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Today On KPR - LATEST NEWSKC MO Board Votes to Shutter Half Its Schools
- Date: March 11, 2010
The Kansas City school board has voted to close 29 of the district's 61 schools
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KDOT Unveils Passenger Rail Study
- Date: March 11, 2010
Kansas Transportation Secretary Deb Miller and Amtrak officials today (THUR) outlined four passenger rail plans that would connect Kansas City and Fort Worth, Texas
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KS Senate to Consider Consolidation-Related Bill
- Date: March 11, 2010
The Senate may now consider legislation that would allow for consolidation talks among multiple school districts
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SRS Asks Judge to Dismiss Grandparent's Lawsuit
- Date: March 11, 2010
The state child welfare agency is asking a federal judge to throw out a lawsuit accusing a social workers of failing to protect a Coffeyville toddler
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Bill Would Limit Pay for Statehouse Leaders
- Date: March 11, 2010
A legislative committee is drafting a bill that would limit the amount of supplemental pay that ranking Republicans and Democrats could claim for legislative work
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KS House Speaker's Move on Pay Questioned
- Date: March 11, 2010
The Kansas House speaker is being criticized for trying to delay a pay cut for legislative staff, including his wife
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Brothers Shot by Cops Sue City of Topeka
- Date: March 11, 2010
Attorneys for two brothers who were shot by an off-duty Topeka police officer have filed claims seeking more than $47 million from the city
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KS National Guard Troops Return Home
- Date: March 11, 2010
A group of Kansas National Guard soldiers with expertise in agriculture returns this weekend from a one-year deployment in Afghanistan
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KS House to Take Final Action On Rail Expansion Bill
- Date: March 11, 2010
Final action is expected today in the Kansas House on a measure that lays the groundwork for expanded passenger rail service in the state
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Synthetic Marijuana Ban Signed By Governor
- Date: March 11, 2010
Kansas Governor Mark Parkinson has signed a bill banning the possession, use, and sale of synthetic chemicals that mimic the properties of marijuana and ecstasy
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KU Hoops Reaches Milestone Victory
- Date: March 11, 2010
In college basketball, the University of Kansas today (THUR) joined Kentucky and North Carolina as the only programs with 2,000 victories
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Burlington Hoopsters in Quest of National Titles
- Date: March 11, 2010
This is the time of year when small towns can come to life because of achievements on the basketball court
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Ex-Church Music Director Sentenced for Arson
- Date: March 11, 2010
A former church music director has been sentenced to 12-and-a-half years in prison for setting fire to a Leavenworth church
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Senate Tax Committee Hears From Tobacco Tax Opponents
- Date: March 11, 2010
The Senate Assessment and Taxation Committee this week is hearing from opponents and supporters of a tobacco tax increase
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KS House Passes Unemployment Fund Fix
- Date: March 10, 2010
The Kansas House has sent Governor Mark Parkinson a bill adjusting the taxes paid by businesses into the state's unemployment trust fund
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Measure Would Modify Fuel Tax Revenue Distribution
- Date: March 10, 2010
A Senate committee has approved a measure designed to correct problems that arose when the state made errors in the distribution of fuel tax revenue
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City of Wichita Hopes to Help Curb Scrap Metal Thefts
- Date: March 10, 2010
In an effort to cut down on theft, the Wichita City Council has adopted new rules for scrap metal dealers
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Proposal Could Link KC, Fort Worth, Texas by Passenger Rail
- Date: March 12, 2010
The Kansas Department of Transportation has released a study outlining plans to expand passenger rail service in the state
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KU, K-State Reach Big 12 Hoops Semis
- Date: March 12, 2010
Both the University of Kansas and Kansas State advanced to the semifinals of the Big 12 tournament in Kansas City
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KU Debate Squad Prepares to Defend National Title
- Date: March 10, 2010
The University of Kansas debate squad, which is the defending national champion, will send three teams to this year's National Debate Tournament
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House Cuts Out Proposal to Push For School Consolidation
- Date: March 10, 2010
Officials at a handful of small school districts are likely breathing a sigh of relief today (WED)
