Shelter relocation plan hinges on private lot and grants
Community members debate moving a historic homeless shelter house from its flood-altered lot near the Marais des Cygnes River. A trucking company is assessing moving costs while city officials weigh regulations and possible funding, with a decision expected soon.
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Rail lines key to moving state's grain modal shift
Kansas lawmakers urge rail upgrades to handle heavier grain cars and reduce road costs. The study, funded by the federal DOT, finds current loans fall short for shortline upgrades and recommends regional planning and rail car purchases for peak shipping periods. Lawmakers warn inaction endangers local rail viability and highway budgets.
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Bodies found at abandoned Iraqi base raise kidnapping link
Defense Ministry Capt. Sabah Yassin said remains unearthed at an abandoned base in Latifiya include 10 men, three women, and two children. Identities were unknown, and some victims appeared to be soldiers reportedly abducted by insurgents two weeks earlier.
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