Kansas Senators Split On No Child Left Behind Revisions
Kansas senators Pat Roberts and Jerry Moran split over the Every Child Achieves Act. The Senate approved an 81 17 bill to return some control to states, while Moran opposed and Roberts supported. The House version would replace programs with block grants, and a conference faces Democratic opposition.
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Dennis Moore
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Sam Brownback
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Lynn Jenkins
Kevin Yoder
Mike Pompeo
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Triathlon concludes church youth training season
Twenty three kids from Bible Christian Church trained for months for the annual triathlon starting at 9am. The event featured a 200 yard swim at Big Pool a three mile bike ride on a zoo trail and a one mile run.Participants shared pride in their effort with comments from Jay Johnson Stephanie Wildeman and Jana Johnson highlighting faith friendship and personal growth.
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Bible Christian Church
Stephanie Wildeman
Jana Johnson
Jay Johnson
Huelskamp Defends Marriage Amendment Amid LGBT Debate
Kansans' Tim Huelskamp faces scrutiny over his role in the anti LGBT documentary Light Wins and his push for a same sex marriage ban. Opponents argue the film and actions galvanize conservatives while supporters say he defends traditional marriage and religious liberty. Claims include government hostility to religion and party rivals note campaign tactics like trackers and video prompts in early 2016 primary race.
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Salina
Riley County
Saline County
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Neighbors pursue passion for endurance riding fundraiser
Joyce Adams aims to raise Miles of Smiles scholarship funds through an endurance race in California with her horse Girlfriend. Her Garden City crew, including Janet Reimer, will support at checkpoints as Adams seeks donations, either lump sums or per mile, to aid special needs riders.
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Garden City
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Golden Crester
Senior center pinochle winners named in Finney County
Southwest Co. Donna Preston won high in four tables at the Senior Center of Finney County games on Wednesday. Ruth Romesberg took second place and Bob Baker third. Sherlock Strivers 4 H Club met July 12 at Holcomb Elementary with 11 members, seven parents and one guest attending. Morgan Hammond's Community Service Project to collect stuffed animals was held June 20 with police, fire and EMS on hand. a truckload of animals was collected.
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Bob Baker
Sherlock
Holcomb Elementary
Morgan Hammond
Finney County Extension
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