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What's worse, the heat or the humidity?

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The humidity
 
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That’s like asking if I’d rather die by hanging or by firing squad
 
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The heat
 
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Commuter forecast for September 3, 2010
By Ed Bloodsworth
September 3, 2010
It’ll be cool and comfortable on the morning commute this Friday. No major delays are expected and temperatures should be in the middle 50s to begin the end of the work week.
Commuter forecast for September 2, 2010
By Ed Bloodsworth
September 2, 2010
Morning showers should be moved out of the area with more expected to pass through this afternoon. Temperatures will be near 70 degrees and apart from the occasional wet road, there shouldn’t be any major traffic concerns.
K-7, I-70 interchange project to get under way in 2012
By Melissa Treolo
September 2, 2010
Though work on a new interchange at Kansas Highway 7 and Interstate 70 is expected to begin somewhat out of order, it is finally expected to begin.
Cyclist thankful for Samaritan
By Caroline Boyer
September 1, 2010
Judi Schwartz and her husband were walking last month in Shawnee Mission Park, as they often do, when they saw an older man lying near the walking path in cycling gear.
Escaped Kansas inmate apprehended in KCMO
August 31, 2010
George Dudley, an inmate at the Larned State Hospital who escaped from custody while making a court appearance Monday at the Wyandotte County Courthouse, was apprehended Tuesday afternoon.
State rejects independent candidate bid in 3rd Congressional District
By Scott Rothschild
August 28, 2010
The State Objections Board has rejected an attempt by a Eudora man to be placed on the ballot in the 3rd Congressional District.
Jayhawk fans to gather at Bonner Price Chopper for pep rally, Harvesters
August 27, 2010
The Bonner Springs Price Chopper, 501 Commercial Drive (K-7 and Kansas Avenue), will have a Kansas University pep rally from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 28, to help gather goods for Harvesters.
Eudoran looking to run as independent in 3rd Congressional District
By Staff Report
August 27, 2010
A Eudora man, trying to get on the ballot as an independent candidate in the 3rd Congressional District, will plead his case today.
Authorities find person of interest sought in 14-year-old Great Bend girl’s death
By Staff Report
11:09 a.m., August 27, 2010 Updated 02:24 p.m.
Kansas Attorney General Steve Six said authorities were trying to locate Adam Joseph “Rocco” Longoria of Great Bend. The 36-year-old Longoria is described as 5-foot 7-inches tall, weighing about 160 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes.
Commuter forecast for August 26, 2010
By Ed Bloodsworth
August 26, 2010
Another cool morning drive this Thursday with patchy fog and temperatures in the 50s. Normal traffic conditions shouldn’t slow the drive too much.
March of Dimes Bikers for Babies event is Sept. 19
August 25, 2010
This year’s March of Dimes Bikers for Babies ride to benefit the March of Dimes is scheduled for Sept. 19.
Commuter forecast for August 25, 2010
By Ed Bloodsworth
August 25, 2010
There will be lots of sunshine today and cool temperatures in the mid 50s on the morning drive. Traffic conditions should be normal on the Wednesday commute.
Five Questions: Pest Solutions
August 25, 2010
Yard pests are numerous and have been busy this summer for various reasons. Dan Lekie, director of K-State Research and Extension in Johnson County offers these answers.
Fields of gold
By Mark Fagan
August 24, 2010
Sunflower time again for Grinter family
Commuter forecast for August 24, 2010
By Ed Bloodsworth
August 24, 2010
Some rain is expected to stay off to the west of the area this morning and temperatures should be near a comfortable 70 degrees. Expect more sun this afternoon and no major traffic delays.
Severe thunderstorm watch for area counties until 10 p.m.
August 20, 2010
Area counties are in a severe thunderstorm watch until 10 p.m. Friday.
Rally supports continued support for Medicare, Medicaid
By Caroline Boyer
August 20, 2010
A senior healthcare facility in Shawnee was the 36th stop for a national petition effort to encourage federal and state governments to support Medicare funding.
Overnight I-70 pavement project completed; eastbound lanes open
Staff reports
06:56 a.m., August 20, 2010 Updated 09:50 a.m.
An overnight pavement-replacement project that unexpectedly carried into the daylight hours today on Interstate 70 in Wyandotte County is now completed.
Ramp work expected this weekend at I-70 and I-435
August 19, 2010
Road projects scheduled for this weekend could cause some headaches for drivers at one of the busiest interstate highway interchanges in Wyandotte County.
Woman killed in head-on collision on K-10
By Whitney Mathews
09:20 a.m., August 19, 2010 Updated 03:33 p.m.
A 23-year-old Lawrence woman died Thursday morning in a head-on collision on Kansas Highway 10.

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