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Greg Norman's Southern Cross Developments Selects River Rim Ranch

Greg Norman’s Southern Cross Developments, proprietor of the exclusive “Norman Estates” real estate brand, is pleased to announce that River Rim Ranch in Teton Valley, Idaho will be the location for its newest project, the “Norman Ranch Estates. [Read More]

 

Local News from Salina Journal via Yahoo! News

Midwinter is Best Time to Judge Landscape

Jan 9, 2009 6:16 pm

1/9/2009 EMPORIA, Kan. - Midwinter can be important to the home landscape because it allows time for gardeners and other yard fans to come to grips with what

 

Local News from 49 ABC News Topeka via Yahoo! News

Overgrown weeds on highways

Jan 9, 2009 12:33 am

There are overgrown weeds along our highways, one driver says someone should do more about it. 49 news community reporter Jessica Drew explains why the Kansas Department of Transportation doesn't cut ...

 

For riders and horses, it's a pretty big deal

Jan 9, 2009 12:03 am

It's a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for some Fort Riley soldiers. A group of soldiers is getting ready to take part in the inaugural parade. 49 Chief Photojournalist Matt Lucht found out what it tak...

 

Students try to cushion an impact

Jan 8, 2009 11:48 pm

Soft materials, proper packing and eggs were part of a science project at Landon Middle School.

 

IRS lends helping hand to struggling taxpayers

Jan 8, 2009 11:18 pm

One of the government's most strict agencies is offering help to struggling taxpayers. 49 News Reporter Marshanna Hester explains how the IRS is easing the collection process for you and how you could...

 

Motorist Alert: Current roadwork you should know about

Jan 8, 2009 10:33 pm

Find out what locations could lengthen your commute or travels about the area. This information is updated regularly.

 

DISH Network brings back KTKA

Jan 7, 2009 11:48 pm

Learn what bonus customers will receive as a result of the successful negotiations.

 

A passion for sewing keeps ladies meeting each month

Jan 7, 2009 11:18 pm

Once a month,a group of women gather here in Topeka for some extreme sewing. But this isn't your grandmother's arts and crafts hour. 49 Chief Photojournalist Matt Lucht found out what makes it power s...

 

Neighborhoods looking forward to Target Area money

Jan 7, 2009 11:04 pm

Two local neighborhoods are getting money from the city to help improve target areas. 49 News Community Reporter Jessica Drew explains what these neighborhoods want to do with the money, and why the w...

 

Dealership gets creative to sell new cars

Jan 7, 2009 10:33 pm

Car sales dropped 18 percent last year. Dealers sold three million less cars than they did in 2007. But as 49 News Reporter Marshanna Hester explains, one dealership hopes to turn those numbers around...

 

Topeka Police to assist Fort Riley Mounted Color Guard

Jan 7, 2009 9:03 pm

Learn more about an opportunity to see the Mounted Color Guard as they practice for their part in the Inaugural Parade in Washington, DC.

 
 

Local News from Wichita Business Journal via Yahoo! News

Bonnell to join state aviation committee

Jan 9, 2009 6:12 pm

Timothy K. Bonnell Sr., has been appointed to the Kansas State Aviation Advisory Committee, having received notification from Kansas Secretary of Transportation Deb Miller Tuesday.

 

U.S. franchises may lose 10,000 locations

Jan 8, 2009 5:28 pm

The slowing economy will cost hundreds of thousands of franchise-related jobs and lead to the closings of thousands of locations, the International Franchise Association says in a new forecast.

 

Energy conference to bring citizens, businesses and legislators together

Jan 8, 2009 4:43 pm

An all-day conference of think tanks, presentations and exhibits later this month will be taking a look out how Wichita can deal with energy issues during these tough economic times.

 

Wichita businesses featured by Lehrer

Jan 7, 2009 9:30 pm

The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer will be examining how Wichita businesses provide health insurance will be tonight on KPTS Channel 8, Wednesday at 6 p.m.

 

Junior Achievement announces new inductees

Jan 7, 2009 9:01 pm

Junior Achievement will be honoring four new members of the Junior Achievement-Wichita Business Hall of Fame on Tuesday, March 10.

 

Report: Online job postings tumble

Jan 7, 2009 9:01 pm

Online advertised job vacancies declined 507,000 to 3.86 million, The Conference Board announced Wednesday.

 

Hawker Beechcraft: No confirmation of pending layoffs

Jan 7, 2009 6:29 pm

Andrew Broom, director of media relations and public affairs at Hawker Beechcraft Corp., says there is no official confirmation of continued layoffs at the company.

