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Snow, Slick Roads Drive Commuters Off Track

Snow plows and snow shovels finally got put to work today.

Published: Tue, 14 Feb 2012 05:02:27 GMT

Cousin Says Lockhart Is Innocent, Judge Denies Bond Reduction

The cousin of Monroe Lockhart, the business partner at the Mo’s Express Convenience Store, whose developer was found dead, is speaking out, saying Lockhart is innocent of all crimes.

Published: Tue, 14 Feb 2012 04:52:45 GMT

Man Accused Of Poaching Tied To Illegal Hunting Death

Lyon County authorities confirm to the Emporia Gazette that David Kent was in the truck when his brother, Theron Thomas Kent, shot and killed 18-year old Beau Arndt in December 2007.

Published: Tue, 14 Feb 2012 04:12:57 GMT

White House Cuts NBAF Funding

President Barack Obama is recommending no additional funding in the next federal budget for construction of a new biosecurity lab in Kansas. State officials say the decision leaves the nation vulnerable.

Published: Mon, 13 Feb 2012 20:42:07 GMT

Shawnee County Commissioners Discuss Rezoning Plans

A public hearing was held at Washburn Rural Middle School to discuss a plan Topeka says will bring businesses to the area.

Published: Tue, 14 Feb 2012 05:05:00 GMT

Kansas Retailers Have Plenty Of Helium For Holiday

The nation's helium supply has been reduced in recent years because the gas is used in industries that take priority over retailing.

Published: Tue, 14 Feb 2012 04:54:47 GMT

Zakaria: How Oil is Propping Up Vladimir Putin

The dramatic rise in the average Russian's income has been a consequence not of Putin's policies, but of oil prices. The price of oil when Putin came to office was $27 a barrel. Now, it's $116 a barrel.

Published: Tue, 14 Feb 2012 04:29:09 GMT

5 People Facing Animal Cruelty Charges In Pottawatomie County

The Pottawatomie County Attorney says three women and two men are facing multiple counts of animal cruelty after an investigation into malnourished horses.

Published: Mon, 13 Feb 2012 21:04:27 GMT

Local Woman Shows At Westminster

The Westminster Dog Show kicked off Monday in New York. Among the more than 2000 dogs putting their best "paw" forward was a borzoi co-owned by Kay Cassella of St. George.

Published: Tue, 14 Feb 2012 04:28:43 GMT

Washington, New Jersey Move Closer to Same-Sex Marriage Laws

Washington's governor signs a bill approving same-sex marriage. New Jersey Senate approves a similar measure. But same-sex marriage remains uncertain in both states.

Published: Tue, 14 Feb 2012 04:19:43 GMT