Payoff gift clears layaway at Walmart
A surprise layaway payoff at Walmart left Melody McKenzie astonished when a Good Samaritan settled her remaining balance of one penny on a karaoke machine she planned for her 12 year old daughter. Since Thanksgiving, about 10 strangers have covered layaway balances totaling 2500 to 3000 dollars at the store.
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Driver Killed In Head On Collision On K 10 Bypass
A fatal wreck occurred Tuesday when a semitrailer and an SUV collided head on at mile marker 3 on the Kansas Highway 10 bypass. The SUV driver died. the semitrailer driver survived and was hospitalized. K 10 remained closed into Tuesday night. officials cited debris and a gray tarp over the SUV.
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Kasold Drive
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Douglas County
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Lawmakers Question Brownback Budget Plan
Lawmakers debate Gov. Sam Brownback's plan to fill a 279 million dollar hole without direct cuts to public schools higher education or Medicaid. The plan relies on moving funds into the general fund a temporary pension contribution cut and small agency trims awaiting legislative approval when the session resumes January 12 with two lawmakers signaling desire to explore alternatives.
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Topeka
Sam Brownback
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Kansas GOP forms plan to overhaul school funding formula
Kansas House and Senate leaders met in Topeka to discuss revising the school funding formula. Senate President Susan Wagle said the state spends most of its money under current provisions and warned against automatic increases. No specific proposals were tabled.
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Weather Forecast for Today on Page Six A
Cloudy skies and a brisk breeze expected with a high of 36 and a low of 26. The brief weather note appears with other features on page 6A including classifieds and comics.
Henry T's to Open Brewery in Lawrence Building
Henry T's restaurant confirms purchase of an eastern Lawrence building and plans a brewery by spring. The move signals expansion into brewing operations and local beer offerings for the plan.
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