State tax revenues fall short in August in Kansas
Kansas collected 421 million in taxes in August, about 1 percent below the 425 million forecast, with total year-to-date revenue about 829 million versus 832 million expected. Corporate tax runs ahead though personal income tax remains below projections amid a debate over Brownback economic policies.
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Artificial ice rink bid eyed for downtown plaza project
City commissioners expected to accept a bid for artificial ice rink equipment to install a 60 by 80 foot rink in the plaza between the library and the new city parking garage on Vermont Street. The low bid is 80748 dollars.
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City weighs synthetic ice rink for downtown plaza
Parks and Recreation estimates a 100 to 125 skater capacity with a $3 per person operating fee. A synthetic ice surface would occupy the plaza for about eight weeks yearly from Thanksgiving to mid January, then revert to grass for other events. City leaders see the rink boosting downtown visitors during the holiday shopping season.
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Three Teens Arrested After Alleged School Escape Try
Lawrence Police say three teenagers skipped classes to attempt an armed robbery at a Lawrence gas station near Sixth Street and Frontier Road. Officers responded around 9 30 a.m. and found three suspects hiding near a building.
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Former McLouth police chief dies at 73 role model
Word spread on social media after former McLouth police chief Tom Burns died at 73. Messages praise his service and character, recalling how he patrolled streets, enforced laws with humor, and earned admiration from residents and those he once ticketed.
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