Man killed in wreck near Hugoton in Stevens County
Moscow man David Blaine Cullison, 42, died Thursday when his 1999 Chevy Yucon collided with a 2001 Kenworth semitrailer at an unmarked intersection seven miles east of Hugoton. Sheriff Russ DeWitt said Cullison was eastbound on County Road X at 8:15 a.m. when the crash occurred. See Wreck, Page A2.
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United Way reallocates 98,000 to ten agencies
Ten United Way agencies receive a share of 98,000 from the 2002 fundraising total. Executives say the reallocation rewards strong giving and supports operating costs, with 18 agencies applying for extra funds and ten approved in this first such distribution.
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Valentines Waiting Period Delays Courthouse Weddings
On Valentine’s Day couples heading to wed in Kansas must wait a three day cooling off period for marriage licenses. Kearny County Clerk Cathy Cole notes the rule, with some ceremonies still planned at the courthouse while others were canceled.
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Cathy Cole
Kansas
Kevin Campbell
Finney County
Michael Quint
Douglass optimistic about Garden City future
Jim Douglass, 52, ex Garden City commissioner, speaks with confidence about Garden City and its future. He is one of eight candidates seeking three city commission seats. The Feb 25 primary will narrow to six candidates. next up Saturday profiles Gary Fuller.
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Local Roofing Contractor Jim Douglass Profile
Garden City resident since birth born 1951 Jim Douglass is a roofing contractor aged 52 with high school vo tech and junior college at Garden City Community College. He served as city commissioner 1997 to 2001 and holds multiple community roles including Santa Fe Trail Council Boy Scouts executive board and airport advisory board. He has three children Cecilia Matthew and Daniel.
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Oklahoma
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Finney County Community Learning Center
St. Catherine Hospital
Kansas drought relief deal reaches 200 million aid
Kansas producers will receive about 200 million dollars under a congressionally reached drought aid package. Greeley County farmer Alan Peter and other Kansas leaders urged passage after visiting Washington. Negotiators settled on 3.1 billion in disaster assistance for ranchers and farmers, targeting producers with 35 percent or more losses in 2001 and 2002.
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Kansas
Greeley County
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Peter
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Pat Roberts
Congress
Roberts
Focus turns to 2004 budget in Kansas
Gov. Kathleen Sebelius and legislative leaders shifted from balancing the 2003 budget to the 2004 plan. The House approved a compromise bill slicing 312 million deficit to about 2 million, cutting 86 million in spending and withholding 95 million for highways and 48 million for cities and counties. The measure awaits Sebelius’s signature.
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Kathleen Sebelius
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Kansas Legislature News Highlights
Two senators backed a proposed constitutional amendment creating an appointed commission to redraw political districts every ten years. The House sent to the Senate a bill to ease utility security cost recovery. A Senate committee endorsed a bill requiring sex offenders at Kansas public universities and certain schools to register. Attorney General Phill Kline supports repealing the criminal defamation law.
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