Winter storm prep as Lawrence braces for snow
City crews transition to around the clock shifts to ready for a potentially crippling storm delivering 3 to 5 inches of snow and sleet. City officials urge residents to plan for closures, early commute and medication refills as temperatures plunge below zero Monday. The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm watch through Sunday night with ongoing icy roads and dangerous wind chills.
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Prosecutor Chad Taylor opens U.S. Senate bid in Kansas
Shawnee County District Attorney Chad Taylor, 40, filed papers to run as the first Democrat in the Kansas Senate race. He criticizes Pat Roberts as a D C insider and vows new approach, while Roberts faces a GOP primary challenge from Milton Wolf. The campaign highlights national policy contrasts as Kansas voters weigh party lines.
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One Time Payments Lift Kansas February Revenues
State officials report February revenue gains propelled by one time income tax payments totaling over 50 million. Overall receipts topped projections by 97.6 million, with individual taxes 100.7 million above estimates and corporate taxes up 4.8 million. Public official statements cite a healthy Kansas economy and ongoing job growth.
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Length of KU chancellor tenure up for regents call
The Kansas Senate leader questions how long Chancellor Bernadette Gray-Little will stay in the job amid alleged pressure from Gov. Brownback and comments from Regents Chairman Fred Logan. The piece weighs regent authority, past tenure, and Gray-Little's reception among faculty and alumni, noting her age and possible timing of any departure.
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