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Newspaper
Garden City Telegram
Location
Garden City, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 2005
Page
3
A predawn multi alarm fire east of downtown Wichita destroyed Twigs floral shop with no injuries reported. Fire officials say the blaze began before 3 am as flames erupted from the roof of a two story brick building on East Douglas, with over 40 firefighters responding and the cause under investigation.
A federal suit by columnist Ron Thomas and Councilman Charles How Jr challenging defamation charges against Baxter Springs officials was dismissed. The 2003 criminal defamation charges against Thomas How Hiatt and city officials were dropped for lack of a special prosecutor.
Carrie Travis, 21, of Mena, Arkansas, pleaded no contest to aggravated kidnapping and aggravated robbery in a Dodge City abduction that started a three state manhunt. Prosecutors will seek up to 10 years in prison. maximum is 50 years. Accomplices Stanley Fugate and Melinda Rotheway also involved. Victim Rodney Wormington escaped bindings after being abducted from a Wal-Mart lot in January 2003. chase followed into Oklahoma.
To guide lawmakers on school funding Kansas will receive two targets from the Legislative Division of Post Audit next week. One measures spending to provide a suitable education while the other estimates the amount to ensure students reach proficiency in reading and math. The dispute pits inputs against outcomes with the Kansas Supreme Court closely watching the case.
Children's advocates vow to renew efforts in Kansas for a stricter passenger safety law. They cite benefits of higher seat belt and booster use to save lives and possibly draw more federal highway funds, while facing House resistance and a lawmaker who calls changes unnecessary government intrusion.
Kansas regulators approved a $3 million rate rise for Westar Energy while about half the customers will see bill decreases. Northern region customers face a 4.7 percent rise, averaging $3 more monthly, while southern region shoppers gain a 4.2 percent saving, about $3.47 monthly. The commission set a 10 percent allowed profit, below Westar’s request, and noted fuel and environmental cost pass-through lowers risk. The decision follows Westar’s 2002 asset divestiture and debt reduction, with critics aiming for broader cuts.
The University of Kansas shut down its housing application site citing inadequate property security exposing names addresses birth dates credit card numbers and Social Security numbers for about 9200 applicants between April 29 2001 and December 16 of this year. No misuse has been found but affected individuals will be notified and offered guidance. Contact options include kuassists ku.edu and toll free 877 529 4295.
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