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Brownback sticks with Kansas school finance push
Kansas Senate leaders are suggesting that Gov. Sam Brownback's school finance proposal be shelved for the year and sent to a committee for further review.
KS Senate gives tentative OK to fracking waste
The Kansas Senate has tentatively approved a measure allowing oil and gas drilling companies to spread clay shavings produced by fracking operations over fields in Kansas.
NRC to give public report on Kansas nuclear plant
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has scheduled a public meeting to address a recent inspection report on Wolf Creek nuclear power plant near Burlington.
Brownback defends involvement in redistricting
Gov. Sam Brownback is defending his involvement in the Kansas Legislature's debate over redistricting, saying he wants to influence proposals now rather than being forced to consider a veto later.
Brownback not interested in keeping Mizzou rivalry
Gov. Sam Brownback says he has no interest in keeping the University of Kansas' rivalry with the University of Missouri alive when the Tigers leave the Big 12 for the Southeastern Conference next year.
Santorum campaign plans kickoff rally in Kansas
Republican presidential hopeful Rick Santorum has officially opened his Kansas campaign headquarters in downtown Wichita.
Rumsfeld offers humor, caution at Fort Leavenworth
Former Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld tells military officers that any perceived weakness in U.S. power is a greater threat to the country than another nation or terrorist cell.
Mars can't build wind turbine at Topeka plant
The Mars company won't be allowed to build a wind turbine at its Topeka plant because it would interfere with airspace at nearby Forbes Field.
Bill changing court appointments stalls in Kansas
Many abortion opponents and conservative Republicans in Kansas are pushing to give the governor and legislators more influence over the appointment of appellate court judges.
One officer resigns, one remains suspended following police ticket scandal
A commissioned Lawrence police officer has resigned after an investigation fround officers had been fixing over the course of nine years, city officials announced Friday.