Wind and Wheels festival cars show and kite event in Seon
USD 457 hosts Couch Potato 5K at Lee Richardson Zoo April 18 with 2 p.m. start and advance volunteers receive a T shirt and bib. Wind and Wheels festival at Wichita County High School April 19 features kite flying demonstrations, car and motorcycle show, live music, model rockets, Easter egg hunt, and AIM for the Track 5K for a high school track fundraiser. Free admission. email windandwheels gmail com or car 620-375-2182 for rides and registration.
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GCHS Promenade DVD Available for Purchase
Garden City High School Buffalo Broadcasting offers a 2014 prom DVD for $10. Orders via email or phone. pick up in room CL-124 at the high school. Shelby McNutt handles emails at smcnutt gckschools com and school phone is 805-5497. The Junior-Senior prom occurred Saturday with the theme The Great Gatsby A Roaring 20s Swingin Soiree.
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Kansas Panels Advance KU Health Education Building Funding
Kansas House and Senate committees approve bills to fund KU health education building with 24 million from a FICA settlement and 25 million in bonds. Proposals also set aside 15 million from commerce to supply 5 million to the Kansas Cancer Center and research at Kansas State University and Wichita State University.
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Kansas lawmakers avoid big abortion debate in Legislature
Top Kansas Republicans block debate on banning most abortions early in pregnancy while advancing a bill to make technical changes in existing abortion restrictions. Senate backs technical fixes. House rules limit anti heartbeat initiatives as lawmakers split over tactics amid GOP and Kansans for Life influence.
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Wichita clinic reports about 1200 abortions in first year
South Wind Women's Center in Wichita says its first year of operation since reopening in 2013 saw about 1200 abortions and roughly 1500 patients for reproductive care including abortions up to 14 weeks. The clinic drew patients from Kansas and neighboring states amid ongoing anti abortion efforts.
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Garden City warns after rash of auto burglaries
Garden City police urge residents to lock vehicles and hide possessions after ten break ins since Sunday. Capt. Michael Reagle says proactive steps and public reports help, with items stolen totaling over 1500 dollars. Tips include locking cars, not leaving valuables visible, concealing items, using alarms, closing windows, removing stereo faceplates, and recording serial numbers.
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Kansas Senate approves autism insurance coverage bill
The Kansas Senate approved a bill requiring insurance coverage for autism therapy up to 1300 hours annually for children up to six and 520 hours for ages six to twelve, applying to pre ACA plans and large employers, reaching about 750 of more than 8000 children. Advocates call it progress despite flaws, while licensing provisions set for July 2016 could deter providers and create gaps in access.
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Senate
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