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Story archive for August 2006

Thursday, Aug. 31

• Mostly clear and pleasant tonight

• Topeka hits a crossroad on whether to chug ahead with Amtrak changes

• Two art masterpieces are back in safe hands

• Topeka High versus Hayden in soccer at Hummer Sports Park

• KC man returns from Vegas with more money, without gambling

• Topeka restaurants cited with food code violations

• K-State fans kick the purple pride into high gear

• Groundbreaking AIDS vaccine developed at KU Med

• Kansas State professor on trial

• Overcrowded classrooms have Topeka teachers and district officials worried

• High school football state rankings released

• Wildcats prepare for a new season and new tradition in Manhattan

• KU sophomore remembers one shining moment, fans won't soon forget

• Two days away from KU season opener, Mangino already has seven and a half million reasons to celebrate

• State cracks down on illegal immigrants

• Geary County deputies arrest five after a cocaine bust

• Topeka bridge blasts lead city in new direction

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• Bush: "There must be consequences" for Iran's nuclear defiance

• 501 prepares to celebrate 75th birthday of Topeka High School

• Geary County-Junction City law enforcement arrests five in cocaine bust

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• Brain surgery used to treat Parkinson's has fewer side effects than medications

• Canine, rock fans to jam out in the Flint Hills

• Ernesto strands sailors near Florida; Carolina residents brace for torrential rain

• Fort Riley holds morale run for soldiers of Big Red One

• Kansas winter wheat has high protein, lower test weights

• Iraq casualties climb; Bush sticks to his guns

• Alleged killers await word on how David Owen murder case will proceed

• Simple acts of kindness provide world of support for Topeka-area residents

• Eight-year Applebee's employee finds fortune at the end of the bar

• Sunny and warm today, weekend rains expected

Wednesday, Aug. 30

• Tomatoes in the face

• WU volleyball remains undefeated

• High expectations for the Hornets

• Lecompton bridge repairs to move forward

• More iron and metal jobs coming to Emporia

• Royals win two in a row

• Memorial held for Kansans who died in Kentucky plane crash

• Former Topekan charged with information leak

• State's first death penalty in over 100 years

• School shooting suspect in custody

• Update on the man shot and killed by police

• Washburn football, ready to defend their title

• Father, coach looses sleep as son prepares for Big 12 start

• KU: Kerry Meier about to make his college debut

• Volunteers flip for a good cause

• Poor primary election turnout

• Gas prices are dipping around town

• Mostly clear and cool tonight

• New Topeka Police Chief isn't that new to the department

• Football fan traffic tie-ups near Manhattan

• Topeka Boulevard Bridge comes crashing down

• Purple Power Play brings green to downtown Manhattan

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• Kansas household income drops 5.5 percent

• Wild Planet Toys pool toy recalled because of impalement threat

• War report: Violence kills more than 50 people today in Iraq

• Lawrence man accused of rabbit killing faces felony charge

• United Way asks community to rally together to benefit children and families

• United Way organizers hope for bountiful year

• Researchers link high blood pressure to long hours at work

• March airplane crash brought on by bad weather, report states

• One teen injured in four-vehicle accident near Burlington

• Rescue workers save horse's life in Oklahoma City

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• AARP pays tribute to companies that nurture workers over 50

• Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce re-visits idea of I-70 visitors center

• AT&T reports recent hacking incident, takes precautions against ID theft

• Board of Canvassers to authenticate Primary Election results today

• Cutting it in the barbershop business for 40 years

• Tribes await Native American Pow Wow, celebration of food and culture

• Warmer weather returns, lots of sunshine

Tuesday, Aug. 29

• Thunderbirds shut out the Scots

• Overtime goal gives Junior Blues the victory on opening night

• Royals hit the road

• California driver kills one person with car, injures thirteen others

• Fugitive Polygamist leader behind bars

• Topeka's Eighth Annual Women's Night Out

• Judge has determined there is enough evidence to try four defendants in the murder of David Owen

• Police arrest a man after an attempted armed robbery

• Kansans on board of plane that crashed in Kentucky

• Tropical Storm Ernesto: Down, but not out

• Hurricane Katrina, one year anniversary

• Mostly clear and chilly tonight

• Despite recent win, Chiefs may have cause for concern

• KU runningback could steal the show

• No more preseason hoopla, no more scrimmages, no more quarterback controversies

• Clutter family home in Holcomb is up for sale

• When it comes to SAT scores Kansas students are leaving everyone else in the dust

• Ethanol transportation is sparking new safety programs

• Manhattan restaurant serves up charity for Hurricane Katrina victims

• Farmers hit by this year's drought are getting some financial relief

• Fire at a Topeka apartment complex.

