Gilmore departs Kansas DCF amid criticism and praise
Former Kansas Department for Children and Families secretary Phyllis Gilmore leaves after six years of service. Gov. Sam Brownback praised her efforts to reduce poverty and boost child support while critics cite foster care safety concerns and a missing-child caseload that prompted calls for her firing. A Legislative Post Audit review and a task force are examining the system, with a January 2019 report expected after a new administration begins.
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Church vandalism report at Vermont Street church
Baldwin described the vandalism at the church at 1011 Vermont St. He noted a second story window required access via a steep roof. Paint appeared tacky and glossy, resembling fake blood, with no damage to the sanctuary or sacristy, which were locked. Paint found in a women's bathroom.
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Vandalism at Trinity Episcopal Church and St John School Premises
A church burglary at Trinity Episcopal Church spanned hallways and rooms with red paint splattered on walls. Police also reported a similar break in at St John Catholic School preschool on Kentucky Street. investigators had limited details and were not ready to release information. Rector Rob Baldwin called the act gruesome and unsettling, unsure of the culprit or motive.
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Kansas City airport vote pits expansion against overhaul
The city faces a Tuesday ballot on replacing the 45 year old horseshoe terminals with a single terminal funded by user fees and airlines. Opponents argue taxpayers will pay and no final plans exist with Edgemoor. Proponents say modernization boosts economy and security, citing 5.3 million passengers in 2016.
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Kansas lawmaker tax plan draws Kansas contrast in tax reform push
Plan by Third District Rep Kevin Yoder and GOP allies promotes four tax brackets and higher standard deduction aiming to simplify taxes and spur growth. Critics note Kansas 2012-13 experiments caused revenue shortfalls and service cuts, while lawmakers cite differences such as no automatic future rate cuts.
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Boy Named Raelei Gillespie and Rylan Thornton in Lawrence
A boy is noted in Lawrence on Tuesday October 17 in a brief register entry mentioning individuals Raelei N. Gillespie and Rylan J. Thornton.
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