Finney County backs four lane plan for US 50 West
Voters in Finney County approved a 2004 local sales tax to fund part of the US 50 West four lane project, with $3.83 million pledged as the cost estimate rose from 54.8 million to about 80 million. Officials debate scaling back, while urging Garden City to support redesign or proceed with current plan.
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Al Suwailem freed after bombing threat accusation
David Roberts defends Saudi national Saleh Al Suwailem who was released from custody after being accused of threatening to bomb an airplane. Conservative blogger Iain Dale weighs in on David Cameron’s appeal among young urbanites as he bikes to work and pursues eco friendly habits.
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Iain Dale
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Telegram invites signed letters to editor for publication
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The First Amendment states Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion or prohibiting the free exercise thereof. It also protects freedom of speech and of the press and the right to peaceably assemble and petition the Government for redress of grievances.
TV's bad boys rule prime time business drama
A Business and Media Institute study asserts popular May and November TV dramas depict businessmen as unethical or criminal in 77 percent of 39 business related episodes. The piece argues networks chase profit via sensational plots, shaping youth attitudes toward business leaders.
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Law & Order
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Dallas
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Boy Scouts
Dan Gainor
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National Association For the Advancement of
Donald Trump
Paris Hilton
Warren Buffett
Bill and Melinda Gates
Ken Lay
Jack Abramoff
Jeffrey Skilling
Segway ride offers magical tour of Country Club Plaza
Duane West recalls a Father’s Day gift ride on a Segway in Kansas City. He describes instruction, balance tech, and a six mile per hour tour past statues and fountains while noting pedestrians’ curiosity and the device’s limited hype versus reality.
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Country Club Plaza
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Dean Kamen
Fifth District race critique urges rational state board choice
SONDRA MEYER RAISE from Overland Park urges voters in Kansas Fifth District to replace Connie Morris on the State Board of Education with Sally Cauble, citing concerns over Morris's past statements and behavior and stressing the need for common sense leadership.
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State Board of Education
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Rooks County
Garden City
Nevada
Tim Cruz
Morris
News Service
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FBI
Sally Cauble
Sondra Meyer
Overland Park
HRC board criticized by Holcomb resident
Mandy Fritz of Holcomb blasts the HRC board in a letter to the editor, arguing leadership misreads daily management and underestimates part time and seasonal staff whose absence would cripple operations and activities at the recreation center. She urges understanding of the recs mission and staffing needs.
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HRC
Holcomb
Russell Komlofske
Rec
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Mandy Fritz
Entertainer Meyers Passes Away in Dallas Blues Legend
Dallas obituary notes the death of Meyers a Deep South bluesman after cancer surgery complications on Monday July 17. He toured with Anson Funderburgh and helped establish the Western Kansas Blues Society in Garden City in the late 80s and early 90s. Wisler co founder of the society is from Plano Texas.
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Dallas
Anson Funderburgh
Garden City
Western Kansas Blues Society
Deep South
Michael Wisler
Plano, Texas
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