• Phelps hires a Maryland attorney to help fight lawsuit

• Soldier killed in the line of duty was laid to rest in Hiawatha

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• West end of Lake Shawnee trail complete

• Bush to visit KC to raise funds for Missouri senator

• Transportation safety investigators probe cause of airplane crash that killed Kansans

• Search for evidence ends on Drexel property

• U.S. beef on Japanese restaurant menu is first since ban

• Car company drives creative spirit into Lawrence

• Lucrative deals await online auction customers

• Defendants in David Owen murder to appear in Shawnee County District Court

• Cool with clouds, maybe a stray shower

Monday, Aug. 28

• Smoking ban in Lawrence to be reviewed by Kansas Supreme Court

• Murder case against Karr has been dropped

• Topeka names new police chief

• Memorial service for Hiawatha soldier

• Washburn students reflect on lessons learned, one year after Hurricane Katrina

• Topeka West running back recalls running to save his life

• Emporia State reinstates defensive end

• Former Oklahoma quarterback picks a new team

• K-State names starting quarterback

• KU cornerback to sit out for "disciplinary reasons"

• Edwards, Chiefs make first-round cuts

• Partly cloudy and cooler tonight

• Goodyear retirees protest healthcare cuts

• Students remember hurricane, continue learning in Topeka

• After Katrina, Kansas better prepared for disasters

• KU student charged with rape

• Kansas Guardsmen remember Hurricane Katrina, one year later

• Kansas man sentenced to death for killing two people

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• Third Kansan dies from West Nile

• Dogstock Camping and Music Festival to raise awareness of pet adoption

• Police shoot and kill one man after pursuit in South Topeka

• Man hospitalized after truck pins him to gate

• Topeka's oldest used bookstore a diamond mine for collectors

• Campus community to learn importance of avoiding plagiarism

• U.S. Cellular expands in North-central Kansas

• MacVicar construction could cause traffic tie-ups

• Bridge blast canceled

• Showers on the way for one more day

Sunday, Aug. 27

• Kickin' it off barbeque style

• Same ol' Tiger

• Fox journalists freed

• Wildcats finally name starting QB

• Unsettled Weather Continues for Monday

• Topeka church to aid Katrina relief

• Police chase ends with 5-year-old in hospital

• Freight train accident leaves one dead

• "Strictly business" in Junction City

• Royals can't repeat shut-out

• Researchers use DNA technology to fight allergies

• Chiefs top Rams in first preseason win

• Season's first storm approaches Florida coast

• WU students clean up Topeka

• 14-year-old victim identified

• Retirement community art exhibit

• Breast cancer fundraiser collects money for research

• Microchip brings dog home

• Area college sports wrap

• Plane carrying 50 crashes in Kentucky; one known survivor

Saturday, Aug. 26

• NASCAR heads to Bristol

• Clouds/Showers for Sunday

• Junction City native crowned champ

• Younger Force following in dad’s footsteps

• Weekend storm knocks out power to thousands of Topekans

• Liquor law change allows McLouth resident easier access

• Local sorority raises money, roof for CASA

• Committee narrows search for new police chief

• Police still investigating early morning shooting

• Bikers ride despite gloomy conditions

• Boyda speaks about those who take care of America

• Recycling facility opens for storm clean-up

• Royals shutout Bluejays

• Common relaxation technique touches many aspects of pregnancy

Friday, Aug. 25

• 2006 Lucas Oil Drag Racing series hits Topeka this weekend

• Lightning, strong winds hit Topeka

• DA announces charges against three men for year-old murder

• Locker Room Show Preview: High School

• Continuing coverage of tonight's severe weather

• Locker Room Show Preview: College and Pro

• Practice grenades found in house

• Kansas Black Expo hits Expocenter

• Ashley Force coming to Hearland Park

• David "Strictly Business" Medina ready to defend title

• Sanders, Mientkiewictz out for season

• Chiefs' looking to Governors' Cup

• Blood Drive Tuesday

• Construction crew opens Lawrence's Mass. St.

• Capital-Journal not dropping suit

• UniCare, Children's Mercy chosen new state Medicaid providers

• K-DOT to make decision on Lecompton bridge

• Chief of Police finalists to talk to city

• Clinton Lake burned-out car ruled a suicide

• 14-year-old hit while riding bike dies

• Store owner stops robber

• A Wet Weekend In Store for the Area

• Ogden Elementary School named a school of distinction

• Eight finalists for Topeka Chief of Police wanted for questioning

• Pedestrian accident in Northern Shawnee County

• Trailer fire claims the lives of elderly Odgen couple

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• Second Kansan dies from West Nile Virus

• Military investigating American soldier casualty reports

• Arkansas officers arrested two men in the shooting of two Kansas City women

• Home designer's dream store in Topeka

• Kansas Expocentre hosts 2006 Kansas Black Expo

• KSU researchers will host Grain Production Field Day

• Karr waiting arraignment on Ramsey murder charge

• Portion of Urish Road closed down

• Washburn battle of the bands

• TPD investigating early morning robbery

• Heavy rain and strong storms possible late today

• Statehouse renovation uncovers unexpected findings

• Austrian girl missing for eight years has been found alive

Thursday, Aug. 24

• Showers and storms possible for Friday

• K-State football players on award watch list

• St. Mary's Bears ready to take on 2A league

• Royals try to save face, after biggest blown lead in KC history

• Morning-after pill available over the counter

• Topeka readers try to break world record

• Learn to save a life in the comfort of your own home

• Motorcycle accident victim thankful to be alive

• Kansas soldier dies in Afghanistan

• Big Red One receives warm welcome in Manhattan

• Young Emporia football players look to coach for motivation

• Former KU football star fights for spot on KC Chief's roster

• Riley County set to buy Rocky Ford Fishing Area

• Pluto no longer the ninth planet

• Shawnee County Commissioners finalize their budget

• Higher prices at the pump, not necessarily a bad thing?

