Staff Report
Recent stories
- Five questions: Roll up a sleeve
- 05:47 p.m., August 21, 2012 Updated 12:00 a.m.
- August is National Immunization Awareness Month. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment offers tips to consider when contemplating getting immunized.
- Stages of support
- A mom’s work is never done
- 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.
- Truck overturns near Bonner Springs, killing up to 40 cattle
- April 26, 2012
- A truck full of cattle drove off an embankment of an interstate near Bonner Springs, Kan., and burst into flames, killing several cattle and closing one lane of the interstate.
- KDOT names project manager for $250m ‘Gateway’ overhaul
- April 9, 2012
- The Kansas Department of Transportation has selected a project manager for its $250 million Johnson County Gateway project.
- State health officials warn of increase in rabies
- March 29, 2012
- The Kansas Department of Health and Environment reports that 13 animals have tested positive for rabies in the state since Jan. 1 and is reminding the public to have their animals vaccinated against rabies by a veterinarian.
- Jobs fair planned April 10 at Great Mall
- First hour is veterans-only
- 12:00 p.m., March 26, 2012 Updated 12:00 a.m.
- Kansas third-district Congressman Kevin Yoder is partnering with Workforce Partnership to hold a Jobs Fair and Resource Expo on April 10 at the Great Mall of the Great Plains, 20700 W. 151st St., Olathe.
- Wildlife federation honors Kansas Riverkeeper for conservation efforts
- 03:53 p.m., March 16, 2012 Updated 12:00 a.m.
- The Kansas Wildlife Federation recently honored Kansas Riverkeeper Laura Calwell with a statewide conservation award.
- Tornado watch issued for Douglas, Franklin and Jefferson counties
- February 28, 2012
- The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch for Douglas, Franklin and Jefferson counties. It is in effect until 1 a.m. Wednesday.
- 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.
- Library provides tax resources, AARP volunteers
- 06:00 a.m., January 23, 2012 Updated 12:00 a.m.
- The Johnson County Library offers a number of resources to help residents during tax season.
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