Court orders funding raise for Kansas schools
Kansas Supreme Court demands increased education funding and a rewritten formula to meet constitutional requirements. Districts currently rely on over 570 million dollars in extra property taxes yearly to supplement 2.7 billion dollars from the state. The court will not release its full opinion until the legislature acts, with potential remedies to follow if lawmakers fail to respond. District figures and officials, including USD 457 Superintendent Jim Lentz, await next steps as the legislature reconvenes.
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Sauer preserves dead tree with bear carvings on porch
Curtis Sauer carved bears from a maple stump found after his move with Ruth, 60. The pair, long retired from the U S Geological Survey, live with a shelf of 18 Santa Clauses and other wood figures in Modoc. Ruth is a day care provider and critic of his work.
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Relief ships reach Sumatra amid massive disaster response
Massive relief effort mobilizes as millions displaced mourn losses in Sumatra after deadly waves. The USS Bonhomme Richard and two other warships with a Marine expeditionary unit, helicopters, and supplies sail into the Indian Ocean to join aid operations off the northwest coast.
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Police: Man charged in murder-for-hire plot case
Police say Naah conspired to hire an killer for a New Year’s Eve murder plot linked to a string of arson attacks on the Russell residence. An undercover officer bought diazepam pills from Naab, who faces multiple counts including solicitation, arson, drug, and possession charges. bond set at 500000 with a court date January 18.
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US Officials Back Open Borders for Canadian Beef
U S agriculture officials reaffirmed support for lifting the ban on Canadian cattle imports despite a new suspected mad cow case in Canada. The administration cited World Health Organization risk guidelines and ongoing cooperation with Canada, while critics accused officials of favoring mega-feed lots over farmers and consumers.
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