Water concerns unite Kansas tribes on water and gaming
State lawmakers and tribal leaders discuss water rights and drought drills as the Kickapoo seek a new reservoir. Leaders call for expanded gaming rights, voter ID inclusion for tribes, and jobs priorities while Gov Brownback pushes water conservation and Ogallala reuse. Victors, Ortiz, Cadue cite ongoing federal suits and need for tribal voices in policy.
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Steve Cadue
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Sam Brownback
Ogallala
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Barack Obama
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Democratic Party
Joan Wagnon
Wagnon
Jobs
Texas maps before Supreme Court threaten Voting Rights Act
The Supreme Court hears Texas bid to use new electoral districts for 2012 elections without preclearance. The case centers on whether judges in Texas exceeded authority by drawing maps and whether the state can proceed with its lines for this year, amid disputes over minority dilution and GOP gains.
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George W. Bush
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Safety of popular air shows under scrutiny after Reno crash
After the Reno air race disaster that killed 11 and injured about 70, victims and families question risk levels and safety gains. The NTSB convenes a hearing to explore how to reduce danger while preserving daredevil performances.
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Washington
U.S
Houston
Tony Buzbee
Reno
Nev
National Transportation Safety Board
Reno Air Racing Association
United States
Deborah Heisman
Ward Howes
Hollywood
Jimmy Leeward
Reno Air Show
Experts warn on carbon monoxide risks for homes this winter
Curt Floerchinger of Black Hills Energy warns that fuel burning appliances can emit carbon monoxide at dangerous levels as furnaces run longer in cold weather. CO poisoning kills 500+ annually and sends about 15,000 to hospitals. detectors, proper venting, and yearly furnace checks are advised. Local energy auditors note drafty homes may mask or worsen high CO levels. Christine Metz reports.
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Black Hills Energy
Floerchinger
Coffman
Kirk Devine
Kansas City
Devine
Lawrence
Mummy project links KU students with Peruvian weavers
KU anthropology students Joshua Homan and Sydney Silverstein worked with a local group of Chazuta weavers to rewrap an ancient mummy. Homan, fluent in Quechua, aided communication and cultural preservation while comparing jungle journeys to Kansas river trips.
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Amazon
Joshua Homan
Salina
Sydney Silverstein
Homan
Kansas
Wakarusa
Lions Gate near $400M deal to buy Twilight maker Summit
Lions Gate is closing in on an about 400 million cash and stock purchase of Summit Entertainment, the producer of the Twilight film series. Two unnamed sources say talks are in late stages and could wrap up this week. Summit carries roughly 300 million in debt linked to its films.
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Lions Gate
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