News video 2008-04-25 Andanh.com

Semi rams Chicago train station, killing 2 Fri, 25 Apr 2008 23:37:00 -0000
A truck hits a train station in Chicago, killing 2 and wounding more than a dozen.

Boy in medical crisis robbed Fri, 25 Apr 2008 18:11:00 -0000
A teen waiting for the bus went into convulsions. But, the person who rushed in was not there to help.

In the future of ethanol production, could switchgrass be the next corn? Fri, 25 Apr 2008 18:04:00 -0000
The roots of a little-known subject are being planted in Oklahoma. Why people in Kansas will benefit. Plus, why some scientists say switchgrass is better than corn.

Oil boon in Iraq leads Congress to consider new financial path forward there Thu, 24 Apr 2008 14:20:00 -0000
While Americans are praying for cheaper gas, Iraq is raking in the dough. This Iraq issue has stitched a common thread across the aisles in Congress. Learn how.

Study: Life expectancy drops for some Americans Thu, 24 Apr 2008 13:47:00 -0000
Since 1960 the average American is living years longer. But average may not tell the whole story. Some Americans can even expect to live a shorter life than their parents. ABC'S Dr. Timothy Johnson explains what health conditions and states showed the most decrease in lifespan.

Gen. Petraeus in line for a major job change Thu, 24 Apr 2008 02:54:00 -0000
President Bush is making some changes in the highest levels of the U.S. military. General David Petraeus, the architect of the troop surge in Iraq, is getting even more authority. He will be replaced as top general there by his former second-in-command.

Rice rationing hits nation's largest warehouse stores Thu, 24 Apr 2008 01:54:00 -0000
Two of the nation's largest warehouse chain stores, Sam's Club and Costco, are limiting purchases of imported rice. Find out why this could affect you on your next trip out to eat.

Baby walker's message provokes parents to demand answers from maker Wed, 23 Apr 2008 21:47:00 -0000
A New York family says their baby's walker came with a dangerous message. What the recording on the baby walker said.

Florida woman shocked to find alligator in kitchen Wed, 23 Apr 2008 21:21:00 -0000
A Florida woman got quite a surprise when she found an 8-foot long alligator in her kitchen Monday night. Deputies say 69-year-old Sandra Frosti heard a noise coming from the kitchen, and when she entered, she saw the gator's head. What authorities believe the gator was after.

Blind man foils burglar's plan Wed, 23 Apr 2008 19:50:00 -0000
A blind man in Indianapolis had to fight for his life Monday when an intruder broke into his home. 49-year-old Allan Kieta said he was sleeping when his dog, Bella, started barking. To his surprise, Bella was alerting him that someone was in their house. How Kieta defended himself without sight.

New national fuel standards unveiled Wed, 23 Apr 2008 15:16:00 -0000
Fuel efficiency at the forefront Tuesday, the same day oil hit a record $190 a barrel. The new standards raise the target for cars at 35.7 miles per gallon. When the payoff for drivers could be felt.

From beer to daycare, movie theaters diversify to bring patrons back Tue, 22 Apr 2008 16:13:00 -0000
Dinner and a movie. That classic date is not so classic any more because so much entertainment is available at home. But some theater operators are getting creative, trying to lure us off the couch and back into the dark. Learn how.

Government to release fuel efficiency standards proposal Mon, 21 Apr 2008 23:32:00 -0000
The government is expected to release a new proposal to raise fuel efficiency standards in new cars and trucks as part of a response to a new energy law pushed by Congress last year and signed by President Bush.

Man found dead during air base standoff identified Mon, 21 Apr 2008 22:36:00 -0000
The Air Force has released the identity of an airman found dead last week during a standoff in his home on Scott Air Force base near St. Louis.

"Charlie Wilson's War" DVD doesn't live up to critic's expectations Tue, 22 Apr 2008 19:27:00 -0000
The DVD "Charlie Wilson's War" came out today. And, while it blew Movie Critic Keith Van Sickle's mind, the DVD left him feeling disappointed. Find out more about this movie and why Van Sickle says people may only want to rent it, not own it.

Community sings a song for Earth Day Wed, 23 Apr 2008 15:05:00 -0000
Tuesday was a wonderful day to get outside and some people did just that, by enjoying an outdoor concert in honor of Earth Day.

20,000 Kansas children help artist with Earth Day art Wed, 23 Apr 2008 02:33:00 -0000
One local artist is seeing green for Earth Day.

Ask Dr. Tana: Prilosec OTC & bipolar symptoms in children
KSN's Dr. Tana Goering answers your questions about a popular stomach medication and what bipolar symptoms are in children.

Ask Dr. Tana: Excessive sweating and Mitral Valve Prolapse
Dr. Tana Goering answers questions about how you can deal with excessive sweating and the symptoms of Mitral Valve Prolapse.

