Lyon County Exemption From Tuition Challenged in Kansas Case
A Lyon County Commission move to exempt itself from paying out of district tuition to Kansas community colleges and Washburn University faces a state lawsuit. Judge Page Benson denied the motion to dismiss, set January 7 for trial in Emporia, and heard arguments from Attorney General Robert Stephan and Lyon County's attorney. The dispute centers on home rule powers and whether the exemption undermines uniform state law.
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Sparks Family Rewed After 14 Year Gap At Reno County Courthouse
Merrel Sparks and Patricia Sparks of South Hutchinson surprised their three children by renewing their vows. Sparks, then in the Army in Vietnam, had previously married Patricia by proxy on May 24 1968. The couple wed Tuesday before Reno County District Judge William Buck Lyle, presenting an early Christmas gift to his wife.
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Singer Marty Robbins Dies After Major Heart Surgery
Nashville singer Marty Robbins aged 57, a two time Grammy winner famed for western themed country hits like El Paso, died of cardiac arrest six days after a quadruple bypass operation. He had prior heart issues including a 1970 triple bypass and a 1980s heart attack. Robbins was CMA Hall of Fame inductee in 1982 and longtime Grand Ole Opry performer born in Glendale Arizona.
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