Kansas January tax take tops forecast with 14.5 percent surplus
Kansas state tax collections for January totaled 944.5 million dollars, beating the forecast of 824.9 million by 119.6 million. Since July 1, total tax receipts stay about 4 percent above expectations, yielding a 203 million dollar surplus, with over 5.2 billion collected in seven months against a 5.0 billion forecast. The gains persist despite a newer, more optimistic fiscal forecast issued in November.
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County adds 3 COVID deaths in Douglas County
In two days 378 new COVID cases were added to Douglas County totals, with three deaths reported by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment. The decedents were two men aged 75 to 84 and one man 65 to 74. Douglas County totals: 128 COVID-19 deaths since start of pandemic, 23,767 cases, 4,704 active, and 14-day average of 220.36 cases as of Wednesday.
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Winter Games Open This Week Viewing Guide
The Winter Olympics start soon with a viewing guide to help fans navigate events. Highlights include key competitions, schedule highlights, and coverage pointers for major nations and venues.
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Snow accumulates up to four inches in Douglas County
Snow blanketed Douglas County with up to four inches in Lecompton and two to three inches elsewhere. Schools and the University of Kansas closed. Temperatures will fall to single digits with wind chills near minus ten. Five weather related crashes reported. no injuries. Highways remained snow covered with reduced visibility from blowing snow. Two noninjury city crashes in Lawrence. drivers urged to slow down and clear windows. No power outages reported.
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