Everest News

The family of Kalpana Dash, who Wednesday climbed the world's highest peak Mt Everest, celebrated her feat in her hometown here in Orissa by praying and distributing sweets.

“You look at it and then remember the good times.”

Memories flooded through the front doors of St. Ann's Catholic Church early Monday as volunteer firefighters from surrounding communities put forth an effort to save a cornerstone of the community. via Topeka Capital-Journal

Which of the following has been performed in less than two weeks? A) Climbing Mount Everest B) Flying around the world in a balloon C) Traveling to the moon and back D) All of the above Correct answer: D. ... via The Topeka Capital-Journal

“The instructors and program content are of the highest quality. This program provides information that the participant can start using immediately, not only in business, but personally as well.”

The Kansas Soybean Association, the American Soybean Association, and Pioneer Hi-Bred International Inc., a subsidiary of DuPont, would like to announce that Lucas and Kristin Heinen of Everest, Kan., have been ... via High Plains Journal

“It five past midnight in Bhopal”

Seven foreigners, including Everester Edmund Hillary from New Zealand, figure in this year's Padma awards list announced here Friday on the eve of country's Republic Day. via India Gazette

The loss of a teenage daughter to a sudden heart attack was the hardest thing one Everest, KS family has ever faced.. That was until someone tried to exploit the tragedy for money. via KQTV

Kansas Baseline, program to increase awareness of the impact of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs on the individual, family, school and community, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. today and Tuesday, Prevention and Recovery ... via The Topeka Capital-Journal

“I'm certainly learning a lot of things about the sport of legislative ping pong”

Sarah Kessinger and Chris Green Harris News Service A recent fundraiser that would've brought together the "two Nancys" actually turned out to be Nancy-less. Neither 2nd District Congresswoman Nancy Boyda nor ... via Chanute Tribune

“This is an amazing feat considering that the balcony at the very top only accommodates about 30 visitors at a time”

The Kansas Historical Society announced that it welcomed its 50,000th visitor to the Kansas capitol dome last week. via Kansas City InfoZine

Mandatory helmet laws. Stricter testing requirements for licensing. Better incentives for rider training. via The Topeka Capital-Journal