession road, dating back about 300 years # Route was reserved for high priest carrying mummified bulls' remains to sacred site

Water Seeps from China Quake Lake
Water seeping from dammed quake lake concerns Chinese authorities. Aftershocks threaten debris holding back 200 million cubic meters of water. Official death toll from quake has risen to 69,130, with 17,800 missing.

Probst: Production Problems on 'Survivor: Gabon'
Jeff Probst says the upcoming season of "Survivor" has already hit a few snags. "Survivor: Gabon — Earth's Last Eden" has been plagued with several preproduction problems, Probst told The Associated Press at a restaurant opening.

Oil Prices Hold Near $128 a Barrel
Oil held near $128 a barrel Friday in Asia after rising more than $5 overnight. Reversal came after ECB President suggested bank could raise interest rates. That weakened the dollar which in turn pushed oil prices up. Fed Chairman indicated more interest rate cuts unlikely in U.S.

Oil Prices Hold Above $128 a Barrel
Oil held near $128 a barrel Friday in Asia after rising more than $5 overnight as the dollar swooned against the euro in response to comments by the head of the European Central Bank.

Hit-and-run Victim Left in Street Without Help
Outrage follows over callousness of gawkers who did not help injured man from a hit-and-run accident. Victim Angel Arce Torres is in critical condition. Police chief releases street light surveillance video showing Honda hitting Torres. 'We have lost our moral compass," Chief Daryl Roberts says

Astronauts get Ready for Spacewalk
NASA astronauts from the space shuttle Discovery are doing some repairs. Both the inside and outside of the international space station's newest room were getting spruced up Thursday.

RFK Author Remembers 40th Anniversary
Ray Boomhower, author of "Robert F. Kennedy and the 1968 Indiana Primary" talked with 13's Ralph Hipp this week about that troubled time, and the impact of the assassination 40 years later.

Hawk Fans Flock to the Speedway
About 1,200 KU fans, energized by the Jayhawks National Championship, will rally on theinfield of the Kansas Speedway this weekend.

Reward Offered If You Help Find This Bird!
A Topeka woman is offering a $100 reward to the person who helps find her white umbrella cockatoo, Angel.

Jim Slattery Goes Public
The Senate candidate reveals all groups he performed work for, while on duty at a big Washington, DC legal firm.

Hunger Banquet Teaches Students Lesson
High school students from the Topeka area had a chance to learn about the inequality between income levels first hand. It was part of the 2008 Rotary Youth Leadership Academy sponsored by Washburn University.

Dave Johnson Reads to Kids at Library
13 News is partnering with the Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library to help kids stay involved in reading. Dave Johnson read three books to the kids Thursday morning.

Cleanup Begins After Tuesday's Storm
Hail and high winds caused damage throughout southeastern Kansas. People began cleaning up debris from homes and buildings Wednesday.

Good Samaritan Awarded Champion of Character Award
An award is given to a man for his efforts in aiding police in a struggle with a suspect. Group says recipient demonstrated character that significantly improves the health, safety and quality of life in the community.

Topeka Traffic Alert for Wednesday and Thursday
KDOT will close the ramp from Adams Street/Branner Trafficway to eastbound I-70 at 6 pm Wednesday. It's expected to reopen at 4 pm Thursday.

At Least 18 Dead in Baghdad Explosion
Baghdad saw its deadliest blast in months Wednesday. Iraqi police say a suicide truck bombing killed 18 people and injured 75 more. The U.S. military says the actual target was a nearby U.S. combat outpost.

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