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FILE - In this Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2004 file photo, Rep. Dennis Moore, D- Kan., leads the crowd in a chorus of "This Land is Your Land" at his victory rally in Overland Park, Kan. Moore, the only Democrat... (Associated Press)

Verizon Wireless' Kansas/Missouri Region director of marketing Justin Stiehr unveils his company's plans to fund the deployment of the InsideOut documentary toolkit to all St. Louis public schools.... (Associated Press)

FILE - In this Nov. 12, 2009 file photo, Jared Mohler is escorted to the courtroom at Lafayette Hall in Lexington, Mo. Mohler, his father, four brothers and an uncle are accused of raping and molesting... (Associated Press)

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$This NOAA satellite image taken Monday, November 16, 2009 at 12:45 PM EST shows widespread low to mid-level clouds over the nation\'s mid-section as slow moving storm system treks into the Mid-Mississippi Valley. An energetic frontal boundary associated with this system combines with moisture from the Gulf of Mexico...$

This NOAA satellite image taken Monday, November 16, 2009 at 12:45 PM EST shows widespread low to mid-level clouds over the nation\'s mid-section as slow moving storm system treks into the Mid-Mississippi... (Associated Press)

This NOAA satellite image taken Monday, November 16, 2009 at 12:45 AM EST shows patches of active weather in the Central Plains and across the mid-section of the nation as a storm system moves through... (Associated Press)

This NOAA satellite image taken Sunday, November 15, 2009 at 12:45 PM EST shows widespread clouds spreading across the central regions of the nation as disturbance treks eastward toward the Central Plains.... (Associated Press)

Johana Carrasco is consoled by family members as she grieves at the casket of her husband, fallen Army Spec. Tony Carrasco, Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009 at the Anthony Community Cemetery in Anthony, N.M. According... (Associated Press)

Family members grieve at the casket of fallen Army Spec. Tony Carrasco, Saturday Nov. 14, 2009 at the Anthony Community Cemetery in Anthony, N.M. According to the Department of Defense, Tony Carrasco,... (Associated Press)

Antonio Carrasco embraces Juana Carrasco who is clutching a folded U.S. flag, during a funeral service for their son, Army Spec. Tony Carrasco, Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009 at the Anthony Community Cemetery... (Associated Press)

Donald Damon, of Great Bend, Kan, looks at a replica check for $96.6 million at the Kansas Lottery headquarters in Topeka, Kan. Friday, Nov. 13, 2009. Damon was the sole winner of Wednesday's Powerball... (Associated Press)

Amelia A.J. Bond, executive vice president, George K. Baum & Company (Photo: Business Wire) (Associated Press)

Burrell Mohler Jr. is escorted to the courtroom at Lafayette Hall in Lexington, Mo., for his first appearance on Thursday, Nov. 12, 2009. (AP Photo/ John Sleezer, The Kansas City Star) MANDATORY CREDIT (Associated Press)

Jared Mohler is escorted to the courtroom at Lafayette Hall in Lexington, Mo., for his first appearance on Thursday, Nov. 12, 2009. Mohler is one of five family members charged with forcible sodomy, rape... (Associated Press)

Roland Mohler is escorted to the courtroom at Lafayette Hall in Lexington, Mo., for his first appearance on Thursday, Nov. 12, 2009. (AP Photo/ John Sleezer, The Kansas City Star) MANDATORY CREDIT (Associated Press)

David Mohler is escorted to the courtroom at Lafayette Hall in Lexington, Mo., for his first appearance on Thursday, Nov. 12, 2009. Mohler is one of five men charged with forcible sodomy, rape with a... (Associated Press)

Burrell Mohler Sr. is escorted from the courtroom at Lafayette Hall in Lexington, Mo., following his first appearance on Thursday, Nov. 12, 2009. (AP Photo/ John Sleezer, The Kansas City Star) MANDATORY... (Associated Press)

Burrell Mohler Sr. is escorted to the courtroom at Lafayette Hall in Lexington, Mo., for his first appearance on Thursday, Nov. 12, 2009. Five family members charged in a child sex abuse case in western... (Associated Press)

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Texas' Jordan Hamilton (23) is pressured by Iowa's Matt Gatens on a drive during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Monday, Nov. 23, 2009, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel) (Associated Press)

Iowa's Eric May fouls Texas' Damion James (5) as James shoots during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Monday, Nov. 23, 2009, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel) (Associated Press)

