Developer presses issue with rural road tour in Douglas County
A Douglas County commissioner joined others Monday to tour Oak Ridge Estates as developer J Stewart argues public roads in rural subdivisions will curb growth. Stewart highlights Oak Ridge grit and costs, urging flexible rules for Beaver Creek Estates while planning officials inspect the area's road system and density.
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Wheat harvest surges as heat speeds grain collection
In Concordia a bumper wheat crop pushes the Cloud County Coop Elevator toward capacity. Nelson says storage will fill within a day and trucks will be turned away until outbound movement frees space. Kansas sees 68 percent statewide harvest, with yields 40 to 60 bushels per acre and prices around 2.55 dollars.
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Pledges spark Graves Miller fight over pledges
Gov Bill Graves and challenger David Miller spar over signing a loyalty pledge as the campaign feud over fiscal and social litmus tests continues. Miller contends Graves plans to back tax cuts while Graves touts diversity and past $3.7 billion in tax cuts.
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Death in Wichita apartment fire ruled homicide
Wichita fire officials announced a downtown 18 unit apartment blaze last week killed 70 year old George Johnson and forced 20 residents to evacuate. Arson investigators detected accelerants with the department's arson-detection dog and cited information suggesting the fire was not accidental.
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