Brownback loss shifts Kansas school finance path
After primary results Brownback and allies lose control of budget reform as legislators prepare a new school finance plan. Analysts warn repealing the old 1992 formula without a permanent replacement risks a funding cliff when block grants expire, with a ruling pending on adequacy.
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Garden City Habitat for Humanity dedicates Sanchez home
Habitat for Humanity in Garden City dedicated its newest house at 202 S First St to Jose and Maria Sanchez and their four children Mitzy Salvador Eva Maria and Emilia. The ceremony drew about 25 volunteers family and neighbors with interpreter Sister Roserita Weber present. The family previously faced mold and pest issues and will join the Habitat community after fulfilling sweat equity hours and income criteria.
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Moderates oust conservatives in House and Senate primaries
Moderates defeated eight conservative House incumbents and six in the Senate, with several open-seat primaries also won in both chambers. Democrats could gain seats in November, potentially giving moderates and Democrats enough votes to pass a new education funding plan. Brownback’s spokeswoman said the governor looks forward to working with the 2017 legislature on a new school finance formula. Many victorious candidates have education backgrounds.
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GCPD Welcomes First Female Motorcycle Officer
The Greensboro Police Department debuts its first female motorcycle officer, marking a notable milestone in empowerment and community policing. The addition highlights evolving diversity within the force and signals expanded traffic safety presence on patrols alongside veterans and new recruits.
Garden City names first woman motorcycle officer
Neighbors report Kimberly Larkin becomes Garden City Police Department first female motorcycle officer as she jokes about how colleagues view her and climbs onto a Victory motorcycle on Thursday. The piece highlights her achievement and reflects community reaction.
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Weather Outlook with Thunderstorm Risk
Weather today calls for some sun and a t storm in the afternoon with a high of 86 and a low of 66. Tuesday brings a morning t storm, then partly sunny skies with a high of 92 and a low of 70.
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