Two Nebraskans Die in Kansas Train Collision
The Kansas Highway Patrol reports 43-year-old Tracy Core of Lincoln and 22-year-old Bradley Cusatis of Beatrice died when their car was hit by a Burlington Northern Santa Fe freight train at a crossing north of Webber in Jewell County on Saturday morning.
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Webber
Nebraska
Kansas
Kansas Highway Patrol
Tracy Core
Lincoln
Neb
Bradley Cusatis
Beatrice
Burlington Northern Santa Fe
Jewell County
BNSF freight train derails in Olathe
A Burlington Northern Santa Fe freight train derailed in Olathe Kansas but no damage injuries or spills were reported. Fire crews said the train did not overturn or derail any cars and rail service was restored after the incident.
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Olathe
Kansas
The
Kansas City Star
Burlington Northern Santa Fe
Olathe Fire Department
Salina groups share $124k for victims services
Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt announced grants totaling about $122,000 to Salina groups for victims service programs. Ashby House receives about $23,000 for chemically dependent domestic violence victims, Child Advocacy and Parenting Services about $14,000 for sexual abuse prevention training, $18,000 for 24 hour advocacy, and Domestic Violence Association of Central Kansas about $68,000 for emergency shelter and support. The AG's office has awarded nearly $2 million this year through Victims' Services Grants.
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Salina
Salina Journal
Kansas
Derek Schmidt
Ashby House
Child Advocacy and Parenting Services, Inc
Domestic Violence Association of
Central
Attorney General's Office
Kansas Supreme Court orders new murder trial for Belone
The Kansas Supreme Court ordered a new trial for Christopher A. Belone of Lawrence, convicted in 2007 of second degree murder and kidnapping in the 2006 beating death of Linda Begay. The court rejected the appeals court view that a taped police interview was harmless, remanding for trial.
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Topeka
Kansas Supreme Court
Lawrence
Topeka Capital-Journal
Christopher A. Belone
Linda Begay
Belone
Kansas Court of Appeals
District Court
Kansas High Court
Appeals Court
Brownback plans budget narrative amid tax cuts in Kansas
Gov. Sam Brownback's administration promotes a talking points strategy to cushion criticism of sweeping income tax cuts as Kansas faces potential future budget gaps. Critics warned in July that agencies should draft cuts up to 10 percent, while officials insist tax relief will spur growth and offset losses.
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Topeka
Sam Brownback
Kansas
Brownback
Europe
Sherriene Jones
Sontag
Department of Commerce
Nick Jordan
Jones-Sontag
GOF
Bill Graves
Kathleen Sebelius
Wagnon
Sherriene
Barbecue Contest Serves Up Big Turnout and Lessons
Barbecuers from Kansas Oklahoma and Colorado showcased low and slow versus hot and fast methods at Sky's the Limit BBQ Classic at the Clarion Inn. Winners included Wildcatters Q Crew grand champion and 4 Legs Up BBQ reserve champion as 1,500 attendees fueled by $5 meals. proceeds benefit Finney County United Way.
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Clarion Inn
Chris Zordel
Spearville
Zordel
Aaron Zeller
Ivan Gonzalez
Garden City
Zeller
Robert Hahn
Schuyler
Kansas
Colorado
Oklahoma
Wildcatters Q Crew
Enid
Okla
Great Bend
Smoke N the Rockies
Pueblo
Colo
Zorde
Bob Baker
Baker
Muskogee
Rockin’ K Rib Co
Montezuma
Brian Schwindt
First National Bank
Taxi Dancer
Jared Daniels
Finney County United Way
Kansas wineries clash with law cutting Kansas grape rule
Kansas winery owners argue over a May effect law that lowers the Kansas grown ingredient requirement for wine to 30 percent from 60 percent, applying to overall product mix rather than per bottle. Advocates say it spurs growth. vintners urge preserving a Kansas identity with locally grown grapes.
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Lawrence
Kansas
Lawrence Journal-World
Greg Shipe
Eudora
Davenport
Shipe
Kansas Wineries
Brooke Balderson
Oz Winery
Wamego
Bob DesRuisseaux
Prairie Fire Winery
Paxico
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