Bush plans Kansas City area trip with Independence stop
President George W. Bush plans a Kansas City area visit next week with a stop at Truman High School in Independence on Tuesday. White House spokesman Scott Stanzel confirmed the plan but provided few details. Bush was to arrive in Kansas City Monday night after the VFW national convention in Milwaukee.
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Husband charged in murder for hire plot
Donald R. Roberts, 51, of Baldwin, pleaded guilty to one count of causing interstate travel in furtherance of murder for hire. He admitted soliciting a man to kill his wife Darlene Roberts, offering 10000 dollars. the plot was foiled when the contractor informed the FBI. Roberts was arrested June 23 and is jailed without bond, facing up to 10 years and a 250000 dollar fine.
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Kansas
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Baldwin
U.S
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FBI
Roberts
Kan
Police arrest K C man in kidnapping of boy
Tulsa police arrested Keith Nelson, 31, of Kansas City Missouri, at the Greyhound station on kidnapping and injury to a minor charges in the abduction of a 10 year old boy. Melissa Ann Jordan, 19, of Dibble, Oklahoma, was later taken into custody. The boy was grabbed after being accused of stealing a stereo, then released after about 45 minutes.
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Kansas City, Mo
Oklahoma
Tulsa
Keith Nelson
Greyhound
Lucky Lamons
Nelson
Kansas City
Lamons
Melissa Ann Jordan
Dibble
Kansan Uses Lexus In Arkansas Bank Robbery
Richard Banister 46 of Wichita Kansas drove a Lexus to Van Buren Arkansas and robbed a Firstar bank teller with a BB gun before an off duty highway patrolman tackled him. Police recovered the BB gun cash and evidence from the car parked beside the bank.
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Kansas
Arkansas
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Wichita
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van Buren
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Grill
Hy-Vee recalls child pain reliever liquid nationwide
Hy-Vee recalls its private label Children's Cherry Suspension Pain Reliever in 4 ounce bottles sold nationwide including Good Sense brand. Lot 1AD0228 with expiry 12/02 may contain up to 29 percent more acetaminophen than labeled, risking liver failure. Perrigo issued the recall. No consumer complaints reported. questions directed to Perrigo at 1-800-321-0105.
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Good Sense
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Sebelius names treasurer as she mulls governor bid
Insurance Commissioner Kathleen Sebelius filed papers Aug 8 naming James DeCoursey III of Topeka as campaign treasurer, ending speculation about a run for governor. Sebelius, 53, would announce early next year after delaying decision to oversee an insurance merger.
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James DeCoursey III
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Corcoran-Basso
Ron Todd
Kansas House
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Kansas
Kent Glasscock
Dodge City keeps Red Demon mascot by 7-0 vote
The Dodge City School Board voted 7-0 to retain the Red Demon as the high school mascot after more than an hour of public comment. Supporters said the mascot brings school pride and does not affect student conduct, while opponents cited religious offense and argued for a neutral compromise.
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Dodge City
Dodge
Tara White
Dodge City High School
R. C. Trotter
Rick Sloan
Sloan
Claudia Bunyan
Bunyan
Defense to wrap up case today in Royal Valley plot
Defense lawyers were set to present witnesses in the case against Richard Bradley Jr a Royal Valley High School student charged with conspiring to attack the school. Bradley 18 faces multiple counts including conspiracy to commit aggravated arson and criminal use of explosives. Evidence shown included weapons camouflage gear and improvised bombs. Co conspirator James Lopez testified recalling little from the days before the arrests.
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Columbine High School
Littleton
Colo
Korby Harshaw
James Lopez
Missing cattle scheme could trigger $100 million loss
Investors across the Midwest allege Missouri operator George L. Young used funds to purchase about 200,000 head of cattle later fattened for market in Iowa and Missouri. If true, the shortfall could cost up to $100 million, with banks and grain elevators facing delays and losses as investors seek answers.
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Midwest
Missouri
Omaha World-Herald
Iowa
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Leon
the World-Herald
Smith
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Grant City
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Bomber wing chief backs fighter jets at McConnell base
Col. Ed Flora of the 184th Bomb Wing says replacing B 1Bs at McConnell with fighter jets would fit better than KC 135 refueling work. He notes a plan for Strike Eagles and a 18 to 24 aircraft unit, while Air Force officials say details are premature. Flora cites smoother transition and similar bomb loading between the B 1B and F 15E.
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Kansas Air National Guard
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Leroy Towns
Pat Roberts
Congress
Kansas Adjutant General’s Office
Fort Hays State University marks 100th birthday celebration
Fort Hays State University begins centennial celebrations as it unveils centennial uniforms for the football team and plans monthly events through the 2001 02 academic year ending celebrations in 2002. President Edward Hammond notes the future as the university reflects on a century of growth from private beginnings to public status.
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