Trust, risk slow Oz amusement park scheme in Johnson County
Johnson County commissioners tabled Calif ornia developer Robert Kory’s 861 million Wonderful World of Oz project to convert DeSoto’s Sunflower Army Ammunition Plant into a Disney like park. Backers spent 25 million over four years, but distrust and a missing cash trap clause raised red flags and stalled the plan.
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Kansans Back Clean Water Ambassadors Plan
Kansas officials announce hiring five watershed specialists to lead voluntary water quality efforts. The program, funded by Kansas State University Research and Extension and three state agencies, partners farmers with county agents to identify impairments and promote better practices. The initiative aims to build trust and expand outreach beyond five target watersheds. Citizens are urged to contact Gov Graves office for more information.
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Election will mean divided government by DAVID ESPO AP Political Writer
In an election that kept both White House and Congress in play, Gore and Bush traded leads as voters divided nearly evenly. Thurmond looms large while Senate House outcomes hung on late results and potential resignations. Florida remained pivotal with a razor thin Bush lead and a looming recount.
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Victim politics and labels in public service debate
A columnist rails at identity politics urging merit over race or gender in appointments. He argues Americans should judge by qualifications alone, condemns affirmative action and victim culture, and calls for focus on future generations rather than ancestral grievances.
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