Motorcyclist Flown After Collision With Tonganoxie Bus
A motorcyclist was flown to a hospital after colliding with a Tonganoxie High School volleyball bus on US 24 near Williamstown in Jefferson County. The eastbound rider, 45 year old Erik Runyan of Bonner Springs, drifted across the center line and was not wearing a helmet. Deemed to have disabling injuries, the incident occurred shortly before 6 p.m. Saturday. authorities say the bus carried the team.
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Bus Crash Near Rossville Returns Teens Home
According to a patrol report, a bus carrying the driver, one other adult, and 11 teens crashed but no one was injured. The Tonganoxie Mirror notes the volleyball team and coach Chrissie Jeannin were returning to Tonganoxie after a tournament in Rossville.
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KU spokesman places 2nd on Jeopardy
KU assistant director of strategic communications Andy Hyland finished second among three contestants on Jeopardy earning 2000. Hyland, a Mission resident, previously covered higher education for the Journal World from 2008 to 2012.
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Kansas power permit fight spans governors and climate debate
Holcomb Hays proposed expanding a coal plant in 2007 under Gov. Sebelius. KDHE Secretary Bremby denied the permit due to carbon emissions and climate concerns, a pivotal move. The dispute endured through revisions, retirements, and a Kansas Supreme Court case, with ongoing litigation and financial losses cited by Tri-State.
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Kathleen Sebelius
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City commission weighs dissolving Joint Economic Development Council
The City Commission, during today's meeting at City Hall, 6 E Sixth St, will consider dissolving the Joint Economic Development Council and transferring its duties to the Public Incentives Review Committee. If approved, two PIRC seats would open as the mayor and a vice mayor now sit on the board.
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City Hall Reporter Rochelle Valverde Contact Tweet
City Hall reporter Rochelle Valverde can be reached at 832 6314 and urged to follow her updates on Twitter under the handle RochelleVerde for local government coverage.
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