Kansas school board group hosts courthouse area briefings
The Kansas Association of School Boards schedules a series of 30 minute sessions across Kansas to discuss the Supreme Court school finance decision. Attendees include board members administrators school staff site council members and district patrons with time for questions. Dates include Sublette today at 6 30 p m and Scott City Tuesday at 7 p m with more listed on kasb org.
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Ag Tech Day and foster parent meeting announced
An Ag Tech Day will be held Thursday at the Stevens County Fairgrounds Hugoton from 9 30 a m to noon with sessions on herbicide updates soil fertility and glyphosate led by Curt Thompson and Dale Leikam Also Youthville schedules an informational meeting at 7 p m Thursday in Scott City for those interested in foster parenting and enrollment for a free class The USD 457 Health Services Department and Broadcaster Lions Club sponsor a free health screening Tuesday at the Educational Support Center 1205 Fleming St with a Lions bus on site for screenings
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Lawmakers Approve Multi-Million Capitol Furniture Plan
TOPEKA AP Lawmakers under budget pressure and a court order to boost school funding plan a $3 million furniture purchase for the Capitol renovations. Bids for new statehouse furniture will be issued within two months as officials expect to furnish four wings and extend financing through bonds. House Speaker Doug Mays defends the expense as needed and durable, saying the furniture has been deteriorating and the project should last for decades.
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War veteran's PTSD after Iraq service prompts discharge plan
Lawrence AP report follows Jared Myers, a 24 year old Army Reserve sergeant and Iraq veteran, as he recovers from post traumatic stress disorder after a 2003 Baquba convoy attack. He describes nights of insomnia and flashbacks, notes support from fellow veterans, and plans to seek discharge as he weighs future duties and fears of returning to combat. His case aligns with studies showing rising PTSD among troops and underscores long term effects of war on veterans.
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Garden City youths join drop in soccer amid gym chaos
Seven boys aged 7 to 12 piled into a Garden City Recreation Commission session countering with loud kicks and slides as Mary McMillan enforced a hands off approach to prevent fights. The event runs two more Saturdays from 9 30 to 11 am with a $1 fee per child.
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Wichita plans Gordon Parks museum on riverfront site
Wichita officials moved to raise funds for a $19.5 million Kansas African American museum after buying a downtown riverfront plot from Westar for $1.5 million. The project may name the museum for Gordon Parks, a Fort Scott native, who has donated 29 photographs worth $1 million.
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Knight unveils casino proposal in Park City
Former Wichita Mayor Bob Knight proposed a $200 million resort casino on a 39 acre site across I 135 from the Kansas Coliseum and Wichita Greyhound Park. The plan includes a 260000 square foot casino a 12 story hotel and a 40000 square foot convention facility with 2500 slot machines and 3 restaurants generating up to 25500 jobs and annual state revenues of 50 to 55 million dollars while facing organized opposition and social cost concerns.
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