Arbor Day winner Makenzie Gottsponer to Plant Tree
Makenzie Gottsponer a fifth grader at Bernadine Sitts Intermediate Center won the Arbor Day poster contest for her school. She shovels dirt to plant the Arbor Day tree as classmates celebrate. Gottsponer receives a plaque 75 prize and a handshake from Garden City Mayor Jim Wharton.
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Makenzie Gottsponer
Gottsponer
Bernadine Sitts Intermediate Center
Garden City
Jim Wharton
Melinda Stewart
Dam fragment breaks free injuring man on Kansas River
A section of a low water dam broke away in Lawrence injuring one man who was swept into the Kansas River. Two other fishermen were stranded on a stable dam section but rescued by boat crews, according to Mark Bradford of the Lawrence Douglas County Fire and Medical.
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Mark Bradford
Lawrence-Douglas County
Bush declares major disaster for Hoisington Kansas
President Bush issued a major disaster declaration for Kansas Barton County after a April 21 tornado killed one person and injured 28 others. FEMA funds will aid families and governments to repair and reduce future storm damage, with tours by FEMA Director Joe Allbaugh of the affected towns and stores.
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Washington
Bush
Kansas
Hoisington
Bill Graves
Barton County
U.S
Sam Brownback
White House
Federal Emergency Management Agency
FEMA
Joe Allbaugh
Town & Country
Gerald Tauscher
Kevin Urban
Urban
Wichita
Attempt to revive slot machines fails in the House
In Topeka the Kansas House voted 73 to 49 against an amendment to permit slot machines at Eureka Downs Anthony Downs and other venues. Proponents argued the plan could generate about 60 million dollars for the state, while opponents warned of crime costs and gambling dangers. Speaker Glasscock noted the vote was not a final verdict on the issue.
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Topeka
House
Kansas
David Huff
Renexa
Bob Bethell
R-Alden
Bethell
Huff
Ted Powers
R-Mulvane
Kent Glasscock
Manhattan
Senate
Eureka Downs
Eureka
Anthony Downs
Anthony
Camptown Greyhound Park
Pittsburg
Wichita Greyhound Park
Woodlands
Kansas City
Kan
Joe McLeland
Richita
Tom Burroughs
Burroughs
Kansas City mirrors growth of nations Muslim population
In Kansas City, a growing Muslim community now numbers about 15000, part of a national rise from six to seven million. The estimate blends mosque attendance and Muslim school enrollment, while integration expands across business, neighborhood groups, and schools.
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Kansas City
America
U.S
Hartford Seminary Institute
Council For American-Islamic Relations
Chamber of Commerce
Islamic School of Kansas
Cipal
Oklahoma City
Jilmoud
Saad Wakus
American Muslim Council
American
Ss Cis
Wakus
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E. Kansas Plaza
Finney Co. Fairgrounds
Garden City Telegram
Dillons East & West
Roper Heeler
ATE Une
Sharecropper
Holcomb
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