Woman released from Wichita hospital after weekend crash
A Scoti woman, April Dawn Keeton, 21, was treated at St Catherine Hospital and Via Christi in Wichita after a Saturday crash on U S Highway 50 north of Holcomb. Darrell Wayne Davis, 34, of Richmond Texas, driving a 1998 GMC pickup, was not injured and wore a seat belt. Keeton, unbelted, was transferred then released the same night. her passenger Maria Brooke Keeton, 1, was restrained in a child seat.
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Wichita
Kansas ‘Highway Patrol
KHP
Holcomb
U.S. Highway 50
Darrell
Wayne Davis
Richmond
Texas
U.S. 50
April Dawn Keeton
Big ‘Lowe Road
Davis
Keeton
Maria Brooke Keeton
Lconi
Dawn Keeton
Via Christi Regional Medical Center
Meeting on graffiti prevention coming up
Garden City police identified four youths, three aged 15 and one 16, as suspects in 146 graffiti incidents causing about 3900 in damage. Affidavits will be filed, no arrests yet, and a two week meeting with retailers will discuss prevention and curb spray paint theft by minors.
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Garden City
Thas
Mike Utz
Finney County Attorney's
Utz
National Night Out Set for Aug 2 at Stevens Park
National Night Out celebrates community and law enforcement partnership with a 7 to 9 p.m. event at Stevens Park in Garden City featuring a parade of lights through the city. Capt. Mike Utz says the event raises crime and drug awareness and promotes anti-crime programs while strengthening neighborhood spirit. For questions contact Carol Hauschild at 276-6243 or the police department at 276-1300.
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Stevens Park
Garden City
Mike Utz
Carol Hauschild
Police Department
Satanta Art in the Park Brightens SatURDAY Evening
The Satanta Area Arts Council hosts Art in the Park from 6 to 8 pm in the city park across from Satanta United Methodist Church on Arapaho Street. A clown magician jugglers a one man band entertain children as games face painting sidewalk art contests horseback rides and free ice cream. Kids College art display and youth crowd serve hamburgers hot dogs chips and drinks. Call Ryan Burrows at 620 649 3416 for details.
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Satanta Area
Ryan Burrows
Memorabilia from BTK case draws auction interest
Kansas observers note a growing market for crime artifacts including items tied to Dennis Rader. A first letter sold for 100 dollars while collectors push online sales of hair, dirt, and other items. Officials debate legality and ethics as lawsuits arise and victims’ advocates condemn profiteering.
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Wichita
BTK
Dennis Rader
Rader
Andy Kahan
Houston
Atone
Angel Ramirez
Texas
John Wayne Gacy
California
Florida
New Jersey
Kahan
Kansas
Ann Swegle
Sedgwick County
eBay
Phil Journey
R-Haysville
Swegle
Journey
Corinne Radke
Lawmakers consider sin tax on pornography in Kansas
Abilene activist Phillip Cosby pushes a state tax on sexually oriented businesses to curb porn and raise school revenue. House leaders weigh the idea as lawmakers plan study topics for 2006, while stores face obscenity charges and local ordinances. Cosby plans meetings with ministers to campaign locally.
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Topeka
Phillip Cosby
Cosby
Utah
Missouri
Kansas
House
Doug Mays
Mays
Abilene
Shaui Weber
R-Herington
Lion’s den
Interstate 70
Jesus
Salina
Priscilla’s
Dickinson County
Lawrence
Naughty But Nice
Mike Zrubek
Pension fund deficit grows in Kansas past year
Topeka AP reports the Kansas Public Employees Retirement System unfunded liability rose from 3.58 billion in 2003 to 4.74 billion in 2004. Retiree longevity and bigger future cost estimates drive the rise, with teachers contributing the largest share. Officials say default is unlikely and expect slower growth with possible shrinkage by 2020 as more state money is added.
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Topeka
Kansas
Kansas Public Employees
John Edmonds
Great Bend
Joint Committee On Pensions and Benefits
Wind farm divides Butler County residents during early construction
Construction begins on Elk River Wind Farm in Butler County, a 150 megawatt project by PPM Energy that will use 100 turbines on 8000 leased acres. It aims to power 42000 homes for The Empire District Electric, but locals clash over potential prairie loss, tax exemptions, and future ranch viability.
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Empire District Electric Co
Joplin
Missouri
Clinton Squier
Squier
Patricia
Marce Brewer
Butler County Economic Development Board
Beaumont
North America
Ron Klataske
Audubon of
Kansas
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