Ethics complaint filed against Rucker

The Topeka Capital-Journal - Mon Nov 23

An ethics complaint filed with the state's attorney disclipinary board on Monday alleges former Kansas Attorney General chief of staff Eric Rucker considered the high-stakes pursuit of abortion clinics worth the gamble "for the greater cause." New details arose in the complaint, which alleges the attorney general's office staked out a Wichita ...

United Way making changes; will seek community priorities

Topeka Capital-Journal - Sat Nov 21

Changes are in store at the United Way of Greater Topeka, which is moving from being primarily a funding source for local agencies to becoming a facilitator of local groups that work together on long-term goals that benefit the community.

Jefferson County Searching For Elderly Man

WIBW - Fri Nov 20

Jefferson County authorities are looking for an elderly man who hasn't been seen since Thursday morning.

Vaccines vary by county

Topeka Capital-Journal - Tue Nov 17

Oklahoma state health officials on Tuesday announced the H1N1 vaccine is being made available to the general population after a dip in demand from priority groups including children and pregnant women.

Church to celebrate Ushers' Day

The Capital-Journal - Fri Nov 13

Another full week of activities is scheduled this week at area congregations, with more bazaars, dinners and musical programs on tap.

Topeka getting a drenching

The Capital-Journal - Mon Nov 09

After an exceptionally dark afternoon on Monday, rain began falling across Topeka and much of northeast Kansas around 4 p.m., giving the area a good soaking.

H1N1 Doses Coming Weekly to County

Valley Falls Vindicator - Thu Nov 05

Jefferson County medical providers involved in administering H1N1 vaccine will receive limited doses of vaccine this week, reports the Jefferson County Health Department.

City rolling out new recycling carts

The Olathe News - Tue Nov 03

Nick Nelson, left, lifts up a recycle bin Tuesday to Nick Nelson in the parking lot at the city's salt storage barn, Harold and Northgate streets.

Improvements under Way by New Max Mart Owners

Valley Falls Vindicator - Thu Oct 29

In August, Feyh and his wife, Angie, bought the Max Mart convenience store and Becker Retail Liquor in Meriden.

H1N1 Vaccine Expected to Dribble Into County

Valley Falls Vindicator - Thu Oct 29

H1N1 vaccine remains available in very limited supply in Jefferson County, reports County Health Officer Eileen Filbert, RN.