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Former Congressman announces he has Alzheimer’s
February 8, 2012
Former U.S. Congressman Dennis Moore has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, he announced Wednesday. Following is the letter Moore sent to news outlets and constituents.
Sand in the City to return to Wonderscope this year
January 19, 2012
Wonderscope Children’s Museum will once again play host to Sand in the City KC, the museum announced Thursday.
Four Bonner Springs wrestlers place at Bobcat Classic
January 19, 2012
Basehor-Linwood High School was the site of the annual Bobcat Classic wrestling tournament this weekend, drawing some of the state’s finest competitors across 14 weight classes.
5 Questions: Tracking credit
Be sure your credit report is accurate
January 18, 2012
Debra Wood, family and consumer sciences agent with the Kansas State Extension Service — Geary County, offers this advice to be sure your credit report is up to date and accurate.
10 jobs eliminated at Journal-World, weekly newspapers
05:00 p.m., January 12, 2012 Updated 12:00 a.m.
Ten jobs in the news and advertising departments are being eliminated at the Lawrence Journal-World and its sister news operations, managers told employees Thursday.
5 Questions: Peaceful Rest
11:21 a.m., January 10, 2012 Updated 12:00 a.m.
Sleep disorders can lead to serious problems
5 Questions: E-book advice
January 4, 2012
As the popularity of e-readers and e-books increases, the Better Business Bureau warns, so grows the likelihood of associated scams. Below, the BBB offers its tips for avoiding e-book scams.
5 Questions: A Penny Saved…
02:53 p.m., December 27, 2011 Updated 12:00 a.m.
Now is good time to examine finances
Recipe For Safety: Keep an eye on kids in the kitchen
02:30 p.m., December 20, 2011 Updated 12:00 a.m.
Cherie Sage, state director for Safe Kids Kansas, urges parents and other caregivers to be careful in the kitchen this holiday season when children are around.
Input sought regarding statewide intercity bus system
December 17, 2011
The Kansas Department of Transportation wants resident input to better understand intercity bus system needs — existing and future — statewide.

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