Kansas braces for winter storm across regions today
Weather warnings span north central and northeast Kansas with winter storm advisories in western Kansas and watches in south central and east central Kansas for tonight. Dow Jones at 11 a.m. stood at 10,936.30, down 10.38 from the morning open.
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Seven city commission candidates clash on police issue
At a Garden City forum seven mayoral candidates voiced divergent views on the police department reorganization and the demotion of veteran Capt Stan Wojdylak. The event, hosted by the Finney County Taxpayers Association at Garden City Community College, highlighted opinions on whether an out of town or local firm should probe the controversy ahead of the Feb 27 primary and April 3 general election.
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School board hopefuls address teacher shortage problem
Eleven candidates spoke at a public forum about attracting and retaining teachers for Garden City's schools. The event, co sponsored by Finney County Taxpayers Association and KIUL, aired live from Pauline Joyce Auditorium at Garden City Community College. Lee School called teacher retention critical.
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Fischer to be tried in Salina on venue change
Convicted double murder suspect Craig Fischer will face trial in Salina for allegedly attempting to kill a 16 year old on a Syracuse golf course. The March 26 start was moved from southwest Kansas after reports of his criminal history including two Colorado murders by age 15. Judge Michael Quint ordered the venue shift following a ruling by a Kansas Supreme Court Justice. Fischer has also been convicted of choking two women named Lee Fischer.
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Man faces 45 years for counterfeiting
Harold Young, 45, of Garden City, could face up to 45 years in federal prison if convicted on three counts of counterfeiting. He was arrested after a traffic stop revealed active warrants. Four counterfeit $50 bills were found on him and more in his car. authorities also found a copy machine and incomplete bills at his home.
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New bill would let water rights be saved for reuse
Senator Tim Huelskamp proposes a bill to end use it or lose it for water rights. Unused allocations could be deposited into a five year account in exchange for a 10 percent usage reduction. The measure aims to curb aquifer depletion while boosting flexibility for farmers.
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Bush sends 1.6 trillion tax cut plan to Congress
President Bush delivers a $1.6 trillion, 10 year tax cut package to Congress to spur the economy. He urges swift passage, notes a warning light on the economy dashboard, and assigns Treasury Secretary O Neill to present the outlines to Republican leaders.
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