Bush to speak at K State during London Lecture series
President Bush will address Kansas State University Monday in Bramlage Coliseum as part of the London Lecture series. The 142nd lecture, set for 11 a.m. Central, follows praise from K State President Jon Wefald and notes the global war on terrorism.
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Local Author Lydia Gonzales Hosts Book Signing
Local author Lydia Gonzales will discuss and autograph copies of her new book Gringo Ringo The Trials of a Watchdog from 3 to 5 p.m. Thursday at Commerce Bank 1504 Taylor Plaza. Books will be available for purchase.
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Student Art Exhibit opens Saturday at Arts Center Garden City
The Garden City High School Student Show opens Saturday at The Arts Center on Main, featuring works by Phil Buntin, Lisa Maxwell, Jack Simpson and Randy French. An opening reception for students and families runs 1 to 3 p.m. at 318 N Main St. Center hours are 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Tue-Fri and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays. admission is free.
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SAHC Membership Dinner Sets Jan 31 in Garden City
The Southwest Arts and Humanities Council hosts its annual membership dinner January 31 at El Charro Restaurant. Events include a 6:30 p.m. gathering, 7 p.m. dinner, and entertainment by Mary Lake and Mike Lake. Tickets are $12, with reservations due by January 27. The program includes officer installations and a preview of upcoming events plus awards for community arts contributors.
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Jeff Black to perform HPPR Living Room Concert series
Jeff Black appears in the High Plains Public Radio Living Room Concert at 7:30 p.m. January 25 in a studio at 210 N Seventh St. The artist’s Tin Lily receives praise from publications like No Depression and Harp. His music features on the Appalachians soundtrack and an upcoming independent film.
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Senate moves tougher sex crime bill in Kansas
The Kansas Legislature considers harsher penalties for sex offenders modeled after Florida's Jessica's Law. The bill would impose a 25 year minimum for rape of a child with potential life parole after three violent offenses, extend tracking bracelets, and expand offenses. Supporters warn of higher costs but seek stronger protection for children.
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Jury-overturned GM verdict in Missouri crash case
Missouri appeals court orders new trial in the 2000 driveway crash that left Constance Peters vegetative. It voids an $80 million verdict, finds improper prejudicial evidence and insufficient proof for punitive damages, citing seven unrelated sudden-acceleration testimonies and 139 GM complaints.
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Finney County seeks renewal as enterprise zone status
Finney County Commission unanimously approved a renewal application to the Kansas Department of Commerce to designate the county an enterprise zone for two more years. The status allows tax credits of 2500 dollars per job and requires a regional economic development plan. The prior designation expired December 31.
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Repeal 2004 immigrant tuition law sought
Kansas lawmaker pushes to repeal a 2004 provision allowing undocumented students who attended Kansas schools to pay in state rates at universities and community colleges. Rep. Becky Hutchins notes low enrollment? 221 fall 2004. debate continues in Federal and State Affairs Committee with no hearing set.
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Schwab enters GOP race for third district seat in Kansas
State Rep. Scott Schwab of Olathe filed to challenge U S Rep. Dennis Moore in Kansas 3rd District. Schwab, the district's second GOP candidate, aims to extend Bush era tax cuts and push for quicker Iraq exit while Moore countered by leveraging moderate Republican support.
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