Grand Jury use continues its success
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The Johnson County grand jury is the county’s first since 1989. Also in session is a grand jury in Wyandotte County, thought to be the first there in at least 40 years. Each jury will sit for three months.

Blunt orders troopers to enforce immigration laws
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Citing an “unnatural influx” of illegal immigrants, Gov. Matt Blunt on Monday ordered state troopers to start checking the immigration status of every person they arrest.

Mission to keep tax rate flat
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The council approved an $18.6 million spending plan for next year that keeps the city property tax rate flat.

Kincaid Family gives large gift to Bishop Miege High School
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Bishop Miege High School has doubled the size of its campus. Don and Patty Kincaid, of Mission Hills, donated 18 acres of adjacent land to the school Thursday evening. The property is the former campus of the Old Mission Junior High School.

Fairway mayor still pushing for City Hall
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Susan McAlister, a Fairway resident, thinks the council has a tricky situation on their hands: They’re pursuing the city hall after voters proved they don’t want it. “I think, in general, anything that can be done to foster genuine communication between the people and their elected officials is a good thing,” said McAlister, after the meeting. “I think there are innovative and cost-effective ways to consider the city hall question without a costly major expansion.

Lenexa holds line on taxes
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Lenexa’s City Council is refraining from raising property taxes for next year, despite projections of future budget shortfalls.

Johnson County DA goes after dog fighters
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Anderson is accused of breeding pit bull terriers for dog fighting. Officials released additional details about the case during a press conference today with Johnson County District Attorney Phill Kline.

Morrison wants to add another state bureaucracy
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Gov. Kathleen Sebelius created the commission in late 2006 to help identify gaps and limitations of current school crisis planning. Attorney General Paul Morrison offered office space to the commission if it decides to evolve into an office or agency.