Fires in Texas and Oklahoma Kill Five Save Homes Destroy Thousands Across Two States
Wildfires driven by drought wind and human carelessness scorched nearly 20 000 acres across Texas and Oklahoma killing five people and destroying more than 100 homes. In Cross Plains Texas Linda and Kenneth Dixson faced the loss of their renovated farmhouse as Red Cross shelters opened and authorities warned against fire bans.
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Cross Plains
Texas
Linda
Kenneth Dixson
Oklahoma
Dixsons
First Baptist Church
Red Cross
Grass fires remain a threat in southwest Kansas
Climatologist Mary Knapp of Kansas State University Research and Extension says area counties in southwest Kansas are not in a drought yet grass fires pose a potential danger. Since Monday several west counties have reported incidents requiring monitoring for fire risk.
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Kansas
Mary Knapp
Kansas State University Research and Extension Service
Manhattan
West
G C man to face murder charge in Garden City
Garden City man Kongkane Souphasavath aged 41 faces first degree murder and attempted murder charges in a Dec 6 shooting that killed Lucky Kingston and injured Sisana Detvongsa. An interpreter aided his appearance, with case set for Jan 9 court.
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Kongkane Souphasavath
E. U.S. Highway 50
Lucky Kingstone
Souphasavath
Finney County
John Wheeler
Kingstone
Sisana Detvongsa
Detvongsa
Cherokee Road
U.S. Highway 50
Downtown Vision Progress in Garden City Grants Growth
Since July 2004 Garden City Downtown Vision reinvested 1,053,349 in the program from public and private funds plus 5,625 volunteer hours. Cathy McKinley cites investor confidence and notes 254,651 public dollars funded city alley improvements and Windsor Hotel state grant work while private investment reached 701,289.
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Garden City
Windsor Hotel
State Historical Society
McKinley
Lawmakers face 568 million shortfall for Kansas schools
Kansas lawmakers confront a 568 million funding question for 2006 as the Kansas Supreme Court hints at ordering increased school aid. Some, like Senate budget chair Dwayne Umbarger, warn of needed millions, but tax hikes meet little support.
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Hns
Kansas
Kansas Supreme Court
Senate
Dwayne Umbarger
R-Thayer
Particu
Kansans weigh new casinos as court ruling looms
Early in an election year, Umbarger notes that casino proposals could gain leverage from the court decision. Legislative leaders say they still must decide how to respond once a forthcoming legislative study is released.
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Umbarger
Weather Outlook Tonight and Friday Mildly Cooler
The forecast calls for tonight to be partly cloudy with a low around 27. Friday will be cooler with more clouds, high near 52 and a low around 20. Details on page A8.
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