Finney County posts no action on bed tax sharing plan
Finney County commissioners on Monday took no action on sharing 6 percent bed tax revenues with the Finney County Economic Development Corp. FCEDC officials argued the funds should build a reserve to attract businesses, but the CVB noted it has only recently become independent and needs time to integrate the increased receipts into its budget.
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State fights ownership of In Cold Blood files
The state sues the family of Harold Nye, a deceased Kansas Bureau of Investigation agent, disputing ownership of his case files linked to the 1959 Clutter murders that inspired Truman Capote. The suit seeks return of crime scene photos and documents, arguing they are KBI property and should be safeguarded from sale or distribution.
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Shawnee County
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Justices open big term with new human rights case
The Supreme Court began its new term with a high stakes dispute between business interests and human rights groups over accountability for foreign atrocities. Justices confront cases on affirmative action gay marriage and voting rights as major rulings loom.
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Red Cross volunteers answer the call in 2013 funding series
Anna Veley, a 15 year Red Cross volunteer, recaps disasters she aided from Katrina to Greensburg. She notes community gratitude and the need for shelter, insurance questions, and support after a Garden City home fire. The piece is part of a Finney County United Way funding series.
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