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The city's trash service could see some changes

By Alli Pruett on February 26, 2012

The Solid Waste Task Force will present their final report to city commissioners Tuesday.




Hundreds turn out for St. Patrick's Day Parade fundraiser

By Theresa Freed on February 26, 2012

Hundreds turn out for St. Patrick's Day Parade fundraiser held Saturday night in Lawrence.


Brownback sticks with Kansas school finance push

By The Associated Press on February 25, 2012

Kansas Senate leaders are suggesting that Gov. Sam Brownback's school finance proposal be shelved for the year and sent to a committee for further review.

KS Senate gives tentative OK to fracking waste

By The Associated Press on February 25, 2012

The Kansas Senate has tentatively approved a measure allowing oil and gas drilling companies to spread clay shavings produced by fracking operations over fields in Kansas.

NRC to give public report on Kansas nuclear plant

By The Associated Press on February 25, 2012

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has scheduled a public meeting to address a recent inspection report on Wolf Creek nuclear power plant near Burlington.

Brownback defends involvement in redistricting

By The Associated Press on February 24, 2012

Gov. Sam Brownback is defending his involvement in the Kansas Legislature's debate over redistricting, saying he wants to influence proposals now rather than being forced to consider a veto later.

Brownback not interested in keeping Mizzou rivalry

By The Associated Press on February 24, 2012

Gov. Sam Brownback says he has no interest in keeping the University of Kansas' rivalry with the University of Missouri alive when the Tigers leave the Big 12 for the Southeastern Conference next year.

Santorum campaign plans kickoff rally in Kansas

By The Associated Press on February 24, 2012

Republican presidential hopeful Rick Santorum has officially opened his Kansas campaign headquarters in downtown Wichita.

Rumsfeld offers humor, caution at Fort Leavenworth

By The Associated Press on February 24, 2012

Former Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld tells military officers that any perceived weakness in U.S. power is a greater threat to the country than another nation or terrorist cell.
 
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