Family suffers third shooting death in Atchison case
Police pursue clues in the March 24 homicide of Kurt Boldridge, 38, the third family member killed since 1981. The uncle Phillip Boldridge and aunt Claudene Boldridge Berry were earlier victims. Missouri River divers found three submerged cars during the probe, with no weapon recovered. Authorities urge tips to the Atchison Police.
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Atchison
Kurt Boldridge
Mt. Vernon
William Delaney
Kansas Bureau of Investigation
Boldridge
Delaney
Phillip
Tatrn
Claudene Boldridge Berry
Kurt
Leavenworth
Arthur W. Berry
Berry
Chest
Kansas
Lansing
Missouri River
Lee's Summit
Rex Lane
Atchinson County
Lane
Phony handicapped permit found at Topeka race track
Enforcement officer in Shawnee County traced a Colorado handicap placard issued to a deceased 97 year old man. The driver, Bradford Grantland Anderson, 54, faced fines totaling 4700 dollars for unlawful use, registration violations, and related charges after the incident at Heartland Park Topeka during national drag races.
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Colorado
Topeka
Burke
Bradford Grantland Anderson
Anderson
Bradford
Split in KC arts compact stalls on Kansas House floor
A rift among Johnson County legislators threatens passage of a bi state Kansas Missouri Metropolitan Culture District Compact. The plan would redirect up to a quarter percent sales tax in Johnson County and nearby counties to fund sports venues. The Kansas House has opposed a revised version, while the Senate has moved forward, leaving the fate of the compact uncertain.
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Topeka
Johnson County
House
Kansas City
Kansas
Missouri
Congress
Senate
Pentenntay
Melvin Neufeld
R-Ingalls
Kansas and Missouri
Jackson County
Clay
Jackson and Platte
Union Station
Kansas Legislature
Missouri General Assembly
Budget talks under way as House and Senate seek compromise
Topeka negotiators from both chambers begin refining a compromise budget for fiscal 2001 after passage of separate bills over 8.6 billion dollars. Key disputes include how much to fund public schools and whether to boost student aid, with university tuition relief contested and some shifts in child enforcement funding noted. Kansas abides by a low tuition aim and lawmakers note faculty pay as a priority while local impact on Prairie Dunes KC Club hosts the 2002 U.S. Women's Open.
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Topeka
House
Senate
Chambers
Senate Committee
Reed
Bill Graves
Appropriations Committee
Kansas
House Appropriations
David Adkins
Senate Ways and Means
Dave Kerr
Hutchinson
Kers
Kerr
Prairie Dunes County Club
State may get federal mental health funds
Kansas could attract up to 48 million dollars in extra federal funds for mental health services if Medicaid reimbursement rates are raised. The audit shows current rates are among the lowest, and centers warn against overreach that could change who is served. Officials urge cautious, phased plans with a preliminary report due before the legislative session adjourns.
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Topeka
Kan
Kansas
State Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services
SRS
Legislative Division of Post
Janet Schalansky
Ellen Piekalkiewicz
Association of Community Mental Health Centers
Monty
Dave Kerr
R-Hutchinson
Senate
Ways and Means Committee
Piekalkiewicz
Schalansky
Pizza delivery gaps spark Wichita race tinge in NE area
In Wichita, several chains refuse deliveries after 6 pm to the northeast black neighborhood two miles from the original Pizza Hut site and near Wichita State University. Managers cite safety and distance while residents argue stereotype bias. Officials cite crime stats, police say business decisions drive limits.
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Wichita
Pizza Hut
Wichita State University
Dominos
Godfather's
Paparas
Poli Company
Bob Circle
Partment
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Steve Stringham
Charlie Gwin Paola
Sia Garnett
Board of Co. Commissioners
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Main
State Board of Regents
Ottawa
FORD
Mel
Esa
Bry
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Myst
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Euler
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Tra
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Wales
Mand
Etry Creeer
Paras
Jesse Thomas
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Domino's
Pisza Hut Oy
Spok Corporea
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