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At some point, Hope Higgins just might get used to winning the lottery. Four years ago, she was one of two winners of a $3 million Super Kansas Cash jackpot.

It happens, but not very often. An Abilene player who won a Super Kansas Cash jackpot four years ago has done it again! Hope Higgins, 65, matched all six numbers in last night's drawing to win a grand prize of ...

Bill and Katie Allen, Abilene, were among more than 950 people who flooded Chapman on Saturday to help out.

Font My mothers boy friend/partner/best friend lives in Chapman, Kansas and my youngest daughter lives in Manhattan, Kansas.

The tornado that did $20 million in damage to campus buildings at Kansas State University late Wednesday was the first in 42 years, KSU president Jon Wefald said this afternoon.

A consultant to help survey the historic aspects of downtown Abilene was among the actions taken by the Abilene City Commission on Tuesday.

Local law enforcement officers will hit the streets next week - ' literally - ' in support of Special Olympics Kansas during the annual Kansas Law Enforcement Torch Run.

More than 600 Kansas Law Enforcement Officers and their friends are carrying the torch for Special Olympics Kansas.

“We wouldn't be where we are today if it was not for her”

For just a few seconds during Friday evening, Lynda Scheele was speechless. "It's not often I surprised, but I was tonight," Scheele said, after receiving the Dickinson County Historical Society's Preservation ... via Abilene Reflector-Chronicle

“OUR2HOME is a non-profit organization aiming at the improvement of people's health, happiness and success”

Free TaiChi classes, "OUR2HOME," will be offered from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. or 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church, 823 Merchant St. via Emporia Gazette

“All babies need newborn screening.”

National Football League Hall of Fame quarterback Jim Kelly praised Kansas lawmakers and regulators Tuesday for the upcoming expansion of newborn screening from the current four tests to 29. via The Topeka Capital-Journal

“The more we sit back and let this go by us, the more these kids are going to suffer”

Seven-year-old Ashton Ferguson watches a movie while being hooked up to his chest percussion therapy vest because he has cystic fibrosis along with his sister Lola, 2, playing in the background with their ... via The Wichita Eagle

“Students learned about all aspects of water”

With topics like gooey garbage and germ warfare, fourth graders from across Dickinson County gathered Thursday at Brown's Memorial Park to have fun, yet learn. via Abilene Reflector-Chronicle

“At U.S. Cellular, we are committed to supporting organizations that ensure the safety of children who can't protect themselves”

U.S. CELLULAR DONATES $20,000 TO LOCAL CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION AGENCIES Governor Sebelius Recognizes Wireless Provider for Helping Raise Public Awareness in April: Child Abuse Prevention Month SALINA, KS, April ... via Salina Journal

“The group isn't all sadness. People there tell you you will have joy again. 'Hope' is a very important word in our meetings.”

In July 1992, Susan and Gary Chan sat in their car outside of the building where a Compassionate Friends meeting was being held and debated whether to go in. via Topeka Capital-Journal

“Residents of Hope, Kansas. Rest easy, you need no longer worry about your penguin problem. I am on my way. -- Batman.”

"You guys must really love Josh Svaty, you run a picture of him every day in the paper." Around here he's known as "Svaty the Hottie." "Why don't you print something where somebody is trying to make a point ... via Salina Journal

Originally published 01:41 p.m., April 8, 2008 Updated 01:41 p.m., April 8, 2008 National Public Health Week is April 7 through April 14. via Emporia Gazette

“We can't bill when a family member calls then decides the person is better or they decide to take the person to the hospital themselves”

An update on county emergency medical services was discussed by Dickinson County commissioners during their regular Thursday meeting. via Abilene Reflector-Chronicle

“They certainly give me inspiration. If they can do it, then I know I can get through the day.”

It's the kids. Or, more to the point, it is their smiles and spirit. "They persevere through the battles they fight on a daily basis," said Austin Gideon, an 18-year-old senior from Washburn Rural High School. via Topeka Capital-Journal

“It was like going through a treasure chest”

Adam Burnett was amazed when he started unpacking the 20 or so boxes of Moses Gunn memorabilia that was delivered in late January to The University of Kansas Department of Theatre and Film. via Topeka Capital-Journal