Mission Hills NewsLocal news for Mission Hills, KS continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Seeing bathroom in a new light- February 29, 2008 "When there's light coming only from the ceiling or above the mirror, it creates shadow under the chin and eyes and on your forehead." The right bathroom lighting can switch an image in the mirror from beast to beauty, but it often ranks way below a luxury tub, modern fixtures and stylish tile on the priority list. via Chicago Tribunehttp://www.topix.net/city/mission-hills-ks/2008/02/seeing-bathroom-in-a-new-light?fromrss=... Even supporters back off from smoking ban- February 27, 2008 Sen. David Wysong, a Mission Hills Republican and the bill's main sponsor, said it was doubtful a bill could be passed this year. via Kansas.comhttp://www.topix.net/city/mission-hills-ks/2008/02/even-supporters-back-off-from-smoking-b... IRS sues area tax advisers, alleges fraudulent schemes- February 23, 2008 Two area tax advisers used sham companies and nonexistent chicken farms to shelter their clients&8217; income from hundreds of millions in taxes, government lawyers alleged Thursday.In separate but related ... via KansasCity.comhttp://www.topix.net/city/mission-hills-ks/2008/02/irs-sues-area-tax-advisers-alleges-frau... Local lawyers sued by IRS, accused of tax fraud- February 21, 2008 The Internal Revenue Service on Thursday sued two area lawyers, alleging that they sold numerous fraudulent tax schemes to wealthy investors. via Crime Scene KChttp://www.topix.net/city/mission-hills-ks/2008/02/local-lawyers-sued-by-irs-accused-of-ta... Kansas Senate committee considers smoking ban bill- February 17, 2008 "This cannot be overstated. We are talking about disease, death and heartache by family and friends" Supporters of banning smoking in restaurants, bars, casinos and most other public places got a quick lesson Tuesday in practical politics when they urged the Senate Judiciary Committee to rewrite the bill. via Newton Kansanhttp://www.topix.net/city/mission-hills-ks/2008/02/kansas-senate-committee-considers-smoki... When will Tomahawk Road bridge reopen- February 15, 2008 Today's problemShirlee Kanter of Mission Hills can't wait for the new Tomahawk Road bridge to reopen just east of Mission Road.For her, it's a better route to the Prairie Village Shopping Center than 71st Street, which has more traffic.She asks the dog to find out when she can use the bridge again.The answerPrairie Village Public Works Director Bob Pryzby has good news, Shirlee. The project should be finished in fewer than 60 days, and perhaps fewer than 30.The bridge replaces one that was...http://www.topix.net/city/mission-hills-ks/2008/02/when-will-tomahawk-road-bridge-reopen?f... Reverend: Smoking ban "political hypocrisy"- February 13, 2008 "I believe we have a right, a duty, to protect people from the health hazards of secondhand smoke" A bar owner, a priest and a tobacco representative walk into a room. No joke. These people were among the 19 people who testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee today in opposition to a statewide smoking ... via Topeka Capital-Journalhttp://www.topix.net/city/mission-hills-ks/2008/02/reverend-smoking-ban-political-hypocris... Bathroom lights can change your look- February 8, 2008 "When there are only can lights to light a person's face, the effect can be really shadowy and hideous" The right bathroom lighting can switch an image in the mirror from beast to beauty, but it often ranks way below a luxury tub, modern fixtures and stylish tile on the priority list. via Sunherald.comhttp://www.topix.net/city/mission-hills-ks/2008/02/bathroom-lights-can-change-your-look?fr... Kansas pushes to vote on smoking in public- February 7, 2008 "I believe this bill will save tens of thousands of Kansas lives." MANHATTAN, Kan. - After failing to pass a statewide smoking ban in 2007, liberal Mission Hills, Kan., Republican Sen. via The Daily Videttehttp://www.topix.net/city/mission-hills-ks/2008/02/kansas-pushes-to-vote-on-smoking-in-pub... Health is key to smoke ban- February 7, 2008 "A billion dollars are spent by Kansans on health care each year for tobacco-related diseases" Kansans want a smoking ban in their public places restaurants and bars included but they want local citizens to have the option of approving or rejecting it. via The Johnson County Sunhttp://www.topix.net/city/mission-hills-ks/2008/02/health-is-key-to-smoke-ban?fromrss=1 |