Topeka (Kansas)

Kan. track owner still optimistic about slots deal

ibtimes.com     Aug 21, 2008   2 related          

TOPEKA, Kan. - An owner of The Woodlands dog and horse track, which closes this weekend, said he remains optimistic a contract will be reached with the Kansas Lottery to allow the racetrack to operate 800 slot machines. Howard...                    

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Study: Child restraint use improving in Kansas

kansascity.com     Aug 21, 2008   1 related          

TOPEKA | A survey shows that new safety restraint mandates in Kansas have helped boost compliance among children. A study by the Kansas Department of Transportation found that 75 percent of passengers younger than 14 were...                    

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Sebelius mum about Obama's VP choice

kwch.com     Aug 21, 2008   5 related          

Associated Press - August 21, 2008 1:14 PM ET TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) - Governor Kathleen Sebelius still isn't talking about whether she'll be the Democratic vice-presidential nominee. Sebelius brushed past reporters at a Topeka-area...                    

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Last Kan. gov to leave early was part of 'Triple Play'

kwch.com     Aug 21, 2008          

Associated Press - August 20, 2008 9:24 PM ET TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) - The last Kansas governor to resign before his term expired was involved in what's known in political lore as the "Triple Play." He was Dodge City Republican Fred...                    

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"Capital City RV Park" in Topeka, Kansas - was rated: 5

rvparkreviews.com     Aug 21, 2008          

Not great, not bad. Certainly not a great value; despite their recent KOA affiliation, there's nothing outstanding about the park's services or features. Don't get me wrong, it's not a bad place... but the roads and sites are...                    

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Man Charged With Murder in Teen's Beating, Burning

foxnews.com     Aug 20, 2008   3 related          

TOPEKA, Kan. — A 25-year-old has been bound over for trial on charges that he killed a teenage girl in Shawnee County and set her body on fire. Christopher Dwayne Hall is charged with first-degree murder, indecent liberties...                    

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Pajama Drive to Help Area's Neediest Children

valleynews.com     Aug 20, 2008   1 related          

SeaMaster Cruises Expert in Santa Clarita Starts Pajama Drive to Help Area's Neediest Children Donations Going to Children Waiting to be Adopted; Community Support Needed Santa Clarita, CA 8/18/08-At any given time, there are...                    

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Consultants: Harrah's plan is biggest money maker (AP)

yahoo.com     Jul 22, 2008   8 related          

Tuesday July 22, 4:03 pm ET By Carl Manning, Associated Press Writer Consultants: Harrah's proposal for Kansas casino likely to produce more money than other plans TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) -- Harrah's proposal for a casino in Sumner...                    

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Kan. 2nd District Republicans squabble over money

kwch.com     Jul 22, 2008   3 related          

Associated Press - July 22, 2008 3:54 PM ET TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) - Fundraising is an issue for the Republican candidates in the 2nd Congressional District. Each has turned to out-of-state contributors in the race for the chance to...                    

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Woodlands calls staff meeting amid rumors

kwch.com     Jul 22, 2008   17 related          

Associated Press - July 22, 2008 3:34 PM ET TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) - A staff meeting has been called at the Woodlands, amid speculation that the horse and dog track in Kansas City, Kan., is going to close. The track has been...                    

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