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“The Donut Boy” to make stop in Shawnee County

Tyler Carach, an 11-year-old boy from Florida known to many as “The Donut Boy,” will soon be making a stop in Shawnee County. Carach made it his mission in 2016 to visit ...

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Proposed legislation would remove proof of citizenship from Kansas election law

The issue of foreign interference in U.S. politics has been hotly debated since the contentious presidential election of 2016. However, amid numerous investigations into Russian meddling, a Kansas representative has introduced legislation ...

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Kansans for Israel Rally to be held at the State Capitol

Kansans who want to show support for Israel will have an opportunity on Tuesday, March 19. The Kansans for Israel Rally will take place at the Kansas State Capitol. Kansans for Israel ...

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“Choose LIFE” Kansas license plates now available

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After a 16-year battle, Kansans can finally pre-order the new “Choose LIFE” Kansas license plates. In 2002, the Kansas legislature approved the Choose Life license plate. However, the governor at the time, ...

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Midwest fairs better than Northeast in population migration

For years, the Northeast has lost a steady stream of residents to other parts of the country. New data suggests that trend has recently accelerated. The Census Bureau’s Current Population Survey released ...

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Catholic school stands by decision to bar student of same-sex couple

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A Prairie Village, Kan. Catholic school is standing by its decision to deny a same-sex couple who attempted to admit their child as a student. The school cites archdiocesan admissions policies and ...

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Six new schedules some taxpayers will file with the new Form 1040

There are some new schedules and other changes that taxpayers need to be aware of this year. The 2018 Form 1040 replaces prior year Forms 1040, 1040A and 1040EZ. The 2018 Form ...

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NOTO to host arts & antiques festival, classes and more

The NOTO Arts and Antiques Festival is a two-day show and sale event featuring high quality art and antiques from the region and beyond, as well as specialized industrial and vintage wares. ...

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Kansas to see lower sales tax on groceries

Kansans are set to see a decrease in sales tax they pay on groceries. The savings are part of legislation approved by the Republican-controlled Kansas House and also includes income tax relief ...

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Kansas Museum of History presents stories of history from each of 105 Kansas Counties

Want to learn a piece of history about every Kansas county? Every person has stories to tell—stories about life, family, community, and times – and now the Kansas Museum of History is ...

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Why Adam Hamilton is wrong about scripture and the UMC

The foundation of Christianity has been a belief in the authority of Scripture and the infallibility of God’s Word, the Bible. Conservative Christians believe that the holy scriptures−in their original form−are inerrant ...

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House Democrats block bill to stop infanticide for 12th time

Late Wednesday, House Democrats blocked a request by Republicans to vote on a similar bill to require medical care and treatment for babies who survive abortions. This was one week after Senate Democrats voted ...

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C5Alive POWER Luncheon to highlight local speakers, venues

The March C5Alive “POWER” Luncheon will be held March 14, 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Thornton Place, 2901 SW Armstrong Ave., just west of 29th & Wanamaker.  The meeting will feature ...

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Tornado season kicks off early with 23 dead in Alabama

A tornado killed at least 23 people in southeast Alabama on March 3, part of a powerful storm system, which ravaged the Southeast and unleashed other tornadoes. “Unfortunately our toll, as far ...

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15 minimum wage proposed for Kansas

Kansas House Bill 2022 proposes to increase the minimum wage to $15 per hour in Kansas by 2021. The bill sponsored by Rep. Jim Ward, (D) Wichita, appears to follow a national trend towards ...

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Sizzlers win final home game and prepare for playoffs in hunt for title

The Topeka Sizzlers defeated the Missouri Capitals during their game on Saturday night. That means the team remains undefeated heading into the playoffs. The final score was Topeka Sizzlers 157- Missouri Capitals ...

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Kansas Police share story of their ‘most ridiculous call of 2019 (so far)’

The Lawrence Police Department recently shared their most ridiculous police call of 2019 (so far) — a road-rage standoff involving “Chad and Karen.” The police took to Twitter with a thread that has been ...

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United Methodist delegates vote to uphold Biblical stance on sexuality

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In a vote late Tuesday, delegates to the international convention of The United Methodist Church upheld its Biblical position that homosexuality is contrary to Christian teaching, The contentious vote follows days of ...

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EXAMINING OUR VALUE: What is the place of the Church and Christians in today’s society?

Many people gravitate towards the idea of helping the poor within our community, nation and world. However, do we really understand who the poor are, and what poverty and suffering really is? ...

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Charges dismissed in decapitation of boy at Schlitterbahn

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Criminal charges have been dismissed against a construction company and the owners of a Schlitterbahn water park in Kansas City, Kansas, over the decapitation of  a 10-year-old boy while riding a 17-story waterslide ...

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Winter trout stocking to take place Saturday at Lake Shawnee

The annual winter Trout Stocking at Lake Shawnee is set for Noon, February 23, at the main boat ramp. The ramp is accessible from Beach Drive off of SE 29th St. 7,000 ...

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KU legend Calvin Thompson brings back high-scoring basketball to the Capital City

For longtime basketball fans in Topeka, the name Topeka Sizzlers should be familiar. The Sizzlers competed in the Continental Basketball Association from 1986-1990, with the most famous player from the team being ...

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All You Need Is Love: TPAC teams up with Liverpool Legends & Hayden High School for Fundraiser

Liverpool Legends “The Complete Beatles Experience!” returns to the Topeka Performing Arts Center (TPAC) on Friday, March 15, 2019 for a 7:30 pm performance. The performance will be a fundraiser for TPAC ...

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KS Rep. Roger Marshall: NY abortion law is a danger to mothers – I know, as a doctor who’s delivered 5,000 babies

In his State of the Union address, President Trump called on Congress to prohibit late-term abortions. What has happened to our nation when the president of the United States has to ask legislators ...

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Overland Park teen attacked in Oak Park Mall over Trump hat

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An Overland Park man has lost his job after greeting a 14-year old teen with expletives as the teen entered the Oak Park Mall store wearing a “Make America Great Again hat.” ...

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