Water rights forum highlights flex accounts for farmers
Tom Wright of Lakin notes five year water rights with a four year flex option to conserve scarce Ogallala Aquifer water. Groundwater official Mark Rude underscores drought urgency and ongoing talks with meetings set for Feb. 12 and 13.Gov. Brownback urged stakeholder action and signed bills expanding flex accounts to curb long term withdrawals. The Ogallala Aquifer spans eight states including Kansas, Colorado, Nebraska, and Texas.
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Topeka Schools Propose Armed Officers With Rifles
In Topeka the district seeks to arm school police with semi automatic rifles stored in patrol vehicles to counter armed attackers. The plan follows mass shootings in Aurora and Sandy Hook. District officials say the measure aims to equalize officers’ firepower and enhance response capability.
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Neighbors: Radke finds calling at Family Crisis Services
Radke describes leaving an abusive marriage and pursuing work with Family Crisis Services to help youths recognize healthy relationships. She and staff aim to keep clients safe and comfortable while offering crisis support. FCS serves multiple counties and logged 279 clients in 2011. The office at 106 W Fulton St operates 9 am to 4 pm weekdays. Crisis line numbers are 275-5911 and 809-275-0535.
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Immigration reform eyed as Obama campaigned to voters
President Obama seeks an immigration overhaul this year citing strong Latino and Asian support after winning over 70 percent of the Latino vote. Rubio and Ryan propose enforcement before residency for unauthorized immigrants, while McCain warns Republicans face electoral losses if they stall.
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Israel warns of pre emptive strike over Syria chemical weapons
Israel signals possible pre emptive action to stop Syria chemical weapons reaching Hezbollah or global jihad groups as it moves Iron Dome to Haifa and guards against spillover from the 22 month civil war. Prime Minister Netanyahu and officials cite Iran and Syria as existential threats while lawmakers warn about weapon transfers and radicalization of arms.
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Morsi declares three provinces under state of emergency
Egyptian president imposes a curfew in Port Said Ismailiya and Suez after deadly weekend unrest that followed a mass soccer riot verdict. He vows action to curb violence while pledging freedom and law, and invites dialogue with opponents led by ElBaradei Moussa and Sabahi.
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