Kansas cell number portability rules start later in smaller Kansas cities
The FCC rules allowing number portability will apply Nov. 24 in top markets while Lawrence and Topeka wait until May 24. The change lets customers keep or transfer home and mobile numbers when switching providers. Verizon and Cingular reps warn of early glitches and steps to port numbers.
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Foreman
Kristie Cohen
Cingular Wireless
Houston
Baseball merchandise sells big at Topeka show
At West Ridge Mall in Topeka a sports card and collectibles show drew buyers. Vendor Dale Renkoski said baseball merchandise was a big seller and noted the season is strong for business. Christine Rende, 10, looked over old baseball cards through the glass.
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Christine Rende
West Ridge Mall
Topeka
Dale Renkoski
Heritage area bid aims to spark federal funding for Kansas history
The push to designate a Kansas heritage area centered on Haskell Indian Nations University and Bleeding Kansas themes seeks federal dollars to preserve and promote local history in Lawrence and Northeast Kansas. Supporters note 23 heritage areas exist, with rising congressional interest and state funding from Gov. Sebelius. Local leaders say strong grassroots backing and national appeal could drive the designation by 2004 for the 150th anniversaries.
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Haskell Indian Nations University
Langston Hughes
Kansas
Nimz
Lawrence
Congress
Kansas Territory
Kathleen Sebelius
Kansas Department of Commerce and Housing
National) Park Service
Judy Billings
Sen
Sam) Brownback
Tacha
Washington
Campaign raises funds to repaint Big Brutus monument
West Mineral Kansas aids a fundraising drive seeking 250000 dollars to repaint the 16 story 11 million pound Big Brutus electric shovel. 900 gallons orange 300 gallons black paint plus interior green and white will be used as officials push grants donations and fundraisers to preserve mining history and educational value.
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Kansas
Big Brutus
Pittsburg & Midway Coal Mining Co
Big Brutus Inc
Larry Reynolds
U.S. Department of Education
Betty Becker
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