Tax breaks get nod for Eagle Outfitters center
American Eagle Outfitters Inc seeks an 80 percent property tax abatement for 10 years on a planned $45 million distribution center. The Administrative Review Committee backed the request ahead of city and state approval. The firm pledged $200,000 for road improvements and traffic adjustments near Last Hills Business Park. They plan to route trucks away from Noria Road and Kansas Highway 10 via Douglas County Road 1057, keep half the land farmed, and donate revenue to local charities. Mayor Jim Henry welcomed the good faith, noting the company aims to be a community participant.
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American Eagle Outfitters Inc
Lawrence City
Last Hills
Inter
Noria Road
Jim Henry
Troubling Numbers Raised Over Abatement Plan
Henry said he supported the company but was troubled by an 80 percent abatement that received low marks in a Kansas University Institute for Public Policy and Business Research cost benefit study. The study found the city would barely break even on forgiven taxes over the next period.
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Henry
Kansas University
Institute For Public Policy and Business Research
Prosecution Hears Family Testimony in Bledsoe Case
Prosecutors rest their case after three days aiming to prove Floyd S. Bledsoe murdered his 14 year old sister in law Camille Arfmann. Testimony included Catherine Bledsoe describing a jail call in which Floyd claimed others were responsible. Witnesses highlighted family tension and uncharged Floyd L. Bledsoe.
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Oska Loosa
Floyd §. Bledsoe
Camille Arfmann
Catherine Bledsoe
Floyd S. Bledsoe
Floyd
Bledsoe
Tom
Floyd Bledsoe
Floyd L. Bledsoe
Altmann
Drought grips Midwest farmers as wells run dry
In Winterset Iowa farmers Jody Milligan and Russell Faux face water shortages as wells dry amid a broad drought across Nebraska, Iowa, Missouri, Illinois, Indiana and Ohio. Soaring heat and low rainfall have dried soil a foot down, threatening crops and economies with higher corn and soybean prices and possible ruin for farmers.
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Nebraska
Iowa
Missouri
Illinois
Indiana
Ohio
Columbine video tapes released to public amid outrage
Authorities released hours of Columbine High Library footage for public access after a court order, charging 25 per tape. The three hour compilation includes fire rescue clips and helicopter footage, stirring anger among families who fear further harm and question where the proceeds go.
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CoLo
Columbine
Beth Nimmo
Rachel Scott
Richard
Connie Michalik
Richard Castaldo
Jefferson County
Frank Hutfless
Michalik
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Midwestern Regional Sane Center
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