Uncertain Kansas Bioscience Authority faces potential end
Lawmakers may abolish the Kansas Bioscience Authority next year amid underfunding and layoffs that have weakened operations. CEO Duane Cantrell warns the agency’s reputation is damaged while funding remains uncertain and a 2004 quasi government body struggles to meet obligations and sustain investments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas Bioscience Authority
KBA
Duane Cantrell
Law
Cantrell
Kansas
Sam Brownback
Brownback
Eileen Hawley
Department of Commerce
Senate
Ways and Means Committee
Laura Kelly
D-Topeka
Kelly
Lane Hemsley
Topeka
Hemsley
House
Commerce Committee
Finney County faces potential three judge bench shortage
Finney County may drop to three district judges after four have served since the 1990s. Judge Vieux retirement and state vacancy plans prompt concern about caseload shifts. Attor ney Susan Richmeier notes faster case processing may slow, with trials delayed two to three months and jail stay costs rising as civil and criminal dockets merge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Finney County
Wurst
Kansas Supreme Court
Vieux
Garden City
Susan Richmeier
Richmeier
Sheriff’s Office
County Fair Opens With Slow Start and Promising Turnout
Small crowd attends Wednesday as county fair kicks off with optimism from organizer Strasser. Farmer for a Day runs 2 to 5 p.m. Thursday and Friday. 4-H exhibits in photography, arts and crafts, goats vet checks, and judging slated Thurs 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Carnival runs 6 p.m. to midnight through Saturday. Numerous 4-H categories judged Thu 2–6 p.m. and a free hamburger feed is planned at 6 p.m. in the outdoor pavilion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Strasser
Transload site eyed as agricultural boost in Highway 50 park
Economic development officials discuss a proposed transload project at Highway 50 Industrial Park tied to agriculture. Local firms Wind River Grain TP&L and Conestoga Energy Partners participate. Initially 111 applications were filed. DuVall to present to KDOT on July 30 at 2 15 PM. final decision due in August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wind River Grain, LLC
Transportation Partners and Logistics
Tp&l
Conestoga Energy Partners, LLC
Highway 50
DuVall
Also Mentioned on This Page
of Kansas Bioscience Authority
Lee Richardson Zoo
Sswkansasjobs
OUR
C’fary
DreamMaker
Schulman Ave
ClearyBuilding.com
Kansas Ave
Samysgck
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!