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KC 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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
Kingman Superintendent Resigns in Wake of DUI Arrest - Date: March 10, 2010
The superintendent of Kingman schools has resigned
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
Mayor of Ogden Ousted by Voters - Date: March 10, 2010
Ogden voters have decided overwhelmingly to oust controversial mayor Jimmy Bond
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
USDA Loan Program for Storm Shelters Targets Rural Areas - Date: March 9, 2010
This week is Severe Weather Awareness Week in Kansas
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
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
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
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
James Baker to Accept Award at Truman Library - Date: March 9, 2010
Former Secretary of State James A
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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