Godzilla-like wind damages Wichita traffic signal sun shields
Wichita officials explain sun shield panels on many signals crack after years of weather. Plastic shields break off corners in wind and hail. damage does not affect signal operation. Aluminum visors are being considered for durability despite higher cost.
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Rash of Kansas house fires marks Fourth of July blaze
Topeka reports a holiday fire spree with no injuries but several families displaced. In Soldier Township a single family home burned early Monday as investigators probe fireworks as the cause. Fires in Sedgwick County and Wichita caused substantial damage, including a $90,000 loss in a Wichita garage fire.
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Baby pulled from Kansas hot tub dies
A ten month old girl who was pulled from a Wichita hot tub last week died at a Wichita hospital. Family members found her face down in the tub Friday afternoon. Authorities say she slipped from a flotation device and climbed in while an adult was nearby. The tub was full of water but not on. The toddler was unresponsive when found and emergency crews could not revive her.
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Scott City earns All-America City finalist honors 2011
Scott City Kansas, population 3816, again earned finalist status in the National Civic League All-America City contest. The town joined nine other finalists including Fort Worth Texas Fayetteville North Carolina and South Bend Indiana as they showcased community initiatives. The team of 28 emphasized cultural collaboration Area 96 youth center and Celebrate Recovery with measurable results. A August 13 celebration is planned to honor the achievement.
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World Refugee Day celebrated by Burmese community in Garden City
In Stevens Park and at GCCC open house, Burmese residents and others marked World Refugee Day 2011 with music, dance, and fashion shows. Lal Zuali and leaders from Muslim and Karen groups spoke as Dover Crase and UN messages highlighted refugee plights and resilience.
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Topeka lands Mars candy plant in $250 million deal
Mars Inc will build a 350000 square foot candy factory at Kanza Fire Commerce Park in Topeka, the first new plant in 35 years, at an initial $250 million cost. Groundbreaking is set for August with production of Snickers and M M s planned in late 2013 and about 200 initial jobs, potentially 1000 indirect.
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