http://kmuw.org en http://kmuw.org/post/top-morning-news-110112 <p><em>Kansas taxes fall short of October expectations; Survey of the Midwest predicts economic slump; Westar Energy crews help out in superstorm recovery.</em></p><p><strong>KS Taxes $37M&nbsp;Short Of Expectations In October</strong></p><p>A new report says Kansas collected $37 million less in taxes than anticipated in October, but officials think the shortfall will be temporary.</p><p>The Department of Revenue said Wednesday the state took in almost $477 million during the month. That's about 7 percent less than the $514 million officials had expected.</p> Thu, 01 Nov 2012 10:46:31 +0000 Briana O’Higgins 7850 at http://kmuw.org Top Morning News 11.01.12