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Kansas-Baylor Preview
Baylor coach Scott Drew was talking about the challenge of facing Kansas again and what to do differently this time when Brittney Griner, the 6-foot-8 blocking phenom for the top-ranked Lady Bears, briefly walked into the room. Somebody jokingly asked Drew if she might be his secret to countering Kansas forward Thomas Robinson.
Baylor gets top 10 rematch at home against Kansas
Baylor coach Scott Drew was talking about the challenge of facing Kansas again and what to do differently this time when Brittney Griner, the 6-foot-8 blocking phenom for the top-ranked Lady Bears, briefly walked into the room. Somebody jokingly asked Drew if she might be his secret to countering Kansas forward Thomas Robinson.
From Spinning Slots to Speeding Through the Stars...
TOPEKA, Kan., Feb. 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Kansas is marking 2012 in a big way. This year, the state, as well as the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks & Tourism , will celebrate the opening of the new ...
Verizon Wireless Invests $95 Million in Kansas
KANSAS CITY, Mo., Feb. 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon Wireless announced today it invested $95 million in 2011 to enhance its network in Kansas, which includes the expansion of 4G LTE to nine cities, ...
American Heart Association Certifies Kansas City...
KANSAS CITY, Mo., Feb. 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Heart Association has certified another Kansas City Steak product ( the 5 oz. Top Sirloin Steak ) as part of its Heart-Check Food Certification ...
Kansas City fights to keep Marine data center...
It takes a lot to pull together a bipartisan, bi-state effort on anything these days, but Kansas City may have found just the issue. New Orleans wants to take the Marine data center that's been here since 1967.
Kansas is not flat in these true tales
Asked to describe anything about the state of Kansas, the adjective "colorful" isn't what most people would choose. And they would be so wrong, says writer Diana Lambdin Meyer.
Kansas City Chiefs hire Brian Daboll as offensive...
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The Kansas City Chiefs hired Brian Daboll as the team's new offensive co-ordinator Monday, bringing in a familiar face for new head coach Romeo Crennel.
Relax in the Great Outdoors at Kansas City Airport...
KANSAS CITY, Mo., Feb. 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Experience the newly renovated Grand Pavilion when you stay at the Kansas City Airport Marriott. The hotel in Kansas City, Missouri , recently finished construction ...
Missouri Tigers, Kansas Jayhawks Redux Continues:...
As a University of Missouri alum, I still can't get over the stunning victory Feb. 4 against the Kansas Jayhawks at home in Columbia. The final three minutes of the game were probably the most exhilarating I've experienced as a Tigers' basketball fan.
Kansas City's attractions making noteworthy lists
Kansas City is not just a place where people work and live, it has also become a top destination according to travel experts around the world.
Hollywood Casino Opens New Facility at Kansas...
Hollywood Casino opened its newest location to great fanfare. The casino now has a location next to the Kansas Speedway. NASCAR stars Clint Bowyer and Kasey Kahne were on hand for the grand opening festivities. Though it just opened on Friday, February 3, 2012, there are already...
Denmon, No. 4 Mizzou edge No. 8 Kansas
Denmon, No. 4 Mizzou tied atop Big 12 with three-point win over No. 8 Kansas.
Texas A&M blows lead in loss to Kansas State
Texas A&M blows lead in loss to Kansas State Associated Press Copyright 2012 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Updated 05:26 p.m., Saturday, February 4, 2012 - Will Spradling had a career high 19 points, Angel Rodriguez scored all 13 of his points in the second half and Kansas State rallied for a 64-53 victory ...
Kansas women stumble at A&M
Defending national women's basketball champion Texas A&M is playing itself into Big 12 contention, while Kansas University is quickly falling out of it.

Fifth arrest made in Oaklawn homicide
A fifth man has been arrested in connection with the shooting death of a 19-year-old man in Oaklawn last month, the Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office announced.Malek Brown Jr., 21, was arrested without incident Sunday afternoon in the 800 block of South Hydraulic, Capt. Greg Pollock said.Four cousins have already been charged in the death of Markez Phillips, who was killed at about 9 p.m. on Dec. 14 during a robbery at 3002 E. Locust. Facing charges of first-degree murder, aggravated burglary and two counts of aggravated robbery are Daniel Dupree, 21; Reginald Dupree, 19; Francis Dupree, 24; and Nicholas Dupree, 27. Read more
Judge: Best lawyer in the country couldn’t...
A Sedgwick County judge ruled Tuesday that Eli Betancourt received more than effective legal representation in a trial last spring that ended in his conviction for murder of a 13-year-old boy.“The most effective lawyer in the country couldn’t dig the defendant out of the hole he’s dug for himself,” Judge Ben Burgess said, following hours of testimony and arguments over the performance of his trial lawyer.Betancourt, 21, claimed his lawyer should have spent more time...
