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Story archive for July 2006

Monday, July 31

• White Sox 8, Royals 4

• Five car pile-up sends one to hospital

• Keeping grass green tough task in dry, 100 degree heat

• Get fabulous abs in no time with painless cosmetic procedure

• How much to eat? Study suggests people take cues from their surroundings

• Manufacturer of emergency contraceptive pleased by FDA move

• Senate vote opens up land in Gulf for oil drilling

• Galena bar caving into sinkhole

• Geary County orders ban on burning

• Green approaching season with 'sense of urgency'

• Washburn, Emporia State ready to improve on last year’s seasons

• Affeldt sent to Rockies for Shealy, Dohmann; Stairs goes to Rangers

• Webb's transfer due to academic issues

• MIAA football coaches poll announced

• Heat Advisory through 7 p.m. Tuesday

• Police sergeant charged in suspect beating back to work

• Sebelius orders state investigation of starved girls case

• Commissioners deny plan to build driving range

• Building code restrictions on Tuesday’s ballot

• Primary preparations underway at Shawnee County Election Office

• Trial begins in child abuse death

• Suspect in Junction City murder appears in court; police searching for second

• Commuters beware: Construction project closes bridge for two years

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• Age limit hurting some grandparents caring for children

• Shawnee County Election Commissioner expects 28 percent voter turnout

• 49 News Now - A mid-day update of local headlines and weather

• Man who was fatally wounded by police to be memorialized tonight

• Topeka Police catch man with stolen aluminum bleachers

• Hope reborn for deserted Granada Theatre in Emporia

• One man arrested at the scene of South Topeka fire

• Victim of pit bull attack to be laid to rest; Kansas City cracks down on illegal animals

• 24th Infantry Division going inactive

• Heat Advisory in effect through tomorrow

Sunday, July 30

• Rangers 15, Royals 2

• Clear and warm tonight

• Missed PAT decides Shrine Bowl

• Middle East violence enters week 3

• Antique Show wraps up in Topeka

• Tennis veteran keeps on going

• Chiefs newest player reports to camp

• New procedure could relieve rare back condition

• International conflict has local ties

• Family and friends deal with Junction City homicide

• High school student solves common movie problem

• Shawnee County Fair comes to an end

• Topeka Boulevard Bridge re-opens

• Farmers use technology to track cattle

Saturday, July 29

• Local organization gets healthy, raises money

• Fair-goers more than just fair-weather fans

• Antique show features high-price pieces

• Minimum wage on rise

• Chief's confident in training camp

• Royals 5, Rangers 3

• Heat Advisory in effect for entire area

• Fundraiser heats up with concert

• New restaurant opens in Topeka

• Lee takes Western Grand Championship

• 49 News brings home the bacon

• West wins 10-9 in Shrine Bowl

• New procedure helps patient avoid illness

• 49 Transmitter working at reduced power

• Gunshots in Junction City result in homicide

Friday, July 28

• Royals 11, Rangers 3

• Inmate who escaped from correctional facility in dog crate faces charges

• Sporting events continue in Sunflower State Games

• 49's weather expert judges pie contest at fair

• Ultrasound imaging aids doctors in treating “new mom’s syndrome”

• Audit shows testing varies across country for avian flu; USDA lacks plan

• KC Chief, NFL veteran Willie Roaf plans to retire

• Heat on its way back

• Football All-Star game about competition, friendship, fundraising

• APFL Championship game still on

• Health department reports more than 800 mumps cases

• Purposely set fire causes $10,000 in damage

• Fort Riley Commander ready for new challenges overseas

• Officer calls it quits after 36 years

• Movie theatre offers closed captioning Aug. 11

• Kansas reports first West Nile Virus death

• Bill would set limits on big cats' contact with humans

• Emporia School District ready to finish business with approval of finance plan

• Man arrested for shooting death released from custody

• California growers watch as heat destroys crops

• Police arrest three for burglary, theft from KSU Student Union

• An antique lover's delight: A three-day sale of unique, collectible items

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• Participation in livestock competition bittersweet for young 4-Hers

• Pentagon delays homecoming for troops serving in Iraq

• School finance plan approved, Chief Justice Kay McFarland announces

• Man leads Topeka Police on foot chase in College Hill area

• The heat is building back in

Thursday, July 27

• Orioles 6, Royals 4

• Commander extends deployment of U.S. troops

• Heat related deaths continue to rise

• Community organizes event for baby boomers

• Woman dies in pitbull attack

• Family and friends mourn death

• Authorities verify some of killer's claims to dozens of deaths

• Lyon County Fair gets underway

• Pleasant tonight, but heat makes a return

• Sports greats make stop in Holton during charity ride

• Miscommunication leads to no APFL championship game

• Kennison unhappy with contract; Hali agrees to terms with Chiefs

• Candidates for Shawnee County Commissioner ready for race

• Core agencies unite to help children found in meth environments

• Simple practices protect you from being a victim of car theft

• Positive test alleged after dramatic comeback

• Series of accidents forces small community to cope with pain of lives lost

• Area foundation provides thousands for local charities

• Police arrest male, female for July 19 shooting

• Workshop highlights ways to be safe in cyber space

• Salina declares water emergency

• K-State quarterback announces he will spend his last year at Texas College

• Thank a soldier with 49's Hot Web Site of the Day

• Humanitarian supplies arrive amid escalating violence in Lebanon

• High-quality winter wheat should help stretch short supply

• TPD Maj. Gary Herman to update community on the force's civil rights efforts

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• Do you bleed KU crimson and blue or K-State purple?

