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February 12th Early Morning Law Enforcement & Fire/Medical wrap up

A fairly normal Sunday morning in Douglas County. Police conducted a few vehicle stops, and responded on a couple burglary alarms. Police in Lawrence responded ...

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Thursday/Friday recap: Paul Pierce an All-Star again; checking in on other KU pros

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A night after falling in overtime to the Los Angeles Lakers, Paul Pierce and the Boston Celtics didn’t fare much better in an 86-74 loss ...

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Prep Appraisals — Firebirds Swept at Olathe South

If the Sunflower League had a television network, Friday night's girls basketball game between Free State and Olathe South would be an instant classic. Free ...

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February 11th Early Morning Law Enforcement & Fire/Medical wrap up

After 2 a.m., Lawrence Police responded on a total of eight disturbances, one of which was reported to have involved a weapon. A couple minor ...

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Le’Bryan Nash, goofy cowboy hats and possible reasons for Oklahoma State’s inconsistency

Kansas recruit LeBryan Nash watches the action during Late Night in the Phog, Friday, Oct. 15, 2010.

Jesse Newell: Welcome back to the GameDay Cram Session, as Kansas is taking on Oklahoma State on Saturday afternoon at Allen Fieldhouse. Oklahoma State's Le'Bryan ...

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Pachamama’s pastry chef nominated in “Food and Wine Magazine” contest

Juan Carlos Tovar-Ballagh is the pastry chef at Pachamamas.

Think Molten Brown Sugar Cake with Cranberries and Pecans sounds tasty? How about Fresh Ginger Cake or Caramelized Mango Rum Pie? Major YUM, right? Those ...

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When parents discover Facebook

This video of a dad publicly shaming his daughter is making the rounds. After she unleashed a litany of complaints about her life - mainly ...

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Report: West Virginia, Big East reach settlement, clear the way for WVU to join Big 12 in 2012

According to a report from the Charleston Daily Mail, West Virginia University and the Big East Conference have reached a settlement in their ongoing dispute ...

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Come in from the cold: Visit the Kaw Valley Seeds Project Fair this weekend

Seed fair participants had the chance to exchange seeds as well as find new seeds to try in their gardens.

For the third time in as many years, gardeners novice and mature and in between can pick up, exchange and discuss seeds at the Kaw ...

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February 10th Early Morning Law Enforcement & Fire/Medical wrap up

After 2 a.m., Police in Lawrence conducted five vehicle stops. At least one resulted in a DUI arrest. Officers also responded on a Domestic Disturbance ...

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Is that a woolly mammoth caught on video?

A government worker in Siberia claims he filmed a woolly mammoth crossing a river last summer. Woolly mammoths have been extinct for about 10,000 years. ...

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Anne Heche, Clancy Brown (aka the guard from from ‘Shawshank Redemption’) join cast of Slash’s Stull horror film

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As former Guns N’ Roses guitarist Slash prepares to begin filming his new horror film about the cemetery in Stull, a few well-known names (and ...

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Wednesday recap: Drew Gooden double-doubles; Markieff Morris to play at All-Star Weekend

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Drew Gooden (Milwaukee Bucks) filled up another stat line on Wednesday night against the Toronto Raptors. Gooden had 20 points, 14 rebounds, three assists, a ...

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Bummer: Eudora’s Jason “Wolf” Hamlin out in first day of “American Idol” Hollywood Week

Eudora's Jason "Wolf" Hamlin made it to the Hollywood round of "American Idol."

Well, that was quick. Eudora's Jason "Wolf" Hamlin, who so impressed the judges and won so many fans with his San Diego audition, barely made ...

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Make Valentine’s Day extra grand by helping out two local organizations

Roses are the Valentine's Day flowers of choice. Other options include tulips, which also represent love.

Remember the days when the student council raised money with your heart's fickle desires — delivering Valentine's Day roses for a $1 a pop to ...

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February 9th Early Morning Law Enforcement & Fire/Medical wrap up

At 2:40 a.m., LDCFM and police were called to the 1700 block of W 24th Street to investigate a report of a sparking electrical outlet ...

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Topeka mayor proposes hoodies and hats ordinance to reduce crime

Customers like this may have to change their attire to shop in Topeka.

If you like wearing hoodies and hats and you like to shop in Topeka, you just might be out of luck if Mayor Bill Bunten ...

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Saying nice things about Baylor coach Scott Drew; plus, predictions for KU-Baylor

Baylor head coach Scott Drew disputes a call against the Bears during the first half Monday, Feb. 2, 2009 at the Ferrell Center in Waco.

Jesse Newell: Welcome back to the GameDay Cram Session, as Kansas is taking on Baylor on Wednesday night in Waco, Texas. Tom, say something nice ...

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Tuesday recap: Paul Pierce passes Larry Bird in Boston Celtics’ record books

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Paul Pierce (Boston Celtics) only hit a third of his 18 shots on Tuesday night, but it was enough to put him past Celtics legend ...

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Prep Appraisals — Free State Splits at Leavenworth

Down a starter, Free State High's girls still picked up a 55-48 road win at Leavenworth Tuesday night. Abbey Casady wasn't with the Firebirds but ...

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