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Cigarette Sparks Timbers Fire

A fire that sent a Wichita woman to the hospital with severe injuries started after the woman lit a cigarette, fire officials said.

Published: Tue, 05 Jan 2010 17:29:06 GMT

Champion Debate Team Threatened By Budget Cuts

Budget problems might prevent Kansas University's national championship debate squad from competing against other top teams.

Published: Tue, 05 Jan 2010 16:07:31 GMT

175 Arrested During 2009 Holiday DUI Enforcement

Arrests in 2009 were 17.9% lower than 2008.

Published: Tue, 05 Jan 2010 14:46:59 GMT

WFD: Captain's Death Possibly Duty-Related

Captain Urban Eck died Saturday after being checked out for heart related symptoms while fighting a two alarm blaze at Cedar Lakes Apartments near Harry and Rock Rd. on December 13th.

Published: Tue, 05 Jan 2010 05:23:00 GMT

Fort Riley Airman Dies In Afghanistan

The Department of Defense announced Monday the death of a Fort Rlley airman who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.

Published: Tue, 05 Jan 2010 00:58:22 GMT

Aviation Expert Predicting Recovery In Aviation This Year

At least one aviation expert is bucking the pessimism and predicting a recovery in general aviation this year.

Published: Tue, 05 Jan 2010 00:48:25 GMT

Kan. Panel Floats Highway Revenue Ideas

A panel of Kansas lawmakers is floating two ideas to raise taxes to fund future transportation projects.

Published: Mon, 04 Jan 2010 22:50:44 GMT

Dodge City Police Investigating Shooting

The Dodge City Police Department is investigating a shooting.

Published: Mon, 04 Jan 2010 22:45:58 GMT

Barton County Man Sentenced For Kidnapping, Molestation

The Attorney Generals office has announced that Kenneth Crawford of Barton County, was sentenced for kidnapping, molesting and threatening a 12-year-old female in 2005.

Published: Mon, 04 Jan 2010 21:58:04 GMT

AP sources: Las Vegas Suspect Sued Social Security

Law enforcement officials say the suspect in the Las Vegas shooting at a federal building was upset over losing a lawsuit over his Social Security benefits.

Published: Mon, 04 Jan 2010 23:25:44 GMT