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East 43rd to close for two weeks
HUTCHINSON, Kan.— A portion of East 43rd Avenue will be closed for two weeks beginning Wednesday. Hutchinson Public Works announced that the road will be closed between Lorraine and Halstead for...
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Couple donates ranch, $2 million to KU
University of Kansas LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — A couple plans to donate a 120-acre ranch and $2 million to the University of Kansas and the KU Endowment. The university said in a news release Monday that...
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WASHINGTON, DC – Taking to the floor of the U.S. Senate, Senator Pat Roberts on Monday night defended the First Amendment against Democrat Majority Leader Harry Reid’s attempts to silence opposition....
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Domestic violence order issued versus Nebraska Lt. Governor
Lt Gov. Lavon Heidemann GRANT SCHULTE, Associated Press LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — A judge has granted a protection order against Nebraska Lt. Gov. Lavon Heidemann after his sister accused him of violent...
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Obituaries
Max D. Snay July 22, 1931 – September 4, 2014 Farmer Age: 83 Betty Lou Dillon August 6, 1924 – September 5, 2014 Homemaker Age: 90
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Pictures of Kansans killed in Vietnam sought
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — The Kansas Press Association is searching for pictures of Kansas residents who died in Vietnam. The pictures will become part of a national project called “Faces Never Forgotten.”...
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State considering federal charges against dove hunters
Doves seized in Ellis County. Courtesy of KDWPT Hays Post It has been a week since four men were stopped in rural Ellis County after allegedly shooting over 269 doves in one day. The legal limit is 15...
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Kansas seeks to dismiss gun lawsuit challenge
WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — Kansas has asked a court to dismiss a lawsuit filed by a national gun control group against a state law that challenges federal authority to regulate firearms. The state contended...
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Doctor running for lieutenant governor swears by ‘direct primary care’ model
Josh Umbehr has operated a direct medical care practice in Wichita since 2010. Rather than bill insurance companies for his services, he charges a monthly membership fee of $10 for kids and $50 for...
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Congress considers review of police military gear
Military vehicle used in a July standoff in Hutchinson ALICIA A. CALDWELL, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Congress says it’s considering doing more to monitor and hold accountable police...
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Storm brings hail, winds over 90 mph
DODGE CITY, Kan.- Storms rolled across Kansas Tuesday evening bringing numerous reports of damaging winds and some 1-inch hail reported in Jewell County. Across Kansas, southwest Russell County...
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Kansas organizations receive grants to help with ACA sign-ups
By Andy Marso KHI News Service The Kansas Association for the Medically Underserved will get a $468,000 federal grant to again lead the state’s efforts to get residents signed up for health insurance...
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Tiger grant approved for Amtrak
HUTSHINSON Kan. — An announcement has been made that Kansas has been approved for a Tiger grant totaling more than $12 million for Amtrak’s SW Chief. US Senator Jerry Moran’s office in Washington...
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HRMC to host September First Course program
HUTCHINSON, Kan.— Hutchinson Regional Medical Center will host another First Course event on Tuesday, September 15th. The speaker will be Dr. Robbie O’Brian-Leighton, medical doctor of the Acute...
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Hutch among communities being considered for train loading facility
KDOT Secretary Mike King SALINA, Kan. (AP) — Kansas transportation officials are considering several cities as possible sites for facilities that would load and unload products between trucks and...
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Capital charge filed over Topeka officer’s death
Ross Preston Lane and Allen Ridens Jr. TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — A 30-year-old man has been charged with capital murder in the shooting death of a Topeka police officer. Shawnee County District Attorney Chad...
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US News Annual College Rankings -How did your school do?
The U.S. News & World Report released their latest report of school rankings this week. The same schools make the list each year and are typically moved up or down a few spots. Ivy league schools...
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72-year-old arrested after Kan. molestation investigation
Salina Post SALINA — A 72-year-old Salina man was arrested Tuesday on suspicion of aggravated indecent liberties with a child and aggravated criminal sodomy. Gerald Jones is alleged to have sexually...
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Residents evacuated as roof collapses during apartment fire UPDATE
OVERLAND PARK, Kan. (AP) — Firefighters helped evacuate residents during a fire at an Overland Park apartment complex shortly before a roof collapsed. No residents were injured during the fire early...
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Health law not the reason for GOP election enthusiasm, poll finds
*note: indicates tie with issue aboveSource: Kaiser Family Foundation Health Tracking Poll (Aug. 25-Sept. 2, 2014) CLICK to ENLARGE By Julie Rovner Kaiser Health News WASHINGTON, D.C. — Heading into...
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