Knight's Wichita roots drive bold bid for Kansas governor
Knight, Wichita mayor and former Commerce chief, sails a tough path into the governor race. Supporters tout his outside perspective, budget vigilance, and drive to bridge racial divides, while critics flag his temperament and limited statehouse experience as risks. Knight aligns with Kent Glasscock and faces Tim Shallenburger and Dave Kerr in a polarized GOP primary, promising unity but offering few specifics on a looming 600 to 700 million dollar budget shortfall.
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City editor Mike Shields can be reached at 832 7154 for newsroom correspondence and assignments.
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District attorney reviews death penalty in Samantha Runnion case
District Attorney Tony Rackackaus said he will decide after reviewing evidence and meeting with Samantha’s family and Alejandro Avila’s lawyers whether to seek the death penalty. Avila, 27, faces abduction, sexual assault, and strangling charges in the 5 year old's death in Orange County. California law allows capital punishment for qualified murder cases with special circumstances.
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Oregon Wildfires Threaten Homes Near Summer Lake
A Sunday 87,000 acre wildfire along a mile long front endangered about 60 homes near Summer Lake and in the Silver Lake area. Firefighting strength nearly doubled to about 2,000 with 800 more added. National Guard arrivals expected. Thunderstorms with possible lightning are forecast for south central Oregon. no rain expected.
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Oklahoma farmer crawls 23 hours for help after tractor trap
An 89 year old man on a Noble County farm crawled 23 hours to seek assistance after a tractor rolled over his wife. Florence Ruth Holba, 80, died when the tractor backed over her as she stood nearby. Edwin Holba reached his residence about 400 feet away and called for help. he was hospitalized for dehydration.
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