Brownback vows basic governance and Kansas optimism
Kansas inaugurates Gov Samuel Brownback promising to focus on basics and a leaner state budget. Kris Kobach as Secretary of State and Derek Schmidt as Attorney General align with a conservative reform agenda. Stormy weather forced an indoor ceremony with officials and dignitaries in attendance.
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Court outlines Tucson shooting suspect as nation sees Giffords
The court previews the Tucson shooting suspect as Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords remains in critical condition after the attack near a supermarket. Doctors report no brain swelling increase days after her skull surgery while clinicians say she responds to commands. Prosecutors link the suspect Jared Loughner to chilling writings and a Glock purchase at Sportsman's Warehouse.
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EMS Adds New Crew to Expand Countywide Response
Finney County commissioners approved adding a third EMS on shift crew to boost emergency response across the county. New director Heath Hopkins noted paramedics’ broader scope compared with technicians and affirmed every patient will receive a paramedic. The panel also adopted a $140,625 Osage Ambulances bid for a transfer ambulance to support the growing department.
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Holcomb USD 363 to host bullying program and bus purchase
USD 363 Holcomb plans a BullySafe USA bullying program while board approves a $98 143 Bluebird school bus for activities. Discussion on state budget shows a bleaker next year and morale concerns amid needed four bus purchases in four years. Willie Novack hired as assistant middle school boys basketball coach. A Kansas Association of School Boards meeting on Holcomb's superintendent search was postponed to Wednesday due to weather at 7 p.m. district office 305 Wiley St. Holcomb.
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