Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 16th of February.
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A 94-year-old Korean War veteran from Johnson County received his long-awaited Purple Heart after nearly 70 years due to a clerical error during his service from 1951 to 1953.
He accepted the medal during a Sunday ceremony attended by family and local veterans groups.
📰 Economy
Local leaders report that the Chiefs’ training center in Olathe and Lockton’s planned move to Leawood signal the end of a long-standing tax truce across the state border.
Experts warn that renewed competition may impact regional economic growth if more companies shift across the line.
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