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KDHE issues warning about northeast Kansas lake

A blue-green algae bloom has prompted a public health advisory for Centralia Lake.

Police make two arrests in connection with stabbing death of Ottawa man

Police have arrested two suspects in a fatal stabbing that occurred Wednesday night outside an Ottawa residence.

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4-year-old girl 3rd fatality in Jefferson Co. crash

Kansas Highway Patrol confirms that a 4-year-old child involved in Wednesday's car crash in Jefferson County has died today.

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Brownback heavily favored in Kansas governor GOP primary

An obscure candidate in the Republican primary for Kansas governor has promised that if elected she would put every piece of legislation that reaches her desk to a biblical test and public poll.

Junction City rally trying to keep culture in town

More than 100 volunteers will be battling the heat in Junction City Saturday to let elected officials know they need to keep the arts alive. 49 News Manhattan Bureau Reporter Lindsey Elliott went to Junction City to see how the arts council is preparing for the rally and why they say funding art is crucial to the city.

Death of Shawnee firefighter while searching for victims was accidental, as was fire

The investigation into the May 22 fire that led to the death of firefighter John Glaser has determined that Glaser’s death was accidental, the Shawnee Fire Department has announced.

Army leaders meet at Fort Leavenworth to discuss use of computer gaming for training

Army leaders are meeting in Kansas this week to review proposals to enhance its use of computer gaming for unit and individual training.

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Pottawatomie County burglary suspects arrested

Items stolen from plumbing, heating and air companies discovered in vehicles, storage unit.

Geary Community Hospital plans to save thousands next year

GCH has started working with a not-for-profit company that helps with efficiency and storage. The hospital hopes to save about $300,000 over the next year.

Parks and Rec estimate $500,000 in revenue generated for Topeka businesses from baseball tournament

Shawnee County Recreation Director Randy Luebbe estimates the NBC Universal Tournament hosted at the new Lake Shawnee Baseball Complex generated about half a million dollars in revenue for Topeka businesses.

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Topeka man found guilty of rape

The Shawnee County District Attorney's Office says a Topeka man has been found guilty of rape, aggravated robbery and aggravated burglary.

Arlington Cemetery ex-official accepts blame

The former superintendent of Arlington National Cemetery says he accepts "full responsibility" for the mix-up of graves at the famous military burial ground.

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Street in Topeka closed for gas line work

The City of Topeka says SE 27th between SE Colorado and SE Iowa will be closed for gas line work.

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KBI investigating Jackson County Sheriff's department

The Kansas Bureau of Investigation says it is investigating the Jackson County Sheriff's Department, but will not say what prompted the investigation.

Thieves targeting pickup tailgates in NE Kansas

Police in a northeast Kansas county are looking into several cases of thieves making off with tailgates from pickup trucks.

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