Tourism groups push for bigger role in hotel tax funding
Finney County hoteliers and tourism officials pressed for a larger share of hotel motel tax dollars for marketing and events. They urged using the Finney County Exhibition Building for live music, with upgrades and air conditioning under consideration. The advisory board and county commissioners discussed funding limits and plans as they reopen communication and set a May 19 meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tourism Bureau
Amro Samy
Clarion Inn
Samy
Dodge City
Finney County
Lamy
Tourisi Bureau
Fairgrounds
Angie Clark
Cliff Mayo
Clark
Mayo
Roman Harbur
Bureau
Lynn Schoonover
Schoonover
Commission
Chamber
Gadhafi defiant as NATO strikes pound Tripoli
Explosions and a smoke plume were seen in Tripoli amid anti-aircraft fire as Libyan state TV showed Gadhafi aboard a sport utility vehicle, insisting on his hold on power. NATO teams in Berlin discussed expanding air operations while reiterating no oath to oust him, and Ban Ki-moon urged cease fire and humanitarian aid.
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Tripoli
Gaddafi
NATO
Libya
Gadhafi
Misrata
U.N
Ban Ki-moon
Cairo
Arab League
Berlin
United States
Barack Obama
U.S
Hillary Rodham Clinton
Clinton
Schumacher sentenced to life in prison for killing Ann Schumacher
Prosecutors described a fatal shot on Ann Schumacher with Todd Schumacher on her porch. Defense argued Todd intended suicide due to mental problems as he held a cocked .357 revolver. Coroners said the bullet entered under the chin, severing spinal cord and causing rapid death. Jury heard audio of a gun being cocked before deliberation. Attempts to contact the Schumacher family were unsuccessful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Schumacher
Billie Rork
Todd Schumacher
Rork
Ann
Karrer
Overland Park
Weather boosts soil moisture as winds raise fire risk in SW Kansas
A cold upper level storm brought light rain and some snow across southwest Kansas, dropping 0.13 to 0.9 inches in various counties and boosting soil moisture. Red flag fire warnings and burn bans were issued in 11 to 13 counties as winds of 25 mph or more and humidity near 15 percent elevate danger to power lines, roofs, and travel. Kent Martin of Garden City notes moisture movement aided retention. officials warn of crosswinds and wind-related damage.
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Cimarron
Kalvesta
Syracuse
Ford County
Ingalls
Gray County
Hamilton County
Garden City
Kent Martin
Southwest Kansas Research Extension Center
Southwest
Kansas
National Weather Service
Finney
Burger
Rockies
Plains
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Ayman
Doctors Without Borders
Tunisia
Khaled
Schumacher
Tim R. Cruz
Pol. Ad
R. Cruz
Nickiau
Friends of the Finney Co. Public Library
Finnup Room
Finney County Public Library
Walnut Garden City
Ecial “Book Nook
Vivian Kinder
Hotmail
Angolsumadin
Jen
Pizza Hut
St. Dominic
St. Mary
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