• Bush signs voting rights extension

• ESU among 34 educational institutions to receive additional state aid

• Japan re-opens beef trade with U.S.

• Advocate for a safer Internet educates community on dangers lurking online

• Textiles transform into art through ancient, but sophisticated tie-dying craft

• Shawnee County Fair kicks off today

• Isolated storms today with hot weekend weather

Wednesday, July 26

• Orioles 4, Royals 3

• Fitness trends change with times, providing healthier options

• Senate honors Kansan, former Senator with portrait

• Future rockers finish camp with performance

• Hugs and tears as Yates stays out of jail

• Concerns arise for districts as Supreme Court nears decision on finance plan

• Western Grand National races take green flag

• High school football teams report to week-long camp

• APFL Championship in Topeka instead of Wichita

• Jayhawks aim to pickup where they left off

• Wildcats prepare for season opener

• Slight chances for storms tonight

• Driver walks away from rollover accident

• Damage to cemetery causes headache for employees

• Technology tour across American stops in Topeka

• Residents donate land for new fire station

• Suspect in east Kansas slaying appears in court

• Interstate crash kills teenager, seriously injures another

• Local pool closes for sanitary reasons

• Driver in hit-and-run fatality could face stiff penalty under new law

• School finance decision coming Friday

• KU's Dole Institute announces 2006-07 scholars

• Writer Steve Singular portrays the BTK killer's religious side

• NASCAR Driver Kyle Petty cruises into Salina to raise money for chronically ill children

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• Will brake for whirligigs

• More troops will be deployed to Baghdad, Bush says

• Violence in Lebanon prolongs Americans' evacuation

• California dairy farmer fights global warming with cow manure

• Robbers hit Kwik Stop; Topeka Police search for suspects

• Very hot with a few more storms

Tuesday, July 25

• Royals 7, Orioles 5

• High school athletes battle in All-Star volleyball match

• Taxpayer approval required to fund $31 million Manhattan aquatic center

• Small implant gives hope to patients with eye disease

• Kansas delegate for Girls Nation soaking in knowledge of politics

• Police: Teenager admits Indiana highway shootings

• Lawrence police investigate attacks on Kansas Guardsman

• Brewers acquire Graffanino from Royals

• Mangino, teammates confident in QB Kerry Meier

• Kansas cowgirls compete for national championship

• Patrick changing teams but not circuits

• Dodgers and Royals deal

• Hinrich one of 15 to make USA roster

• Morning fire causes $9,000 in damages

• Law signs with KC Chiefs

• Saturation patrol allows police to track down, arrest man in hit-and-run fatality

• Police sergeant accused of beating suspect indicted by grand jury

• State agencies find ways to keep budgets despite rising gas prices

• Man accused in cell phone assault appears in court

• City coins July 25th Bill McCarter Day

• United Way ready for upcoming campaign

• Mayor Bunten: Privatizing small parks way for city to keep them clean

• Man transported by air to hospital after fall from ladder

• 1 killed, 2 hurt by electrical shock on drilling rig

• Help students get ready for back to school by donating supplies

• Slight chance of an isolated storm tonight

• Congress OKs database to keep tabs on child molesters

• Fair provides opportunity for 4-H kids to show off their work

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• Bush, Iraqi Prime Minister focus on tweaking security plan

• Salina to consider water restrictions

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• Apple cider slush, donuts make Rees Fruit Farm a local attraction

• Heat takes toll on Kansas crops

• Manhattan City Park Pool could see multi-million dollar upgrade

• Motorcyclist arrested for eluding Topeka Police

• Police chase in Wabaunsee County leads to arrest of Topeka woman

• Cement truck rolls in Shawnee County

• School days are approaching; Find out how quickly

• Post office collects school supplies to help area children

• Hot today, with some storms coming tonight

Monday, July 24

• Stabbing sends man to Topeka hospital

• NBC World Series in Topeka

• Humanitarian issues remains immediate crisis in Middle East

• City monitors correct, incorrect use of political signs

• Neck pains could be a sign of blood clot in veins

• Sebelius raises $3 million for campaign, dwarfing GOP

• Talent says authorities should investigate power outage

• Wildcats discuss season outlook at day one of media day

• MacDougal to White Sox; Sweeney begins rehab

• Lofts, condos aim to attract residents to live, work and play downtown

• $97,000 in back taxes force officials to close fitness centers

• Attorney General race heats up as candidates raise money for campaigns

• KC lays down the Law

• Salina to consider water restrictions

• Topeka road closed for sewer project; no detour available

• Waddell & Reed reach settlements over mutual fund probes

• Rapist on the loose after attacking Lawrence woman

• Vandals damage pool at Indian Nations University

• Sunday shooting becomes city’s 8th homicide; defendant appears in court

• Mostly clear, but not as cool tonight

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• Defendant in shooting faces murder charges after victim dies

• Local author stresses the importance of recording life experiences

• American Floyd Landis wins the Tour De France

• Fort Leavenworth prepares for cell phone ban

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• Topeka Collegiate students keep history alive, earn top honors