• Partly cloudy and mainly dry tonight; better rain chances Friday

• More missing money problems in Manhattan

• Piece by piece the Topeka Boulevard Bridge is coming down

• Source of smell in Southwest Topeka pinpointed; odor should be gone soon

• Hummer Sports Park officials hope MacVicar construction won't hurt game nights

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• Apple to recall 1.8 million laptop batteries

• Lack of demand drops housing prices

• Payless reports jump in earnings

• Couple who faked birth of sextuplets gets probation

• Domestic violence charges most frequently dropped

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• Board of Regents announces ESU's presidential finalists

• Topeka's Farmers Market - a growing business

• Gardening tip 6: Moisture, fertilizer critical for beautiful lawns

• Hot again with storms possible tonight

Wednesday, Aug. 23

• Shawnee Heights T-Birds ready to start their season

• Banking baby teeth may lighten the work load for the tooth fairy

• Topeka City Council approves budget

• Lawrence family cleaning up, after driver runs into their home

• Sago survivor and families sue mine owner

• Investigators in Missouri find more human remains

• U.S. Reporter, photographer taken hostage

• A foul stench has settled over part of Topeka

• KU women's basketball announces new schedule

• K-State fans asked to show their Snyder spirit

• Chiefs 0-2 in the preseason, say they're right where they want to be

• USD 501 teachers could see more green in their paychecks

• Mostly clear and mild tonight

• Emporia residents learn about new Westar plans

• U.S.D. 335 - lights are back on, students report to school Thursday

• Debate for second-district seat gets heated

• Shawnee County Commissioners denied the county's ambulance provider more money

• An Emporia man is in serious condition after being hit by car

• Deputies have arrested a Kansas man after finding a meth lab in his home

• Students accused of plotting to attack their classmates will finish high school on-line

• Topeka man accused of two murders

• Topeka sewer problems causing big stink for residents

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• Salina family turns lawn into indigenous, edible landscape

• War news: The worst may be yet to come

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• Steak burgers, shakes keeps customers coming back

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• Sheriff's Office wants to bond with citizens through crime prevention classes

• Police Athletic League taking applications for flag football participants

• Man accused of fatal hit-and-run in Emporia to appear in court today

• Hot again with some end of week storms coming

Tuesday, Aug. 22

• Sprinter suspected of steroids forfeits world record, gets banned temporarily

• Junction City Blue Jays test their wings

• Kansas Guardsmen return home after patrolling border

• Manhattan City Commission not quite ready to give up smoking

• Missouri church members face criminal charges

• Investigators say bones found in Missouri are definitely human

• Father of murder victim tries to put the pieces together

• 49's Chief Meterologist Matt Miller's full forecast

• Topeka City Council burning the midnight oil

• Explosive delivery put Lawrence officers on high alert

• Ichabod basketball players are celebrities...in China

• Royals back at it, against Cleveland

• Highland Park Scots optimistic with returning football seniors

• KU football hopeful makes unofficial visit to Univ. of Georgia

• KSU-Prince, trying to spruce up defense

• K-State to sign with Nike

• Kids are back in school, so are germs and viruses

• Chief Meterologist Matt Miller's full forecast

• Kansas is going high-tech to help with health issues

• Manhattan City Commission discussing smoking ban

• Topeka City Council is working to finalize the city budget tonight

• Topeka Blvd Bridge is one explosion closer to completion

• Temperatures and wind speeds on the rise for Wednesday

• Construction on Westar's new $300-million plant to provide new jobs in Lyon County

• No classes for Jackson Heights USD 335 on Wednesday

• Talking Terrorism

• Victim of Monday's shooting identified

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• Topeka men arrested for 2005 homicide

• Rains come too late for some crops

• War news: Bush admits Iraq conflict is putting strain on psyche of country

• National Guard troops memorialize Sept. 11 rescue workers

• AMR will not see boost in county funding

• Accutane raises potential for heart, liver problems more than expected

• Ask Dr. Trupp: Tips for dog owners about house training, licking and flea and tick control

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• Artist connects to the world through broad brush strokes, vivid colors

• Westar chooses Lyon County for new power plant

• Man recovers in hospital after early morning motorcycle accident

• Dense fog early with sunshine returning for afternoon

Monday, Aug. 21

• KU Football coach denies knowledge of any NCAA violations

• A suspected cop killer is captured after two day manhunt

• Missouri law officals digging through bones, after a man claims to have killed seven people

• Police still looking for gunman in Southeast Topeka shooting

• Nebraska man loses 170 lbs. because he wanted to join the Army

• Man walks across the nation to benefit cancer research

• Graduates celebrate a year of being sober

• Topeka city council to vote on budget Tuesday night

• Troops from Fort Riley heading overseas

• Despite recent rain, entire state of Kansas under drought warning

• Topeka doctor accused of murder is out on bond

• FDA approves vaccine designed to prevent HPV

• Second bridge explosion will be noisy, but not as impressive as the first

• A few patchy areas of fog, otherwise mostly clear early on Tuesday

• Royals take a day off before tomorrow's game against Cleveland

• Willie the Wildcat gets drilled at Fort Riley

• Silver Lake Eagles ready to hit the grid iron

• A Topeka doctor accused of murder in court today

• A mild night before a gradual warming trend

• Nick takes a look at this week's best and worst in sports

• Huggins hires assistant coach

• KU volleyball player out with injury

• Mangino says ongoing investigation won't play out on the field

• Washburn Rural High's fresh football line-up

• A New York man walks coast to coast to raise money for cancer research

• Soldiers, families at Fort Riley face deployment hardships

• Topeka Police investigate shooting near 3rd and Lime

• Human cloning politics coming to Kansas

• Topeka bridge blasts away, again

• Traffic will get worse on Fairlawn, as construction continues

• Tipster thinks he should get reward in Toby Young arrest

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• K-State's Bob Huggins hires assistant basketball coach

