George Diepenbrock

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McCain stresses energy policy in Kansas City visit
July 18, 2008
Republican presidential candidate Sen. John McCain stressed a gasoline tax holiday, his support for the military surge in Iraq and veterans health care during a town hall discussion today at Union Station.
Truck overturns on turnpike; westbound traffic backed up
May 20, 2008
A semitrailer rolled over this morning 10 miles east of Lawrence on Interstate 70 and was blocking westbound traffic, a Kansas Turnpike Authority dispatcher said.
Military officers, journalists trade places
April 11, 2008
This group of military officers and students at Fort Leavenworth’s U.S. Army Command and General Staff College traded places for the afternoon with a group of Kansas University journalism students and tried to chase news stories about downtown Lawrence.
Alternative spring break
Students break for worthy causes
March 26, 2008
For some students, spring break is no easy, breezy day at the beach.
Tonganoxie student named to area 2008 Academic All-Star Team
March 12, 2008
Jake Bontrager’s Tonganoxie High School transcript — splashed with all A’s— provides proof that he can handle any subject.
Local man indicted in FBI probe
August 22, 2007
Federal authorities Tuesday arrested two of three men wanted in an investigation into suspected stolen heavy equipment and vehicle ring.
USD 464 placed on Title 1 list
August 15, 2007
The state's education commissioner says 95 percent of Kansas Title 1 schools and districts are meeting testing targets in math and reading.
Leavenworth man killed in accident east of Tonganoxie
July 16, 2007
A 26-year-old Leavenworth man has died after an accident Sunday evening east of Tonganoxie.
Students mark Crazy Dress Day in honor of afflicted classmate
May 16, 2007
Students didn't bother to match their socks and shoes Tuesday at McLouth Elementary School.
White-tailed kite makes rare appearance in northeast Kansas
September 22, 2006
The white-tailed kite is rarely seen around these parts.

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