Reunion confirms Ian as Allen’s son after 26 years
Donna and Delmer Towns connect with Ian Stillwell through a DNA test showing a 99.96 percent link to the late Allen Towns. Ian travels from Indiana to Kansas, meeting extended family, sharing memories, and considering adopting the Towns name to honor his father. Families vow ongoing visits and possible name change.
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Randy
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Election primary races shape up across several precincts
Voters prepare for the August primary with multiple filings: Precinct 1 sees Verna Rundell and I B Rundell both filing as Republican committeewoman and committeeman respectively. Precinct 2 lists Jamie Cheatum as Republican committeeman. Precinct 3 features Vicki Valentine for committeewoman and Dave Erwin for committeeman. Precinct 5 shows Beryl Florence filing for committeewoman and Orin Florence for committeeman. Coolidge Township includes Charles C. Lennen, a Democrat, for committeeman with Nikki Schwerdfeger and Larue Lennen also filing. Lamont Township has Arland G. Rogers for committeeman and Patricia Rogers for committeewoman. Liberty Township has John J. Ashmore for committeeman and Marci J. Ashmore for committeewoman. County District 1 sees incumbent Paul J. Shafer, a Democrat, as the only filer, with Charles F. Moser filing for the unexpired county attorney term. In Tribune, Thomas W. Bergner files for committeeman No 1, James L. Crotinger for No 2, and Gene Nickelson for No 3, while Melissa Nickelson runs for committeewoman No 3 against Democrat Marjorie Hornbaker. Wichita County District 1 has incumbent Richard L. Shimanek as sole official filer amid a write-in bid by Democrat Vic Case. primary set for Aug 1, with Republican Larry Hoeme challenging incumbent James Minnix. Lane County reports Republican Kathleen Delaney as the only candidate for county commissioner District 1.
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Verna M. Rundell
I.B. Sonny Rundell
Jamie K. Cheatum
Vicki Valentine
Dave Erwin
Beryl Florence
Orin Florence
Coolidge Township
Charles C. Lennen
Nikki Schwerdfeger
Larue Lennen
Lamont Township
Arland G. Rogers
Patricia Rogers
Liberty Township
John J. Ashmore
Marci J. Ashmore
Greeley County
Tribune
Thomas W. Bergner
James L. Crotinger
Gene Nickelson
Marjorie Hornbaker
Melissa Nickelson
Partisan shifts in Nuss committee school finance probe
The Topeka committee investigating a Kansas Supreme Court contact with Justice Lawton Nuss faced partisan clashes as witnesses were absent. GOP members pressed on about a March 1 luncheon between Senate President Morris and Sen Brunhart and the justice while seeking questions for Gov. Sebelius.
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Steve Morris
Hugoton
Pete Brungardt
Salina
Lawton Nuss
Kansas Supreme Court
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GOP
Kathleen Sebelius Ques
Mike Peterson
Ckansas City
Phill Kline
Sebelius
Japan faces North Korea threat after missile launches
North Korea sparked international furor by firing seven missiles, all landing in the Sea of Japan. A long range Taepodong-2 breakup near takeoff raised regional alarms as U S Britain and Japan discuss a UN Security Council draft opposed by China and Russia. Dialogue weighs potential sanctions and regional consequences.
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Wang
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Oil prices hit record highs amid tensions and demand
Oil prices rose to above 75 dollars per barrel for the second time this week as geopolitical strains with Iran, the Iraq war impact, and Nigerian disruption shape supply fears. Analysts note continued gains in most sessions, with near term risk of a pullback before a sustained uptrend.
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