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Hair from Topeka murder scene to get DNA testing
A strand of hair found at the scene of a Topeka couple's murder in 2002 will be tested for DNA evidence, even though the test will consume the hair.
Army Chief of Staff visits Fort Riley
Army Chief of Staff Raymond Odierno made his way to Fort Riley today and addressed concerns about deep cuts in Pentagon spending. Kansas First News Reporter Monica Castro finds out if those cuts will affect the Big Red One.
Sn. Co. District Attorney Investigates Possible Open Meetings Violation
Officials received a letter from Chad Taylor notifying them of the investigation of possible Open Meetings Act violations.
Showers tonight; rain and snow by Saturday
Mostly cloudy with occasional rain showers tonight, but a changeover to snow for part of the area on Saturday.
Nurse gets 3 years for patient drug tampering
A Kansas nurse who added tap water to a painkiller prescribed for a 105-year-old nursing home patient was sentenced to three years in prison.
Governor makes cabinet appointment
Governor Sam Brownback announced he has chosen former state legislator Phyllis Gilmore to serve as the administration’s Secretary of the soon to be named Department for Children and Families.
Tom & Hillary quiz ladies about football
Kansas First New's Tom Hagen and Hillary Mullin hit the streets of the Capital City to see what women know about the Super Bowl.
Blue Bell surprises Tom!
Blue Bell surprises Tom with free ice cream for National Weatherperson's Appreciation Day!
Senate leader defends meetings with Brownback
The Kansas Senate's majority leader says he believes meetings Gov. Sam Brownback had at his official residence with legislators were routine and that no proposed legislation was discussed.
Eric Melin reviews "Chronicle"
Kansas First News film critic Eric Melin gives his take on the flick about three kids who suddenly get superpowers.
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