Apple Shields Rival In District 12 Senate Race
In the District 12 state Senate contest Pat Apple and Tim Shields emerged as the major candidates after August primaries. Apple, an electrician from Louisburg, argues for economy driven education funding without tax increases, while Shields pushes district responsibility and more vocational options. Both favor expanded U.S. 59 projects for safety, and discuss job loss and illegal immigration as key concerns.
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Senate
Pat Apple
Louisburg
Tim Shields
Ottawa
Apple
Shields
U.S. 59
Contested State House Race Shapes Election Debate
In a daily look at the November 2 election, candidates debate definitions of marriage, personal choice, and the Constitution. Both favor concealed carry with training. Shields backs broader rights, Apple supports training and permitting. Liquor sales on Sundays split as revenue versus local control.
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Senate
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U.S
Schmidt Runs Unopposed for District 15 State Senate
Derek Schmidt, the unopposed District 15 State Senate candidate, expects school finance to dominate the upcoming legislative session. He cites wealth disparities and rural funding needs as driving factors, and notes that rising state revenue could ease reforms while supporting transportation program refinancing from last session.
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Independence
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Not Guilty Declared in Waverly Motorcycle Death Case
A Franklin County jury acquitted Jesse Winsky of second degree murder and involuntary manslaughter in the death of Robyn Curtis, a passenger on Winsky’s motorcycle struck by a truck on Old Highway 50. He was found guilty only of operating a vehicle with a blood alcohol level of .08 or greater, with sentencing set for December 13.
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Jesse Winsky
Franklin County
Thomas H. Sachse
Robyn Curtis
Winsky
Curtis
Terry Winsky
Jesse
J.R. Russell
Kansas City
Alco
John Dowell
Ottawa
Waverly
Brian Collins
Garnett
Collins
Misha Carrido
John Nowak
The
Ottawa Herald
Rick Winsky
Jessie Winsky
Terri Gatton
LaCygne
Franklin County District Court
Wyandotte casino plan faces fierce opposition in Kansas
A tribal compact would allow two northeast Kansas tribes to build a Wyandotte County resort casino while banning slots elsewhere. Breeders and racetrack owners warn against ending slot machines, arguing the plan could devastate Kansas racing finance. Lawmakers weigh the pact amid concerns over state revenue and gambling limits.
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Wyandotte
Dodge City
Pete Brungardt
Rsalina
Brungardt
Kathleen Sebelius
Kansas
Wyandotte County
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