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Prisoners escape from Kay County Jail

Four escapees from the Kay County Jail, in Newkirk, Okla., are currently at large.

They were last seen at the jail at 5 a.m., according to police scanner reports.

They reportedly stole a car on the east side of Newkirk early this morning.

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photo: 0001 Michelangelo - sort of

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Several youths participate in Ark City Public Library's Wednesday program for teens, "Michelangelo-ish," where teenagers, such as 12-year-old Rebeca Del Angel, of Ark City, lie on their backs and draw like Michelangelo. Michelangelo painted the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel in Rome while lying on his back.


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photo: 0002 No injuries reported from accident

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An 18-wheel semi truck lays on its side Thursday morning after a noninjury accident at the intersection of 292nd Road and U.S. 166 east of Arkansas City. The truck rolled onto its side in the southwest ravine.

Returns mirror economy
This year's poor returns on investments by the University of Kansas Endowment Association became a lunchtime topic on Wednesday between an Arkansas City businessman and the endowment association's president.
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Commission to tackle large agenda at work session
The Arkansas City City Commission has a large agenda before it for Tuesday's regular meeting, and commissioners will begin to tackle some of those issues at 5:30 p.m. in a work session at City Hall.
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Woman arrested for shoplifting
An Arkansas City woman was arrested on theft and drug charges after police received a call on a shoplifting at Walmart on Tuesday.
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Colleges file suit against regents
Cowley College, Dodge City Community College and Pratt Community College have filed suit against the Kansas Board of Regents for failing to fairly fund the colleges' vocational education programs.
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photo: 0003 The Crew take another title, set sights on state
Coming off a victory in a state-qualifier tournament in Winfield, the Arkansas City-based 14-U girls softball team came out on top last weekend to capture the title in the Derby Summer Slam.
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State audits KSHSAA
A state audit has found that Kansas high schools get to keep a much smaller percentage of gate receipts for athletic events than most schools in surrounding states.
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Self-assured: Coach mends rift with Henrys
Kansas coach Bill Self's fence-mending trip worked: Xavier and C.J. Henry are still coming to Lawrence to play for the Jayhawks.
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Mauer a thorn for Royals
Joe Mauer went 3 for 3 Wednesday in the Minnesota Twins' 5-1 victory over the Kansas City Royals, raising his average to .392. He's eight plate appearances short of the 3.1 per game needed to qualify for the batting race.
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Tommy John surgery for Aviles
Shortstop Mike Aviles, Kansas City's player of the year last season, will undergo Tommy John surgery and be sidelined for up to 12 months.
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