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The Dunkirk Joint Veterans Council Memorial Day Parade Committee held a meeting on April 24.

“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

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

Scaffolding now encloses the southern side of the Kansas Statehouse as workers start a 4-year, $39 million project. via KWCH

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

" 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

“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

“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

“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

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...

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

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

“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

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 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

“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...

“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

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