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American heritage: KU contributes to new Native galleries at Nelson-Atkins
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Top 5 Local Plays of the Week
With many northeast Kansas high school football teams losing in the playoffs, our quantity of plays is down, but our quality is not. Let's take a look at our Top 5 Local Plays of the Week.
Man stabbed in head and back
Topeka Police responded to St. Francis Hospital's reports that a 27-year-old patient had been stabbed in multiple locations.
KSU basketball debuts 7 new players
The Kansas State men's basketball team tipped off yesterday with a 89-53 win over Pitt State.
Kanza Bowl teams announced
Yesterday the Washburn Ichabods found out they didn't make the playoffs. Today they found out they won't be going to a bowl either.
Meteorogists deliver weatherbooks
Weather in the Kansas Classroom is back for its third year all across the Sunflower State.
Meteorologist Miller visits Olpe and Neosho classrooms
Chief Meteorologist Matt Miller spent the day visiting 4th through 6th graders in Olpe from Olpe Elementary and St. Joseph's school.
KU grad student who accidentally ingested chemical is released from LMH
A graduate student who accidentally ingested a toxic chemical at a Kansas University lab last week was released from the hospital during the weekend, a university spokeswoman said Monday.
PB&J in the U.S.A.
Is peanut butter and jelly our national sandwich? The numbers seem to indicate as much.
Marine Corps to celebrate 234th birthday at Dole Institute
The Marine Corps already had 146 years of tradition to look back on in 1921 when Maj. Gen. John A. Lejeune drafted an order to be read each year on Nov. 10.
Education commission challenges elected leaders to enhance funding for Kansas schools
State budget cuts to public schools are unacceptable and elected leaders need to raise enough revenue to properly fund education, a commission said Monday.
Reed re-injures right ankle but still might play against Pitt State Tuesday
Kansas junior guard Tyrel Reed re-sprained his right ankle at practice over the weekend, but KU coach Bill Self said the guard still might play Tuesday in the Jayhawks' exhibition finale against Pittsburg State.
49 Storm Team Forecast: Off and on rain through the night
Scattered storms will produce some locally heavy rainfall throughout the evening and much of the night.
United Way sees rapid increase in 211 callers
The United Way's 211 help line has seen a dramatic increase in call volume since this time last year.
Needy families wait in long line to get help for Christmas
Hundreds of families in Topeka are struggling to find ways to provide a Merry Christmas for their children, but they are getting help through a local program.
Topeka man in serious condition after accident west of Baldwin City
A Topeka man was reportedly reaching for something in his truck when he crashed Sunday morning west of Baldwin City, Douglas County Sheriff's officials said.
Kansans eligible for additional unemployment benefits
New legislation means some unemployed Kansans could receive up to 14 weeks of additional unemployment benefits.
Milk and cookies with the mayor
Find out how who got to have milk and cookies with Topeka's Chief law maker.
Roeder confesses to shooting abortion doctor
Scott Roeder has confessed to the shooting of a Kansas abortion provider.
Suspect in Riley County double homicide charged with capital murder
The suspect in a double-homicide in Riley County now faces capital murder charges.
Topeka Zoo says gorilla died from aneurysm
A gorilla that died at the Topeka Zoo on Saturday died from an aneurysm.
Commission draws line in sand on school funding
A state commission on public schools Monday said any more cuts to education would be unacceptable.
KSU students arrested in dorms for drug possession and distribution
KSU Police arrested two students for possession of drugs.
Lawrence hopes to get grant money to make safer path between KU campus and downtown
City engineers think if they can secure a $150,000 grant that they can address safety concerns about paths between Kansas University and Downtown Lawrence.
1st Propane school bus in Kansas is coming to Topeka
The Topeka 501 School District is set to receive the first propane school bus in Kansas.
Commissioners schedule work session
Commissioners give Wilson another tongue lashing, what will come of his reckless behavior.
No end in sight for budget problems
The state budget is in the worst shape it has been in at least 20 years.
Schools consider new funding lawsuit
School districts across the state are joining forces for a possible legal showdown with the Legislature over funding.
Algae’s energy potential blooms
KU researchers seeing green in alternative biofuel project
Kansas University researchers are working to turn microbes from treated sewage into a commercially viable biofuel, fluid that one day could be used to power the nation’s cars, trucks, airplanes and other modes of transportation.
Actor Studi speaking at Fort Riley
Actor and Vietnam veteran Wes Studi is traveling to Fort Riley later this month to be a keynote speaker at the Army post's American Indian heritage observance.
49 Storm Team Forecast: Clouds and rain return
After a sunny stretch of weather, rain returns today. How long you can expect the wet weather to last.