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Llamas' Claims Seek Millions From City

Two men injured in a shooting with off-duty Topeka police officers have filed more than $47 million in claims against the city.

Published: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 04:38:28 GMT

Kansas City to Close Half its Schools

KC Superintendent John Covington and school administrators said that without radical cuts, the district could be in the red by 2011. One member called tonight's decision "the most painful vote I have ever cast."

Published: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 04:50:09 GMT

Ceremonies Set To Sign Smoking Ban

A ceremony is set for 10 am Friday at the Statehouse for the Governor to put his name on the Kansas Clean Indoor Air Act.

Published: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 04:46:37 GMT

Residents Flood Event To Find Out Impact Of Flood Map Changes

Shawnee County residents flooded into an "open house" type event to find out how they will be impacted by changes to the county's flood map on Wednesday. The event took place at the Holiday Building in Topeka.

Published: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 04:31:08 GMT

Five "Money" Books Worth Every Penny

Are you a "money book" junkie, hoping to find that magical formula leading to financial security? These may not be a guaranteed fix, but Liz says these five are definitely worth reading.

Published: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 05:27:57 GMT

Keep America Beautiful, Pepsi Kick Off Recycling Bin Program

Civic groups will be able to borrow recycling bins for their events under a new Keep America Beautiful program.

Published: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 05:03:04 GMT

Mourning the Death of the "Lost Boy"

Twitter is the latest sympathy card form of expression of grief from former 1980s child stars who knew and loved Corey Haim, who died Wednesday of an apparent drug overdose.

Published: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 04:56:36 GMT

Church Music Director Sentenced For Arson

46-year old Carva Lee White of Kansas City, MO was sentenced Wednesday to 150 months in prison for setting fire to a Leavenworth church.

Published: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 04:56:21 GMT

Guardsmen Returning From Ag Mission In Afghanistan

The Kansas National Guard's Agribusiness Development Team #1 will be welcomed home Saturday, March 13, with a ceremony in Lee Arena at Washburn University.

Published: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 04:52:31 GMT

Lyon County Accident Claims Life

One person was killed Wednesday evening in an accident on K99 near Olpe.

Published: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 04:38:15 GMT