• Universities step in to try to combat "Freshmen 15"

• Thieves take heavy machinery from Katrina memorial site

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• Community Blood Center saves lives with your help

• Topeka teen calls police after man attempts to force her into his car

• Topeka woman breeds cats that play like dogs

• Police seek identity of bodies found buried in backyard in Western Missouri

• Early fog and sprinkles, with sunshine later

Sunday, Aug. 20

• Topeka Catholic schools merge to address population shifts

• People prepare for event that's full of hot air

• KU prepping defense for season opener

• Still no word on K-State's starting QB

• Mostly clear skies give way to patchy fog tonight

• Royals come up short against Oakland

• JonBenet murder suspect leaves Thailand for US

• Engine failure cuts race short for Bowyer

• Studies may help allergy medication work more effectively

• Dog show wraps up

• Groups rally for increased funding for civil rights agency

• Drop in number of child abuse cases is misleading

• HIV exposure case put on hold

• Saudi students to attend Kansas State this year

• Lawrence developers build housing for troops stationed at Fort Riley

• Two bodies discovered in Drexel, MO

• Two car accident shuts down I-70

Saturday, Aug. 19

• New study may take guesswork out of prescribing antidepressants

• Dancing advertiser proposes to girlfriend

• Local restaurant serves up help for Topeka charities

• Chase ends with one man in custody

• Drying out, but still some leftover cloudiness

• Accident causes back-up on Wanamaker

• Firefighters respond to house fire

• Thousands stampeding to Emporia for Flint Hills Beef Festival

• Accident kills one, injures another

Friday, Aug. 18

• Royals sweep double header against Athletics

• Mangino 'not overly concerned' about numerous injuries to team

• West Nile survivor's condition continues to improve

• Scar-less technique may revolutionize plastic surgery

• Strong storms sends objects flying, damages sorority house in Lawrence

• Questions arise over murder suspect’s confession in JonBenet case

• Commission concludes investigation, but lawmakers will look into incident

• Health department fines business for violating hazardous waste laws

• All-day kindergarten in Kansas 75 percent by end of school year

• Despite losing key players to graduation, the Vikings expect big things in 2006

• Firefighters work outside their trucks to save lives

• Report ranks KU 39th in top public universities; increases from 45th last year

• Dry conditions prompt team to consider placing Kansas under drought watch

• Kline gives organization until end of August to release spending records

• Drier weather on the way

• Justice Nuss dodges punishment from Judicial Commission

• Two die in head-on collision in Brown County

• Judge allows testimony in Emporia hit-and-run case

• Emergency crews clear scene of five-car accident

• Two-vehicle accident in Southwest Topeka sends one to hospital

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• Washburn University again makes the top 10

• Global photo sharing is possible at FOTKI.com

• Tobacco industry appeals federal racketeering ruling

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• Judge says warrantless wiretaps are not part of executive power

• Topeka Police seek suspect who robbed adult novelty store

• Beef Fest provides weekend of fun in Emporia

• The Topeka Zoo comes to you

• High school band is big commitment, but lots of fun

• Topeka doctor charged with second-degree murder

• Flash Flood Watch in effect, heavy rain possible

Thursday, Aug. 17

• Chiefs scoreless in second preseason game against Giants

• Motivation, mental toughness keys to success for Trojan football team

• Councilman Alcala proposes plan to improve functions of HRC

• Toby Young faces federal charges in dog crate escape

• Inconsistencies leave many wondering if suspect in Ramsey case committed crime

• Driving violations contribute to bad history of accidents on Wanamaker

• Spotty storms tonight; another hot day on Friday

• Program allows sick students to keep up with studies from hospital bed

• Early morning blaze destroys two garages, two cars

• 10 stolen HCA computers contained patient, doctor, worker records

• Emporia racer continues to improve skills on track

• White Sox 5, Royals 4

• Teen dies after attempt to pass school bus fails

• KU officials surprise 20 professors with distinguished award

• Organization pushes for tougher driving restrictions for Kansas teens

• Blood Center expands hours, solicits donations to counter blood shortage

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• Expansion okayed to accommodate extra Shawnee County judge

• Dogs get ready to take their "bow wow" on the runway

• Giant panda gives birth in China

• Online classifieds site adds a Topeka page

• Judge: Government's warrantless wiretapping program is unconstitutional

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• Students lend perspective on going back to school

• Sex sting operation lures men into police custody with the help of Cyberwatch

• Defendant in fatal arson to appear in court today

• Bush makes election-year pitch, while addressing the U.S. economy at Harley plant

