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Kansas Gets C- For Infrastructure

Associated Press — Wed, 22 May 2013 13:47:09 +0000

Civil engineers have given Kansas' infrastructure an overall C-minus grade.

The regional chapters of the American Society of Civil Engineers released their report card Wednesday.

It's an evaluation of the state's aviation, bridges, roads, dams, drinking water, energy, levees, railroads and schools.

The engineers found the most faults with the state's bridges and dams, rating them a D-minus. They say Kansas has nearly 3,000 structurally deficient bridges.

They awarded the highest grades for the state's roads and schools; both got a C-plus.

Bill To Roll Back Tougher Green Energy Standards Stalls In House Committee

Kate Clause — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 19:08:17 +0000

A new effort to roll back new green energy standards in Kansas utilities has stalled in the state Legislature.

The House Energy and Environment Committee tabled a bill today that would put off a requirement for utilities to generate at least 20 percent of its energy with renewable resources by the year 2020. The tabled bill would rolled back the standard to 15 percent, not 20.

Westar To Help Customers With Energy Assistance Program

Carla Eckels — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 11:41:32 +0000

Westar Energy advisers will be in Wichita Wednesday as part of an outreach program that helps low income Kansans fill out applications for assistance with home energy costs.

The Low-Income Energy Assistance Program or (LIEAP) is a federally funded program that helps eligible households pay a portion of their utility bills by providing a one-time per year benefit.

Westar Energy spokesperson Gina Penzig says advisers are helping customers in several cities in Kansas complete the application process.

Top Morning News 2.20.13

Briana O’Higgins and Kate Clause — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 11:38:07 +0000

Kansas senator expecting announcement on NBAF; Action expected on school funding formula; Gas explosion destroys restaurant in KC.

Sen. Roberts Anticipates NBAF 'Breakthrough'

The stalemate over federal funding for a state-of-the-art animal disease laboratory at Kansas State may soon be over.

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Panel OKs School Amendment

Top Morning News 11.19.12

Briana O’Higgins — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 11:24:52 +0000

Kansas jobless rate due out today; Judge says Kansas doctor does not have to post bond in abortion case; Childhood poverty task force is expected to meet today.

October Kansas Jobless Rate Due Monday

The Kansas Department of Labor is preparing to release a fresh look at the state's economy.

The agency says its report on October's unemployment rate will be announced Monday. The state's jobless rate has been on the way down recently, falling to 5.9 percent in September from 6.2 percent in August and 6.7 percent in September 2011.

Top Morning News 11.02.12

Briana O’Higgins — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 10:45:01 +0000

Kobach predicts voter turnout to be around 68 percent; Kansas GOP says they may lose some House seats on Nov. 6; A hydroelectric power plant in Lawrence is expected to start operating Friday.

Kobach Predicts 68 Percent Voter Turnout In Kansas

Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach is predicting 68 percent voter turnout in Tuesday's elections. Kobach offered the forecast Thursday.

Sunflower Closing Arguments At KS Supreme Court Friday

Bryan Thompson — Fri, 31 Aug 2012 13:15:14 +0000

The Kansas Supreme Court is scheduled to hear oral arguments Friday in a challenge to the air quality permit granted almost two years ago for construction of a coal-fired power plant in Southwest Kansas.

Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Attracting Few Users

Kansas Public Radio — Wed, 01 Aug 2012 10:06:23 +0000

Westar Energy has installed about 52 electric vehicle charging stations throughout the state of Kansas.