• Game of hoops drives students' love for science, engineering

• State program provides special help for deaf drivers

• Indiana hosts forum, hearing on federal farm policy

• Dog shooting could be first prosecution under "Scruffy's Law"

• U.S. hope for Middle East peace lays in Condoleezza Rice's visit to region

• Commission to delve into Shawnee County Courthouse expansion plans

• Warmer weather returns along with chances for storms

• Authorities inviestigate cause of Topeka motel fire

Sunday, July 23

• Mostly clear and mild tonight

• High school track star taking abilities to new lengths, heights

• Sunflower Games finish play in basketball, soccer

• Woods wins Claret Jug again

• Hamlin gets second career victory

• Angels 3, Royals 1

• The race for governor is on

• Poker fundraiser aids family in supporting daughter with rare disorder

• Interstate sniper shooting leaves one person dead

• Drops replace shots for allergy sufferers

• Motorcycle riders raise $52,000 for good cause

• Best-selling author discusses book about BTK

• Neighborhood okay after tree falls on power lines

• 2 dead, at least 10 wounded in Kansas City shooting

• Police arrest Topekan in shooting of 19-year-old female

Saturday, July 22

• Koyotes win first playoff game

• Summer-like weather soon to return

• Bell, Graffanino ejected in Royals' 4-3 loss

• Soccer, basketball kick off week two of Sunflower State Games

• Bower nearly gets win in Martinsville

• Sin City match-up with Florida highlights Jayhawk's schedule

• Surgery could cure rare Cushing's disease

• Church offers school supplies, sports physicals at wellness fair

• 4-H kicks up dust with horse competition

• Revving engines raise thousands for wounded soldiers

• Morrison to file record fundraising in Attorney General race

• Shrimp cocktail order turns into fist fight

• Flames damage vacant house in Topeka

• Landis regains yellow jersey, looks to win Tour de France

• Tiger still on top after third round in British Open

• Food stamp data may have been falsified

Friday, July 21

• Sherwood accident sends one to the hospital

• Free lunch numbers improve in Kansas

• Girard football coach electrocuted, teen goes to hospital

• Council Grove man guilty in stabbing of farmer

• What's your emergency? Inside look at police dispatch

• Computer chip gives doctors information during emergencies

• Hernandez improves to 2-4 with KC's 8-3 win over LA

• International officers learn about America in Topeka

• Pollard inks the deal, signs with Chiefs for four years

• Tiger gains lead with eagle on 14th at British Open

• Koyotes ready for playoffs with or without coach

• KU's Talib named to preseason All Big 12 team

• Lady Wildcats, WNIT Champs, get 06-07 schedule

• The heat wave is officially over

• EPA: Lawrence residents seeing green

• Tuttle Creek increases outflow to Missouri River

• Law allows 16-year-olds to donate blood

• Board hopes funding will increase nursing numbers

• Local lawmakers pass and fail at higher education

• Copper theft trend won't wane until prices do

• Auburn bank robber gets away more than $10,000

• Night Vision

• Driver suffers injuries in morning accident

• Area officers handle two car chases

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• Get to know the Topeka Zoo staff and meet featured animals

• Movie theatre brings city back to life

• International officers get lessons in state government

• Riley County residents voice opinions on $90 million highway project

• Bill lowers age required to donate blood to 16

• Grants from regents begins program to combat nursing shortage

• USDA scales back tests for mad cow disease

• Ag site helps farmers improve operations

• Heat deaths reported in Wichita

• Hunting attack case goes to jury

• 'Lady in the Water,' 'Clerks II,' 'My Super Ex-Girlfriend' and 'Monster House'

• Storms today set us up for nice weekend

Thursday, July 20

• Royals 9, Angels 4

• Education board recognizes student for national success

• New therapy for Parkinson’s disease music to patient’s ears

• Lawrence family fighting to help son battle cancer

• Thursday afternoon house fire ruled aggravated arson

• NAACP convention addresses voting rights issue

• Suspects arrested in copper theft from railroad

• KU freshman preparing for challenge

• Big 12 preseason poll sees KU finishing fourth, K-State sixth

• Woods one off the British Open lead

• Chiefs sign fifth, sixth-round draft picks

• Koyotes head coach, Aviators wide receiver suffer penalties for fight

• Mostly clear skies turn cloudy late tonight

• Kansas reservoirs losing water

• School districts continue to wait for funding decision from Supreme Court

• Friends remember victim of hit-and-run

• Police Department Chaplain awarded for hard work, dedication

• Police continue to investigate Wednesday shooting

• Two Kansas derailments attributed to heat

• Man safely escapes from house fire

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• Power outage in north Topeka caused by vandals stealing copper wire

• Concert to honor late Topeka jazz musician Jim Monroe

• B-52 bomber accidently drops practice bombs in Kanopolis Lake

• K-State's union reports theft of electronic equipment

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• Hang on, dig in and let the dirt fly

• 'Under God' will stay in Pledge, if Republicans have their way

• Ask Dr. Trupp: Organic flea control, is it right for my pet?

