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Kansas is a Midwestern state in the central region of the United States of America, an area often referred to as the American "Heartland". It is named after the Kansas River which flows through it, from the French "Cansez", by explorer Étienne de Veniard, Sieur de Bourgmont, and after the Kansa tribe, who inhabited the area. Today, Kansas is one of the most productive agricultural states, producing many crops, and leading the nation in wheat and sunflower production.

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News of the Weird

Aug 8, 2008 5:00 am

Among President Sarkozy's recent moves to trim the size of the French government was the layoff of half of the 165 physiotherapists at the taxpayer-funded National Baths of Aix-les-Bains.

An ambush produces a hero

Aug 8, 2008 5:00 am

It all looked as if a video game had come to life. Through his night vision goggles, Staff Sgt. Chad Malmberg saw the insurgents scurrying from berms to canals. Some popped up, ran a few yards, then f...

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Aug 7, 2008 4:41 pm

Frank M. Wilson, 33, 669 Whittinghill, was arrested Wednesday morning on several charges, including the rape of a female acquaintance.

Voters spoke loudly

Aug 7, 2008 1:10 pm

Voters spoke loud and clear in the Republican primary election that ended Tuesday, turning out two incumbent Saline County commissioners. In the 2nd District, attorney John Reynolds topped Craig Steph...

House race too close to call

Aug 7, 2008 1:10 pm

Five votes. That's all that separates incumbent Virginia Beamer, Oakley, from challenger Don Hineman, Dighton, in the Republican primary for the 118th District Kansas House of Representatives.

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Aug 7, 2008 10:28 am

"The guy on the red Harley is really my sister." "For the lady who had to take her 2-year-oldtwo year oldto the McPherson water park:.I really feel for you. Geesh, why don't you get a w...

Chapman residents will be allowed to build below floodplain

Aug 7, 2008 10:27 am

CHAPMAN -- Basements built below the floodplain are OK after all in tornado-ravaged Chapman, if you build them right. But the announcement comes after many residents, who believed they could not have ...

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Aug 7, 2008 10:27 am

The theft of a safe containing cash from Big Cheese Pizza is being investigated by Salina police. The theft happened between just after midnight and 3 a.m. Wednesday from the restaurant at 732 S. Broa...

Brungardt wins narrowly

Aug 7, 2008 10:27 am

Sen. Pete Brungardt squeaked out a win Tuesday night in the 24th District Kansas Senate race, a victory that was delivered by Dickinson County. "That's miraculous," said an obviously relieve...

Gun, loaded magazines, taken from car

Aug 7, 2008 10:27 am

Two incumbents fell in the Rooks County primary Tuesday. Republican John Ruder defeated 2nd District county commissioner Gary LeRock, 258 to 175, and Randy Axelson's 455 votes were enough to defeat Ro...

FEMA addresses basement issue

Aug 7, 2008 10:25 am

CHAPMAN -- Residents who were told they couldn't have basements because of this city's floodplain were given, at best, only partial information.

Junior Achievers

Aug 7, 2008 10:25 am

Hannah Martin has consistently been at or near the top of her age division in the Saline County Junior Medal Tournament for the past several years. Ryan Wofford has experienced both the highs and lows...

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City salaries up more than 1.5 percent

Aug 8, 2008 5:00 am

The City Manager called for a 1.5 percent salary raise for city workers, but most will see a 3 percent increase. Find out why, and why the city did not freeze salaries during this rough economic time.

Business complicated by lack of phone, internet

Aug 8, 2008 4:30 am

A chase ends but problems linger on, after a van takes out a gas main. Find out what problems resulted from the accident.

National Night Out details announced

Aug 8, 2008 1:16 am

Find out how much participation has grown in the crime-fighting event.

High electricity bills shocking to some

Aug 7, 2008 11:15 pm

It's the middle of the summer and high electricity bills are breaking some people's wallets. 49 News Reporter Marshanna Hester explains how much one woman's electric bill increased and what she'll hav...

New phone books feature a familiar location

Aug 7, 2008 11:00 pm

Find out the location, and where you can recycle old phone books.

Topeka couple indicted on charge of embezzling $2.6 million

Aug 7, 2008 6:15 pm

A Topeka businessman and his wife are accused of embezzling more than $2.6 million from an Emporia manufacturer. What prosecutors say they did with all that money. Plus, read a statement from the comp...

Human error to blame for more than 4,000 primary votes counted late

Aug 6, 2008 11:30 pm

Late Wednesday afternoon, Shawnee County Election Commissioner Elizabeth Ensley tried to explain what went wrong that led to votes not being counted on primary night. 49 News Reporter Marshanna Hester...

Post-primary notes of interest

Aug 6, 2008 11:15 pm

Learn what recounts cost candidates and when campaign signs will be coming down.

Tickled pink with a birthday surprise

Aug 6, 2008 10:00 pm

Find out how one Topekan's daughter wished her mother a Happy 90th Birthday.

Character champions named; nominees sought

Aug 6, 2008 8:15 pm

Find out who was honored today and how you can submit your nomination for the next round of Champion of Character Awards.

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