• Scotland Yard follows leads in the foiled terror plot to Pakistan

• Farm families burdened by high medical debt

• JonBenet Ramsey's murder case moves forward with arrest in Thailand

• Hot temperatures with severe storms possible

Wednesday, Aug. 16

• Royals win game two against defending World Series champs

• River development committee set, but lack of diversity raises concerns

• One suffers minor injures in five-car accident; police on scene to direct traffic

• Return of college students generates more dollars and cents for businesses

• Traditional ceremony welcomes new faces to Mount Oread

• Study suggests one cup of coffee is more dangerous to health than multiple cups

• Residents express feelings about possible development at Clinton Lake

• E-mails lead to arrest in JonBenet Ramsey murder

• Showers and scattered clouds expected overnight

• Rossville coach has faith in new and old players, including female kicker

• Prince stays busy making necessary personnel changes to team

• Roaf confirms he'll play no Chiefs football this season

• Three-digit number helps community members find state-wide resources

• Soybean farmers gather to tackle important issues at regional conference

• Brownback seeks to derail Oregon assisted suicide law

• Former owner of hair academy charged in fraud scheme

• Both Barnett, Sebelius support English as official language

• Local cemetery searches for ways to prevent future thefts

• Incoming students get comfortable, cozy for college life

• Parents experience mixed emotions on first day of school

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• Indoor smoking on the way out in another Kansas community

• Rejected New Yorker articles show up on the Web

• Former President Ford admitted to hospital

• Israel, Hezbollah storm quells in day two of cease fire

• Restoring The Cross House is labor of love for Emporia couple

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• City buses put the cool in going to school and elsewhere

• Former Kansas State quarterback Evridge to attend Wisconsin

• Kroger tentatively picks Hutchinson over four other cities

• Kansas community hospitals in dire need of donors

• Agriculture Awareness Program takes soybean producers on tour of state

• Kansas sees moderate increases in ACT scores

• Off and on storms today, hot again tomorrow

Tuesday, Aug. 15

• Two Royals' homers clench the victory against the White Sox

• State health agency reports eight cases of West Nile

• USD 501 makes some menu changes school officials hope won't be trashed

• Friends, family remember Lawrence woman as avid biker and good person

• Israeli forces leave the front lines

• Kansas soldier killed in action

• Topeka West coach looks to improve on last season

• Group hopes to build attractions while preserving ecology of Perry Lake

• Lawrence children get muddy history lesson

• Cornish expresses confidence in KU's line

• Prince has pick of many capable running backs

• More details of charges facing ex-KSU basketball player revealed

• Suspected burglar strips down, tries to swim away from police

• Police warn of consequences of speeding near schools

• HIV exposure case dropped, for now

• Isolated storms tonight to the west; area-wide chances on Wednesday

• Teen accused of plotting school violence expelled

• David Owen died of asphyxiation; defendants likely to be tried separately

• Two killed in Chase County accident

• Kline's campaign under fire after opposition reveals $500 contribution from Phelps family

• Hospitalized teen charged with murder

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• Motorcyclists to start their engines to support foster children

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• Man arrested in Chicago, charged with Topeka murder, attempted murder

• Chamber of Commerce weather day

• Topeka Police investigate early morning armed robbery

• Emporia institute teaches engravers how to hone their craft

Monday, Aug. 14

• White Sox crush Royals, 12-2

• Early testing for ALD key to prevent lifetime of disability

• Emporia Police continue to search for robbery suspect

• Airports security X-ray machine raises customers' privacy concerns

• Two FOX journalists kidnapped in Gaza City

• Despite cease fire, conditions in Lebanon are far from normal

• Shawnee Heights students view new multi-million dollar addition to school

• Hayden Wildcats aim to bring up new starters while upholding winning legacy

• Grave riddle may never be solved

• Mutal aid called in during mobile home fire in Shawnee County

• Two hospitalized after smoking-related apartment fire

• Death threats, boycotts disrupt flying message of sexuality in small Kansas town

• Back-to-school shopping puts burden on some parents' budget

• Despite bad corn crop, some Kansas farmers say recent rains bring good news, hope

• High gas prices fuel demand for hybrid vehicles

• Senior Kansas State forward dismissed from basketball team

• Royals make history as pitcher gives up 11-run first inning

• Former Kansas Jayhawk Drew Gooden re-signs with the Cavaliers

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• Judge sentences two former coaches in Barton County scandal

• Advocate worries about effect of new law on children

• Identity of train victim released

• Celebration of food, entertainment to benefit area women's organizations

• Know more about 74-time Jeopardy winner Ken Jennings

• Bagel lovers choose from 15 flavorful varieties at local shop

• District Attorney says kids get lost in system

• Kansas State part of study of using switchgrass for ethanol

• Travel restrictions lighten up as bombing plot investigation continues

• Suspect threatens, ties up clerk during hotel robbery in Emporia

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• Storms ending, nice weather returns

Sunday, Aug. 13

• K-State football coach mulls over starting quarterback selection

• Jayhawk from Salina draws attention of Mark Mangino during practice

• Royals shutout, as Indian batter caps the evening with his record-tying home run

• Professional basketball, former Jayhawks to come to Lawrence

• KU athletics group tries to convince NCAA board that violations have been addressed

• K-State lecture series begins year with presentation by Shell Oil president

• Britain lowers security alert from critical to severe three days after foiled terrorism plot