Two more arrests made in Oaklawn homicide
The Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office on Friday arrested two more suspects in the Wednesday night shooting death of 19-year-old Markez Phillips.Francis N. Dupree, 24, and Reginald O. Dupree, 19, were booked into the Sedgwick County Jail on murder and robbery charges. Daniel L. Dupree, 21, was arrested Thursday on the same charges.Investigators said they will meet with prosecutors to determine when formal charges will be filed.Read more
Sedgwick County issues industrial revenue bonds to...
The Sedgwick County Commission agreed unanimously Wednesday morning to issue $5.2 million in industrial revenue bonds to Hawker Beechcraft Corp.The bonds are used to finance various facility and equipment improvements at Hawker Beechcraft. The county has a standing letter of intent to issue such bonds to the company over time.Hawker intends to purchase the bonds from the county. The advantages for the company include sales and property tax savings. The bonds come with a 10-year, 100 percent...
Sedgwick County community development leader Irene...
Irene Hart, familiar to businesses who have sought to take advantage of Sedgwick County incentive programs, plans to retire at the end of the year.The Sedgwick County Commission honored Hart and other retiring employees at its meeting Wednesday morning.Hart gave commissioners some information about her background, though she said "it's easier to talk about forgivable loans and grant applications than it is to talk about yourself."She has been involved with several departments over her 36 years...
Deputy named elections chief
Deputy Election Commissioner Tabitha Lehman has been appointed to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Commissioner Bill Gale.Gale had recommended that Lehman be appointed his successor as Sedgwick County's top election official. She was appointed by Secretary of State Kris Kobach.Read more
County's CFO apologizes for comment
Sedgwick County's chief financial officer apologized Wednesday to employees for suggesting that some of them have "sticky fingers."Chris Chronis e-mailed an apology to county employees a day after he said that "Some of our employees have sticky fingers" during a meeting with county commissioners and staff.County leaders had been discussing whether to pass on to consumers the cost of processing payments made by credit card when Chronis suggested that accepting credit cards for property and motor...
Unfunded mandates top Sedgwick County's concerns
Sedgwick County wants the state to set aside $5 million for affordable airfares, send felony drunken drivers to prison, increase access to healthcare and add beds at Osawatomie State Hospital.County commissioners narrowed their legislative platform — or wishlist for funding and support from the state — during a three-hour workshop Monday. Their biggest battle cry was "no unfunded mandates." "If the state deems it necessary to control or manage how counties operate, then sufficient...
Got a traffic warrant? Sedgwick County offering...
People facing possible arrests for traffic warrants can pay their fines without fear of further repercussions during a traffic amnesty program next week at the Sedgwick County Courthouse.The Sedgwick County Sheriff's Office, District Court and District Attorney's Office are conducting a traffic warrant amnesty program from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sept. 29 and Sept. 30 and from 8 a.m. to noon Oct. 1 on the fifth floor of the Courthouse.The program will provide legal waivers from warrant fees, court...
Sheriff, courts, prosecutors offer warrant amnesty...
People facing possible arrests for traffic warrants can pay their fines without fear of further repercussions during a traffic amnesty program next week at the Sedgwick County Courthouse.The Sedgwick County sheriff, district court and district attorney's office conducting a traffic warrant amnesty program from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sept. 29 and Sept. 30 and from 8 a.m. to noon Oct. 1 on the fifth floor of the courthouse.The program will provide legal waivers from warrant fees, court costs and...
Wichita-area law officers out in force for annual...
Six-year-old Blake Tiemeyer wants to be a police officer when he grows up.At least he did Tuesday, his mother joked.Robyn Tiemeyer brought Blake to the Sedgwick County Sheriff's Office's annual law enforcement expo Saturday at the county extension center for a close-up look at sheriff's and police cars and a helicopter used to help catch bad guys.Read more
Sedgwick County resident dies of amoeba-related...
A Sedgwick County resident has died after a coming into contact with a deadly waterborne parasite while swimming in the Winfield City Lake, health officials said Friday.The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention this week confirmed the presence of the parasite in a specimen from the patient. It is believed to be the state's first known case of primary amoebic meningoencephalitis — known as PAM.The Sedgwick County Health Department said the disease occurs when an amoeba travels through...
Rose Hill woman dies hours after car crash
A Rose Hill woman died today several hours after she was injured in a one-car accident in southeast Sedgwick County.The Sedgwick County Sheriff's office said Dianna L. Hanna, 50, of Rose Hill was injured in an accident that occurred shortly after noon in the 7000 block of South 127th Street East.She was admitted to Wesley Medical Center in fair condition, the sheriff's office said, but her condition began to deteriorate and she died at 4:33 p.m. Read more
Law enforcement campers learn a variety of skills
Eleven-year-old Wichitan Carly Bretherton wowed the crowd with her footwork."I like the self-defense thing," Carly said, even though she couldn't quite kick through the board held by a detention deputy.Carly is one of nearly 150 kids participating in the Sedgwick County Sheriff Office's free Leaders, Achievers and Winners (L.A.W.) Camp.Read more
Sheriff's cuts include a.m. visitations, inmate...
