Governors wager on Missouri Kansas game causes questions
Kansas Governor Kathleen Sebelius and Missouri Governor Matt Blunt made a friendly bet over Saturdays KUMU game. The loser will wear the opponent’s colors at the February Regional Economic Development Summit. Attorney General Morrison says the wager does not count as gambling due to lack of consideration and uncertain prize.
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Kansas
Kathleen , Sebelius
Missouri
Matt Blunt
Paul Morrison
Morrison
Ashley Anstaett
On the Street on Apologies opinions survey
Readers across Kansas offer views on apologizing with quotes from Melissa Freeman James Demby and Matt Zart about admitting mistakes and the personal growth it implies Readers mention difficulty willingness to apologize and the perceived strength in doing so
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Melisa Freeman
Kansas City, Mo
Interstate 70 resurfacing causes intermittent lane closures
Interstate 70 east of Topeka will experience intermittent lane closures for resurfacing with all lanes open from 6 30 a m to 8 30 a m and 4 p m to 6 p m Changes to Kansas Highway 7 between U S 24 and Kansas 10 due to resurfacing ramp closures near I 70 and I 635 for bridge joint expansion and Bob Billings Parkway work near Kasold Drive reducing traffic to one lane Construction to end in early December 6News forecaster Jennifer Schack reports a five day commuter weather watch.
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U.S. Highway 24
Kansas Highway 10
Bob Billings
Kasold Drive
Jennifer Schack
County fairgrounds plan eyed to boost facilities
A county committee outlines improvements to the fairgrounds including open wall pavilion east of the horse arena for stalls and dog shows, a 5000 square foot meeting hall north of the extension service building, a central food service area, and improved lighting and signage. They aim to meet public needs over 20 years while considering cost estimates and funding options.
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Fairgrounds
Pam Madl
Jere McElhaney
Tara Flory
Frank Male
George Hunsinger
Cedric Devin
Stan Ring
Water tests planned near Barton Solvents site fire
State environmental officials will step up testing around the Barton Solvents tank farm after July explosions that burned or spilled 660,000 pounds of oils solvents and fuel additives. Residents reported murky black water from a well, with officials planning a full screening to determine the cause and remove concerns.
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Valley Center
Barton
Kansas Department of Health and Environment
Darrell Jarman
Jarman
Gary Blackburn
KDHE
Bureau of Environmental Remediation
Douglas County 4-H Fairgrounds to add new building
Groundbreaking could occur in days for a single story facility with basement between the Extension Service offices and building 21. The main floor will serve 4-H groups while the basement stores county items. Project funded by a $600,000 gift from Helen Dreher estate. basement cost $183,000 covered by the county.
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Douglas County Extension Service
4-H
Douglas County 4-H
Helen Dreher
Kansas judges to be evaluated by public commission
A county commission led by Six outlines a plan for evaluating judges in 2008 focusing on retention elections. The process includes lay citizen members, bar association reps, and a Supreme Court justice as a non voting member. Judges face evaluation for transparency and independence to prevent political influence.
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Douglas County
Douglas County Bar Association
Supreme Court
Paul Davis
Lawrence
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