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President Declares 45 KS Counties Disaster Areas
- Date: March 10, 2010
President Barack Obama has signed a major disaster declaration for parts of Kansas especially hard hit by winter storms over the holiday period
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Kingman Superintendent Resigns in Wake of DUI Arrest
- Date: March 10, 2010
The superintendent of Kingman schools has resigned
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KS Unemployment Numbers Called Discouraging
- Date: March 10, 2010
The first Kansas unemployment report for 2010 is out, and Governor Mark Parkinson calls the numbers "discouraging
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Mayor of Ogden Ousted by Voters
- Date: March 10, 2010
Ogden voters have decided overwhelmingly to oust controversial mayor Jimmy Bond
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Group To Unveil Gambling Addiction Ad in Topeka
- Date: March 10, 2010
A new television ad is in the works from a group aiming to raise public awareness of gambling addictions
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Leaders of KU, MU Meet for Coffee in KC
- Date: March 10, 2010
The top officials from the universities of Missouri and Kansas planned to break bread as the Big 12 basketball tournament gets under way in Kansas City
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Vote Set for Tonight on Closing KC MO Schools
- Date: March 10, 2010
The Kansas City, Missouri school board is set to vote tonight (WED) on a proposal to close half the schools in the district
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Extra Stormy Spring Could be in Store for Midwest
- Date: March 10, 2010
Forecasters say a wetter-than-usual winter and a jet stream dipping deep into Tornado Alley could lead to an active spring for tornadoes
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KS State Fair Announces Some Acts for 2010
- Date: March 10, 2010
The Kansas State Fair has some of its grandstand acts booked for this year's fair
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KU Hospital to Construct Addition to New Office Building
- Date: March 10, 2010
University of Kansas Hospital officials say the hospital will add a $12 million addition to a planned new medical office building on the Kansas City, Kansas campus
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New Ads on Gambling Addiction to Air Across Kansas
- Date: March 10, 2010
Ads aimed at raising public awareness in Kansas about gambling addictions are airing on 15 television and 33 radio stations across the state
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Bill Would Allow Vote on Some Tax Increases
- Date: March 10, 2010
A House committee has approved a bill that would give voters a chance to seek elections to protest some tax increases
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Parkinson to Sign Smoking Ban Bill Friday
- Date: March 10, 2010
Kansas Governor Mark Parkinson plans to sign a bill that will ban smoking in bars, restaurants and other public places
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Senate Tax Committee Hears Tobacco Tax Testimony
- Date: March 10, 2010
The Senate Assessment and Taxation Committee today (WED) continued hearings on a proposed tobacco tax increase
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KS School District Merger Measure Passes House
- Date: March 10, 2010
The Kansas House has approved legislation that would allow consolidation talks among multiple school districts
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Parkinson Signs Ban on Chemicals Used in Synthetic Pot
- Date: March 10, 2010
It will soon be illegal in Kansas to possess or sell two chemicals used to turn herbs into synthetic marijuana
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KS House Advances Passenger Rail Bill
- Date: March 10, 2010
The Kansas House has given initial approval to a measure laying the foundation for expanded passenger rail service through the state
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Ex-Music Director Sentenced in KS Church Arson
- Date: March 10, 2010
A former church music director who admitted setting fire to the northeast Kansas church where he worked has been sentenced to 12 years and six months in prison
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Missing KS Man's Vehicle Found in Oklahoma
- Date: March 9, 2010
A minivan owned by a 77-year-old southern Kansas man has been found in Oklahoma, and police say they're investigating possible foul play in the man's disappearance
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Senate Tax Committee to Start Sales, Tobacco Tax Hearings
- Date: March 9, 2010
Senate lawmakers will kick off a series of hearings today (TUE) on a tax plan proposed by Governor Mark Parkinson
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Former Employees File Suit Against Topeka Juvenile Facility
- Date: March 9, 2010
A closed juvenile center in Topeka has been sued for discrimination by nine former employees
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USDA Loan Program for Storm Shelters Targets Rural Areas
- Date: March 9, 2010
This week is Severe Weather Awareness Week in Kansas
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Dodge City Newspaper Fires Reporter Involved in Court Saga