• Cooler weather slides in today, rain chance by tonight

• Watering cattle crucial to survival during heat wave

• Washington farmers cash in, but aren't sure why

• Topeka shooting sends Topeka man to hospital

Wednesday, July 19

• Family, friends remember young life taken too soon

• Hinrich competes for spot on World Championship team

• Final home game not way Giants intended; lose 14-3

• State, local health officials continue pandemic flu planning

• Lawrence clinic to provide services for military vets

• Bush vetoes extra funding for stem cell research

• Americans flee Lebanon; death toll continues to rise

• Businesses, city working to cleanup mess from water main break

• K-State schedule includes two ESPN Big-Monday appearances, one against KU

• Midget cars coming to Topeka

• Red Sox 1, Royals 0

• APFL to announce suspensions Thursday

• Process for new Topeka Police Chief underway

• Steamy weather to continue for one more day

• New leader chosen to execute conceal and carry law

• $500,000 donation accumulates to $2 million gift for Washburn

• Topekan eats 134 flavors of snow cones

• State-of-the-art operations center to handle state, local, national disasters

• Alternate route established for Lyon County derailment cleanup

• Simple practices save you money and keep you cool

• Wescoe needs to clear the air

• Speed, wet roads, alcohol led to Tonganoxie men's deaths

• Brownback rallies conservatives as speculation spreads of his possible run for President

• Woman hospitalized after accident on Highway 75

• Kansas trying to lure California biotech rice firm

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• Milwaukee restaurant lays claims to world's longest French fry

• Toyota recalls Echo, Yaris and Prius over faulty engine

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• Kansas National Guard heading to U.S.-Mexico border

• Saddle up for a dose of history at the U.S. Cavalry Museum

• House defeats gay marriage amendment

• Stem cell bill passes, but faces Bush veto

• Ft. Riley prepares soldiers to train Iraqi, Afghani military

• The cost of fighting terror, $437 billion, could soar to $547 billion in two years

• Extreme heat again today; relief is on the way

Tuesday, July 18

• Buck O’Neil gets in on All-Star game

• Red Sox shut out Royals

• Giants hold off FCA to win 6-4

• City Council adopts hiring freeze, smoking paraphernalia ordinances

• Birth control implanted in arm provides three-year protection

• Patient-friendly hospital better serves children, parents

• Meth legislation in Kansas effective in preventing homemade labs

• Westar Energy sets new usage peak

• Hazardous chemicals prompt evacuations near train derailment in Lyon County

• Suspects in David Owen case charged with murder

• Elarton placed on DL; Royals call up Nelson

• Giants looking for big wins

• Suspensions in works after Koyotes, Aviators brawl

• Wamego animal shelter working with city to correct problems

• Turnpike in southeast Topeka could add to area’s growth

• Derailment cleanup continues; may take another week

• Sweltering heat sticks around for a couple more days

• Luncheon awards volunteers who help keep city clean

• Budget constraints don’t stop KDOT from completing projects on time

• Hot weather makes job of sanitation workers really stink

• Gov. hopeful’s press secretary under fire for lack of disclosure

• Water main break causes flood damage to downtown businesses

• 46 Shawnee County residents have already cast their votes in Aug. 1 election

• Casino near Arkansas City opens

• Mystery writer Mickey Spillane dies

• Post Office streamlines shipping packages

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• Religious organization to celebrate centennial in Topeka

• Panel to promote Kansans’ well-being

• Sen. Brownback pushes for ethical alternative to stem cell research

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• More Americans fly on military choppers out of Lebanon

• FBI investigates Auburn bank robbery

• All-natural, hormone-free meats makes Local Burger a Lawrence attraction

• Discovery flight called a success; NASA looks forward to Atlantis mission

• Military museum partners with library to engage children

• Topeka restaurant owners head to court to face tax evasion allegations

• High temperatures take toll on crops

• City to consider tobacco novelty retail license

• Heat index to reach 110; Weather advisory in effect through Wednesday

Monday, July 17

• All-Star team has sights set on championship

• NL wins Legends Game during T-Bones All-Star festivites

• Royals road test continues, this time in Boston

• Researchers examine drug to help fight bone disease

• Hot weather prompts department to issue public health advisory

• Scorching heat continues across Kansas

• Federal monies provide better services for domestic violence programs

• Bowler sets mind on knocking down pins all over state

• Honoring Mariachi Estrella

• Education focus for gubernatorial candidate Ken Canfield

• Officer-involved shooting case sent to district attorney

• Fire guts Jefferson County business

• Lawrence man pleads guilty to bank robbery

• Coal train derails near St. Marys

• Hutchinson officials try to persuade Eaton Corp. to stay

• Violence heightens in Middle East

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• Infant death ruled homicide

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• Sunset Zoo boasts oldest grizzly in captivity, multi-species exhibits

• Harlem Renaissance art comes home

• Increasing funding for embryonic stem cell research receives bipartisan support