• Blasts kill 20 in southern Baghdad

• Cease-fire approaches, but Mideast fighting continues

• Indian community shows Topeka beauty, flavor and generosity of its people

• Even open house can't calm first-day jitters for some Highland Park freshmen

• Showers end tonight, with cooler air tomorrow

• For some, new disc replacement procedure is solution to neck pain

• Marysville man dies in head-on collision

• One woman injured in roll-over accident near Wamego

• Fairlawn Road to become a little more congested starting Monday

• Closure not imminent for adult novelty stores indicted on obscenity charges

• A blessing for the Missouri River spells disaster for boaters on state lakes

• Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued for Pottawatomie County

Saturday, Aug. 12

• Washburn basketball goes international

• Ichabods know they’re targeted

• Prince calls up freshman to “Active Duty”

• Hot to Start, Then Storms Move In

• Family, friends gather to mourn death and raise money

• Chiefs lose pre-season opener

• Snyder honored with community award

• Huggins continues to trim roster

• Royals drop two to Indians

• Dance, Auctions help raise money for Topeka AIDS Project

• 53-year-old Lawrence resident dies in collision with train

• Corn, People endure the heat at annual festival

• Kids get one more day in the sun

• Topeka Transit anticipating more riders

• Students gear up for new year

• Police detain one after car chase in Emporia

• Domestic sunscreens lack important ingredient

Friday, Aug. 11

• Investigators track money trail, al-Qaida links in Atlantic plot

• Indians 4, Royals 3

• Washburn coach satisfied with players' hard work

• Walk raises money to aid in fight against cancer

• Legislation could bring important piece of history to Kansas

• Man pleads guilty to shooting airplane pilot

• UN Security Council adopts resolution to end Mideast fighting

• Local airport officials work to help passengers keep up with new regulations

• Med students, senior citizens use art program to connect

• Two Fort Riley soldiers killed in helicopter crash

• Bowyer qualifies 14th for Sunday's race in New York

• Less heat, but still humid

• Jayhawks confident going in to 2006 season

• Two Wildcats remain to pass conditioning test

• Cornerback released day before Chiefs preseason opener

• Foiled terrorist attack doesn’t slow down functions at KCI

• Aunt adopts 7-year-old whose mother was murdered by father

• Washburn holds party in honor of Ichabod’s birthday

• Local agency celebrates decade of accomplishments, services to Kansans

• Commission offers advice for parents to keep children injury free for school year

• Parents let go, students ready to start new chapter of college life

• Workshop informs teachers how to spot signs, symptoms of drug use

• Graduated licensing programs way to keep teens safe behind wheel

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• Manhattan-area parents feel financial pinch during back-to-school shopping

• Man pleads no contest in student's death, failed suicide

• Local foundations will bring James Earl Jones to Topeka

• Former Adjutant General's spokeswoman Joy Moser takes on new challenge

• Rock out and eat out at Emporia's Blues and Barbecue Championship

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• Wakarusa to host horse auction this weekend

• Police arrest former Manhattan recreation superintendent for theft of city funds

• Nebraska landowners agree to reduce Republican River water use

• Soldiers to bid farewell to Fort Riley; public invited to say goodbye Monday

• Weather: Mother Nature provides a nice end to the week

Thursday, Aug. 10

• 4-year-old invited to play in world’s top junior tennis academy

• Royals sweep Red Sox series

• Urgent need for blood donations

• Bond set at $5 million for Clarett on weapons charge

• Community Health Center serves as a 'safety net' for residents

• Six businesses face criminal charges for selling obscene materials

• Five children killed in fire in Southeast Missouri

• Topekans make flight out of England before new security regulations

• Variety of hair styles sparks debate on KU football team

• K-State center passes conditioning test; only three remain on list

• Chiefs sign quarterback Jeff Smoker

• Mostly cloudy tonight with a few lingering showers

• Council members work to make ethics policy stronger

• Tour of KSU buildings provide lawmakers with up-close look of repairs

• Death penalty possible conviction for suspect in fatal fire

• Back to School Fair offers free immunization records checks for children

• Commission deliberates complaint against Justice Nuss

• Explosion survivor released from hospital

• Extra security at KCI delays flights, boarding for travelers

• Severe thunderstorm warning for Lyon County

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• Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued for Wabaunsee, Shawnee Counties

• Ethanol producers keep expanding the industry

• Terror plot in Britain thwarted; U.S. airports ramp up security

• Real-life hero gets screenwriting credit in Oliver Stone's "World Trade Center"

• Boardwalk fire victims receive compensation from state

• Owners of five Topeka bars, one distributor indicted on gambling charges

• Heat Advisory today; strong storms possible tonight

Wednesday, Aug. 9

• Royals 5, Red Sox 4

• Ichabods begin football training camp

• Penguins reach destination after deadly accident

• U.S. military says four Iraqis arrested in kidnapping of Jill Carroll

• Program focuses on providing education, knowledge of autism

• State prepares to auction guns seized from drug dealers who failed to pay taxes

• Despite arrest in fatal fire, victim's family continues to grieve

• No backup QB for Chiefs preseason opener

• KU returning Native American artifacts to tribes

• Police identify body found in Tuesday's house fire

• Former OSU star Clarett arrested with guns in SUV after chase

• Wildcats basketball schedule complete

• State dishes out thousands of dollars to victims of Boardwalk fire

• Addition of two helicopters to police department rests in hands of city council

