U.S. Honor Flag flies in Shawnee

The American Honor Flag was in Shawnee on Tuesday, and was the first time it has been to Kansas City since returning from space.
http://www.kctv5.com/story/18583976/us-honor-flag-flies-in-shawnee

Published: Tue, 22 May 2012 10:41:03 -0700

Lawyer Cook enters 2nd District commission race

Topeka lawyer Kevin Cook on Wednesday became the third Democrat to file to run for the 2nd District seat on the Shawnee County Commission. Cook, 37, of 1512 S.W.
http://cjonline.com/news/2012-05-23/lawyer-cook-enters-2nd-district-commission-race

Published: Wed, 23 May 2012 15:09:54 -0700

Kansas C-stores Join Salt Reduction Efforts

TOPEKA, Kan. -- More than a dozen convenience stores are joining Shawnee County's fight to reduce the community's salt intake. The health initiative is being spearheaded by the commissioners in this Kansas county.
http://www.csnews.com/top-story-kansas_c_stores_join_salt_reduction_efforts-61172.html

Published: Wed, 23 May 2012 09:28:27 -0700

Lawyers submit names to fill judicial vacancy

Eleven area lawyers submitted applications Thursday to fill a vacancy on Shawnee County District Court created by the retirement of Judge Charles Andrews. The candidates are: Athena Andaya, a deputy state attorney general. Bradley R.
http://cjonline.com/news/2012-05-24/lawyers-submit-names-fill-judicial-vacancy

Published: Thu, 24 May 2012 14:05:11 -0700

T-Birds must retain power surge at state

Shawnee Heights' softball team has hit the ball, and hit it for power, through most of the 2012 season. That may be the key for the 16-6 T-Birds in the Class 5A state tournament, starting with an opening-round game against No.
http://cjonline.com/sports/2012-05-23/t-birds-must-retain-power-surge-state

Published: Wed, 23 May 2012 14:54:12 -0700

Kansas Facial Plastic Surgeons Say Spring "Tune-Ups" Are Gaining Popularity

KANSAS CITY, KS-- - With warm summer weather on the horizon, flocks of people often take to the gym and the sun in an effort to boost their appearance before the coming months of lighter clothing, swimsuits, ...
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/kansas-facial-plastic-surgeons-spring-100800415.html

Published: Tue, 22 May 2012 03:08:00 -0700

Man Breaks Into Kansas TV Station, Stabs 2 Workers

Man upset with Veterans Affairs breaks into Kansas television station, stabs 2 workers
http://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/man-breaks-kansas-tv-station-stabs-workers-16415103

Published: Wed, 23 May 2012 12:15:45 -0700

Kansas promises DMV problems will be fixed later this week

Revenue Secretary Nick Jordan says problems with a new computer system that delayed Kansas vehicle and title registrations have been resolved.
http://www.kctv5.com/story/18609730/kansas-promises-dmv-problems-will-be-fixed-later-this-week

Published: Wed, 23 May 2012 17:40:38 -0700

Outdoors calendar

MAY 19 - Shawnee County Hunter Education Association open ranges, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For information contact Mark Gauntt, 338-3433. 19 - Ladies Shooting Clinic, call 256-6444 for information.
http://cjonline.com/sports/2012-05-19/outdoors-calendar

Published: Sat, 19 May 2012 18:22:24 -0700

Trail of Broken Promises focuses attention on desecration of sacred Native American places

Millie Pepion's voice rises over traffic noise in the background. Pepion walks alongside the cars and trucks on the roadway, talking about the mission that sent her and fellow Haskell Indian Nations University students...
http://www.wgem.com/story/18563261/trail-of-broken-promises-focuses-attention-on-desecration-of-sacred-native-american-places

Published: Thu, 24 May 2012 08:53:31 -0700