• Police identify second victim of Saturday's shooting

• Deadline approaches to register to vote in primary election

• Heat advisory through this evening; temperature to reach 101

Sunday, July 16

• Koyotes coach OK after game brawl

• Frat brothers bike across the country

• Steamy, hot weather continues into the workweek

• Kyle Busch takes checkered flag in New Hampshire

• Flames hope to set KC tourney on fire

• Friends, family remember Tonganoxie men killed in crash

• Too darn hot: Topekans seek shelter from sizzling temperatures

• Police still searching for suspects in weekend homicides

• Sunflower State Games could move from Topeka

• Mideast fighting sending gas prices to record highs

• Thermal therapy raises chemo effectiveness

• Song and dance for theater donor's birthday

• Royals end Tigers' home-game winning streak, 9-6

• City to dedicate memorial to Hyatt musicians

• Grand jury accuses woman of taking thousands from organization

• Heavy fighting continues in Lebanon, Israel

Saturday, July 15

• Koyotes lose to Aviators, 55-44

• Heat advisory in effect until Monday evening

• Trio biking 7,000 miles for charity

• Bowyer finds tough luck in New Hampshire race

• Fiesta says "adios" for another year

• Volleyball takes a turn at Sunflower Games

• Detroit maims Kansas City, widens division lead

• Funk-y new cyclist gains national attention

• Irresistible: Trainers endorse physical therapy tool for workouts

• Topeka Zoo newbie roars into the spotlight

• Ladies exercise trigger fingers at gun clinic

• Amelia Earhart Days take off in Atchison

• Police seek community help in homicide

Friday, July 14

• Tigers rally in ninth to beat Royals

• Hall of Fame pitcher makes appearance at Generals game

• Tyson to lose fewer than 10 in management positions

• Lecompton residents react to arrest of man in murder of Topeka jeweler

• Conference aims to bring forth issues of tobacco, cancer

• Doctors using Botox to treat foot ulcers

• Man faces prison time for scaring witnesses in drug operation

• Tire cause of rollover accident on Wanamaker

• Fast speeds on highway overpass prove to be dangerous

• Person of interest in Owen case turns himself in

• Braggin' rights up for grabs in turnpike rematch

• Competition off to competitive start for State Games

• Steamy weekend ahead with no relief in sight

• Soldiers prepare for work overseas using real-life combat situations

• State must follow rules of No Child Left Behind or risk losing thousands

• Play center gives children, parents break during shopping

• Accident sends worker to KU Med’s burn unit

• Fort Riley Commander hands over responsibilities

• Construction to replace Topeka Boulevard Bridge starts in August

• Anonymous call leads police to fatal hit-and-run accident

• Prison inmate charged for killing of Lecompton man last year

• Milk tanker overturns near Highway 75 and I-70

• ‘Dupree’ an ode to lovable losers

• Topeka shooting ruled a homicide

• Kansas City makes prepayment at gas pumps mandatory

• Car-truck crash in Lawrence kills two

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• Library offers plenty of options to beating the heat

• Indian Prime Minister points to Pakistani involvement

• House votes to extend Voting Rights Act

• Livelyhood may be at stake for Louisiana sugar cane farmers

• Hearing set for today in Clay County aircraft shooting

• Enthusiasm for shooting grows among women

• Amelia Earhart Festival kicks off in Atchison

• 'You, Me and Dupree,' and 'Little Man'

• Hit-and-run fatality accident has Topeka Police searching for answers

• Weekend weather will provide no relief

Thursday, July 13

• Kansas Welter Weight Champ to defend title at home

• A lot at stake in third meeting between Koyotes, Aviators

• Royals get bumpy start in Detroit

• Warm weather increases chances of food contamination

• Attacks in Middle East raise fears of war

• Denied claim forces family to live in unsafe home caused by microburst

• Severe weather tonight; hot weather continues Friday

• Topeka Police arrest four in death of David Owen

• Million dollar renovations at Yager Stadium nearly complete

• Stadium renovations becoming visible at K-State

• $9 million land donation leads to plans for research park

• Water best relief to survive in hot, humid weather

• Traffic delays worth wait in exchange for smooth intersection at 21st and Gage

• Royals open series at Detroit, despite emergency landing Wednesday night

• Food plays important role in Fiesta celebration

• Student conference aims to spark political activism on campus

• Phelps' church gets bill for not showing up at funeral

• Delay granted in Montgomery trial

• Police search for more clues in David Owen case

• Trial date set for Lawrence nightclub shooting suspect

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• Downtown Lawrence wine-tasting, fundraiser to support people with disabilities

• Man faces 40 counts in cases involving two women

• List of potential terrorism targets includes innocuous U.S. locales

• Information session held for contractors, employers on proper classification of workers

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• Wal-Mart recalls more than 750,000 office chairs

• Attacks on Israel called the heaviest cross-border fighting in years

• Gardening Tip 5: Soak your plants weekly

• 24-hour animal hospital provides Shawnee County with convenient, valuable resource

• Dangerous heat, with stray storms possible

Wednesday, July 12

• Lee making most of basketball career with Harlem Globetrotters

• Approval of stadium vote may send Wichita Wranglers to Arkansas

• Three AIDS drugs in one get FDA approval

• Non-invasive procedure corrects problems associated with gastric bypass

• Graves not interested in transportation secretary post

• Man sentenced in death of dune buggy driver

• Tighter security at fiesta prevents potential problems, ensures safety

• The heat wave begins

• Wichita mayor drops football proposal

• Topeka Little League team in race for most popular in nation

• Former Wildcat now a Hawkeye

• Former Jayhawk added to U.S. basketball team

• Police, volunteers plan for hot weekend at Fiesta Mexicana

• Board of Education experiences almost 21 percent turnover

• Program impacts lives of students, volunteers for lifetime

• Assessment survey aids city leaders in improving Topeka

• High-tech billboard catching people’s attention

• Farmers address agriculture issues in Washington

• City to close three lanes at 21st and Gage

• DNA evidence supports allegations against Granada shooter

• Dog handler who helped killer escape prison to be sentenced today

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• Lawmakers vote to relax restrictions on prescription drugs from Canada

