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Cox Cable pulls Topeka’s oldest TV station over broadcast fee demands

Posted on January 7, 2015January 7, 2015

One of the oldest television stations west of the Mississippi River is being pulled by its local cable provider.

Officials say negotiations between WIBW-TV and Cox Cable have reached a stalemate.

WIBW-TV, the second television station licensed in Kansas, debuted on November 15, 1953. It was originally owned by the family of the late Senator Arthur Capper.

Although Topeka was originally part of the Kansas City market, the Cappers persuaded the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to make Topeka its own market.

The station is currently owned by Gray TV.

According to an exchange with the company on social media, Cox continues “working towards reaching an agreement with Gray TV. We’ll continue to negotiate in good faith w/Gray TV for a fair exchange of value.”

Obama spokesman: US stands with French in time of suffering

Posted on January 7, 2015

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama’s top spokesman says the United States is determined to help the French apprehend those responsible for the attack on a satirical Paris newspaper that left at least 12 people dead.

Press secretary Josh Earnest says U.S. officials have been in close contact with the French after the bloody attack today on the Charlie Hebdo weekly.

Earnest tells CNN the French have been “stalwart allies” in the U.S. fight against Islamic State extremists. The spokesman also says, “We know they are not going to be cowed by this terrible act.”

Earnest also says Washington will work hard to protect Americans at home and abroad.

He says, “We obviously are trying to monitor what we consider to be a very important threat, which is the threat of foreign fighters.”

Efficiency commission to recommend annual school audits

Posted on January 7, 2015

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — A state panel looking for financial efficiencies within the state’s public school system plans to recommend that school districts be audited annually, but it stopped short of endorsing a limit on required teacher negotiation rights.

The Wichita Eagle reports the K-12 Student Performance and Efficiency Commission on Tuesday approved the final draft of its recommendations. The commission was appointed last year to identify potential cost-savings in school spending plans.

The group decided to recommend a bill requiring annual audits, but added language saying the Legislature must pay for them after former Republican Sen. John Vratil, a commission member, chastised the panel for considering a measure that included an unfunded mandate.

The commission had until early this month to make its recommendations.

Obama: ‘I’d be pretty aggravated’ as a Detroit Lions fan

Posted on January 6, 2015

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama says he’d be “pretty aggravated” if he were a Detroit Lions fan after the team lost an NFL playoff game to the Dallas Cowboys after a disputed penalty call.

But since he’s a long-suffering fan of his hometown Chicago Bears, which had a losing record and missed the playoffs, Obama says he can’t have “too much sympathy for the Lions.”

Obama tells The Detroit News in an interview Tuesday that he couldn’t remember a case in which a referee’s “good call” is “reversed without explanation.”

Detroit led 20-17 in the fourth quarter of Sunday’s game when the call was made. The reversal helped Dallas come from behind to win 24-20.

Says Obama, “I can tell you if I was a Lions fan I’d be pretty aggravated.”

Mo. woman hospitalized after car swerves, hits guardrail

Posted on January 6, 2015January 6, 2015

KANSAS CITY- A Missouri woman was injured in an accident just after 6 p.m. on Tuesday in Wyandotte County.

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2006 Ford passenger vehicle driven by Alexandra Lambing, 23, Kearney, MO. was northbound on Interstate 635 near State Avenue.

The vehicle crossed the inside shoulder, struck the median wall, swerved across all lanes, crossed the outside shoulder and struck a guardrail.

Lambing was transported to KU Medical Center.
The KHP reported she was properly restrained at the time of the accident.

Trying for test-tube baby? Risks to mom are rare, study says

Posted on January 6, 2015

LINDSEY TANNER, AP Medical Writer

CHICAGO (AP) — A nationwide study has good news for women undergoing test-tube fertility procedures. Researchers say 12 years of data show complications including deaths are uncommon from procedures that include IVF.

The most common problems are related to drugs used to stimulate ovaries in preparation for in vitro fertilization. Over-stimulation is a risk and it occurred in 154 out of every 10,000 pregnancy attempts studied.

