Mother on trial for killing sons yelled at prosecutor
A Kansas City woman, Mary Bass, 32, charged with two counts of second degree murder for burning and starving her eight year old sons, argued with prosecutors about a alleged alter ego named Sharon. Doctors testified Bass suffers from multiple personalities and PTSD, while defense urges insanity.
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Couple builds own caskets in Winfield home project
Arlis Bohannan now 85 and his wife Alice embrace woodworking as he finishes a pair of personal caskets after years of building furniture. He retired at 62 due to back problems and found solace in crafting oak pieces. The couple says the project helps him stay active and hopeful for the future, though the interior work nearly overwhelmed Alice.
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Aggieville hosts oldest Pizza Hut in Manhattan
Bernie Butler has run the Moro Street Pizza Hut in Aggieville since October 1960, making it the longest continuously operated Pizza Hut at one location. The Aggieville district near Kansas State University remains a student social hub as Butler oversees a large national franchise group.
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Small city files suit to block annexation near Wichita
Bel Aire Mayor Gary O'Neal vows to challenge Wichita's bid to annex a 72 acre wheat field half a mile from Bel Aire's limits. The Sedgwick County Commission approved the annexation 3-2, amid a housing plan by developer Joe Lee for 200 homes at about 100 thousand dollars each.
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