West Nile cases rise in Kansas as KDHE reports eight humans
KDHE reported one new human West Nile case in Lincoln County and a probable case in Reno County, bringing Kansas to eight this year. A Finney County bird, plus confirmed birds in Clay and Dickinson counties, raises total counties with confirmed human or animal West Nile cases to 35. The agency urged precautions and provided bird testing instructions and a toll free line.
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Comfort Zone Camp 2004 Weekend Retreat Details
St. Catherine Hospital and Hospice Programs sponsor a Comfort Zone Family Weekend to aid southwest Kansas families coping with grief. Oct 15 17 at Camp Lakeside Scott City features six meals two nights lodging and coping skills guidance. Cost is 10 per family member with financial aid available. space is limited. Call Gina Cash at 272-2519 or (800) 281-4077 for information and registration.
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DUI Saturation Patrol In Finney County By Sheriff and KHP
The Finney County SheriffSouth Sheriff s Office and the Kansas Highway Patrol will conduct a DUI saturation patrol from 11 p.m. to 3 a.m. Friday as part of the Impaired Driving Deterrence Program funded by the Kansas Department of Transportation Bureau of Traffic Safety. The effort aims to reduce highway injuries and deaths by targeting impaired drivers in Kinney County.
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GCRC Offers Dance Classes Starting September 7
Garden City Recreation Commission begins a 14 week country dance program on September 7 with line dancing from 1:15 to 7:30 pm and couples country dance 7:45 to 9:15 pm at 310 N. St. Fee is 35 dollars for line dance and 40 dollars per person per six week session for couples dance. Registration available in person or by phone at 612-00.
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Kansas arguments split on school funding formula
Kansas Supreme Court heard wide range of views on the 2.7 billion state aid system. Anti tax groups teachers unions large and small districts and civil rights advocates all offered friend of the court briefs. The Dodge City and Salina suit argues the formula funds too little for rural districts with few minority students.
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Kansas civil rights clash over school funding reform
In 2003 Shawnee County Judge Bullock found the current funding formula flawed and gave legislators until July 1 to fix allocations for poor and minority students. Rainbow/PUSH urged civil rights concerns, citing Brown v. Board and asserting de facto segregation harms districts with fewer resources.
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Rolling Memorial truck honors 9 11 victims in Kansas
A personalized tractor trailer in Garden City serves as a rolling memorial for 9 11 victims including Todd Beamer. John and Amy Holmgren showcase the artwork in multiple stops across the Midwest, with plans to reach Pentagon and Ground Zero. Local residents express reverence and emotion as families react to the tribute.
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Sebelius to Rewrite State Contracting Rules
Gov Kathleen Sebelius announced plans to rewrite state contracting rules to require bidders to provide more information on benefits. Firms won’t be penalized for lacking benefits but lower bid prices won’t automatically win. Sebelius pressed the reform during a Kansas AFL CIO gathering in Topeka and said final rules will be circulated soon. She also floated legislation next year to promote health insurance for low wage workers and to curb administrative costs in health care.
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