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Eudora High School students recognized for perfect attendance during fourth quarter of 2011-2012 school year
May 16, 2012
These Eudora High School had perfect attendance for the fourth quarter of the 2011-2012 school year.
Food: Steamed hake packs in the flavor
Alison Ladman/Associated Press Writer
May 16, 2012
Admittedly, steamed fish doesn’t exactly scream mouthwatering. But what it lacks in excitement it more than makes up for in health cred.
Five questions: Window watch
12:04 p.m., May 15, 2012 Updated 12:00 a.m.
When the weather gets warm, open windows can be a cost-effective way to keep cool. But they can also be a safety hazard for children, who may fall through. Safe Kids Kansas offers ways to let the fresh air in while keeping your children safe.
Lansing escapee found in KCK
By Shawn Linenberger
03:37 p.m., May 9, 2012 Updated 05:16 p.m.
A convicted sex offender who escaped from Lansing Correctional Facility three weeks ago was back in custody Wednesday afternoon.
Food: Treat mom to a kid-and-dad-proof Mother’s Day breakfast
By Sara Shepherd
May 9, 2012
Here’s an at-home breakfast menu that features simple extras such as fresh herbs — not fancy techniques or hard-to-find ingredients — to make the dishes elegant enough to make mom feel special but easy enough for dad and the kids to whip up.
Five questions: Avoiding scams
05:29 p.m., May 8, 2012 Updated 12:00 a.m.
Thousands of Kansans have registered their phone numbers with the Do Not Call Registry, but telemarketers are finding new ways to get your money or personal information. Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt offers the following tips to avoid scams.
Stages of support
A mom’s work is never done
By Staff Report
05:08 p.m., May 8, 2012 Updated 10:24 a.m.
Mothers are supportive of their children, whether they’re cheering along the sidelines at a soccer game or getting a costume lined up for a school play.
Man who escaped from Lansing in April still free
Associated Press
May 4, 2012
A child sex offender who escaped from Lansing Correctional Facility on April 18 is still eluding authorities.
Five questions: Salt savvy
02:24 p.m., May 1, 2012 Updated 12:00 a.m.
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment joined in World Salt Awareness Week earlier this spring to encourage Kansans to watch their sodium intake. Below, KDHE answers questions about sodium and its link to heart disease.
Food: New way with a Southern classic: shrimp and grits
By Elizabeth Karmel/The Associated Press
06:00 a.m., May 1, 2012 Updated 12:00 a.m.
During a recent visit to a food festival in South Carolina, I was lucky enough to be invited to the home of Nathalie Dupree, cookbook author and Southern entertainer extraordinaire.
Fort Leavenworth historic tour is May 5
April 25, 2012
Many historical homes and famous sites of Fort Leavenworth will be open to the public during the 35th annual Fort Leavenworth Historic Homes Tour 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 5.
A look inside the landfill
Variety of activity — even wildlife — abounds inside the nearly 1,000-acre site
By Sara Shepherd
April 25, 2012
Behind the steep berms hiding it from public view, the Johnson County Landfill is home to both arid moon-like landscapes and lush green pockets teeming with wildlife. The Dispatch takes you on a photo tour of the largest landfill of its kind in the Midwest.
Simplicity key for spring vegetables
Alison Ladman/Associated Press Writer
06:21 p.m., April 24, 2012 Updated 12:00 a.m.
To make the most of tender spring vegetables, it’s important to use a gentle touch at the stove. This not only results in a more delicious dish, it’s also usually much less work.
Tonganoxie hires city administrator
By Shawn Linenberger
April 24, 2012
Tonganoxie’s new city administrator will be on the job in about two weeks.
Convicted sex offender escapes from Lansing
By Shawn Linenberger
April 18, 2012
A 59-year-old convicted sex offender escaped early Wednesday from Lansing Correctional Facility.
Food: Almond-crusted chicken a quick dinner
J.M. Hirsch, Associated Press food editor
03:04 p.m., April 17, 2012 Updated 12:00 a.m.
Ground seeds and nuts are a weeknight cook’s dream ingredient.
Five questions: Plant a tree
01:01 p.m., April 17, 2012 Updated 12:00 a.m.
Arbor Day in Kansas is celebrated on the last Friday in April. To answer a few questions about the holiday, we visited arborday.org.
Five questions: Rabies on rise?
Spread of disesase can be prevented
April 11, 2012
So far this year, 13 animals in Kansas have tested positive for rabies compared to only four at this time last year.
State leaders fired up over court furloughs
By Scott Rothschild
April 11, 2012
House Speaker Mike O’Neal on Friday said the state judicial system shouldn’t shut down for five days, but instead should use a reserve of attorney fees until the Legislature approves a budget.
Brownback calls barber bill an economic burden
John Hanna, The Associated Press
April 11, 2012
Gov. Sam Brownback on Friday vetoed an obscure bill changing state rules for barbers, saying he wants to send a clear message that Kansas won’t needlessly burden free enterprise.