Western Bank robbery prompts security upgrades and probes
Western State Bank considers adding bulletproof glass and tighter access after a robbery that affected teller drawers. The Kansas Bankers Association offers up to 5000 dollars for information leading to arrests. Commerce Bank robbery suspects, John and Twyna Harms, face federal charges with a status conference set for May 27 and a jury trial slated for June 8. Investigations involve Garden City Police and the FBI, with no confirmation of recovered funds and ongoing speculation on links between cases.
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Whitham
Western State Bank
Sixth Street
KBA
Commerce Bank
Tom Walker
N. Seventh St
John Harms
Wichita
Tywana Harms
FBI
Jeff Lanza
Kyle Smith
Smith
Kansas Bureau of Investigation
Milk price outlook shapes Southwest Kansas dairy profits
In southwest Kansas dairies face higher milk prices as May futures hover near 19 dollars per hundredweight, though actual April checks lag. Fred Rotsemas of Lakin and Deerfield Dairy expects about 18, while Plymell Dairy’s Dick Strandmark notes possible 18.50. Producers cite tighter supply, fewer cows, and Canadian import limits as price drivers. locals anticipate a tougher year but seek a firmer footing.
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Kearny County
Fred Rotsemas
Lakin Dairy
Deerfield Dairy
Rotsemus
Dick Strandmark
Plymell Dairy
Garden City
Strandmark
Kansas
Canada
C.B. Rector
Rector
Scott City teacher fired after comment controversy
Scott City trustees voted to terminate biology teacher Hunter after a period on paid administrative leave following a controversial remark to a student. Hunter, who began teaching in 1974, faced support from colleagues while his wife also works in the district. A long-term substitute has replaced him as the board considers next steps and potential due process options.
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Norstrom
America
Hunter
Katt
Carolyn
Scott City
Connie Everett
Kansas National Education Association
Tony Birney
AARP Ads Lead Nursing Home Bill Lobby Spending
A newspaper campaign against a nursing home inspection records bill boosted AARP to the top spender role in Kansas Legislature lobbying through March. AARP spent 34,187 dollars on full page ads in 10 papers in late March. The bill would bar use of state nursing home inspection reports as evidence in court. Proponents cite liability costs. AARP says it hinders accountability for substandard care. The bill won Senate approval in February and awaits House debate.
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AARP
Senate
House
New York
Wall Street Journal
Western State Bank
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