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Senator: Lab will draw other employers

By DAVID TWIDDY, Associated Press | Nov. 2 at 11:05 p.m.

MANHATTAN — A federal animal disease lab headed to Kansas will likely bring along companies looking to profit from that research, Sen. Sam Brownback said Monday.

Lobbies urge farmers to oppose climate bill

BY RENEE SCHOOF AND DAVID GOLDSTEIN, Eagle Washington bureau | Nov. 1 at 11:02 p.m.

WASHINGTON — Farm state senators and others soon will get a taste of what their colleagues from Missouri already have piled high on their desks: thousands of letters from farmers urging them to vote against the climate and energy bill.

Lottery board may gamble on casino

BY JOHN HANNA, Associated Press | Nov. 1 at 11:02 p.m.

TOPEKA — Members of a state board in Kansas don't appear to like the hand they've been dealt for proposed casinos in Kansas City and the Wichita area, and they're wondering whether they should fold.

Can reducing the number of school districts solve state budget woes?

BY JEANNINE KORANDA, The Wichita Eagle | Nov. 2 at 5:56 a.m.

TOPEKA — Kansas has 293 school districts ranging in size from West Solomon Valley in northwest Kansas with 39 students to Wichita with 49,744 students.

Bug disease lab moving to Kan.

By DAVID TWIDDY, Associated Press | Nov. 1 at 12:03 a.m.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. —Another federal research lab dedicated to animal diseases is headed for Manhattan.

Man survives second life-threatening event

Associated Press | Nov. 1 at 12:03 a.m.

HUTCHINSON — At age 24, Levi Mitzner of Abbyville has endured two life-threatening experiences that left family and friends wondering if he would make it.

Juvenile homes to get regular outside reviews

Associated Press | Nov. 1 at 12:03 a.m.

TOPEKA — Juvenile group homes in Kansas will be subject to twice-a-year outside reviews under changes being imposed by the state Juvenile Justice Authority.

Bison free to roam Kansas prairie preserve

By SCOTT CANON, Kansas City Star | Oct. 31 at 12:03 a.m.

TALLGRASS PRAIRIE NATIONAL PRESERVE —A long-gone species returned home Friday not with a thunder of hooves, but with muffled snorts and a short gallop from muddy pen to grassy range.

General: More troops needed in Afghanistan

By JOHN MILBURN, Associated Press | Oct. 31 at 12:03 a.m.

FORT LEAVENWORTH — A top Army general said Friday that training Afghanistan's struggling military and police forces is critical if the U.S. wants to succeed after eight years of war, and he's confident President Obama will OK sending more troops there to do that.

Court rules county can prohibit wind farms

Associated Press | Oct. 31 at 12:03 a.m.

TOPEKA — The Kansas Supreme Court ruled Friday that Wabaunsee County commissioners have the right to prohibit the construction of commercial wind farms in their county.

Tax hikes possible, governor says

By JOHN HANNA, Associated Press | Oct. 31 at 8:32 a.m.

TOPEKA — Kansas is "very close" to being forced to consider raising taxes to deal with budget problems, Gov. Mark Parkinson said Friday.

Cocaine in plane nets three drug indictments

BY STAN FINGER, The Wichita Eagle | Oct. 30 at 1:08 a.m.

Three California men have been indicted on a drug trafficking charge after authorities seized a plane carrying more than 125 pounds of cocaine in Liberal last week.

Kan. official's Mo. job raises questions

BY CHRIS BLANK AND JOHN HANNA, Associated Press | Oct. 30 at 1:08 a.m.

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. —The Kansas secretary of commerce plans to cross state lines to lead economic development efforts in Missouri, which is prompting some Kansas legislators to question his loyalties in a key business-recruiting effort.

Congress approves buyouts for Treece

BY DION LEFLER, The Wichita Eagle | Oct. 30 at 6:23 a.m.

Congress authorized buying out the residents of the contaminated community of Treece on Thursday, and the Environmental Protection Agency signaled it's ready to move forward with emptying the town of people.

Gov.: State won't add to KC stadium incentives

By DAVID TWIDDY, Associated Press | Oct. 29 at 1:09 a.m.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. —Kansas Gov. Mark Parkinson said Wednesday that the state doesn't plan to sweeten a $230 million package of incentives to lure a soccer stadium and office complex to Wyandotte County.

Wife is accused of soliciting murder

By JOHN MILBURN, Associated Press | Oct. 29 at 1:09 a.m.

TOPEKA — A northeast Kansas woman already charged in her husband's fatal shooting was charged Wednesday with soliciting someone to commit the killing.

Taiwan may ease beef restrictions

By JOHN MILBURN, Associated Press | Oct. 29 at 1:09 a.m.

TOPEKA — Gov. Mark Parkinson said Wednesday that he has been assured Taiwan will soon ease restrictions on imports of U.S. beef.

Bobcats frolic on Hutchinson patio

BY MICHAEL PEARCE, The Wichita Eagle | Oct. 29 at 12:25 p.m.

Every day millions of people turn on their televisions to watch seldom-seen wildlife. Sunday afternoon Perry and Shari McCabe of Hutchinson only had to look out their back door to enjoy the up-close antics of four bobcats.

Parkinson hints at cuts to balance state budget

BY JEANNINE KORANDA, Eagle Topeka bureau | Oct. 29 at 1:09 a.m.

TOPEKA — The governor hinted Wednesday that he would order more cuts in state budgets before the end of the year if revenue forecasts are as bad as expected.

EBay won't allow auctions to raise money for Scott Roeder

By JUDY L. THOMAS, Kansas City Star | Oct. 28 at 6:25 a.m.

An eBay auction planned by abortion foes to raise money for the man accused of killing George Tiller will not be permitted, company officials said Tuesday.

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