Other complications were less than 10 per 10,000 attempts. There were 58 deaths reported during the 2000-11 study. But the authors say the results are reassuring, given there were more than 1 million pregnancy attempts using IVF during the study.

The study is the first large-scale effort to quantify risks for U.S. patients undergoing these treatments. Results appear in Tuesday’s Journal of the American Medical Association.

FAA grants permits for agriculture, real estate drones

Posted on January 6, 2015January 6, 2015

JOAN LOWY, Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — The government is issuing the first permits to agriculture and real estate companies to use drones to monitor crops and photograph properties for sale.

The Federal Aviation Administration exemptions to the current ban on commercial drone flights were granted to Advanced Aviation Solutions in Spokane, Washington, for monitoring crops, and to Douglas Trudeau of Tierra Antigua Realty in Tucson, Arizona.

Previously, the FAA had granted 12 exemptions to 11 companies in the oil and gas, filmmaking and landfill industries.

The agency is under pressure from Congress, the drone industry and companies that want to use drones to provide broader access to U.S. skies. FAA officials had said they hoped to propose regulations to permit general commercial use of small drones by the end of 2014, but that deadline has slipped.

Obituaries for January 6, 2015

Posted on January 6, 2015

MARYVILLE, Mo. – Barbara June McIntyre, 84, formerly of Elmo, Missouri died Tuesday, January 6, 2015, at Village Care Center, Inc, Maryville.
Barbara was born June 2, 1930, in Elmo, Mo.,i to Galen and Nora Horn Neff. Barbara married Kenneth McIntyre October 16, 1948, at Blanchard, Iowa. Kenneth preceded her in death October 17, 2010.
A 1948 graduate of Elmo High School, she had been a CNA at Golden Living Care Center, Maryville, and a member of the Elmo United Methodist Church.
Barbara was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth; sons, John Henry McIntyre and Larry Wayne McIntyre; brothers, Richard and Henry Neff; and sister, Gladys Beckel.
Survivors include: daughters, Joyce (James) Smith, Irma Copeland, Carol L. McIntyre, all of Maryville; and Dianna (Les) Linville, Skidmore, Mo., and son, George McIntyre, Kimallton, Iowa; sisters, Loeva Brown, Ephrata, Wash., and Carolyn Hamm, Yakima, Wash.; ten grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren.
Barbara’s body has been cremated. A Memorial Service will be 11 a.m., Friday, January 9, at Price Funeral Home, Maryville. There will be a luncheon and time of visitation after the service at 622 West Edwards, Maryville.
Memorials may be made to SSM Hospice and Homecare, 2016 South Main Street, Maryville, Mo. in Barbara’s name. www.pricefuneralhomemaryville.com

ST. JOSEPH – Rosemarie Komer, 76, died Sunday, January 4, 2015 at a local healthcare facility.
She was born May 5, 1938 to Rudolf and Florine (Maurer) Forner in Weisbaden, Germany.
Rosemarie married Harry A. Komer on June 30, 1961 in Darmstadt, Germany. He preceded her in death on November 12, 2009.
She worked at Peachtree Doors in her younger years. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She was very giving and loved her family very much. Rosemarie was proud of her German heritage and enjoyed cooking.
Mrs. Komer was also preceded in death by her parents.
Survivors: daughter, Evelyn Noland (Mark), Agency, Mo.; grandchildren, Corina Merritt, Agency, Amanda Curnutt (Caleb), Agency, and Nathan Noland, Agency; great-granddaughters, Michelle, Moriah and Emery Merritt and Ava Curnutt; sisters, Karin Jackson (Bruce), West Memphis, Ark., and Christa Ingram, Mesa, Ariz.; and several nieces and nephews.
Healing Farewell: 1 p.m., Friday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will gather with friends 6 to 8 p.m., Thursday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations to be sent to the American Diabetes Association or Crossroads Hospice. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

