Rising rates face Westar energy rate hike in Kansas
The Kansas rate hike request by Westar Energy seeks 91 million dollars boosting average bills about 6 percent. Residential bills would rise 7 percent and commercial 4-6 percent, with most funds earmarked for pensions and new tree-trimming programs. The 10.6 percent return for shareholders draws consumer objection as the KCC reviews the proposal amid a weak economy.
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Journal-World
David Springe
CURB
Topeka
Springe
KCC
Motivation deficit grips New Hampshire GOP field
New Hampshire voters show a low enthusiasm for the 2012 Republican field with scant signs of campaigning, a focus on conservatism, and a surge by Newt Gingrich challenging Mitt Romney. The Union Leader’s endorsements and historic GOP dynamics shape the race as Iowa and the January primary approach.
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Washington
Rudolph Giuliani
Haley Barbour
Sarah Palin
Mitch Daniels
Paul Ryan
Chris Christie
Jeb Bush
Obama
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Robert A. Taft
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Mitt Romney
George Romney
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George
Gingrich
Romney
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Maine
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Goldwater
Jacqueline Kennedy
South Carolina
Ron Paul
Iowa
Barack Obama
David M. Shribman
The
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Bias in media coverage shields missing white women
Leonard Pitts Jr. argues that national news fixates on missing white women while largely ignoring men and minorities, creating a biased narrative. He notes historical stereotypes of women as damsels and calls for broader attention to all missing people, urging readers to challenge coverage bias.
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NBC
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the People’s Court
Laci Peterson
Elizabeth Smart
Jon- Benet Ramsey
Jennifer
Wilbanks
Chandra Levy
Lori Hacking
Robyn Gardner
Natalee Holloway
Leonard Pitts Jr
The
Miami Herald
MiamiHerald.com
Riot at Woodlawn Park Football Game Stirs Lawrence
December 4 1911 Lawrence Daily Journal World reports a violent disturbance after a football game between black and white teams at Woodlawn Park. A white player struck a negro, sidelines clashed, knives were involved, and mobs gathered in town. No one injured. Liquor fueled ongoing disorder.
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Lawrence Daily Journal-World
Lawrence
Woodland Park
Letters Policy for The Journal World
The Journal World invites public letters under 250 words, seeking public interest content while avoiding libelous language. The paper may edit letters without altering viewpoints and requires the writer to provide name address and phone number. Submissions can be mailed to Box 888 Lawrence KS 66044 or emailed to letters at ijworld com.
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Lawrence
Ijworld.com
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