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Greg Norman's Southern Cross Developments Selects River Rim Ranch

Greg Norman’s Southern Cross Developments, proprietor of the exclusive “Norman Estates” real estate brand, is pleased to announce that River Rim Ranch in Teton Valley, Idaho will be the location for its newest project, the “Norman Ranch Estates. [Read More]

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Teacher brings out the drama in students

Sep 6, 2008 1:59 pm

It's easy to think of Kate Lindsay as the person who organizes Salina South High School's theater productions; what's harder to remember is that she also teaches a full load of classes at the school, ...

College's last call for alcohol

Sep 6, 2008 1:00 pm

We go through several stages in life. From infant to toddler, child to teen, middle age to senior. The activities we engage in and the things we are held responsible for change. The lines between one ...

Church Notes

Sep 6, 2008 12:59 pm

nQuayle United Methodist Church, 725 Commanche, will present "Takin' It 2 da Streets," a focus on youth and the young at heart, at 3 p.m. Saturday.

Senior fair planned at the Bicentennial Center

Sep 6, 2008 12:44 pm

"A Royal Celebration" is the theme for the North Central-Flint Hills Area Agency on Aging's annual Senior Fair. More than 700 older Kansans from throughout north-central Kansas are expected ...

Why is 'hemp' a four-letter word?

Sep 6, 2008 10:15 am

Ah, the cost of doing business. Just about everyone is struggling these days with the cost of goods, the cost of fuel, the cost of food and the general cost of living.

National Orphan Train Celebration planned

Sep 6, 2008 10:15 am

CONCORDIA -- A discussion with Orphan Train riders, a tour of the Meridian Way Wind Farm, a Fred Harvey dinner, workshops and a silent auction are planned for the annual National Orphan Train Celebrat...

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Sep 6, 2008 10:15 am

Nearly 1,000 entries are expected for Wheatland Cluster Dog Shows, set for Sept. 12 to 14 at the Salina Bicentennial Center.

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Sep 6, 2008 10:15 am

How to explain this? Would the person who so kindly told me why I pay $8 for a generic prescription at the Veterans Administration explain why I can get it for $4 at several places and it's mailed to ...

Open house postponed

Sep 6, 2008 10:14 am

LINDSBORG -- Because of bad weather, the open house planned for Friday at Bethany's new apartment-style residence hall was postponed to 5 to 7 p.m. Sept. 13.

So Close -- Wetter stopped short on crucial two-point attempt

Sep 6, 2008 10:14 am

In a season opener full of offense and big plays, the final turn to victory was made by a defensive player as Hillsboro nipped Sacred Heart in a wild nonleague affair Friday night at Martin Stadium.

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District Attorney seeks a life sentence to a convicted rapist

Sep 5, 2008 11:07 pm

After five hours of deliberation, jury finds defendant guilty. Find out what was one major difficulty of the case.

Deadline passes for Sumner School purchase

Sep 5, 2008 10:56 pm

September 5 is the deadline for one local group hoping to buy the building at the center of the historic Brown vs. Board of Education case.

Hot air balloons all a glow at Lake Shawnee

Sep 5, 2008 9:56 pm

The Annual Huff 'n Puff event is filling the air at Lake Shawnee with beautiful colors.

City plans to tear up busy stretch of Wanamaker for public's safety

Sep 5, 2008 3:41 pm

Big changes are coming to Wanamaker Road. Why the city wants to build a median on a stretch of the road. Plus, where it will force traffic and where it will prevent traffic from going.

United Way re-organizes strategy to reach $6 million goal in tough economy

Sep 5, 2008 2:45 am

$6 dollars, that's how much money the United Way says it needs to raise to help local families in need. But is it possible to reach that goal in this rough economy? 49 News Reporter Marshanna Hester e...

Siren upgrades still in limbo

Sep 5, 2008 1:45 am

It could take almost a million bucks to fix warning sirens that have failed in the past, but you won't find the money in the county's budget. What changes the Emergency Management director says need t...

Westar rates to rise regardless of comments

Sep 4, 2008 10:15 pm

Tonight, the Kansas Corporation Commission will hold its final public hearing on a proposed rate increase from Westar Energy. Find out why the rate increase is going to happen no matter what people sa...

Motorist Alert: Numerous construction sites could mess up your commute

Sep 4, 2008 2:15 pm

Avoid traffic headaches by avoiding one stretch of MacVicar Avenue from I-70 south to 6th Street. U.S. Highway 24 is also under construction. What other area in the Capital City is also a potential tr...

Fall allergies hit Capital City

Sep 4, 2008 3:30 am

What can help you get through a tough season. Just how high the ragweed level is in the Capital City might surprise you.

Topekans say no to Westar rate hike

Sep 4, 2008 2:15 am

The proposed rate hike is hitting hard at homes across Kansas. What issue specifically didn't set well with utility customers.

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Council to vote Tuesday on Spirit incentives

Sep 5, 2008 8:00 pm

The Wichita City Council on Tuesday will vote on an incentives package for Spirit AeroSystems that would help the aviation company construct a new 375,000-square-foot manufacturing facility.

Zoo to close Saturday for annual fund-raiser

Sep 5, 2008 7:58 pm

The Sedgwick County Zoo will close Saturday to prepare for its annual Zoobilee fund-raiser.

Big Dog announces layoffs

Sep 5, 2008 7:55 pm

Big Dog Motorcycles announced Friday it has laid off 22 employees and will lay off 27 more in the next 60 days.

