Family mourns death of 15 year old in Great Bend case
Jessica Shearer, 15, was in state custody and moved through several foster placements before being found dead at a Great Bend home. Police detain 26 year old suspect, with authorities focusing on aggravated indecent liberties with a child and possible drug involvement. Autopsy pending toxicology results while family awaits case developments.
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Barton County
Akings
Potter
Doug Matthews
McHolland
Rykiel
Zantac
Kansas Department of Corrections
Great Bend Concrete
la Junta
Colo
Stephen Shearer
Alicia Potter
Daisha Shearer
Christian Church
Sublette
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Casey Anthony release pushed back to July 17
In Orlando Florida authorities moved Anthony's release date to July 17 delaying freedom four days from the prior schedule. After her acquittal in Caylee Anthony's death prosecutors failed to prove the charges and public anger remains high as the date nears.
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Casey Anthony
Orlando
Fla
Florida
Anthony
Caylee
Orange County
USD 457 adopts wellness policy for healthy school meals
USD 457 will shift to healthier meals with whole grains fruits and vegetables and remove FMNV items from vending. High school vending will offer water milk and 100 calorie packs while all items must meet government exemplary criteria. Districtwide wellness ties to USDA program and free and reduced lunch efforts.
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Johnson
United States Department of Agriculture
USDA
USD 457
Food Service and Health
Senators seek end to ethanol tax credit with next-gen biofuel aid
White House spokesman Matt Lehrich says lawmakers aim to end the ethanol tax credit this month while preserving some subsidies. The proposal reallocates 2 billion for 2022 incentives to help stations, small producers, and non corn biofuel ventures as critics push for a prudent path and reduced deficits. Growth Energy backs the plan as benefiting consumers and reducing oil dependence.
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Congress
Senate
Klobucha
Washington
Cal Eye
Tom Buis
Growth Energy
Water conservation in Southwest Kansas drought era
In Southwest Kansas drought conditions water conservation is vital as Ogallala aquifer supplies irrigation, industry, and homes. Garden City uses about 1.5 billion gallons yearly, with 94 percent for irrigation. The article urges morning or evening watering, curb spraying, full loads, and water-saving fixtures to reduce usage without sacrificing lawns or pools.
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Kansas
Ogallala
High Plains
Rocky Mountains
Garden City
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