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Securities Commissioner Named Secretary Of State

Securities Commissioner Chris Biggs was appointed Secretary of State by Gov. Mark Parkinson Tuesday morning. Biggs had already announced he was running for the seat in November.

Published: Tue, 16 Mar 2010 19:08:05 GMT

Tax Debate Delayed

Legislators voted 64-57 to delay a debate on potential new sales tax revenue until May 3.

Published: Tue, 16 Mar 2010 21:50:38 GMT

Spring Forward with these "Hot Jobs"

Hourly or full-time.. here's this week's listing from Deb.. who's now only on twice a month, so her visits are a real treat! Good luck in your job searches.

Published: Tue, 16 Mar 2010 21:59:20 GMT

Tiger Woods' Return To Benefit CBS, ESPN

Tiger Woods announced on Tuesday that he would make his return to golf on April 8 for the 2010 Masters Tournament, and media analysts say the broadcasters covering the event have reason to be giddy.

Published: Tue, 16 Mar 2010 19:37:37 GMT

Easter Shoppers Set To Spend $13 Billion

It looks like Easter will put a little spring in shopper's steps, according to a survey released Tuesday.

Published: Tue, 16 Mar 2010 19:41:49 GMT

Senators, Tiahrt: Don't Extend Tanker Deadline

The Kansas delegation argued if a prospective competitor cannot meet the military's deadlines and requirements, the Air Force should not hesitate to award the contract to an American company ready to build tankers on its schedule.

Published: Tue, 16 Mar 2010 21:54:07 GMT

Stocks Rise After Fed Holds Rates

Stocks rose Tuesday after the Federal Reserve voted to keep interest rates at historic lows and Standard & Poor's did not downgrade Greece's credit rating.

Published: Tue, 16 Mar 2010 19:21:52 GMT

Ft. Riley Troops Deploy To Kuwait

More army soldiers will soon be leaving for Kuwait.

Published: Tue, 16 Mar 2010 00:22:21 GMT

City Court Upholds Smoking Ban Violation

An administrative hearing officer ruled against tobacco shop owner Jim Suwalski in his challenge of the city's indoor smoking ban ordinance.

Published: Tue, 16 Mar 2010 00:47:03 GMT

Nigerian Prince Still Wants Your Money

Internet fraud cases surged by 22% in 2009, and financial losses doubled compared to the year before as scammers took advantage of Americans rendered desperate by the recession.

Published: Tue, 16 Mar 2010 19:29:21 GMT