KDOT to Begin Rebuild on U S 83 at Liberal
KDOT will start a reconstruction on U S 83 at Liberal’s north edge to add a right turn lane for southbound traffic entering Liberal from the north connector to Kansas Avenue. Detours divert southbound 83 traffic to Tucker Road while northbound traffic uses the shoulder. Completion is expected by mid August.
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Kansas Department of Transportation
Liberal
Kansas Avenue
KDOT
Tucker Road
J & R Sand Co., Inc
Emmaus House Cruise-In Set for Friday Evening
The Emmaus House Cruise-In Committee hosts the 2011 series on Friday from 7 to 9 p.m. at Western State Bank. Vehicle entry is $5 or a case of non perishable food. All vehicle types are welcome. prizes include a first prize and PT Cruiser trophies. The 2011 giveaway car, a 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser Convertible, will be on display. Concessions by Garden City Transition Council. DJ Flame from Mobile Music Masters. Public may view for free.
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Emmaus House
Western State Bank
Kansas Ave
Garden City Transition Council
DJ Flame
Mobile Music Masters
Six counties added to Kansas state disaster list
Governor Sam Brownback signed a State of Disaster Emergency Proclamation expanding the list by six counties Barton Hamilton Kearny Morton Rush and Stanton bringing total to 45 in Kansas. The proclamation enables state aid and possible federal help after storms floods hail tornadoes and lightning since June 1. Citizens with special needs may call 211 to register for additional assistance through United Way.
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Sam Brownback
Barton
Hamilton
Kearny Morton
Rush
Stanton
Brownback
Kansas
Wwweksreadygov
Commodities Distributed Tuesday in Finney County
USDA commodities will be handed out at the Senior Center of Finney County 907 N 10th St from 10 am to noon Tuesday. The Salvation Army distributes 1 pm to 3 30 pm. Items include canned corn peaches pears carrots beef stew juice and cereals. Recipients need 2011 Commodities Cards with proof of Finney County residency and household income. Bring own boxes. For info call Barbara Jensen at 272 3620.
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USDA
Finney County
10Th St
Salvation Army
Barbara Jensen
Garden City proposes 2012 mill levy increase
City commissioners unanimously approve a slightly higher 2012 mill levy to generate over 6.4 million for the general fund next year. The plan reflects budget reviews, cost savings of about 365 thousand, and a public hearing set for July 19 at 2 p.m. to possibly lower the rate.
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Garden City
Matt Allen
John Doll
Parks and Zoo
Melinda Hitz
Doll
Hitz
Finney County
Greensburg opens Kiowa County Commons mission center
Kiowa County extends its recovery with a new 4000 square foot Kiowa County Commons building housing the K State Research and Extension office, county library opening in August, and historical museum due in October. The second floor will host the Kiowa County Media Center with editing suites for community storytelling.
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Rafeal Bullock
OK Transfer
K-State Research and Extension
Kiowa County Commons
Greensburg
Kiowa County
K-State Research and Extension Office
Main Street
Iowa Avenue
Greensburg City Hall
County Historical Museum
Kiowa County Media Center
Adobe
Matt Christenson
Kiowa County Emergency Management
Hunter Rexal Drugs
The
Historical Society
David Spoon
Compton Construction
Commons
Spoon
Kansas abortion rules spark fear over patient privacy
Abortion rights supporters fear Kansas new licensing and health department rules would grant officials unfettered access to patient medical records, risking privacy for women who terminated pregnancies. Courts blocked enforcement of the licensing law as lawsuits challenge the rules and related confidentiality protections exist in state law.
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Topeka
Kansas
State Health Department
Health Department
Secretary of Health and Environ
Ment
Sam Brownback
Bonnie Scott Jones
Center For Reproductive Rights
Department
Miranda Myrick
South Carolina
Texas
Arizona
Kansas House Judiciary Committee
Lance Kinzer
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Extension
Muntz
Mullinville
Hunter Drug
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