Garden City High hosts astronomy night at Sagebrush recreation area
Garden City High School plans an astronomy session Wednesday at Sagebrush Road recreation area. Telescopes set for 7 pm, viewing at 8 30 pm to watch Jupiter and Venus. Bring own telescope optional. Weather cancels if overcast beyond 50 percent. Make up date Sept 3. For details contact Kevin Nyberg at 805 8000.
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Highway 50 resurfacing delayed to next week
Kansas Department of Transportation says the US 50 and US 50 Business resurfacing project from Campus Drive to Towns Road is postponed by about a week. The 3.3 mile job by APAC Kansas, Shears Envision of Hutchinson, costs 661237 dollars and is slated to take about a month, weather permitting, with one lane open where needed and flaggers guiding traffic. Contact Craig Schlott or Kirk Johinson for details.
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Permanent Medicaid Cards Issued in Kansas
AP reports that starting September 1 Kansas Medicaid beneficiaries will receive permanent plastic ID cards replacing monthly paper cards. The Kansas Health Policy Authority says the magnetic stripe on the back provides providers instant access to eligibility via the Medicaid Management Information System.
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Starr Ads Inflate Spending Gap in 39th Senate Primary
Harold Starr of Garden City claims Morris spent 174000 in the 39th Senate primary ads. Hutchinson News notes Morris had 174791 cash on hand but not spent. Morris reports 58798.30 spent through July 24. Starr pledged under 500 in the race and lacked to file itemized reports. Morris won about 87 percent. no Democrat runs in November.
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Kansas board pushes life long learning in reform plan
Kansas State Board of Education prioritizes career and technical education to fit a changing job market. Sally Cauble outlines goals to redesign public education delivery, integrate technology and academics, and ensure students gain skills for varied careers.
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USD 457 board approves equipment purchases and staff changes
The USD 457 Board of Education approved purchases totaling 86 as part of a district upgrade including Smart Technologies airliners electronic slates and Elmo projectors from Electronic Video Systems and Kansas City Audio Visual for 9 375 and 16 960 respectively. They also accepted Durane PA systems and various School Specialty supplies. The board hired nine staff across schools and centers, announced several resignations and retirements, and discussed a $97.5 million bond issue to fund an academy aligned with career interests. Cauble praised the academy concept and noted state encouragement for early career clusters through the Kansas Career Pipeline and Kuder Career Planning System.
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Jennie Barker
Jessie McClure
Gertrude Walker
Oliva Moya
GCHS
Yolanda Pichardo
Edith Scheuerman
State Board
Kuder
Kansas Speedway eyes road course if casino deal wins bid
Kansas Speedway would add a 2 1/4 mile infield road course costing 8 to 10 million dollars designed for Grand Am Rolex and other clubs if it secures the 15 year state casino management contract. The plan aims to boost economic development and lure a national convention, with a temporary 2,000 slot casino slated for next June and a 3,000 slot permanent facility plus 300 room hotel within two years.
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Two 3 year olds die in Topeka hot car tragedy
In Topeka, Shawnee County investigators probe the deaths of two 3 year olds found in a family car in the driveway after the mother reported them missing. Autopsies are pending as relatives grieve and authorities review how the children ended up in the vehicle.
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Shawnee County
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Holladay
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