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KansasPITTSBURGJefferson Highway offers nostalgia
The old Jefferson Highway was the first transcontinental road to traverse the North American continent from north to south, and possibly the first dedicated international highway in the world.So why is it nearly forgotten while Route 66, not nearly so historic or as long, is still celebrated with festivals and tons of memorabilia?
WICHITAOfficers behind junk fax scam face Kan. sentencing
The president of a Florida consulting firm convicted in a massive fax blast scam blinked back tears Friday as he was sentenced to 68 months in prison for his role in defrauding thousands of small business owners across the United States, Mexico and Canada.Richard Hagan, chief executive officer of the Melbourne, Fla.-based PBS Global Inc., also was ordered to make more than $1.02 million in restitution and forfeit a similar amount in ill-gotten gains. The sentence was agreed upon in advance as part of his guilty plea in September to charges of wire fraud and money laundering.
WICHITAPregnant woman seeks help, allegedly robs homes
Wichita police arrested a pregnant woman after she allegedly robbed homes after asking residents for help. Police said the woman, who is eight months pregnant, had been telling people in west Wichita that her car broke down and she needed to call someone for a ride.Once the residents let her inside their homes, she allegedly took money from the homes. Police said she hit at least three houses in Wichita and is suspected in similar crimes in Goddard and Maize.
WICHITAOfficers behind junk fax scam are sentenced
The president of a Florida consulting firm was sentenced to five years and eight months in prison for his role in defrauding thousands of small business owners in the United States, Mexico and Canada.Richard Hagan, chief executive of the Melbourne, Fla.-based PBS Global Inc., blinked back tears Friday after his sentencing in a massive junk fax scam. He was sentenced for conspiracy to commit wire fraud and money laundering and ordered to repay more than $1.02 million in restitution and forfeit a similar amount in assets.
ATCHISONReward increased in case of missing Atchison woman
The reward for information in the case of a missing 58-year-old Atchison County woman has reached $50,000.The family of Patricia Kimmi offered $10,000 Thursday for information about Kimmi, who hasn't been seen since Nov. 6. On Friday, an anonymous donor called Atchison County Undersheriff Larry Myer and offered another $40,000.
TOPEKAKansas jobless rate dips to 6.4 percent in October
Kansas' unemployment rate declined to 6.4 percent in October, though a state labor analyst cautioned Friday that the job market remains weak.The new report revealed there were 22,815 initial claims for unemployment benefits in October, an increase of 5,300 from September and 5,500 more claims than were filed in October 2008. The 6.4 percent jobless rate was down from a revised 6.8 percent in September.
LAWRENCEDiet, exercise key to Kan. couple
Joe Spradlin felt like he was in a scene from "Smokey and the Bandit."He was riding his bike in Florida, en route to St. Augustine, when he was pulled over by a county sheriff's officer.
TOPEKAKan. woman bares her faith through poetry
Topekan Peg Penry has just published her fifth book of poetry, this one a collection of religious verse she has written through the years.At 92, she said publishing the book was something she just had to do.
LAWRENCEJayhawks sharp in 94-44 rout over Central Arkansas
Tyrel Reed hit four 3-pointers for 12 points and No. 1 Kansas scored 23 straight points in the first half to overwhelm Central Arkansas 94-44 Thursday night.Coming off a tight victory over Memphis two days earlier, Kansas (3-0) dismantled Central Arkansas from the start. Spreading the ball around on offense, the Jayhawks shot 57 percent and had four players score 12 points for their 43rd straight home win.
LAWRENCEFormer players say Kansas coach is abusive
University of Kansas officials are willing to talk with former players about allegations of abusive behavior by football coach Mark Mangino - and two former players had plenty to say on Thursday.Former Jayhawks receiver Raymond Brown recalled how in 2007, after his younger brother was wounded in a shooting near his home in St. Louis, teammates gathered around and warmly pledged their support.
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