Kansan groups form coalition to urge lottery reauthorization
The Kansas Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Kansas Industrial Developers Association created the Kansas Lottery Extension Coalition to lobby lawmakers for continuing the state lottery beyond July 1, 2002. The lottery brings about 62 million dollars in annual state revenue, with nearly half directed to economic development and job programs at companies like Hill's Pet Nutrition, which benefited from funds supporting over 60 jobs and training for 250 workers.
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Five plead guilty in meth ring in Kansas
Five central Kansas residents pleaded guilty to drug charges in a Wichita meth ring case. Devin Sullivan of Rozel and John Hicks of Great Bend admitted manufacturing meth. Christ L. Wood and Robin Walker pleaded guilty to conspiracy to manufacture meth. Joe Flores of Rozel entered pleas on possession with intent to distribute and carrying a handgun during drug trafficking. The meth was produced on Sullivan’s property garage and in a trailer Flores admitted bringing to the site.
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One man dies in Pittsburg house fire
A Pittsburg man, 22 year old Robert Faine, was found dead at the scene after a house fire that destroyed the residence before 5 am. A second resident escaped. investigators deem the blaze likely accidental with the cause under review.
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Leaky roof delays county jail plans in Butler
Butler County faces a leaking jail roof as it budgets 14 million for a new 182 bed facility east of town. Commissioners weigh patching versus replacing the roof while the current jail houses 67 inmates daily and leaks drive KDHE order. bids for the new jail open February with completion hoped for summer 2002. The project may lease cells to federal agencies to cut costs.
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Democrats file finance complaint in Kansas race
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee alleges GOP challenger Phill Kline received an illegal contribution from Dwight Sutherland Jr. In response, Kline says the accusation is frivolous. A recent Star poll showed a statistical dead heat between Moore and Kline as registration favors the GOP. Sutherland says his $25,000 radio ad expenditure and $1,000 contribution were legal independent actions.
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Chief Industries to relocate Russell RV plant to Nebraska
Chief Industries will move its King of the Road RV plant from Russell Kansas to Bradshaw Nebraska, costing most Russell production jobs while sales and service staff remain. About 146 workers are employed in Russell and some will transfer to Nebraska, with a service center kept in Russell. CEO Robert Eihusen said the decision protects the company and its nearly 2,000 employees overall.
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