Church urges dialogue on Kansas farm life and policy
In Topeka, Catholic bishops released an Agriculture White Paper urging dialogue on farm life as economic growth leaves many farmers behind. The document backs a contract grower rights bill, slaughterhouse rules, and expanded farm loan programs while stressing ethical farming and human factors in policy. Local farmers and lawmakers Stress Kansas prosperity linked to agriculture, noting rising farm size amid shrinking farmer numbers.
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Burr to talk quality education in Topeka
Garden City High School Principal Kevin Burr will present at the Kansas Exemplary Educators Network conference in Topeka, with speakers including Kansas Education Commissioner Andy Tompkins and Kansas National Education Association VP Christy Levings. He will outline a plan to raise expectations for teachers and students, stressing accountability and clear goals.
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Committee hears testimony on child passenger safety
In Topeka Kansas officials and health groups back Governor Graves proposals to strengthen seat belt and child safety laws. The Senate Judiciary Committee heard the bill while opponents warned of government intrusion. The current law requires belt use for ages 4 to 14 and rears for younger children. Graves would extend safety seats for under 4 and under 40 pounds and booster seats for 4 to 7 under 80 pounds, with ages 7 to 18 included.
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Shell discovery prompts Ellsworth evacuation advisory
In Ellsworth an innocent housecleaning moment led to a neighborhood evacuation after Bob Kirk found a 9 inch World War II artillery shell. Police cordoned off the area and rerouted students while Fort Riley bomb squad examined the device and deeming it inert residents returned home by mid afternoon.
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