Sunflower expansion approved for two new plants near Holcomb
Sunflower Electric Power Corp and Tri State Generation will build two 600 megawatt plants near Holcomb at a cost of 2.5 billion dollars. Local residents welcome the project citing jobs and downtown activity while concerns focus on retaining workers. Garden City leaders expect boosted commerce with about 1,400 workers, and business owners anticipate increased demand for local services as the project progresses.
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Holcomb
Sunflower
Hays
Guard deaths rise in early August in Iraq war
In the first 10 days of August the National Guard and Reserve suffered at least 32 combat deaths in Iraq, the deadliest stretch for these forces this war. Since May 1, Guard and Reserve casualties exceed 100, reflecting rising losses amid ongoing deployments. The 42nd Infantry Division of the New York Army National Guard commands a north-central Iraq force with active 3rd Infantry Division brigades, and a Mississippi National Guard brigade serves with the Marine Corps.
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National Guard and Reserve
Iraq
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Guard
Reserve
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New York Army National Guard
3Rd Infantry Division
Mississippi Army National Guard
Marine Corps
Guard and Reserve troop deaths climb in Iraq
The death toll among U S National Guard and Reserves has risen as their Iraq role expands. AP research notes monthly deaths, with the Pentagon denying higher risk for part timers while stressing full training and readiness before deployment.
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U.S. National Guard and Reserves
Iraq
Lakin Eyes Sunday Liquor Sales After Ordinance Vote
Lakin Kansas may allow Sunday sales of packaged liquor and beer starting Nov 20. A 3-2 City Council vote on July 5 permitted the change with a 61 day protest through Oct 18. Santa Fe Trail Liquor plans to stay closed Sundays citing family time and staffing.
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Lakin
Kansas
Upump-It Corner Store
Presto Convenience Store
Santa Fe Trail Liquor
Suellen Bergkamp
Alvin Bergkamp
Bergkamp
Counties propose small mill hikes while valuations rise statewide
Three of 12 area counties would raise mills Grant Greeley and Wichita. Ten of 11 counties show valuation increases. Lane County trims the local levy from 88.138 to 82.325 mills easing owner tax load though budgets stay needed for services. A $100000 home would save about $67 under the plan. Budget officials note minimal levy shifts amid higher property values.
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Grant
Greeley
Wichita
Grant County
Greeley County
Wichita County
Tom Bennett
Lane County Commission
Lawmakers push on HealthWave eligibility for immigrants
Conservative legislators pressed social service officials to report how HealthWave applicants are screened to prevent undocumented children from receiving coverage. They floated checking for foreign sounding names, while health officials said current law restricts HealthWave to U S citizens and legal immigrants with five years residence.
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Social Service
Joint Committee On Children’s Issues
U.S
Bonnie Hay
Wichita
Hay
Frank Miller
R-Independence
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