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May 19, 2009 | The Capital-Journal

Casinos slowed by recession

Although the Legislature in 2007 authorized four state-licensed casinos for Kansas, only one is under construction.

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Sat May 09, 2009

The Ledger

Storms Kill Four in Midwest

Published: Friday, May 8, 2009 at 8:12 p.m. Last Modified: Friday, May 8, 2009 at 8:12 p.m. ST.

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Kansas' CW

Damage from Friday Morning's Storms

Severe storms damaged homes and properties, flooded roads and created power outages throughout southeast and south central Kansas.

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Fri May 08, 2009

KansasCity.com

Four dead in Missouri, Kansas as heavy storms push through Midwest

Wicked thunderstorms with wind reaching speeds of 120 mph pushed through parts of the Midwest on Friday, leaving four people dead, collapsing a church and knocking out power to thousands, authorities said.Two people were killed near Poplar Bluff when wind knocked a tree onto their car.

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Wed Feb 18, 2009

The Topeka Capital-Journal

Legislation would require lower investment in casinos

Goodbye, Bellagio. Hello, Slots-A-Fun. OK, that's probably not an entirely fair way to look at a new proposal to spur development of a state-owned casino in southeast Kansas.

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Mon Feb 16, 2009

Joplin Globe

Kansas schools to lose thousands under proposed cuts

For weeks, Kansas school administrators have prepared themselves for the worst-case scenario when it comes to possible cuts to this year's state education budget and projected cuts to next year's allocation.

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Sun Feb 01, 2009

Kansas.com

Casinos thrive and grow across Oklahoma while three of Kansas' four gaming zones are empty

Casino hotel towers are beginning to loom over the landscape. But that landscape isn't in Kansas.

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Fri Jan 23, 2009

Fort Scott Tribune

Local officials head to Topeka

Several Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce members, city and state officials, area business leaders and other residents plan to converge in Topeka next month to discuss issues facing Southeast Kansas this ...

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Wed Jan 21, 2009

The Topeka Capital-Journal

No casino applicants for SE Kansas

The faltering economy is a major reason nobody is eager to build and operate a state-owned casino in southeast Kansas, but the Kansas Lottery isn't giving up.

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Sun Jan 18, 2009

Joplin Globe

Sales-tax revenues up in Southeast Kansas

COLUMBUS, Kan. - The ailing national economy is not reflected in sales-tax revenues in Cherokee or Crawford counties.

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Wed Jan 07, 2009

Kansas' CW

Former Cherokee Co. Attorney Sentenced to Federal Prison

A former Cherokee County Attorney will serve time in federal prison for receiving money and favors from a Gentleman's Club.

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Tue Jan 06, 2009

NBC Action News

Former Kansas Prosecutor Sentenced for Extortion

The former Cherokee, Kan., County Attorney has been sentenced to more than a year in federal prison for receiving money and favors from a Galena, Kan., Gentlemen's Club.

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Wed Dec 24, 2008

Joplin Globe

Cherokee County lawmakers push for work on highways 7, 69

Two Kansas legislators whose districts include Cherokee County say the state should include Highway 7 in its next transportation plan.

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Thu Dec 18, 2008

Kansas.com

Drilling Report

Samuel Gary Jr. & Assoc., No. 1-25 Hekele, 110 feet south, c s/2 s/2 of 25-17s-13w; 25 bopd and 10 bwpd from LKC at 3156-3184. Butler County Max Oil Production, No.

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Sun Dec 14, 2008

Joplin Globe

Andra Bryan Stefanoni: Casino issues return to table

PITTSBURG, Kan. - When it comes to gambling in Kansas, one thing is a sure bet: It's an issue that will continue to claim part of the limelight when the Legislature convenes in January.

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