Brownback proposes 6 percent state budget cut
Kansas Governor Sam Brownback released a spending plan reducing overall state outlays by six percent. The proposal would cut public schools base aid per pupil and eliminate a major social services agency, while abolishing the state Parole Board and phasing out arts funding to close a projected $550 million shortfall. The plan argues education and core services remain funded adequately despite tighter finances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Kansas
Sam Brownback
Parole Board
Republican
House Appropriations
Senate
Ways and Means
Brownback
Finney County ECDev outlines 2011 growth goals
FCEDC reports nine or more prospects considering capital investments over 3.5 billion in Finney County and notes 2010 commercial and industrial investments totaled 22 million. President Eric Depperschmidt says growth is evident as board plans to recruit at least one new business for a proposed industrial park near Bonanza.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Finney County
Finney County Economic Development Corp
Eric Depperschmidt
Depperschmidt
FCEDC
Garden City Community College
Bonanza
Verdict imminent in Leoti murder case
In Wichita County District Court, Todd Schumacher faces first degree murder and child endangerment charges for the March 23, 2010 shooting of his ex wife Ann Schumacher at her Leoti home. Prosecutors and defense closed arguments as jurors began deliberations shortly after 11 a.m. He testified the shot from a .375 revolver was meant for him amid a divorce dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leoti
Todd Schumacher
Schumacher
Wichita
Ann Schumacher
Schumachers
Ann
Education leader finalist for Hutchinson superintendent post
Hutchinson school board interviews Shellaine Kiblinger as third finalist for open superintendent job. Kiblinger, Garden City USD 457 assistant superintendent of personnel since 2008, attended a 3 to 3:30 p.m. reception at the district administration center. USD 308 Hutchinson, with 4,687 students and a $62 million budget, is also noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hutchinson
Shellaine Kiblinger
Kiblinger
Garden City
USD 457
Plum St
Holcomb USD 363 narrows superintendent finalists to four
Four finalists for Holcomb USD 363 permanent superintendent were chosen after a Wednesday closed session. The pool includes three current district superintendents and a high school principal. Interviews will take place next week with a decision possible soon after.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holcomb Usd 363
USD 363
Board of Education
Holcomb
Michelle Komlofske
Kansas Association of School Boards
Demitry Evancho
Evancho
Robert O’connor
Texas
O’connor
Komlofske
William Biermann
Weather outlook with mild tonight and cool Friday
Tonight will be partly cloudy with a low near 18. Friday turns partly sunny with a high around 45 and a low near 19. Details appear on page 8.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Janis Lee
Kensington
Carolyn McGinn
Sedgwick
Brad Nading
Kyle Nelson
Sunflower Electric Power Corp
Sunflower Electric
Holcomb Narrows
Schwieterman Inc
Chicago
Annie
Coun’ Ferstensssse
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!