Kansas NewsLocal news for Kansas, OK continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Student's glowing reports brought family to Muskogee- June 30, 2008 An early Muskogee resident named Erna Eddelman told the story of how her family came to settle in the Indian Territory town in 1894.http://www.topix.net/city/kansas-ok/2008/06/students-glowing-reports-brought-family-to-mus... Energy efficiency- June 28, 2008 We've just inched past the summer solstice: Saturday was the longest day of the summer -- approaching 15 hours of sunlight.http://www.topix.net/city/kansas-ok/2008/06/energy-efficiency?fromrss=1 Dean of UT Health Science Center pleads with lawmakers to help fund doctor training- June 26, 2008 The rising price of health care means hospitals are strapped for cash, and are not bringing on as many interns as they'd like.http://www.topix.net/city/kansas-ok/2008/06/dean-of-ut-health-science-center-pleads-with-l... Kansas man injured in accident- June 24, 2008 A Harper, Kan., man was injured Monday morning in an accident in Grant County. James Wene, 79, was taken to Integris Bass Baptist Health Center after the accident with head and arm injuries, according to an ...http://www.topix.net/city/kansas-ok/2008/06/kansas-man-injured-in-accident?fromrss=1 CALIFORNIA Indian casino growth slows Revenue in U.S., region still rising, but not as quickly- June 22, 2008 Revenue at the nation's Indian casinos grew by about 5 percent in 2007, significantly slower than in other years because of a sluggish economy and few new places opening.http://www.topix.net/city/kansas-ok/2008/06/california-indian-casino-growth-slows-revenue-... Gov. Blunt signs Legislation to improve access to education for Missouri military families- June 20, 2008 "Missouri's military heroes and their families deserve our gratitude for their selfless service to our state and our nation," Gov.http://www.topix.net/city/kansas-ok/2008/06/gov-blunt-signs-legislation-to-improve-access-... Tribal Casinos Continue Growth In 2007- June 18, 2008 Revenue at the nation's Indian casinos grew 5 percent in 2007, significantly slower than in years past but still outpacing the growth rate at Nevada casinos amid a sluggish economy.http://www.topix.net/city/kansas-ok/2008/06/tribal-casinos-continue-growth-in-2007?fromrss... Pact OK'd for area oil, gas drilling- June 18, 2008 It allows drilling in the Spavinaw Reservoir and along the city's waterline. The Tulsa Metropolitan Utility Authority approved a lease agreement Wednesday that allows for oil and gas drilling in the Spavinaw ...http://www.topix.net/city/kansas-ok/2008/06/pact-okd-for-area-oil-gas-drilling?fromrss=1 Candidates file for office- June 10, 2008 DELAWARE COUNTY The filing period for statewide elections ended June 5. On a local level, five offices were up for grabs including the Delaware County Sheriff, County Clerk, Court Clerk, County Commissioner ...http://www.topix.net/city/kansas-ok/2008/06/candidates-file-for-office?fromrss=1 Handful of Anglers Anticipate Noodlin' Season on Select Rivers- June 8, 2008 Kansas Handfishing season runs June 15-Aug. 31; only flathead catfish may be taken; other restrictions apply Pratt, KS - infoZine - The Kansas handfishing season -- often referred to as "noodling" -- opens June ...http://www.topix.net/city/kansas-ok/2008/06/handful-of-anglers-anticipate-noodlin-season-o... |