Sunflower faces uncertain future amid CO2 ruling and new lawsuits
The Sierra Club filed a lawsuit over Sunflower Electric's planned 2100 megawatt plant complex in Finney County as a Supreme Court ruling on CO2 emissions raises cost and regulatory fears. Utility officials warn higher costs and rate volatility, while KDHE and EPA positions remain unsettled. The club seeks a formal state hearing on Sunflower's permit, and Finney County leaders call the move a stalled tactic. Local observers note public hearings drew supporters and protesters over mercury and groundwater impacts.
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Miller
Westar
Environmental Services
Bill Eastman
Congress
EPA
Gina Penzig
Sunflower
Finney County
Kansas
Kansas Department of Health and Environment
Joe Blubaugh
Sierra Club
Shawnee County
Holcomb
Nicholas Persampieri
EarthJustice of
Denver
Sunflower Electric
Persampieri
Supreme Court
KDHE
Eric Dopperschmidt
Finney County Economic Development Corp
Dopperschmidt
Hummer given probation after multiple charges and treatment plan
Court sentenced Clay Hummer to probation on ten counts noting antidepressant effects on his depressive state but worsening mania. He must avoid lawbreaking, alcohol, drugs, weapons, and continue treatment including Valley Hope Hospital stay, counseling, AA meetings, and random tests. Douglass received a plea agreement with no jail, while prosecutors and defense noted her personal impact and future prospects.
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Hummer
Valley Hope Hospital
Alcoholics Anonymous
Kansas Lawyers Assistance Program
Falk
Dallas-Fort Worth
Wecker
Douglass
Kevin Graham
Graham
Clay Hummer
Kansas
Johnson
Shawnee
Garden City
Pat Salia
Board of Indigents’ Defense Services
Topeka
Salia
Uninsured cancer patient’s story highlights access to care
A doctor revisits Shirley Searcy’s case to show how lack of insurance shaped her cancer treatment and death. Her story, echoed by experts and researchers, underscores that tens of thousands face similar fates as medical costs rise and millions remain uninsured.
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Ber
Associated Press
Searcy
Klaassen
Shirley Searcy
Journal of the American Medical Association
Catherine DeAngelis
Paul Ginsburg
Center For Studying Health System Change
U.S
Finney County voters weigh tax extension and races
Early turnout favored extending a five year quarter cent sales tax for U S Highway 50 improvements aiming to attract business and create 500 jobs in Finney County. Voters considered Garden City council and USD 457 board races along with a city smoking ordinance as polls closed at 7 p m.
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Jose Saavedra
FCEDC
Finney County
Saavedra
Garden City
Dunkel
City Commission
J.R. Behan
Gary Fuller
Roy Cessna
John Doll
Nancy Harness
Jim Perkins
Robin Valenzuela
Finney County Public Library
Valenzuela
Harold Orosco
Jeff Crist
Gail Dunford
Bruce Reichmuth
Mike Utz
USD 457 Board of Education
Garden City Community College Board of Trustees
Della Brandenburger
Steve Sterling
Terri Worf
Kansas Legislature Advances Health Reform Measure
The Senate approved a health reform bill 36 to 4 while the House passed a companion measure 117 to 5 tying a tax free health expense account to broader reforms. Debates followed Gov Sebelius urging faster action as the session nears 90 days with 82 days elapsed.
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Senate
House
Marcia Nielsen
Kansas Health Policy Authority
Kansas
Kathleen Sebelius
Health Awareness Clinics Offer Free Hypnotherapy Services
Health Awareness Clinics provide therapists for weight loss stop smoking and stress relief group hypnotherapy funded by public donations. Anyone seeking treatment receives professional hypnotherapy at no charge, with claims of reducing clothing size by two to three via therapy.
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Scott Bershof
Karen Searcy
Will
Sunflower Electric Power Corporation Board
Sunflower Electric Board Room
W. St. John St
Garden City, Kansas
Wayne Period
Chambers UK
E. Fulton
HealthAwarenessClinics.org
Custer
Olden Bopsrt Buffet & Grill
East Kansas Plaza
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