May 26, 2008 | Times Observer
The Dunkirk Joint Veterans Council Memorial Day Parade Committee held a meeting on April 24.
Northern Heights' thrower tops at Relays
“I just wanted to come down here and run some good races against some great competition”
If the plan was to go out with a bang, Northern Heights' Jacquelyne Leffler executed the script perfectly. via Topeka Capital-Journal
“At least here, they receive the care they need.”
Though efforts like Kansas Mission of Mercy exist to help provide dental care to those with little or no insurance, KMOM officials said it doesn't alleviate a growing national problem that Americans who lack ... via The Garden City Telegram
Guard veteran honored by health care provider
Retired Col. Henry Martin, of Topeka, a 35-year veteran of the Kansas National Guard, was honored last weekend by TriWest Healthcare Alliance as its 1 millionth beneficiary briefed. via Topeka Capital-Journal
Workers begin replacing stone facade of Kansas Statehouse
Scaffolding now encloses the southern side of the Kansas Statehouse as workers start a 4-year, $39 million project. via KWCH
Stolen Camaro is latest Hot Wheels feature
A red, 1988 Chevrolet Camaro is the featured vehicle this week in Operation: Hot Wheels, the Topeka Police Department's initiative to recover stolen vehicles. via The Topeka Capital-Journal
Dates Scheduled for Casino Developer Presentations
" At a meeting of the Kansas Lottery Commission Wednesday, Lottery Executive Director Ed Van Petten announced that the Commission will hear presentations from developers seeking to become lottery gaming ... via WIBW-TV Topeka
Speed Fest Set to Rev Up Runoffs
“I think if there's more awareness we'll create more public participation and that will encourage SCCA to keep the Runoffs here in Topeka.”
Northeast Kansas is on track to bring in millions in tourism dollars this fall - money it doesn't want to lose in future years. via WIBW-TV Topeka
Topeka Capital-Journal Sues City of Topeka
“Kansas Open Records are very clear and we feel very strongly that access to public information isn't up to the whims of public officials”
The newspaper filed a lawsuit today in order to obtain records regarding the police helicopter that crashed at Washburn University on April 4th. via KAKE
Producers disagree over proposed changes in milk labeling
“No, I don't, and I should be able to say that.”
Proposed changes in milk labels have Kansas producers at odds over whether the alterations are needed. via Newton Kansan
Office of the Kansas Securities Commi...
April 12, 2004: Topeka Resident Arrested On Securities Fraud Charges
Kansas Securities Commissioner Chris Biggs announced today that Topeka resident Rodney Flott was arrested April 9 on felony securities fraud charges. via Office of the Kansas Securities Commi...
Emergency managment head appointed to group
Published Monday, April 7, 2008 at 10:52 a.m. CDT Shawnee County emergency management director Dave Sterbenz will represent the county on the Northeast Regional Council, which administers federal homeland ... via Topeka Capital-Journal
Deputies Involved in Tasering Incident on Leave; KBI Investigating
The Shawnee County Sheriff's deputies involved in a tasering incident at Topeka's Goodyear plant are now on administrative leave. via WIBW-TV Topeka
Cameras Installed On Busy Kansas Highways
“We know travelers like to see road views on the Internet, and I'm pleased that we now have an additional tool with which to share information with the public”
Kansas travelers have a new way to see where they're going thanks to an enhancement of the Kansas Department of Transportation's road condition Web site. via KAKE
KBI reviewing Taser case; coroner releases report on death
The Kansas Bureau of Investigation is reviewing the death of a man who was tasered three times by a local sheriff's deputy. via Newton Kansan
Abortion Battle Moving To State's Highest Court
Abortion opponents are citing a Topeka woman's story as a reason to allow a grand jury to subpoena records from Dr. via KAKE-TV Wichita
Legion meeting to be here Last Updated: April 02, 2008 03:15:47 PM More than 150 people are expected to attend the joint first district convention of the American Legion and Auxiliary Friday through Sunday at ... via Marysville Advocate
The Kansas Department of Health and E...
Capital City Wellness Project Launched
“In general, people should be active for at least 30 minutes and consume a variety of fruits and vegetables every day.”
About 35,000 employees of state and local government and businesses who work in downtown Topeka will have the opportunity to participate in a new initiative to promote physical activity and improved nutrition. via The Kansas Department of Health and E...
City, Hecht Trade Shots over Contracts
“Instead, we are asking the judge to allow our attorney to be there to ask questions, for a record to be developed. We want a level playing field, equal footing, as we prepare for civil litigation. That is what we asked the judge for.”
The City of Topeka and Shawnee County District Attorney Robert Hecht have different view on whether the city would be out more than a million dollars if it backed out of deals to buy a helicopter and new ... via KAKE
Accident Injures 5, Shuts Down Interstate
Law enforcement was called to the westbound lanes of I-70 between Wanamaker and Fairlawn at about 1:35 p.m. Thursday. via WIBW-TV Topeka