By JOHN HANNA TOPEKA, Kan. - Gov. Kathleen Sebelius and legislative leaders authorized $7.5 million Wednesday to help rebuild this tornado-damaged state, where deadly twisters killed 12 people and leveled a farming town last month.

By Scott Rothschild, Journal-World, Lawrence, Kan. Oct. 1--TOPEKA -- In Kansas, four out of five jobs require training beyond high school but not a full four-year degree. In western Kansas, the beef industry relies on diesel engine mechanics and refrigeration specialists.