• Blue-collar comedian comes to Topeka

• Emergency alerts to ping cell phones, Internet

• Tying the knot just got a little less expensive

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• Send a greeting in two languages

• Western Kansas crops pelted by rain, hail

• Livestock thefts in Utah, a multi-million dollar enterprise

• Here comes the heat and humidity

• Derailment in Chicago sends over 150 to hospital

• Murder defendant claims Miranda Rights were violated

Tuesday, July 11

• Scattered storms for southern counties tonight

• AL continues a decade of dominance in All-Star game

• 49 Sports takes the heat, tries their luck at competitive eating

• Giants drop a heartbreaker in Missouri, 3-2

• Bramlage Coliseum to get a not-so-extreme makeover

• City Council moves forward in College Hill Redevelopment

• Dental device new treatment for sleep apnea

• Emporia teacher talks at a standstill

• The House always wins? Reps say banks, online gambling don't mix

• Bombs kill, injure hundreds in India

• Time is almost up to enter in the Sunflower Games

• Deputy Fire Chief lets fundraiser go to his head

• City leaders honor Takeover Makeover volunteers

• Rocky Ford Fishing Area plans include trails

• Food and festivities: Fiesta Mexicana officially begins

• Department of Aging secures prescription drug money

• Citizens for Science claim Intelligent Design running a smear campaign

• Group pushes for special education discipline reform

• Robbers fire shot, hurt no one in Emporia

• Police arrest three in copper theft

• Bomb suspicion evacuates courthouse

• Family asking questions in shooting death

• Man shot by Topeka Police officers is dead

• Shawnee County Courthouse evacuated due to suspicious package

• Police arrest three Topeka men for burglary at former bowling alley

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• Mexicana Fiesta celebrates culture and community

• Agency allows troubled women to improve themselves in stigma-free environment

• City Council to consider eminent domain ordinance for College Hill property

• Southwest Airlines experiments with assigned seating

• Lorillard Tobacco Co. joins effort to stop Internet cigarette sales

• Spacewalk, repair to International Space Station pleases Mission Control

• Council members to consider more TIF funding for College Hill project

• Some storms today, hot and humid conditions ahead

Monday, July 10

• Howard wins home run derby

• Junction City Generals' second-inning offense earns the victory

• Firefighters in Texas adopt vegan menu

• Cases of post-traumatic stress disorder double since 2000

• Federal judge upholds search of congressman's office

• NYC building fire may have been failed suicide attempt for owner

• Jury selection continues in Florida child rape, murder trial

• Neighborhood improvement gets big financial boost

• City beefs up security at City Council meetings

• Storm chances stick around for a couple more days

• Law enforcement officers seek answers in unusual death in Carbondale

• Former Olympian uses weight lifting skills to inspire others

• Senior Open favorite doesn't repeat 2005 victory

• Detroit, New York players picked as starting pitchers for All-Star Game

• Autopsy to show cause of Osage County teen's death

• Former KU student pleads no contest to arson charges in Douglas County

• Former Kansas governor may be tapped for U.S. Cabinet position

• Two teens in Riverton school shooting plot to be tried as juveniles

• Corn crop coming up short in drought-stricken Kansas

• Officers' shooting of suspect reminds entire department of risky business

• New law designed to protect highway workers

• Retail blends with residential development in downtown Topeka

• Record lottery sales help fund state projects

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• Food, fun and jalapenos: Fiesta Mexicana begins