• Pleas entered in foiled plot at Riverton High School

• Woman arrested after police pursuit

• Community, city delivers resources to help residents keep cool

• A warm night and hot Thursday on tap

• Quarterback Allan Evridge to transfer

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• Topeka Police investigating bank robbery

• Explosive crews demolish Topeka Boulevard Bridge

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• Veterans, VA deal with another theft of personal information

• Westar Energy reports growth

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• Cojoined twins out of surgery

• Kansas to regulate special education discipline to protect children

• Report finds state health care programs for poor children are working

• Escalated violence leads to more pleas for peace in the Middle East

• Mustangs for sale

• Kansas among states to receive millions in agriculture loans, grants

• Destructive ash beetle may be headed to Missouri, Kansas

• Emporia State University narrows down candidates for president

• Dangerously hot today, stray storms possible

Tuesday, Aug. 8

• Royals 6, Red Sox 4

• Israel, Hezbollah battle for southern Lebanon

• Four penguins die after truckload of animals spill on Texas highway

• Family fears body found in house fire belongs to loved one

• Police suspect drunk driving as cause of Lawrence accident

• Blood test allows doctors to catch cause of sudden death in young athletes

• Topeka team uses skill, strategy in game of boccia

• Four K-State players cleared to practice after passing test

• Young Jayhawk team aims for another winning season, bowl game

• Goodell replaces Tagliabue

• Mostly clear and warm tonight

• Functions of HRC ensure equal rights for all Topeka citizens

• Changes expected with new board of education

• Camp allows incoming students adjust to new school

• Police department to purchase new helicopter

• Topeka Bridge to come down using 240 pounds of dynamite

• Name released in fatal car accident

• Classmates remember friend lost in fatal explosion in Frankfort

• Buck O'Neil released from hospital

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• Secretary of State race to be a re-match

• U.S. plans to make it easier for some Cubans to come to America

• Conjoins twins separated successfully; reconstructive surgery complete on one

• Join forces with the police by being a more informed citizen

• Tornado injures four, damages hotels in Northwest Kansas

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• Fallout widespread from Alaska pipeline shutdown

• Big Red One brings more than troops to Fort Riley

• Fire engulfs house near downtown Topeka; police confirm one fatality

• Warm today, hot tomorrow

Monday, Aug. 7

• Snyder gives outlook of upcoming season at Catbacker Family Barbecue

• ESU football team uses last year’s season as motivation for this year

• Charges reduced against teens in Kansas school plot

• Commission members worry about outcome of organization

• Man passes out; drives car into nearby home

• Safer shopping carts urged

• Parents: Keep your child from suffering asthma attacks with back to school plan

• Buck O'Neil hospitalized but doing well

• Chiefs back to work preparing for first preseason game

• KU's Meier ready for leadership role under center

• Prince narrows 'the list' down to nine

• One-car accident kills elderly Topeka woman

• Lawrence bakery ready for business again

• Influx of soldiers poses housing problems for K-State students

• Air quality tests show KU building safe despite high levels of formaldehyde

• Faculty ready to call new middle school home even though facility isn't complete

• Police busy searching for suspects in two robbery incidents

• Trial delayed in fatal Lawrence apartment fire

• A chance of storms tonight, otherwise a humid night

• Lawsuit against Westboro church to be posted

• Heat wave overcrowds Humane Society with abandoned, unwanted pets

• Man hospitalized after assault

• Police officials search for missing sex offender

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• One dead, one injured in explosion in Marshall County

• Rockets pound Israel's third largest city; more than a dozen dead

• BP to take production offline in Alaska, prices spike

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• Concealed carry law makes gun sales soar

• How to grow your business: A conversation with a Topeka consultant

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• Kansas sale barn to compensate livestock owners who received bad checks

