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Shawnee, Kansas is located in Johnson County. Zip codes in Shawnee, KS include 66216, 66203, and 66226. More Shawnee information.

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2. Couple charged in poisoning of food at Mexican eatery that sickened dozens

When the pesticide methomyl is sprayed on crops, farm workers aren't supposed to step back into the fields for up to a week.

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Fri Nov 06, 2009

KSALLink.com

Couple Charged In Mass Poisonings

The U.S. Attorney's Office says that two separate occasions, a total of 48-patrons suffered nausea, abdominal cramps, weakness, sweating and chest discomfort after eating the salsa.

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The Pitch

Ex-employees charged with poisoning salsa at Mi Ranchito

Two allegedly vengeful former employees are accused of poisoning the salsa at Mi Ranchito in Lenexa.

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KansasCity.com

Duo poisoned salsa at Mexican restaurant,...

The U.S. Attorney for Kansas has filed charges against two people for allegedly putting methomyl into the salsa at Mi Ranchito restaurant in Olathe on Aug.

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Wed Nov 04, 2009

St. Louis Nursing News

Commissioners approve funding for stormwater projects

The 2010 Stormwater Management Program approved Thursday, October 29, by the Johnson County Board of Commissioners totals more than $11.3 million, including funding for capital projects in the cities of Shawnee, Spring Hill, Lenexa, and Olathe.

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Mon Nov 02, 2009

KansasCity.com

Man sues over 25 extra days in jail a " and $875 bill for the stay

A Shawnee man who contends he was mistakenly jailed for 25 days and also billed for his stay has sued Johnson County officials and Overland Park.The lawsuit filed Thursday in federal court in Kansas is against the Johnson County sheriff, the county Department of Corrections and Overland Park.It asks damages for Adolph Moreno related to his city ...

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Sat Oct 31, 2009

KansasCity.com

Shawnee man says he was mistakenly jailed...

Joe Lambe has the full story here , but the nutshell is that Adolph Moreno is suing Johnson County and Overland Park because he was supposed to be jailed for two days.

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Fri Oct 30, 2009

Emporia Gazette

Republicans want constitution amended

Three Republican legislators took to the road Tuesday to launch a campaign for a constitutional amendment in response to an anticipated federal health-care system.

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Wed Oct 28, 2009

Kansas City Star

Don Julian Builders: Fall clearance offers once-in-a-lifetime opportunity

For the past 35 years, Don Julian has been committed to setting a new standard for design, quality and outstanding customer service in the homebuilding industry, and his unique architectural designs and innovative, award-winning floor plans have become a Julian trademark in metropolitan Kansas City.

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Mon Oct 26, 2009

KMBC

Shawnee Man Walking Dog Finds Human Bone

A human leg bone was found in western Shawnee Monday morning by a man who was walking his dog.

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Crime Scene KC

Awards for Shawnee police who saved suicidal teen

On Tuesday, The Sons of the American Revolution will present awards to four Shawnee policemen -- Officers John Nahrebeski, Rob Stotts and Matt Hashagen, and Sgt.

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Sun Oct 25, 2009

St. Louis Nursing News

Museum seeks immigrant stories for exhibit

The Johnson County Museum of History has a unique vision for its upcoming exhibit - " exploring the lives of immigrants in suburban communities.

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Fri Oct 23, 2009

St. Louis Nursing News

This balloon won't fly

It is a worthy balloon to float. It is almost assuredly a lead balloon. Floating it is State Rep.

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Wed Oct 21, 2009

KWCH

K.C. Area Coach Pleads Guilty to Child Porn Charges

A Kansas City area coach admits he posed on social-networking website Facebook as a 19-year-old woman, in order to persuade minor boys to send him nude photos.

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Tue Oct 20, 2009

St. Louis Nursing News

Lenexa gains funding for three street projects

Lenexa has amended its 2009-2013 Capital Improvement Program to include three street projects.

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Sun Oct 18, 2009

KansasCity.com

YRC faces Tuesday deadline on key lending requirement

The Wall Street Journal posted a story online sizing up YRC Worldwide Inc. The trucker faces a key test this week in its battle to steer clear of a bankruptcy-protection filing that may hinge on whether lenders to the U.S. trucking group maintain leniency on its covenants sown over the past year.

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Fri Oct 16, 2009

WBIR-TV Knoxville

Lightning fast cop grabs teen as he attempts to leap from overpass

A troubled teenager owes his life to a Shawnee, Kansas police officer. The teen jumped off a highway overpass, but one lightning-fast officer wouldn't let him fall.

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Wed Oct 14, 2009

Officer.com

Kan. Officer Rescues Teen Bridge Jumper

A 17-year-old survived an attempt to jump off the Lind Road bridge thanks to the quick work of a veteran police officer.

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Mon Oct 12, 2009

Azcentral.com

Patients can challenge hospital bills

A mild heart attack put Lee Hircock in the hospital for a couple of days last year.

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KansasCity.com

Officer who saved teen from bridge fall: 'I just held on'

As the teen dangled from a bridge, Shawnee Police Officer John Nahrebeski's fists gripped the back of the boy's Carhartt jacket.

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