• Teenaged volunteer gives hours to YMCA

• Kansas City Police find three dead in house

• Underground corn business offers controlled environment

• Houston, we do not have a problem: Discovery cleared for landing

• More officers charged in Iraq rape, murders

• Manhattan Police investigate drive-by shooting

• Some heavy rain today, very hot by Friday

Sunday, July 9

• La Dolce Vita: Italy picks up fourth World Cup title

• Mammograms could help diagnose heart disease

• BMX riders battle mud at state meet

• Police investigate officer-involved shooting

• Firefighters rescue family from apartment complex

• Kline opens up on faith, family to congregation

• Kansas National Guard changes command

• Rain chances for the first part of the week

• Fiesta King: I'll be at the hotdog stand

• Blue Jays fly away with win over Royals

• Immelman lands first PGA Tour title, Tiger two strokes back

• Poor diet, lack of exercise contributing to Diabetes in Kansas

• Doyle overcomes Watson for U.S. Senior Open title

• The "Guru of Grass" mows down Nadal for the Wimbledon title

Saturday, July 8

• Blue Jays end Royals winning streak

• Memorial service remembers lobbyist for homeless

• Teenager faces years in prison for stabbing, robbery

• Wet weather moves into the picture for Sunday

• Bowyer races strong, Mears edges out a victory at Chicagoland Speedway

• Firefighters save family dog, contain blaze in Topeka

• Onaga competition for "heavy lifters" only

• Big beats come from Little Apple during jazz festival

• BMX riders get on bikes for cancer

• Fundraiser for baby Joey derails, gets back on track

• Doctors show excitement over new anti-sunburn pill

• Watson keeps lead at U.S. Senior Open

• Ukrainian grabs yellow jersey in Tour, American Landis second overall

• Mauresmo rallies past Henin-Hardenne, wins Wimbledon

Friday, July 7

• Royals continue win streak against Blue Jays, 13-3

• Rollover accident sends two to the hospital

• Zoo welcomes new additions with party

• Officers block political party from holding fundraiser

• Fiesta Mexicana celebrates 73 years

• Recruit Mayo denies commitment to USC

• Local Little League team having an "A" okay season

• Kansas City's Watson maintains lead at U.S. Senior Open

• Belgian Boonen leads Tour de France after stage six

• Men's Wimbledon final to be Nadal, Federer

• Doctors make progress in brain tumor treatments

• Sebelius appoints former Governor Carlin to Kansas Bioscience Authority

• One more dry day, then shower chances increase

• Insects invade KU campus as entomology switches homes

• Fort Riley soldiers to patrol Aggieville

• Student loan interest rate increase packs a mean punch

• USD 501 elects new president, vice

• Boy charged with misdemeanor in basketball beating

• Officals say Topeka restaurant owes $290,000 in taxes

• Discovery Institute starts ad campaign weeks before elections

• Fiesta Mexicana kicks off downtown

• Topeka police arrest men involved in burglary

• West Nile Virus reported in Harvey County

• ‘Pirates’ offers mind-numbing ride

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• ‘Saving the shiner is just one piece of a larger battle’

• Israel strikes, other countries urge restraint

• Vote count gives Calderon narrow victory in Mexico's presidential race

• North Korea has another long-range missile, international intellegence suggests

• No roses, no marigolds, no daisies - a day for daylilies only

• Topeka woman earns honor for more than 150 hours of helping community

• 'Pirates of the Caribbean' out in theaters

• Weather forecast: Nice end to week before changes this weekend

Thursday, July 6

• Royals win 6-2 over Blue Jays

• Topeka Stars out-shine Texas Dukes in tournament

• April church arson remains mystery to members, investigators

• Health officials: Mumps cases decline, but vaccinations remain important

• Fiesta Mexicana celebrates roots of family heritage

• Investigation connecting tumors to university building continues

• Police enforce penalties for violating car stereo ordinance

• KCK man charged in fire that killed young girl

• High school ballers looking to improve game, impress scouts with tourney

• Watson shoots even par after round one of Senior Open

• Mayo, Walker still weighing college options

• Rising oil prices affect asphalt repairs

• Proposal increasing property taxes a 'good investment' for city

• Fiesta Mexicana celebrations cause street detours

• Gang activity resurfaces increasing crime

• Cool tonight, but warm and breezy Friday

• Senator's written testimony raises more red flags in Nuss investigation

• Oklahoma fugitives may have been seen in Wichita

• 55-year-old Topekan arrested in cutting

• The Big Red One bids farewell to Germany

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• Ft. Leavenworth welcomes troops from Singapore

• Playful puppies ready to go home to loving family

• Family tradition carried on in Delta 88

• Grant to boost security at Kansas' courthouses

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• Midwest peaches could fetch top dollar this year

• Emergency responders rescue motorist in I-470 crash

• Three charged with stealing Coca-Cola trade secrets

• One National Guard captain sent to war by mistake

• Memorial services for David Owen, homeless advocate, scheduled

• Restitution hearing postponed for Max Ary, former Kansas Cosmosphere head

• Nice weather continues, some weekend storms

Wednesday, July 5

• Royals make most of Twins series, winning two of three

• Two Topeka Special Olympics competitors bringing home gold

• Junction City boxer now World Champion

• Despite troubled past, friends remember positive memories of David Owen

• Retirement brings out true colors of Manhattan artist

• Therapy allows participants to visualize fears using horses

• France advances to World Cup finals

• Donations important for Blood Center during summer

• Yankees claim Guiel off waivers

• No summer league for Sledge

• Golfers prepare mentally for challenging course

• Gardening experts give advice on plant care

• Increased competition decreases fireworks sales for vendors

• Republicans, Democrats voice opinions on switching parties

• Senators declining to testify before House's committee on Nuss

• Headquarters of U.S. infantry division folds colors for move home

• Neighborhood taking action to curb violence after shooting

• Cool night ahead, but sunny warm-up for Thursday

• Enron founder Kenneth Lay dead of heart attack

• Body found near Kansas River belongs to Topeka man

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• Painkiller linked to liver damage, study says

• Accident causes town to call off fireworks display

• Likely price hikes under new Medicare plan troubles seniors, advocates

• Bikers gear up for moto cross racing benefit for cancer research

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• Kansas' version of Stonehenge is parked in Topeka