 

ACBJ chairman to receive SABEW award

Jan 7, 2009 4:08 pm

Ray Shaw, chairman of American City Business Journals, will receive the 2009 Distinguished Achievement Award from the Society of American Business Editors and Writers.

 

U.S. Treasury has invested $15B of bailout funds; $7B went to PNC

Jan 6, 2009 5:32 pm

The U.S. Treasury Department has invested $15 billion of its $250 billion Capital Purchase Program in seven banks on Dec. 31, it reported. Of that amount, $1.35 billion was invested in Atlanta-based S...

 

Hawker Beechcraft opens new maintenance center in Arizona

Jan 6, 2009 5:31 pm

Hawker Beechcraft Corp. announced Monday the completion of the first phase of its newest maintenance facility at Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport in Mesa, Ariz.

 
 

News from Kansan.com

Chancellor search on tight schedule

Jan 9, 2009 6:34 pm

The university is one of three Board of Regents schools searching for chancellors or presidents.

 

Hashinger Hall damaged by burst pipe

Dec 23, 2008 12:43 am

The pipe was for the sprinkler system in the building. A University representative said the damage was "minimal."

 

McCollum Hall evacuated because of small fire

Dec 14, 2008 2:13 am

McCollum Hall was evacuated Saturday evening about 6:30.

 

Student Senate coalitions announce their spring nominees

Dec 11, 2008 6:00 am

United Students, Envision and Students for Liberty will be on the ballot for elections for the 2009-10 school year.

 

Dying for change

Dec 11, 2008 6:00 am

An autoimmune disease is killing Jon Lane. Two months ago, Jon, a Tonganoxie freshman, posted a video to YouTube to ask that the country vote in a president who, he says, would change the health care ...

 

Rhythm, running and rest help students avoid stress

Dec 11, 2008 6:00 am

Take action to manage the pressures that come with the end of the semester.

 
 

News from Kansas.com

CEO: Job cuts ahead at Hawker Beechcraft

Jan 9, 2009 5:18 pm

Hawker Beechcraft will cut additional jobs because of a big pullback in airplane production this year brought on by recession.The Wichita planemaker told employees Thursday that it expects business co...

 

Kansas legislators faced with growing shortfall

Jan 9, 2009 12:29 pm

Forget $141 million.The state budget shortfall this year is now about $186 million and growing, south-central Kansas legislators learned Thursday.The new number was given to about 25 local legislators...

 

Some businesses worry new toy safety law could force them to close

Jan 9, 2009 12:27 pm

Makers of handmade toys, second-hand stores and others who make or sell children's products fear that new government regulations could soon put them out of business.At issue is the Consumer Product Sa...

 

Most missing kids reported quickly

Jan 9, 2009 7:40 am

The investigation into the 1999 disappearance of 11-year-old Adam Herrman had several law enforcement experts struggling Thursday to think of a more unusual case.There have been cases where a person h...

 

Missing boy's sister was one who called officials

Jan 8, 2009 1:32 pm

For years, Crystal says, she felt bad about how her mother treated her younger, adopted brother -- Adam Herrman, who would be 21 now if he is still alive. One pivotal day more than a month ago, she br...

 

Area to miss deadline to certify Big Ditch levees

Jan 8, 2009 11:46 am

The Big Ditch -- the flood control project that protects Wichita -- needs about $14 million in repairs.Because of that, the city and county will miss a Feb 2 deadline to certify the levees that make u...

 

Lawyers focus on basis of Tiller charges in closing arguments

Jan 8, 2009 11:42 am

Prosecutor Barry Disney on Wednesday urged a judge to focus on the criminal charges against a Wichita abortion provider, not his lawyers' attempts to discredit them.Disney had been less vocal than Geo...

 

Officials search former house of missing boy's family

Jan 8, 2009 11:42 am

Investigators from three law enforcement agencies searched a rural Sedgwick County home Wednesday for clues that might help them find out what happened to Adam Herrman.What they found, if anything, re...

 

Arena spire is latest addition to Wichita skyline

Jan 7, 2009 12:01 pm

Intrust Bank Arena got a little taller Tuesday. Dozens of people gathered to watch as an 80-foot spire was raised to its perch on the south side of the arena. The stainless-steel pole, fabricated in N...

 

Problems greet lawmakers as 111th Congress convenes

Jan 7, 2009 11:59 am

LAWMAKERS CONVENE FOR 111TH CONGRESSRecession, conflicts may unite two sidesThe 111th Congress began Tuesday with debates over how to ease the nation's worsening recession and to fight a pair of wars ...