Kansas NewsLocal, regional, and statewide news continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Kansas Soldier Comes Home to Recharge- August 11, 2008 A Kansas soldier comes home to applause, praise and appreciation. Sgt. Ryan Newell welcomed Saturday night's homecoming.http://www.topix.net/state/ks/2008/08/kansas-soldier-comes-home-to-recharge?fromrss=1 Michelle Obama, Hillary Clinton convention speakers- August 11, 2008 "The 2008 convention will highlight Americans coming together to change the course of this nation," Kansas Gov.http://www.topix.net/state/ks/2008/08/michelle-obama-hillary-clinton-convention-speakers?f... Sebelius Reappoints Carlin to Bioscience Group- August 10, 2008 John Carlin is reappointed to the state board charged with nurturing the state's bioscience industry.http://www.topix.net/state/ks/2008/08/sebelius-reappoints-carlin-to-bioscience-group?fromr... Slattery outlines proposal for earmark changes- August 9, 2008 Slattery said Friday that such a moratorium would give Congress an opportunity to enact "meaningful" reforms.http://www.topix.net/state/ks/2008/08/slattery-outlines-proposal-for-earmark-changes?fromr... Kansas Paper's Coverage Sparks Mistrial For Rape Suspect- August 8, 2008 NEW YORK An article in a Kansas daily paper related to a rape defendant's previous sentencing led to a mistrial in the case, the Salina Journal reported Friday.http://www.topix.net/state/ks/2008/08/kansas-papers-coverage-sparks-mistrial-for-rape-susp... Boyda, Jenkins Kick Off Fall Showdown- August 7, 2008 State Treasurer Lynn Jenkins and Rep. Nancy Boyda are holding events in the Statehouse to start their race for the 2nd Congressional District seat.http://www.topix.net/state/ks/2008/08/boyda-jenkins-kick-off-fall-showdown?fromrss=1 Kline opinion, lawsuit cost Kansas taxpayers $475,000- August 7, 2008 A 2003 Kansas Attorney General opinion by Phill Kline and the ensuing lawsuit to defend how health care providers reported sexual activity among teenagers cost Kansas taxpayers $475,000 in court costs and ...http://www.topix.net/state/ks/2008/08/kline-opinion-lawsuit-cost-kansas-taxpayers-475-000?... Officials prepare for invasion of mollusks- August 7, 2008 Individually they are only the size of a dime but together they can wreak havoc on structures and water species.http://www.topix.net/state/ks/2008/08/officials-prepare-for-invasion-of-mollusks?fromrss=1 Ralstin prevails over recent graduate in Kansas school board primary- August 6, 2008 In the local race for the Kansas Board of Education, a mother of four defeated a recent college graduate.Mary Ca Ralstin, 54, edged out Brandon Kenig, 22, in the District 2 Republican primary race with nearly ...http://www.topix.net/state/ks/2008/08/ralstin-prevails-over-recent-graduate-in-kansas-scho... Sports Hall of Fame's future in jeopardy- August 6, 2008 The Wichita City Council is considering if it will allow the Kansas Sports Hall of Fame to stay in a city-owned building, putting the hall's future in jeopardy.http://www.topix.net/state/ks/2008/08/sports-hall-of-fames-future-in-jeopardy?fromrss=1 |