- Date: March 9, 2010
A subpoenaed western Kansas newspaper reporter has been fired just weeks after she testified in a closed inquisition about her jailhouse interview with the suspect in a murder investigation
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1990 Tornado Outbreak in KS Changed the State
- Date: March 9, 2010
Many meterologists and Kansas residents were lulled into a false sense of security in the late 1980s when the number of tornadoes dropped dramatically
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KS House Debates School Consolidation Measure
- Date: March 9, 2010
Kansas House members are scheduled to debate a bill that would reduce the state aid for some small school districts
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KS Senate Committee Considers Sales and Tobacco Tax Hikes
- Date: March 9, 2010
Proposals to increase the state sales and tobacco taxes in Kansas are being considered by a state Senate committee
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James Baker to Accept Award at Truman Library
- Date: March 9, 2010
Former Secretary of State James A
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House Nixes School Consolidation Bill
- Date: March 9, 2010
Kansas House members today (TUE) gutted a bill that would have reduced state aid for some school districts
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Brownback Pushing for Air Tanker Contract to Move Forward
- Date: March 9, 2010
Kansas Republican Senator Sam Brownback is pushing for military officials to move forward with a project to develop new air refueling tankers
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Forecast: Tornado Season Could Be Active
- Date: March 9, 2010
Forecasters say a wetter-than-usual winter and a jet stream dipping deep into Tornado Alley could lead to an active spring for tornadoes
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Warmer Weather Speeds Wheat Crop
- Date: March 9, 2010
Warm weather is spurring more of the Kansas winter wheat crop to break its dormancy earlier than usual
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Manhattan Police Arrest Dozens Last Weekend
- Date: March 9, 2010
Riley County police say they responded to 462 calls for service during last weekend's "Fake Paddy's Day" in Manhattan
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Advocates for the Disabled Stage Protest at Statehouse
- Date: March 9, 2010
Advocates for the disabled are staging a quiet protest at the Kansas Statehouse over funding for in-home services
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City of Salina Considering Appeal of New Floodplain Maps
- Date: March 9, 2010
Salina city officials are considering appealing new federal maps that would put 1,200 homes in the floodplain
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Researchers to Map High Plains Aquifer Levels
- Date: March 9, 2010
Researchers will be mapping the availability of aquifer water in seven counties in Kansas
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Collection Agency to Hire Hundreds in Overland Park
- Date: March 9, 2010
A Denver-based collection agency has announced it is expanding in Overland Park and plans to hire 1,200 workers over the next five years
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State to Release Study on Amtrak Expansion
- Date: March 9, 2010
State transportation officials are preparing to release a feasibility study that looks at the potential for expanding Amtrak rail service through Kansas
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Topeka Man Sentenced to 17 Years for Shooting Federal Agent
- Date: March 9, 2010
A Topeka man who was shot while trying to rob a federal agent last year has been sentenced to 17 years in prison
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Closed Juvenile Facility Sued by Former Workers
- Date: March 9, 2010
A closed juvenile center in Topeka has been sued for discrimination by nine former employees
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Bill Could Impose Tax on Soda to Close Budget Shortfall
- Date: March 9, 2010
Kansas would impose a new tax on soda - a penny for every teaspoon of sugar - under a proposal for closing a budget shortfall
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Attorneys Argue Over Site of Westar CEO Trial
- Date: March 9, 2010
Federal prosecutors say the trial of two former Westar Energy executives should stay in Kansas
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Ethics Hearing for KS Prosecutor Postponed
- Date: March 9, 2010
A hearing has been postponed indefinitely for a Kansas prosecutor facing a professional ethics complaint over past investigations of abortion providers
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KU Places Assistant AD for Williams Fund on Leave
- Date: March 9, 2010
One of the top fundraisers for the Williams Fund at the University of Kansas has been put on leave
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KS Woman Pleads Guilty to Identity Theft
- Date: March 9, 2010
A northeast Kansas woman has pleaded guilty to an identity theft scheme carried out with stolen checks and and driver's licenses
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