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Debate On Kan. School Finance Resolution Delayed
Last Updated: 4:26 PM 02/09/10
The Kansas Senate has put off debate on a resolution aimed at discouraging a lawsuit by school districts against the state.

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Kan. Legislators Review Health Care Amendment
Last Updated: 4:18 PM 02/09/10
Kansas lawmakers have heard testimony on a proposed amendment to the state Constitution asserting Kansans' right to refuse to buy health insurance.

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Roeder Uses YouTube To Talk About Abortion, Murder
Last Updated: 4:21 PM 02/09/10
The man convicted of murdering a Kansas abortion provider shows little sympathy for the doctor's family in a YouTube tape that marks his first public comments since his trial.

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Kan. Panel Considers Eliminating Seldom-Used Income Tax Credits
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Some of the programs aren't being used and are cluttering tax forms and record keeping. (Full Story)
Topeka Councilman Says Zoo Should Retire Elephants
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A Topeka city councilman says the city should move two elephants at the Topeka Zoo to a sanctuary in Tennessee. (Full Story)
Topeka Woman Pleads No Contest To Manslaughter In Omaha
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A 38-year-old Kansas woman has been convicted of killing again, this time in Omaha. (Full Story)
February 9th Western Kansas Report
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Find out what's happening in Western Kansas. (Full Story)
4 Kansas Universities Join On Climate, Energy Work
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Four universities in Kansas are collaborating on research into climate change and energy use in the state. (Full Story)
Victim Of Weekend Crash In Wichita Identified

Victim identified as 28-year-old Hugo Ramirez of Wichita. (Full Story)
Mountain Lion Hunting Bill Considered
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A Kansas legislator is proposing that hunters be allowed to hunt mountain lions in the state. (Full Story)
Testimony Underway In Mireles Trial
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Testimony is underway in the murder trial for Israel Mireles. Mireles
is charged with murdering 18-year-old Butler County Community College
student Emily Sander. (Full Story)
Kan. House Panel Considers Halting Tax Exemptions
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A Kansas House committee is considering whether legislators should be allowed to grant new exemptions on state sales and property taxes. (Full Story)
Derby Police Department Launches Community-Based Website
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The Derby Police Department is implementing a new community-based communication tool called “Citizen Observer" and is designed to open the lines of communication between citizens and the police department. (Full Story)
6 Small Kan. Towns To Share $500,000 In State Grants
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Six small Kansas towns are sharing $500,000 in state grants that will help them with parks or recreation improvements. (Full Story)
Goddard Doctor Seeks Delay In Prison Term
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Dr. Lawrence Simons, of Goddard, was sentenced last month to two years in prison. He was ordered to surrender on Feb. 18 to begin serving his sentence. (Full Story)
Senate To Debate Kan. School Finance Resolution
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A resolution aimed at discouraging a lawsuit by school districts against the state of Kansas is heading for a Senate debate. (Full Story)
Second Man Charged In Portis Farmer's Death
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A second man has been charged with the 2008 murder of a north-central Kansas farmer. (Full Story)
Etheredge Case In Jury's Hands
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Last Updated: 7:37 PM 02/08/10 - The case against Thomas Etheredge is now in the hands of the jury. (Full Story)
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