House advances bill to allow coal plants

Legislative leaders say Sebelius will reject coal plants
Legislative leaders today said Gov. Kathleen Sebelius has rejected a proposal to build two coal-fired power plants in southwest Kansas.

Second bill on coal plants vetoed
Gov. Kathleen Sebelius on Thursday vetoed a second bill allowing two coal-fired power plants in southwest Kansas and accused its supporters of being...

Lobbyists spending $789K on coal plants
Lobbyists have reported spending more than $789,000 during the ongoing debate over two proposed coal-fired power plants in southwest Kansas, most of...

Representation
To the editor: What’s the point of having representatives if they don’t represent us? Douglas County overwhelmingly opposes the coal plants. Why...

2008 Academic All-Star: Jake Bontrager
Jake Bontrager’s Tonganoxie High School transcript — splashed with all A’s— provides proof that he can handle any subject.