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WWII soldier to be awarded posthumous Purple Heart

Master Sgt. Marion Deshon's family will accept the award for him.

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Committee approves resolution seeking to exempt burning in Flint Hills from air pollution rules

A state Senate committee Wednesday approved a resolution aimed at exempting burning in the Flint Hills from federal environmental restrictions.

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Wildcats' winning baseball streak ends with Creighton

The Kansas State Wildcats have won seven straight games and entered the top 25 for the first time all season, but they hit a road block Tuesday night against Creighton.

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Jayhawks and Wildcats prepare to play in Oklahoma City

The teams arrived today and will start practices and press events tomorrow.

Kansas Basketball Coachs join Papa John's contest to raise money for cancer

The "Coaches Code" contest will donate $1 to cancer charities every time a pizza is ordered.

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KU, KSU depart to cheers

The Kansas and Kansas State basketball teams took off for Oklahoma City earlier today.

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President Obama picks KU, KSU for Final Four

Rounding out the Commander in Chief's picks are Villanova and Kentucky.

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Ft. Riley soldier killed on duty in Afghanistan

An Arizona soldier has been killed in Afghanistan.

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Community parks receive help from Riley County

Small town parks in Riley County will be getting some upgrades.

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Winter storms used up Riley County's 2010 removal money

Riley County has already spent a year's worth of its budget on snow removal in just a few months. 49 News Manhattan Bureau Reporter Lindsey Elliott explains why this winter cost the county almost half a million dollars and why it's still taking weeks to clean up after the snow.

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Rock Creek Schools budget plans

To deal with the continuous budget cuts on schools, Rock Creek plans on using new facilities money.

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Top 5 Local Plays of the Week: March 15, 2010

The best of local plays for the week in basketball and baseball.

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Fort Riley soldier identified

The Fort Riley soldier found dead last week is Sgt. 1st Clas Benjamin Miller.

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Manhattan High head volleyball coach steps down

Manhattan High School volleyball coach resigns after 15 years of service in Kansas.

K-State team says goodbye to soldiers

A team of purple bid Fort Riley soldiers farewell Monday. 49 News Manhattan Bureau Reporter Lindsey Elliott explains why the K-State women's basketball team has a special relationship with the 1st Sustainment Brigade.

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