Regent's Center to offer virtual college with ITV face-to-face
Regent's Center envisions a virtual college using Internet ITV and some campus classes through area community colleges including GCCC. Online degrees already exist from Kansas State University and Washburn University with FHSU at GCCC. Proposals due mid March.
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County Group Deliberates Mission of Mercy Fees
Commissioners debated paying user fees for the Mission of Mercy dental event, four votes failing to fund any fees. Debates centered on partial funding given tight budgets with 100000 in cuts, while organizers expect large volunteer participation. Other agenda items include EMS and health department updates and fiber-optic wiring decisions for county facilities.
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Third suspect bound over in Nam Nguyen murder case reaches hearing
In a local hearing the third suspect Nam Nguyen is bound over. Thang Nguyen charged at Nam during the confrontation, attempting to seize the weapon and phone as two shots were fired. Co defendants Giang and Pham offer conflicting confessions while investigators detail prior statements and related charges.
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Pham
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Nam
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Bau Tran
Hong Nguyen
Ann Nguyen
Ann
Hong
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Wichita
Arsenic In Wood Playgrounds Risks For Children
US consumer safety chief Hal Stratton warns arsenic-treated chromated copper arsenate in wood playground equipment may raise lifetime cancer risk for kids. Hand washing after play and avoiding eating near equipment are advised as EPA reviews potential ban plans and timelines.
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City Commission to Review Lease and Rail Extension
The city plans to review a lease with 5 cents per gallon fuel fee for 15 years and rising afterward. Commissioners will discuss Sunflower Rail Co. upgrading tracks serving Sunflower Electric and area businesses. A highway widening project along U S Highway 50 east of Garden City affects the airport and Sunset Memorial Gardens with bids set in December.
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FAA weighs passengers to test safety on 19 seat flights
The FAA studies passenger and luggage weights to verify average weights used for 19 seat U S Airways Express and Air Midwest Beech 1900D flights. The effort follows a January crash that killed 21 people and is separate from the investigation into the incident.
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