Syracuse Students Learn About Proposed LOB Hike on Ballot
Syracuse site council members held a 20 minute assembly with two student members Dio Duran and Brean Bettencourt explaining what the local option budget or LOB is and how it would affect taxes. The district would gain more state funds for finishing construction on a new building, with about 3 mills extra per year for a $100,000 home.
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Bettencourt
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Snow theme draws crowd to Sand and Sage event primer
The annual Sand and Sage Rifle and Pistol Club show in Garden City drew exhibitors and attendees despite light attendance. About 110 vendors offered buckles, gear, and food as longtime participants noted the event fosters old friendships and new sales, with proceeds supporting youth shooting sports.
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Sand and Sage Rifle and Pistol Club
Bob Prewitt
Garden City
Prewitt
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Hugoton
Barnard
Carolyn Cline
Snowbound Southwest region faces ongoing closures and cold snap
Hutchinson notes up to eight inches of snow triggered road closures as KDOT's 99-vehicle fleet clears highways across the southwest. Kansas Highway Patrol urges travelers to carry phones, stay with vehicles if stranded, and bundle up with extra clothing and fuel. Garden City and Finney County report seven weather related crashes while crews deploy sand and salt ahead of additional storms. Highs near 10 to 15 degrees with chances of more snow into midweek, and possible light snow flurries through Tuesday. Call street department at 276-1270 for uncleared streets.
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KDOT
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Kansas Highway Patrol
Garden City
Garden City Public Works
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Curran
Vietnamese doctor brings diverse roots to Garden City
Dr. Cuong Young, a Vietnam native turned IBP personnel manager in Garden City, reflects on his journey from a Vietnam youth to an American citizen. He emphasizes hard work, cultural integration, and family ties while guiding his children and serving on multiple local groups. He recalls the wartime era and cherishes opportunities in the United States.
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America
Iowa
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Dubuque
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Holcomb
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Texas A&m University
College Station
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Garden City
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Tax cuts blamed for past shortsightedness in Kansas
In Topeka the AP reports that after a revenue slump officials lobbyists and some legislators question the 1990s tax cuts totaling 4.26 billion over nine years arguing deeper cuts left the state poorer. Public school leaders complain funding was too low during economic good times as the state faces a budget gap. The issue is framed as statehouse shortsightedness and a focus on short term political cycles.
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Bill Graves
House
Dennis McKinney
Greensburg
Kansas budget shortfall explained amid rising revenues
The article outlines a $750 million gap between expected revenues and spending for the upcoming fiscal year, with general revenues at $4.36 billion. From 1995 to 1998 general revenues grew about 6.3 percent annually, peaking cash reserves at $756 million by June 30, 1998. Legislators faced temptations to deplete reserves, a choice hindsight deems unwise for current fiscal challenges. Senate President Dave Kerr notes a tendency to avoid keeping unneeded funds.
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