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- Corey Haim prolonged tragic Hollywood tradition
Corey Haim's story is sadly familiar in Hollywood: A teen talent who discovered drugs as he tasted his first success and whose personal problems increased as his star-power faded.Haim died Wednesday at 38, another chapter in Hollywood's tragic history of careers ravaged by drugs.Brittany Murphy's career was rebounding when she died at 31 in December from pneumonia and prescription drugs.
- Obama renews backing of earthquake-stricken Haiti
President Barack Obama on Wednesday renewed America's commitment to the recovery and reconstruction of earthquake-devastated Haiti, telling visiting President Rene Preval he knows the crisis has not passed.After an Oval Office meeting, Obama stood beside Preval in the White House Rose Garden to praise the Haitian leader's courage and the heroic work of Americans who rushed to help as rescue workers or with generous donations.Obama said the challenge now is "to prevent a second disaster" with the start of the rainy season in a country where masses of people are without shelter.
- Rob Zombie, Alice Cooper to play at Hartman
Hardcore rockers Rob Zombie and Alice Cooper will perform May 9 at Hartman Arena.Rob Zombie, who is also a filmmaker, blends horror and hard rock in his shows. Cooper is known for his highly theatrical shows. Tickets are $35 and $45.50. They go on sale at 10 a.m. Saturday at stage1tickets.com, all Stage1 Ticket Outlets, at Hartman Arena box office, or by calling 316-927-3999.
- New ads on gambling addictions airing across Kansas
Ads aimed at raising public awareness in Kansas about gambling addictions are airing on 15 television and 33 radio stations across the state.The Kansas Responsible Gambling Alliance unveiled the public service announcements Wednesday during a Statehouse news conference. The alliance also has a new Web site.John Nohe, president of JNA Advertising which produced the pubilc service announcements, said media companies are donating more than $100,000 of air time throughout the year.
- Kansas House advances passenger rail measure
The Kansas House gave tentative approval Wednesday to a measure laying the foundation for expanded passenger rail service through the state.The bill would establish a passenger rail program and fund within the Kansas Department of Transportation. It also authorizes the transportation secretary to enter agreements with Amtrak or other carriers to expand service through Kansas.House members were expected to take final action on the bill Thursday.