Ask Dr. Tana: Treating hives and the controversy over Avandia
Dr. Tana Goering answers your medical questions about how to treat hives and the controversy over the diabetes drug Avandia.

Ask Dr. Tana: Reversing a tubal ligation, and diagnosing the difficulties of getting pregnant.
Dr. Tana Goering answers your questions about if you can get a tubal ligation reversed and why it's more difficult for some couples to get pregnant.

Ask Dr. Tana: Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy & treating allergies
KSN's Dr. Tana Goering answers questions about lingering effects of a car wreck, and how to combat allergies that won't go away.

Ask Dr. Tana: Over-the-counter pain medications
Which pain medications are hard on your stomach, and which are hard on your liver?

Ask Dr. Tana: A-fib and plantar warts
Dr. Tana Goering answers questions about atrial fibrillation and how to treat a plantar wart.

Ask Dr. Tana: Diabetes symptoms and Crohn's disease
Tonight, Dr. Tana Goering answers your questions about the signs of diabetes in children, and the long-term prognosis of Crohn's disease.

Ask Dr. Tana
Cholesterol medications and fatty deposits under the skin

Ask Dr. Tana: Hormone Replacement Therapy
How long should a woman be on HRT, and what's the best way to treat teenage acne?

Business Beat: Riverside Tea Room offers quaint destination
One Wichita tea room offers an experience you can’t have at home, offering tea with an old-fashioned touch.

Business Beat: In The Bag
It’s usually an idea that drives a person to start up a business, but for one local man, it was competition.

Business Beat: Scholfield goes "green"
The “green” movement has been around for decades. However, with the price of energy now, environment-friendly business practices help the bottom line.

Business Beat: The Bill Guy
A Wichita man is making it easy for people to deal with computer problems.

Bill Guy Tech Solutions
In today's world, many people would say they can't live without a computer but that doesn't mean we can all understand them. Thanks to a Wichita man named Bill, we won't have to.

Business Beat: Major Inc.
One Wichita man’s career has come full circle. After years in the aviation industry, he has returned to one of his first jobs. But this time he’s the owner.

Business wants to save you gas money
It is a problem we're all dealing with -- high gas prices hitting our pocket books. But a local business is offering a solution that will have you wheeling around town.

Changing hands after 30 years
After three decades of helping Kansans make music, some notable changes will be made at Senseny Music.

Nostalgic theater restored in Augusta
Before 20-screen multiplexes, Main Street theatres were the hub of social activity. Augusta was no exception, or rather, is no exception.

Old Town Salvage a labor of love
A Wichita man is using his life-long passion to build his dream business. For Grant Rine, watching an old building being demolished is akin to stripping a lush rain forest to the dirt. I would call him an "urban" environmentalist.

Will that be debit or credit?
2006 was the first year that saw debit card purchases top the one trillion dollar mark. But when you head to the store, which kind of plastic is best -- debit or credit?

Work at home jobs
It sounds too good to be true -- companies that promise you riches for working a few hours at home. Some are actually legit. But before you sign up, be careful!

Paying off your mortgage early
It's an enticing deal if you're a homeowner -- those pre-pay programs that promise to help pay off your mortgage. But before you sign up, we get the low-down from Carl Stovall-Steckline.

Insurance you don't need
Wherever you shop, you will always be encouraged to buy things you don't need. They're called "impulse buys" and they're designed to make extra profit for sellers.

So you want to be a landlord?
Becoming a landlord is a good way to make money, but you've got to play your cards right. Carla Stovall-Steckline has some "tricks of the trade".

Low cost mortgages: A good value?
So what is the true cost of those "no-closing-cost" mortgages? We get the low-down from Carla Stovall-Steckline.

Swap your auto lease
It's not always easy to get out of a contract, especially if it's for the lease on your car. But new services are offering alternatives.

Cost of financing a home
We've heard it over and over -- the housing market right now is not so good. So it is not a surprise when we say you might be paying too much to buy or refinance a home. So how do you save?

The real value of home warranties
Are those home warranties really worth the money? KSN's Carla Stovall-Steckline breaks it down for us.

Dumping your cell phone contract
Have you ever tried to get out of a cell phone contract? It can usually require some hefty fees. But now there's a way to change without the huge charge.

Seven arrested at wichita park for sex crimes
Eleven people were arrested for unlawful sexual behavior during two sting operations Thursday. One sting targeted adult oriented stores, but most of the arrests were made at an east side park

Hours after his release, Dr. Schneider talks at his home
Dr. Schneider was limited to what he could say about the case, but was adamant that he is innocent of the charges the government has lodged against him.

Family struggles as both parents battle cancer
A Wichita church is hosting a weekend sale to help a family in their battle with cancer.

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