Iowa's Jarryd Cole (50) and Texas' Damion James look for a rebound during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Monday, Nov. 23, 2009 in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel) (Associated Press)

Iowa's Jarryd Cole (50) beats Texas' Damion James (5) to a rebound during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Monday, Nov. 23, 2009, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel) (Associated Press)

Texas' Dexter Pittman puts up a shot over Iowa's Brennan Cougill (44) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Monday, Nov. 23, 2009, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel) (Associated Press)

Wichita State's J.T. Durley, center, looks for a teammate as he is trapped by Pittsburgh's Nasir Robinson, left, and Gary McGhee (52) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Monday,... (Associated Press)

Pittsburgh coach Jamie Dixon talks to a player during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Wichita State on Monday, Nov. 23, 2009, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel) (Associated Press)

Wichita State coach Gregg Marshall talks to his players during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Pittsburgh on Monday, Nov. 23, 2009, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel) (Associated Press)

Pittsburgh's Travon Woodall (1) beats Wichita State's Garrett Stutz (41) to a rebound during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Monday, Nov. 23, 2009, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie... (Associated Press)

Pittsburgh's Gary McGhee (52) dunks the ball over Wichita State's Aaron Ellis (0) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Monday, Nov. 23, 2009, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie... (Associated Press)

Pittsburgh's Lamar Patterson is fouled by a Wichita State player as he puts up a shot during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Monday, Nov. 23, 2009 in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie... (Associated Press)

Wichita State's Demetric Williams (5) pressures Pittsburgh's Nasir Robinson (35) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Monday, Nov. 23, 2009 in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel) (Associated Press)

Wichita State's Garrett Stutz (41) loses control of the ball as he is guarded by Pittsburgh's Gary McGhee (52) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Monday, Nov. 23, 2009, in Kansas... (Associated Press)

Pittsburgh's Gary McGhee (52) grabs a rebound over Wichita State's Graham Hatch (14) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Monday, Nov. 23, 2009 in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie... (Associated Press)

FILE - This is an Aug. 13, 2009, file photo showing Minnesota Twins' Joe Mauer hitting a three-run homer against the Kansas City Royals in the fifth inning of a baseball game in Minneapolis. Mauer has... (Associated Press)

Earvin "Magic" Johnson looks down at his medal after being inducted into the National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in Kansas City, Mo. Other inductees include Larry Bird,... (Associated Press)

Inductees Earvin "Magic" Johnson, left, and Larry Bird laugh as they are inducted into the National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in Kansas City, Mo. Other inductees include... (Associated Press)

Inductees Larry Bird, left, and Earvin "Magic" Johnson shake hands after being inducted into the National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in Kansas City, Mo. Other inductees... (Associated Press)

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Schools tagged with graffiti

Topeka Capital-Journal | 11/23/2009 10:10:09 PM

Graffiti and vandalism incidents at two of Topeka's public schools are being investigated by police as racially-motivated hate crimes, a district spokesman said Monday.
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Teen sentenced in 2008 slaying

Topeka Capital-Journal | 11/23/2009 6:59:43 PM

A Topeka teenager was sentenced Monday to more than 12 years in prison for the April 2008 slaying of a man outside a local nightclub, said the Shawnee County District Attorney's Office.
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Governor's $260 million in cuts hits roads, schools, disabled hardest

Wichita Eagle | 11/23/2009 5:52:00 PM

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More to get shot at H1N1 vaccine

Topeka Capital-Journal | 11/23/2009 5:37:23 PM

The Shawnee County Health Agency beginning next week will open up its free H1N1 flu vaccination clinics to a larger segment of the population, director Anne Freeze told Shawnee County commissioners Monday.
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Eatery feeds the poor when church can't

Wichita Eagle | 11/23/2009 5:15:00 PM

There was much applause Sunday amid whoops of joy and "amens" — and something that the Rev. Shedra Moore equated to an "Oprah Moment."
It was at the Midtown Community Resource Center at 11th and Broadway as members of the Word of the Lord church gathered for their annual Thanksgiving meal.
Until a few days ago, it looked like the dinner that the church has been providing to the poor for the past 13 years had to be canceled. All the key players had fallen ill. Moore, the church's pastor, had sprained an ankle.
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Kansas nurse to be resentenced over nude therapy