Social Security debit card introduced

Sep 5, 2008 7:46 pm

The U.S. Treasury has announced that Social Security beneficiaries can now sign up to receive their benefits on a special debit card, rather than by check or direct deposit.

Local security supervisor to be honored at White House ceremony

Sep 5, 2008 7:13 pm

Alex Robinson, the security supervisor for Wichita Public Schools, will be honored for his years of volunteer work in the community during a ceremony Monday at the White House.

Deere & Co. marketing office is bound for new Olathe building

Sep 5, 2008 6:59 pm

Deere & Co. announced plans Friday for a new marketing headquarters in Olathe as part of its scramble for a larger share of a booming global farm equipment market.

Dell releases new notebook

Sep 5, 2008 5:13 pm

Dell Inc. has unveiled its long-awaited and newest product: a mini-notebook. (DELL)

NFL teaming with Adobe to deliver 'Sunday Night Football' live on Internet

Sep 5, 2008 5:06 pm

Adobe Systems Inc. said it is teaming with the National Football League to deliver live online video streaming of NBC "Sunday Night Football" games on NFL.com and NBCSports.com. (ADBE)

United Way sets $16.8M goal

Sep 4, 2008 7:06 pm

The United Way of the Plains announced Thursday morning a fall campaign goal of $16.8 million to address community needs. The announcement came at a kickoff breakfast at Century II in front of more th...

Frontier tops with fewest complaints

Sep 4, 2008 7:06 pm

Frontier Airlines ranked No. 1 in July for having the fewest consumer complaints filed against it, the U.S. Department of Transportation reported Wednesday.

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New KC art gallery operated by students

Sep 5, 2008 5:00 am

The Red Door Gallery is run by University art students, features their work

Sen. Brownback addresses RNC delegates

Sep 5, 2008 5:00 am

He says Gov. Sebelius would lose Senate race for his seat, endorses McCain

Filmmaker returns for annual rally

Sep 5, 2008 5:00 am

Students, alumnus will have the opportunity to present work at film rally.

Students urged to get tested for HIV

Sep 5, 2008 5:00 am

Recent study reveals that number of HIV cases are higher than government previously thought.

Code change affects scholarly misconduct policy

Sep 5, 2008 5:00 am

The University Senate Code changes target faculty and staff members who break ethical rules of conduct

Freshmen prepare to elect leaders for Senate

Sep 5, 2008 5:00 am

Five out of 25 candidates will be selected to fill freshmen Senate positions. The candidates will continue campaigning early next week in hopes of being elected.

Defining 'abortion'

Sep 4, 2008 5:37 am

Exhibit by anti-abortion group Justice For All displays graphic images, spurs discussion

Dole speaks at RNC event

Sep 4, 2008 5:06 am

The former senator and presidential candidate backs McCain, slams Obama

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McCain and Obama campaigns grapple for 'change'

Sep 6, 2008 5:45 pm

Invigorated by back-to-back political conventions, Republican John McCain and Democrat Barack Obama grappled for the mantle of change Friday as the fall race for the presidency took off in states teem...

A common thread joins lives, flags in Greensburg

Sep 6, 2008 1:05 pm

Hunched over rows of folding tables, the women -- some in their 90s, some in their teens, all clutching needles -- stitch together tattered pieces of one of the darkest moments in America's history.Th...

WEIRD, WACKY FUN State Fair adds duct tape competition and gator rassling

Sep 6, 2008 6:40 am

The Kansas State Fair prides itself on its wild, weird, wonderfulness -- so much so that it touts the three w's in all of its advertising. And this year, the fair -- which started Friday and runs thro...

Outcry reverses decision to cut KU whistle

Sep 6, 2008 6:40 am

The steam whistle that signaled the end of class periods at the University of Kansas for nearly a century will toot once again.Earlier this week, university officials said they were silencing the whis...

Harrah's can move forward with casino

Sep 6, 2008 6:40 am

A judge could have killed Sumner County's casino project on Friday.Instead he told Harrah's Entertainment not to use a customer database it shares with the Prairie Band Potawatomi tribe to lure visito...

Conventions over, candidates hit the road

Sep 6, 2008 6:40 am

John McCain and Sarah Palin tried Friday to ride whatever momentum they generated from this week's Republican convention, beginning their sprint to Election Day by campaigning together in the battlegr...

Boeing Machinists start strike

Sep 6, 2008 6:40 am

A strike by Boeing Machinists began at 12:01 this morning after a last-ditch effort Friday by Boeing and its largest union to avoid a work stoppage failed.The union represents about 750 of Boeing Wich...

Residents bash Westar rate plan

Sep 5, 2008 11:26 am

UTILITY DEFENDS ITS PROPOSED INCREASEA crowd of about 100 electric customers, including state lawmakers from both parties, asked state regulators Thursday to pare Westar Energy's request to add $177 m...

Football coach looks for more than wins

Sep 5, 2008 10:09 am

There are footsteps -- huge, deep footsteps -- but Mike Kriwiel avoids trying to follow in them.Yes, his father, Ed, is the most successful football coach in Kansas high school history. From 1953 thro...

Disaster survivors pour into Greensburg

Sep 5, 2008 6:39 am

Gathered under a red, white and blue striped tent were hundreds of people who speak the truth when they tell Greensburg residents, "We know what you've been through."They are tornado survivo...

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