Bremby faces court test over Sunflower plant ruling
Kansas official Bremby defends a controversial Sunflower coal project against critics claiming short consultation with lawmakers. Environmentalists hail the decision as a climate leadership move while opponents warn of business impacts and ongoing litigation.
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Health forum voices funding and smoking ban debate in Kansas
Garden City health officials pressed lawmakers on sustaining district nursing staff and funding a coordinated school health program. They urged consideration of a statewide smoking ban, noting Kansas lags behind private bans and public support varies. Community health forums across 15 cities discuss pandemic plans and state health issues.
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Neufeld
Whitham
Donna Gerstner
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Kristi Schmitt
Finney County
Dogs in Dumpsters Alarm Residents After Animal Cruelty Case
Residents report animals found in Dumpsters including dead cats and cow and goat parts. A Pekingese survived long enough to be taken to Garden City Veterinary Clinic but died that night. authorities cite animal cruelty laws with potential jail and fines. The surviving Chihuahua, named Princess, was adopted by Dustie Stevens, who urges proper disposal and euthanasia through a vet.
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Garden City
Animal Control
Princess
Dustie Stevens
Scott City
Kansas to avoid leading CO2 rules despite debate
A Kansas council subcommittee on greenhouse gases urged federal CO2 policy while warning state leadership could harm the economy. Gov. Sebelius vetoed one measure and expected to veto another, as lawmakers push bills limiting state rules without legislative approval. Parkinson argued a national program could shift Kansas’ political timing.
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Kathleen Sebelius
Kansas
Parkinson
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Protests in Argentina shadow torch relay route
In Buenos Aires authorities deployed thousands of police as the Olympic torch reached its only Latin American stop. Falun Gong supporters lit a human rights torch and Tibet activists promised actions while China supporters demonstrated outside the presidential palace. Officials urged peaceful protests only.
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Jorge Carcavallo
Falun Gong
Liwei Fu
Paris
London
San Francisco
Francisco Irarrazabal
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