Obama favored in Kansas caucuses by Clinton backer
Dan Lykins, co chair of Clinton for president in Kansas, says Obama will win the Kansas Democratic caucuses due to resource backing. Kansas Democrats plan caucuses at 50 sites with 32 of 41 delegates at stake as Gov. Rath campaigned for Obama at college events.
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Obama Campaign Gains in Kansas Caucus Race
Sebelius endorsed Obama last week and appeared in a Wichita TV ad as Kansas Democrats plan to caucus today at 50 sites for 32 of 41 delegates. Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama headline Super Tuesday contests nationwide including Kansas. Republicans caucus Saturday to pick the Kansas GOP nominee.
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Corridor Study Aims U S 59 Development Plan
City moves to approve a proactive corridor plan for a two mile by half mile zone along U S 59 bounded by I 35 and Rock Creek Road and Prairie Spirit Trail. Wynndee Lee says it outlines best future uses and access points while meeting state guidelines and indicates heavy industrial growth north of Kingman Road.
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Ottawa family enjoys 72 degree swing day
Krystopher Hylton pushes his son Xavier on a swing at City Park in Ottawa as mild weather gives way to a sharp cool down. Temperatures rose to 72 degrees on Monday then plunged to 34 overnight, with rain and snow forecast and up to four inches of snow possible by tonight and early Wednesday.
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Leavenworth eyed for new federal prison site
Sen. Sam Brownback says Bush budget would allocate about 1.4 million to study a new federal maximum security prison in Leavenworth Kansas near the current facility. Local leaders push for the project as an economic boost with roughly 1900 inmates in nearby facilities.
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Regional rail plan eyed by Kansas City mayor
Kansas City mayor Mark Funkhouser proposes a two state regional light rail district to replace local transit agencies and oversee an equal share of rail miles in Missouri and Kansas. He invites suburban mayors to a breakfast to discuss the plan, estimated at 4 billion dollars, with an oversight commission apportioned by state.
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