Wichita Eagle | 11/23/2009 5:14:00 PM

A Kansas nurse convicted of enslaving mentally ill residents of a Newton group home will be back before a federal judge Monday for resentencing as the government seeks a longer sentence.
U.S. District Judge Monti Belot set Monday for resentencing in the servitude case of Linda Kaufman. His ruling comes after hearing earlier oral arguments and testimony, in addition to motions filed over her punishment.
Linda Kaufman and her husband, Arlan, were convicted in November 2006 of forcing residents to work naked and perform sex acts, while billing the government and their families for the "nude therapy" sessions.
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Health Care Foundation of Greater Kansas City approves 10 grants

Wichita Business Journal | 11/23/2009 4:48:18 PM

The Health Care Foundation of Greater Kansas City approved 10 grants totalling $482,066 for organizations striving to eliminate barriers to high-quality health and promote healthy lifestyles.

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Parkinson cuts $259M from Kansas budget

Wichita Business Journal | 11/23/2009 3:58:38 PM

Kansas Gov. Mark Parkinson cut $258.9 million from the state’s budget to bring it into balance.

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County depositions to be taken

Topeka Capital-Journal | 11/23/2009 3:52:26 PM

The insurance company that is a co-defendant in Shawnee County's lawsuit against former District Attorney Robert Hecht plans to take a deposition next week from one or more representatives of the Shawnee County Commission.
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Kansas sheriff arrested for battery

Wichita Eagle | 11/23/2009 3:20:00 PM

Woodson County Sheriff David Waddell, who is scheduled to resign this week, been charged with domestic battery.
Waddell was arrested in Emporia last week and was charged Monday in Lyon County with domestic battery and criminal damage.
Waddell also faces charges related to allegedly filing false expense claims while serving as sheriff. Those charges, filed in September, allege Waddell provided false information on vouchers and reimbursement forms for goods purchased for personal use.
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Les K.'s Review of Sabor Latin Bar and Grill - Wichita (5/5) on Yelp

Pure joy! The habanero mojo sauce was smoking hot spicy. I mean really really spicy... Balancing precariously that fine line between tantalizing pleasure and some serious pain. The mojo brought out… More »
Derrick H.'s Review of Dolci & Joe's - Wichita (4/5) on Yelp

Tried this place out for the first time today. Yumm-E!!! I had the Prairie Fire burger with peppered bacon(always a crowd pleasure), Mozza cheese and a jalapeno-apricot mustard that was awesome. It… More »
khurram k.'s Review of The Shadow Bistro & Bar - Wichita (1/5) on Yelp

My visit on Saturday , Nov 21st was most disappointing. After paying the 10 dollars cover charge for two , there was no music, hardly a place to sit, no body attended , I decided to get a drink… More »
Carol L.'s Review of Siva Yoga - Wichita (5/5) on Yelp

I love yoga...you know why? It's physical challenging, calming, stress reducing and exhilarating. In yoga the belief is never too old, fat, sick - everyone can do yoga - and after the past few years,… More »
Tad S.'s Review of Sabor Latin Bar and Grill - Wichita (1/5) on Yelp

I had great expectations for this restaurant, however the food is very cheap and thrown together. I've gotten better Latin food at a roadside taqueria. The service is lacking. Extremely slow, and… More »
Tad S.'s Review of Chester's Chophouse & Wine Bar - Wichita (5/5) on Yelp

Moved away from Wichita more than a year ago. Back again, and this is just as good as I remember. A true modern Wichita classic!!! More »
Jenna S.'s Review of Chester's Chophouse & Wine Bar - Wichita (5/5) on Yelp

This restaurant is far too advanced for Wichita. Food and service is comparable to high end restaurants in large cities. Steak is always cooked to perfection, and melts in your mouth. Superb… More »
Eddie I.'s Review of Tsunami - Wichita (4/5) on Yelp

Ate here for the first time yesterday, the food was pretty good. It's a neat and clean fast food joint that serves on china! Portions are good sized and the food was better than I expected.… More »
Pizza L.'s Review of Pacific Coast Pizza - Wichita (5/5) on Yelp

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Joe K.'s Review of Mattress World - Wichita (4/5) on Yelp

Very helpful and friendly. Great prices on same models as bigger chains. They delivered the bed and box frame and left them in my living room, not a problem for me, but some people may need more help… More »

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