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She wouldn't serve him drinks. So he killed her. That's what happened early this morning at the Gossip Inn Bar in Kansas City, Kansas. via KMBZ-AM Westwood

“At a time when the public, policy-makers and the media are all recognizing the importance of having good teachers and effective schools, it is appropriate to honor those teachers who have changed the lives of their students.”

The University of Kansas has awarded four high school teachers the Wolfe Teaching Excellence Award, which recognizes educators who have encouraged and positively influenced students in their academic careers. via The University of Kansas

Self stayed at KU, but if Pickens had bankrolled the entire deal, approximately how much of his net worth would he have been offering to Self? A) 33.3 percent B) 13 percent C) 1.3 percent Correct answer: C. ... via Topeka Capital-Journal

“There are quick changes in location and the story flows quickly from scene to scene. It is an intriguing, witty story of betrayal.”

University Theatre and Capitol Federal Savings will present "The Shape of Things" by Neil LaBute, a 1989 University of Kansas alumnus, at 7:30 p.m. April 25 and May 1-3 and 2:30 p.m. April 27 in the ... via The University of Kansas

Originally published 01:27 p.m., April 10, 2008 Updated 01:27 p.m., April 10, 2008 Journalists from Emporia State University's campus newspaper, The Bulletin, carted home awards from the Kansas Associated ... via Emporia Gazette

A man was shot to death inside a residence in Osawatomie, Kan., late last night. via KansasCity.com

Q: Why don't we have a small box score on community colleges in Kansas. Butler is 21 win and 4 losses. via Topeka Capital-Journal

“Just think of the men who went up in these planes”

For Dick Russell, Friday was great day to fly. The Wichita man was one of the pilots who stopped at Abilene Airport for a few hours Friday as part of the All Kansas Air Tour. via Abilene Reflector-Chronicle

“We have everything from a 1938 Stinson, an Air Trike and Stearman to K-State's G1000 Cessna 172.”

Tour will visit Kansas towns to highlight aviation heritage E ighty years ago, Kansas Gov. via Kansas.com

“He wasn't going to do it this year, too.”

Dylan Mumaw is the most accomplished wrestler in Jefferson West High School history. via The Topeka Capital-Journal

“Aviation is a major component of our transportation network with Kansas currently operating the 8th largest public-use airport system in the country.”

The commemorative 2008 All Kansas Air Tour will officially begin its eight-day journey Tuesday with a proclamation and plaque ceremony in Onaga beginning at 10 a.m. at the Charles Grutzmacher Municipal Airport. via Abilene Reflector-Chronicle

Monday is the last day for people whose last names begin with the letter B to renew their vehicle registrations without a penalty. via Emporia Gazette

“But we hope a stronger bill will come out of a future conference committee”

Kristen Tinker looks around her while driving with instructor Mike Johnson Thursday. via Kansas.com

Police in Overland Park are looking for a man who hasn't been seen since he left for work early Friday morning. via KMBZ-AM Westwood

“We cannot leverage the economic future of this state for political gain”

Legislative leaders seek votes for override

Now what? Making good on her veto promise, Gov. Kathleen Sebelius on Friday blocked a bill to allow a sizeable expansion of a coal-burning power plant in western Kansas.

The veto sets up a showdown with lawmakers who oppose a regulator's decision last year to reject the project because of concerns about global climate change. Legislative leaders are working to secure the two-thirds majorities needed to override the veto.

That won't be a problem in the Senate, but the House appears to be several votes short. Lawmakers have 30 days to attempt the override. Read more

“Passage of this bill is a huge step forward in protecting women and unborn children in Kansas”

Olathe Rep. Lance Kinzer's bill to strengthen late-term abortion restrictions passed through the Kansas House of Representatives on Tuesday. via The Olathe News

“Wireless consumers today understand that value is not defined by price alone. A major reason our customers choose Verizon Wireless and stay with us is because we offer the nation's most reliable network.”

Verizon Wireless, the only major carrier with a 30-day network test-drive pledge that pays for calls if a customer isn't satisfied and switches to another carrier, has activated new cell sites in Bucyrus, Kan., ... via KVOA-TV Tucson

When the House and Senate debate illegal immigration next week, they will be tackling the topic from two points of view. via Arkansas City Traveler

Three people were injured early today when their car went off the highway and hit a tree in Geary County. via The Topeka Capital-Journal

From Olathe PD: On 03/08/2008, the Olathe Police Department released recent video surveillance photographs of homicide victim, Tammy K. Cochran. via Crime Scene KC