ST. JOSEPH – Patrick M. Rafter, 60, passed away Sunday, January 4, 2015 at Mosaic Life Care.
He was born March 27, 1954 to Leonard and Roberta Rafter in Leavenworth, Kan.
Patrick married Deborah J. Perkins on May 8, 1990.
He was an over the road driver for BRW Express for twenty years and attended Word of Life Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Survivors: Deborah J. Rafter; daughter, Andrea Rafter, Raytown, Mo.; son, Ryan Angle, Topeka; nine grandchildren; one great-grand daughter; sister, Sharon Massa, Overland Park, Kan.; Barry Rafter, California, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Healing Farewell: 10:30 a.m., Thursday, Word of Life Church. Interment: Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will gather with friends one hour prior to service at the church. For those wishing to make a contribution, the family requests they be made to American Cancer Society or Alzheimers Association. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

ST. JOSEPH – Greta E. Crockett, 62, passed away Monday, January 5, 2015 at her residence.
She was born August 19, 1952 to Kelley and Arlene (Melchert) Crockett in Kansas City, Kan.
Greta was the Director of Nursing at several Kansas City area hospitals throughout her career. She was a member of the Zeta Tau Alpha Fraternity. Greta was an accomplished singer and musician and also acted in her younger years. She was an animal lover and enjoyed rehabbing old houses. Her wonderful sense of humor will be greatly missed by her family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Cary Schly; and nephew, Todd Crockett.
Survivors: sister, Sandy Lewis (Bill); brothers, Bruce Crockett (Chris), Scott Crockett (Debra); nieces, Michelle Anspaugh (Clayton), Alyssa Crockett; nephew, Mark Monnier (Susan); and longtime friend, Patricia Kennedy.
Simple Farewell: 1 p.m., Saturday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Inurnment Lorraine Cemetery, Lorraine, Kan., at a later date. The family suggest memorial contributions be made to the St. Joseph Humane Society or M’Shoogy’s Emergency Animal Rescue. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

ST. JOSEPH – Richard E. Osborne Sr., AKA, “Old Man in the Backyard”, 61, died Saturday, January 3, 2015 as the result of a motor vehicle accident.
He was born August 31, 1953 to John and Mary (Johnson) Osborne in Hiawatha, Kan.
Mr. Osborne was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Mary Jane Lewis; and brothers, Albert (Bud) Osborne and Tom Osborne.
Survivors: wife; Deborah Osborne; children, Jennifer Osborne, James Martens (Mary), Rachel Edwards (Brad), Richard Osborne Jr., Chris Wegenka; Tabitha Milbourn; Charles Monk (Summer) and George Monk; twenty grandchildren; one great-grandchild; siblings, John Osborne (Phyllis), Junior Jensen (Marie), Shirley Jensen, Nancy Silvey, Dorothy Wilson, Janice Hildreth, and Roberta Kidd; numerous nieces and nephews.
Simple Farewell: 1 p.m., Thursday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. The family will gather with friends 6 to 8 p.m., Wednesday. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

ST. JOSEPH – Mary Gonzales Rocha, 82, passed away Monday, January 5, 2015, at her home surrounded by her family.
Mary was born March 25, 1932, in Atchison, Kan. The daughter of Julian and Aniceta Rodriguez Gonzales.
Mary and Robert Rocha were united in marriage on June 18, 1960, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Atchison.
Mr. Rocha preceded her in death on June 14, 1983. Mary was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church in St. Joseph. She was very active in her parish, especially during the Mexican Fiestas. In 1983, she received the Bishop’s Recognition Award for outstanding work in the church. Mary worked at Barbosa’s Restaurant and retired from Heartland Regional Medical Center.
Survivors include: two daughters, Teresa Bobela (Dave) and Lisa Gann, both of St. Joseph; three sons, Raymond Rocha and Robert (Guy) Rocha (Jodie), St. Joseph, and Fr. Richard Rocha, Kansas City, Mo.; four grandsons, Ryan Rocha, Ross Rocha, Austen Rocha, and Matthew Bobela; and one granddaughter, Micaila Gann; and two sisters, Andrea Contreras and Cecilia Hiner, Atchison; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; eight brothers, Gumesendo (Gummie), Gregory, Erminio (Frank), Porfidio, Paul (Shorty), Joe, Galdino (Max), and Guadalupe (Lupi); and two sisters, Juanita Raymos and Beatrice Koehler.
Mass of Christian burial will be Friday, January 9, 2015 at 11 a.m., at St. Patrick Catholic Church with Most Reverend Robert W. Finn, main celebrant. Interment will follow in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Visitation will be begin on Thursday, January 8, 2015, at 9 a.m. at Rupp Funeral Home until 1 p.m. The body will arrive at St Patrick Catholic Church at 3 p.m. for visitation until 8 p.m. The Chaplet of Divine Mercy will be recited at 3 p.m., and a parish rosary at 6 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to the Robert Rocha Memorial Scholarship Fund or St. Patrick Catholic Church. online condolence and obituary www.ruppfuneral.com.

