Whiteman Air Force Base airman sentenced 4 years for manslaughter
WARRENSBURG, Mo. — An airman has been sentenced to four years in prison in the fatal shooting of another airman at a home near Whiteman Air Force Base.The Sedalia Democrat (http://bit.ly/1RRHllo )...
View ArticleAnonymous donor gives 4 gold coins to Wichita nonprofits
WICHITA — An anonymous donor has arranged for four gold coins to be given to two Wichita nonprofits.The Wichita Eagle (http://bit.ly/1RRSaEh ) reports that two gold coins were given Tuesday morning to...
View ArticleKansas City Zoo had highest visitor count ever in 2015 with more than 900K
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Kansas City Zoo officials say more than 900,000 people visited the attraction this year, the highest attendance in the zoo’s 106- year history.Zoo officials said Wednesday the goal...
View ArticleNewman University gets $2 million from Fugate Enterprises
WICHITA — Newman University in Kansas has received a $2 million gift from Fugate Enterprises.The university announced Wednesday that the gift will be used for the school’s science, nursing and allied...
View ArticleEducation panel considers Topeka superintendent's testimony
Topeka public schools superintendent Julie Ford emphasized the importance of problem solving, critical thinking and creativity when telling lawmakers Wednesday how the district determines the...
View ArticleCURB chairman resigns as board considers changes to mission
WICHITA — The chairman of a state board leading an agency that represents home and small-business utility consumers resigned Wednesday, partially out of frustration over major changes other board...
View ArticleDCF asks The Topeka Capital-Journal for nearly $3,000 to comply with records...
To finish an open records request, the Department for Children and Families told The Topeka Capital-Journal the newspaper would have to pay almost $3,000, a fee criticized by government transparency...
View ArticleChris Christie files for Kansas Republican caucuses
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie will be part of the Kansas Republican caucuses next year.The Kansas Republican Party said in a news release Wednesday that Christie paid the $15,000 filing fee to qualify...
View ArticleJohn Booker, Topeka suspect in Fort Riley bomb plot, files motion to change...
KANSAS CITY, Kan. — A 21-year-old man who pleaded not guilty to charges that he plotted to bomb an Army installation in Kansas in support of the Islamic State group is scheduled to change his plea.John...
View ArticleLawrence seeks more than $500K from Oread Hotel group
LAWRENCE — Lawrence is seeking more than $500,000 from the developers of an upscale hotel located 1 ½ blocks from the University of Kansas campus.The Lawrence Journal-World (http://bit.ly/1QrH0qy )...
View ArticleHutchinson police are handing out money to the needy
HUTCHINSON — Police in Hutchinson are handing out $100 bills to the needy thanks to an anonymous donor.Hutchinson Police Capt. Troy Hoover says the donor asked police to provide random acts of kindness...
View ArticleKU librarian's estate gives $500K to Lawrence Humane Society
LAWRENCE — A former University of Kansas librarian has given the Lawrence Humane Society nearly $500,000 through her estate.The Lawrence Journal-World (http://bit.ly/1QrRO81 ) reports that the gift...
View ArticleKansas Aviation Museum reduces hours, lays off 2 employees
WICHITA — The Kansas Aviation Museum has terminated two staff members and announced it will be reducing visitor hours next year.Richard Moore, the museum’s interim director and president of the...
View ArticleTopeka police hand out scores of gift cards during vehicle checkpoint Thursday
A line of cars and pickups on Thursday were stopping in the 1100 block of S.W. Washburn at a driver’s license checkpoint.But the checkpoint had a $25 twist.If the driver had a valid driver’s license...
View ArticleFederal prosecutor in Missouri says 6 plead in software case that began in KC
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Federal prosecutors say six people have pleaded guilty to charges stemming from an investigation into a massive software piracy scheme that began in Kansas City and involved more...
View ArticleSteve Brunk, Kansas lawmaker, resigning to head conservative policy group
The chairman of a Kansas House committee that handles legislation on abortion and gay-rights issues is resigning to lead a conservative group seeking to influence social policy.Republican Rep. Steve...
View ArticleTopeka man charged in disappearance of infant son last week
A 19-year-old Topeka man who was arrested Dec. 10 in Baldwin City after his 3-week-old son disappeared from a southeast Topeka apartment has been charged with kidnapping, according to Shawnee County...
View ArticleOut & About calendar, Dec. 18-24
Items for the Out & About calendar can be submitted by email to Arts & Entertainment editor Bill Blankenship at bill.blankenship@cjonline.com. The deadline is noon Tuesday for publication...
View ArticleAlthough Batman smells in Hocker play, it offers a fresh Christmas message
Although the title may suggest otherwise, there is a good lesson about the true meaning of Christmas in the Helen Hocker Theater youth production of “Junie B. in Jingle Bells, Batman Smells!”VideoIcon:...
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