• Canada confirms 6th case of mad cow disease

• Security Council convenes in emergency session over N. Korea missiles

• Astronauts await docking at International Space Station

• Locals are not waiting to apply for concealed carry permit

• Spring-like weather for the next few days

Tuesday, July 4

• Bats spark KC to 7-2 win over Minnesota

• Boat and Ski club excites crowd before fireworks show

• Topekans celebrate holiday in own patriotic way

• Oklahoma escapees may be in Kansas

• Shawnee County begins processing for concealed weapons

• Knowing skin type first step in choosing right sunscreen

• Added strength for Chalmers adds to success of overall game, team

• Cooler and drier for Wednesday

• Italy advances to World Cup finals after 2-0 win over Germany in OT

• Girl dies in Kansas City, Kan., fire

• Japanese eater crams down 53-plus hot dogs, winning 6th straight contest

• Kessler wins stage, Boonen takes lead

• Topeka group sets sights on restoring historic building

• Body found near Kansas River shakes up nearby homeless community

• Shooting shocks Topeka neighborhood on holiday

• Kansas lawmaker speaks about true meaning of Independence Day

• 126 cyclists sick with virus after Kansas event

• Lawsuit against Union Pacific sites misuse of Social Security numbers

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• Avid aviation memorabilia collector shares a piece of history

• Celebrate the holiday free from fire, injury

• Recovery of semi-conscious man shows brain can repair itself

• Tafanelli to be guest speaker at Grace Cathedral

• Top Army general visits with local retirees

• Cyclists advocate bike trail between Berryton, Lawrence

• Patriotism shines during celebration at Mt. Rushmore

• Harvest of wheat nearly complete

• North Dakota's farming, ranching industries hindered by drought

• Offices to be closed in observance of Independence Day

• Shuttle Discovery scheduled for Independence Day liftoff

• Lingering storms, then great fireworks weather

• Pair keep police busy with carjacking, home invasion

Monday, July 3

• Topeka fireworks stand targeted by robber

• Fireworks celebrations to fill Northeast Kansas

• Drivers go fender-to-fender at Heartland Park

• Royals put Wood on disabled list

• Study of primates one of several for Washburn University students

• NASA to attempt shuttle launch Tuesday despite latest foam problem

• Subway accident in Spain kills more than 30

• Discharged U.S. solider charged with murder, rape of Iraqis

• Fireworks ban doesn't quiet the sky over Lawrence

• Royals fall victim to Twins' momentum

• Brain stent chosen as option for preventing strokes

• Fireworks spell fun for many local residents

• American drops fourth after second stage of Tour de France

• American runner pulls out of meet

• Sorenstam wins U.S. Women's Open

• Fans votes not likely to be cast for Royals in All-Star roster vacancies

• Cardinals slip past Royals

• Community members serve up some respect, barbecue to local veterans

• Topeka neighborhoods to celebrate 4th of July

• Kansas celebrates 150 years since creation of Free State legislature

• Holiday for state workers hinders county work

• Commissioner raises questions about YWCA's spending

• Authorities await autopsy results of dumped body

• Topeka house totally destroyed in fire

• Mostly cloudy with scattered showers tonight

• Wabaunsee County fire demolishes old farm shed; fire crews save house, barn

• Reward offered to bring suspects to justice in Menninger complex vandalism

• Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Nemaha County

• Congressman Ryun goes to Iraq

• Holiday shuts down state offices, opens up time for celebration

• City aims to help residents repair sidewalks with 50/50 program

• Douglas County and Jefferson County leaders at odds over bridge

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• NASA not sure if foam crack a danger

• Town hall meeting seeks to improve human relations in Topeka

• Wine lovers can now experience taste of new law

• Aerospace design company to go public

• Volunteers serve as big part of community, fundraising efforts

• Cheesecake anyone? Restaurant serves up 2,000-pound dessert

• Don't let an accident ruin your holiday, practice safe fireworks techniques

• Decision to close bridge topic for Jefferson County Commissioners

• Shuttle Discovery hopeful to take off Tuesday

• Hot again today with a decent storm chance

Sunday, July 2

• Storms possible late Monday into Tuesday

• Safety practices key to avoiding West Nile virus

• Close finish sees Hornish, Jr. cross line first in Kansas 300

• Junction City to look for teachers in the Philippines

• Body found near Kansas River may be missing sex offender

• Palestinian leader calls office attack senseless

• Fireworks’ return to Perry Lake enjoyable for all

• Casper wins, Hincapie leads in Tour de France

• KC wins two of three against Cardinals

• Mexico's choice: Join Latin American leftist tide or stay with conservative

• Quigley successfully defends KC title

• Stormy weather forces second straight delay for shuttle

• Jury acquits salesmen of murder of New Mexico man

• University of Kansas gets grant from NASA

• Extended holiday weekend for state employees comes at price

Saturday, July 1

• Royals beat Cards in extra innings

• Hot and dry Sunday, but changes on way

• Stewart wins Pepsi 400

• Flames, smoke cause extensive damage to duplex

• Show Choir dazzles audience at patriotic program

• Face painting main attraction at Lake festival

• Women impact auto racing behind wheel, behind pit wall

• Wheldon takes pole for Kansas 300

• Knee implant designed for males, females ensures perfect fit

• Bikers pedal way through Kansas on cross country tour

• New law boosts children’s safety

• Edwards keeps lead in Champions Tour

• Critic of school finance ruling had supported districts' lawsuit

• Thunderstorm clouds force 24-hour launch delay

• Defending World Cup champs out of tourney

• Portugal defeats England on penalty kicks, 3-1