SAVANNAH, Mo. – Wanda Suanna Garr, 49, of passed away Saturday, January 3, 2015 at Mosaic Life Care Center.
She was born May 30, 1965 in Harrisonville, Mo., daughter of Ramona and Ralph Ragan. She graduated from Putnam County high school, Unionville, and Vatterott College, where she studied Front Office Management, and respiratory therapy, and Phlebotomy.
She worked at the Plazma Biological service as a Phlebotomist. She was a dedicated and compassionate person, always helping other people, and was a member of Assembly of God Church.
Wanda was preceded in death by her parents.
Survivors include, son, Nathan (Nicole) Garr-Whorton of Cape Girardeau, Mo.; grandchildren, Alandria, Kaidyn and Kiya; four sisters: Monica (John) Green of Enola, Ark., Mary Lou (Tom) Pilcher of Sheldon, Mo., Betty Fuentez of Joplin, Mo., and Barbara Latty of Joplin; two brothers, Ralph E. (Nancy) Ragan, Jr. of Peculiar, Mo., and Richard (Betty) Ragan of Conway, Ark.,
Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m., on Friday, January 9, 2015 at Rupp Funeral Home, with Rev. Sharon Spiegel officiating, The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m., on Thursday at the Rupp Funeral Home. The Interment will be at the Balltown Cemetery. Memorials are requested to the online condolence and obituary at www.ruppfuneral.com.

Photo of Obama’s daughter Malia hits Internet

Posted on January 6, 2015

DARLENE SUPERVILLE, Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — An unauthorized photo of President Barack Obama’s 16-year-old daughter Malia is drawing attention on the Internet.

The photograph appears on the Instagram page for Pro Era, a hip-hop music collective based in Brooklyn, New York. Malia sports a white T-shirt with the group’s red and green logo across the front. She also has her hands raised behind her head as if adjusting her ponytail.

The White House disapproves of photographs being published or posted of Malia and younger sister Sasha when they are not with either or both parents.

The White House would not comment Tuesday.

A spokesman for Pro Era says it got the photograph from a “mutual friend” of the group and Malia. The spokesman also says the group has not been contacted by the White House.

Senator Roberts Sworn In for Fourth Term

Posted on January 6, 2015

Senator Roberts at today's ceremony — Senator Roberts at today’s ceremony

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Pat Roberts (R-Kan) today was officially sworn in to his fourth term as Kansas’ U.S. Senator. Senator Roberts’ swearing-in ceremony was presided over by Vice President Joe Biden on the floor of the U.S. Senate. Senator Roberts was accompanied by his wife, Franki, their three children and five grandchildren. Click here to watch the swearing-in ceremony.

“It is an honor and a privilege to serve my fellow Kansans in the U.S. Senate,” Senator Roberts said after his swearing in ceremony. “I am deeply humbled and incredibly grateful to be able to continue that service.

“From rising healthcare costs caused by Obamacare to the federal government’s out of control regulatory system to the battle against extremists, ranging from ISIL to Putin to North Korea, our nation is facing serious challenges. I am eager to hit the ground running in the new Congress, to be productive and tackle these challenges head on. I look forward to solving problems, serving our country and representing the people of Kansas with a strong, effective, and productive voice in the U.S. Senate.”