• Buck O'Neil's condition improves

• Japan receives first shipment of U.S. beef since import ban was lifted

• Part of 17th Street near Washburn campus closed

• City solicits donations of ACs to help low income families, elderly keep cool

• Woman sought by police for stabbing victim with ice pick

• Police arrest one man after foot chase

• Robbers target Southwest Topeka convenience store

• Shawnee County Commission to hear final, official tally of county votes

• Some severe storms possible today

Sunday, Aug. 6

• Twins 11, Royals 5

• Man takes stolen car on two-county ride

• Manhattan plays host to Nike Challenge

• Emporia driver takes 4th at Indy

• Some cooler temperatures and storm chances for a couple days

• Police detain one in battery case

• New 501 teachers hoping to teach more then just the basics

• Republican candidate questions motive

• Firefighters run dry during fire

• Communication key to helping families keep close

• Golden ticket still unclaimed

• Chiefs head coach not fooling around

• New KSU coach continues to be trailblazer

• Special device eases common night time problem

Saturday, Aug. 5

• Emporia racer has tough night

• Hot End to Weekend

• Twins 14, Royals 3

• MIAA Champs look to improve on last year’s success

• Aikmen, White inducted into Hall of Fame

• Robbery suspect in jail after foot chase

• Jayhawk's head coach impressed by early efforts

• Lawrence native takes home the Gold

• Virtual reality helps Surgeons practice new techniques

• Police in search of stabbing perpetrator

• Thousands flock to annual Threshing Bee

• Royals prospect reports for training

• Wildcats open first day of practice

• Local Bahá’í religion celebrates Centennial

• More Bad news for Landis

• Kids, parents enjoy Night Out

• Community enjoys festivities during Project Safe Streets

Friday, Aug. 4

• Local agency pitches in $10,000 to help cool off residents with no A/C

• Tiger’s star who struck out the Babe dies at 95

• Knowing skin type key to buying right beauty products

• Music, art festival unique event for Lawrence

• Police arrest Arizona serial shooters

• Topekans delve into fine wines, foods for area fundraiser

• Turgeon’s coaching tips wraps up clinic

• Wildcats tackle QB issues, upcoming season at annual news conference

• Ohio State No. 1 in USA TODAY Coaches’ poll

• Cooler conditions out; heat, humidity in

• Proposal to reduce Human Relations Commission concerns Topekans

• Motorcyclists test out new models of Harley-Davidson bikes

• Campaign encourages community to recycle old phone books

• Corn-based ethanol production could lead to an increase in groceries

• Sebelius appoints two new district court judges

• Thieves put thrift store in jeopardy of losing business

• Program offers free online tutoring for Kansas students

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• National Night Out set for Saturday

• Windward Reports running viral marketing campaign

• 2006 Project ReDirectory kicks off

• US Senate rejects minimun wage increase

• Video conferencing will connect soldiers, family

• Astronauts perform well at International Space Station

• Lack of corn cancels festival

• US military commanders concede possibilities

• Freshness is key at local coffee house

• Here we go again...heat & humidity return

Thursday, Aug. 3

• Twins 8, Royals 2

• Humane Society preparing for upcoming fundraiser

• Schools hope to combat overcrowding with addition of modular units

• Breastfeeding supporters use week to inform public about health advantages

• Man steals rare, expensive bird from Lawrence pet store

• Unsanitary trick leads to mail soaked in urine for Florida residents

• At least 13 dead at hands of two serial killers as Phoenix police ask for help

• Lawyer: Church dodging lawsuit server over protests

• Ford recalls 1.2 million trucks, SUVs and vans over possible engine fires

• Pacific Northwest oysters linked to illness

• Chiefs safety to have bone crushing impact on defense

• Stoops names Thompson OU quarterback

• Snyder talks strategy, advice at coaching clinic

• Royals sign Hochevar

• Very comfortable weather tonight

• Local officials, neigborhoods gather to combat city's crime

• Get all your housing accessories at Total Home Concepts

• New evidence leads to mistrial in Lawrence murder case

• Dry, hot conditions cause city’s water pipes to burst

• Historic courtroom receives dedication

• Kline dismisses most serious charge against student in school plot

• Strong storms, winds rattle Kansans, truck drivers

• Family, friends coping with death of toddler

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• Museum preserves Lawrence and Douglas County history

• Name of heat-related victim released

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• Cooler weather arrives

• Trailer explosion may be drug related

Wednesday, Aug. 2

• Royals 7, White Sox 3

• KBCA hosts annual All-Star game

• Topeka neighborhood hopeful police patrols stop property crime

• Fire department uses additional manpower to reduce number of arsons

• Hospital community uses new technology to their advantage

• Water main break condenses traffic to one lane

• Six deaths reported due to heat-related illness

• Topeka AIDS Project to hold benefit gala

• Stormy weather brings a couple of days of cooler temperatures

• Ichabods practice for games in China

• Coaching clinic begins in Topeka

• Basketball coaches honored for work, dedication on hardwood

• OU dismisses two players; report names Bomar

• Chiefs get running back Bennett from Saints

• Lawrence woman severely beaten by boyfriend dies

• Teachers from Philippines begin orientation for USD 501

• Governor's race to feature Sebelius versus Barnett

• Murder suspect turns himself in

• Mayor disagrees with wording change in funeral picketing resolution

• Petersen ready to make changes; Kane looking forward to remainder of term

• Child dies after being left in car

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• Nutrition program provides safety net for seniors

• Burn bans in effect

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• Storms, cooler weather later today

Tuesday, Aug. 1

• Motivational coach inspired lives he touched on court

• KC's Hali gains citizenship

• Elarton's season ends with shoulder surgery

• Researchers use study to determine how different body types gain, mantain weight

• Royals lose 7-5 in extra innings

• City Council amends original ordinance condemning funeral picketing

• County Commissioner candidate Marice Kane reacts to race

• A night of unity

• New additions to Chiefs roster will help improve defense

• Primary Election results

• Nebraska coach takes job at Butler University

• MIAA volleyball coaches select Truman as conference favorite in 2006

• A break in the heat, much needed rain on the way

• Traffic increases on Kansas Avenue Bridge cause headaches for businesses, pedestrians

• Return of Big Red One brings major changes to Fort Riley

• Police find, question witness in Junction City murder

• Voter turnout for primary expected to be less than in previous years

• Kansas Governor, Attorney General vote in primary

• Big races in primary catch voters' attention

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• Alma is home to a cheese-lover's delight

• TPAC hopes wine-tasting event will bring in $50,000 for education in theatre

• ImmunizeKansasKids.org is new project of KDHE

• Pastures, corn scorched by the heat

• Delivery driver robbed at gunpoint near Washburn campus

• Topeka home evacuated as it goes up in flames

• Heat Advisory today, cooler weather coming

• City likely to officially condemn Westboro Baptist Church's funeral picketing