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Shutter closes on 112-year-old Zercher Photo

After 112 years in business, Topeka's Zercher Photo at 2105 S.W. Gage Blvd. is shutting down next week, says owner Frank Meade. "Zercher's closing will cost Topeka a business, its taxes, its income, the retail site and five employee jobs," Meade wrote in an email. Read More

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'Anonymous' is Kansas winner of Mega Millions payoff

The Kansas winner of the Mega Millions jackpot prize has chosen to remain anonymous, the Kansas Lottery said Friday. Dennis Wilson, executive director of the Kansas Lottery, said the person purchased the ticket at Casey's General Store, 940 N. Main St.

by Samantha Foster

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County, employees win in jail hanging lawsuit

A Shawnee County District Court jury ruled in favor of Shawnee County and two jail employees Friday in a lawsuit regarding the November 2002 hanging suicide of inmate Anthony Stapleton.

by Tim Hrenchir

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Brownback's chief of staff steps down

Gov. Sam Brownback's chief of staff stepped down Friday to work on an Indiana congressman's campaign for governor and lead Brownback's policy think tank. David Kensinger plans to join the campaign of U.S. Rep.

by Tim Carpenter

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Smoking ban survives constitutional challenge

The statewide ban on smoking in public places survived a constitutional challenge Friday when the Kansas Supreme Court ruled against a Tonganoxie bar that contested the 2010 law.

by The Capital-Journal

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WU's national debate champs close both on and off 'field'

Championship teams have their winning rituals, but on this point there can be no debate. No one ever saw Terry Bradshaw kiss Mean Joe Greene, or Joe Montana buss Jerry Rice before any of their four Super Bowl victories.

by Rick Dean

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Huntington accused of possible mail tampering

A Johnson County state senator may have violated federal law by seeking correspondence in the post office box of an anti-tax organization sending political fliers to her constituents, the group's president said Friday. Sen.

by Tim Carpenter

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Two hurt in U-turn crash on US-24 near Perry

Two people were hospitalized Friday morning after their pickup truck crashed into a semitrailer while making a U-turn on US-24 highway near Perry in Jefferson County, authorities said.

by Phil Anderson

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Volunteer spotlight

Kathleen Dechand recently was honored with the Service to Mankind Award, the highest award Sertoma Clubs present each year to a nonmember volunteer in the community, in the Heart of America Region,

by The Capital-Journal

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City, county have full agendas

Street projects and a dam inspection contract are among topics local governing bodies plan to take up this coming week. The Shawnee County Commission will meet at 9 a.m. Monday in its chambers in Room B-11 of the county courthouse, 200 S.E. 7th.

by Tim Hrenchir

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Governor's Easter egg hunt delayed 'til noon

Phil Anderson The annual governor's Easter egg hunt is being delayed by an hour after showers moved through Topeka on Saturday morning. The hunt will start at noon on the Governor's Mansion lawn, near S.W. 6th and Fairlawn.

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Charges unlikely in obese woman's death

WICHITA - Criminal charges aren't anticipated against family members in the death of a morbidly obese woman who fell off her couch, then stayed on the floor for at least three days before anyone called for help, Wichita police said.

by The Associated Press

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Court sides with Ks. on bankruptcy issue

A federal bankruptcy court this week upheld the constitutionality of Kansas' Earned Income Tax Credit Exemption, which allows low-income wage earners filing for bankruptcy to keep a portion of their tax refund.

by The Capital-Journal

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Man pleads to murder of Topeka woman

OLATHE - An alleged methamphetamine dealer has admitted to killing a mother of five with a Topeka background at a Johnson County hotel because he thought she was a police informant.

by The Associated Press

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Police and fire calls

The following people were booked into the Shawnee County Jail in connection with felonies. Peggy Ann Schroder, 44, in connection with possession of opiates, 2:40 a.m. 4/6.

by The Capital-Journal

At Home

Jamie Hancock: Homegrown asparagus a royal treat

Asparagus has been depicted as an offering in an Egyptian frieze dating to 3000 B.C. The Romans and Greeks cultivated it more than 2,000 years ago and ate it for its rich flavor and medicinal qualities.

by Jamie Hancock

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Lodge to sponsor egg hunt

Euclid Masonic Lodge No. 2 will sponsor an Easter egg hunt at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 7, at the lodge, 410 S.E.

by The Capital-Journal

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Helping Hands to hold tag day for pets

The Helping Hands Humane Society will host a tag day for pets Saturday at its new shelter, 5720 S.W. 21st. From noon to 4 p.m.

by The Capital-Journal

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George Will: Play ball

by George Will

Think you're ready for Opening Day? Prove it. Name the person or persons who: 1. Hit the most home runs in the 1960s. 2. Read More

Mike Hall: Facts ruin a good story

by Mike Hall

A lot of what we know ain't so, as Josh Billings put it. Look at the success that Snopes.com and some other sites have had in checking the accuracy of "facts" that circulate by email. Read More