Wrestler McKinnis triumphs after life of crime
LaPhonso McKinnis, a 16 year old Shawnee Mission Northwest wrestler, stands on a box with a 170 pound bracket placard after winning the Dick Burns Mat Classic in Bonner Springs. A year prior he confessed to stealing from the team locker room and was suspended by coach Howard Newcomb, then rebuilt his focus and earned first place.
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Missouri tax debate aims to curb Kansas exodus
State lawmakers in Jefferson City proposed significant income tax cuts to deter western Missouri residents and businesses from crossing into Kansas. Democrats and analysts caution against mimicking Kansas, which faces a budget shortfall and school funding strains, as critics worry about long term fiscal health.
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Questions arise at first meeting of new arts panel
Gov Sam Brownback's administration eyed a statewide arts initiative but threads of authority sparked debate at the first panel meeting. Questions centered on whether the director reports to the arts commissioners or vice versa. The Kansas Department of Commerce Secretary framed the moment as "Today is a new day" as details move to ARTS on page 2A.
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Union bill advances to ban KNEA voluntary paycheck donations
A House committee approved a bill to prohibit the KNEA from taking voluntary paycheck deductions from teachers for political advocacy. The measure advances to the floor for consideration.
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