Friday's news release from the Sedgwick County Sheriff's Office summed it up this way: "Sedgwick County's budget crisis has required the Sheriff's Office to make hard choices."The good news is no layoffs, Sheriff Robert Hinshaw said later Friday when asked about the budget cuts he announced."And there will be no reduction in our primary job of public safety," he said.Read more
Delinquent property tax bills go out in Sedgwick...
The Sedgwick County Treasurer's Office this week is mailing out about 23,000 delinquent 2010 real property tax bills and approximately 600 delinquent second-half personal property tax bills.In addition to paying in person at the treasurer’s office, property owners may pay their taxes online by accessing the treasurer's website at www.sedgwickcounty.org. Residents should select the "tax payment system" option and use a MasterCard, VISA or Discover card to pay online.A reminder service...
New plan discounts dental services for Sedgwick...
Uninsured and underinsured Sedgwick County residents now have the option to use a program designed to help them improve their oral health. People using the Dental Discount Card program can save money on their dental service expenses, including cleanings, X-rays, braces, root canals and more. The card works at one of 25 participating dentists, and the plan starts at $6.95 per month and $59 per year for individuals. The program can save residents 20 to 50 percent on their dental care services,...
Animals found living in 'deplorable conditions'
The Sedgwick County Sheriff's Office said Thursday it is investigating an animal cruelty case where several horses and other animals were found emaciated and living in "deplorable conditions."After being notified of the situation by animal control personnel Wednesday, deputies also found one horse dead, the Sheriff's Office said. Other animals were "in need of immediate veterinarian care," the office said.At the scene, deputies found 12 horses, two miniature horses, three donkeys and a llama....
Sedgwick County's jail population in February down...
Sedgwick County’s jail population for February was down slightly from the same month the year before, county manager William Buchanan told commissioners this morning.The average daily population at the jail in February was 3,891 compared with 4,011 in February 2010. Buchanan said the slight reduction could be due in part to the county charging cities jail fees for housing inmates facing municipal charges.The number of inmates in work release was down slightly last month, at 117 compared...
County's finest canines
They've tracked down drugs and felons, been attacked in the line of duty and protected sheriff's deputies from bad guys.But Rommel and Max still acted like dogs Wednesday at their retirement party at the Sedgwick County Courthouse: They tussled over a toy.Rommel and Max are hanging up their leashes after several years of service with the Sedgwick County Sheriff's Office.Read more
Values to stay same for half of houses
About half of Sedgwick County's homeowners will see no change in their property value when notices go out next week, appraiser Mike Borchard told commissioners Wednesday.About 23 percent of homeowners will see an increase in value — typically about 3 percent — and 25 percent will see a decrease — also typically 3 percent.Values won't change for 71 percent of commercial properties. Values will go up for about 15 percent of commercial properties and down for about 14 percent....
Radio upgrade cost: $27 million
It could cost as much as $27 million to upgrade and replace Sedgwick County's radio communication system, county officials said Tuesday. The move would improve coverage, which currently leaves some sheriff's officials with poor communications service in certain pockets of the county. On top of eliminating areas of poor or no radio service, the improvements would replace a 15-year-old 800-megahertz analog system that vendors may no longer be providing maintenance and parts for after 2012. Read...
Free vaccine for chicken pox offered
The Sedgwick County Health Department is offering free chicken pox vaccine for children 10 to 18 years old and on a sliding fee scale for those under 10 while supplies last.Vaccine, available at the department's office at 2716 W. Central, is offered on a walk-in basis and no appointment is necessary.The office is open from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. Monday through Wednesday, noon to 6:30 p.m. on Thursday and 8 to 11:30 a.m. on Friday.Read more
County swears in its newly elected leaders
Sedgwick County's two new commissioners got a crowd of the area's movers and shakers laughing Sunday when they were sworn into office.District 4 commissioner Richard Ranzau, a Republican, said he was well-known at his workplace for his occasional political rants. The physician assistant said his colleagues probably thought, "There goes Richard again" when he filed for office."But a funny thing happened on the way to the election," Ranzau said. "I actually won."Read more
Cox Communications gift to aid victims of child...
Efforts to create a single location offering services and assistance to victims of child abuse and their families received a boost Monday when Cox Communications donated $150,000 to the Child Advocacy Center of Sedgwick County.Some of the money will go toward operating expenses, executive director Diana Schunn said, but the majority will be set aside for the center's new home — whenever and wherever that may be."We are just beyond words for this amazing gift," Schunn said in a...

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