Meth workshop registration opens in Southwest Kansas
The Southwest Kansas Regional Prevention Center sponsors a free methamphetamine workshop from 9 a.m. to 4 30 p.m. on August 6. Entitled Meth Labs in Southwest Kansas Home Cookin ain t what it used to be Our Drug Endangered Children the event aims to boost participants knowledge on meth. Pre registration is required by mailing picking up a form at 801 Campus Drive or faxing to 276 9626 or emailing lois.times geccks edu Lunch and snacks are provided for free. For more information call 276 9624.
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Sunday liquor sales approved by Mission City Council
The Mission City Council voted 6-3 to permit alcohol sales at liquor stores on Sundays and certain holidays from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., with the ordinance subject to a 61 day protest period before taking effect, following nearby suburbs and Missouri allowing Sunday sales. Nicodemus to hold 125th homecoming featuring an Exploration Camp for children organized with Fort Hays State University and three internships to train descendants for future leadership.
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Fort Hays State University
John Heinrichs
Suspect arrested in robbing bandit cases
In Wichita AP reports police arrested a 31 year old man as a suspect in two robberies where the suspect cried during the crime. The arrest followed a brief chase after a traffic stop early Wednesday. A 32 year old woman was also arrested as the investigation linked the incidents at a motel and theft scene. The suspect reportedly sobbed and pleaded to be allowed to escape to fund his drug habit.
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Hugoton weighs disbanding police to cut costs
Hugoton Mayor Neal Gillespie notes a council hearing tonight on possibly disbanding the Hugoton Police Department and transferring duties to the Stevens County sheriff to save about 500000. Budget gaps and state funding cuts drive talks, with a town meeting planned to educate residents and gather opinions.
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Sheriff probes kidnapping and attempted rape in Satanta
Haskell County investigators seek three male suspects after a 12 year old girl was grabbed and forced into a black Chevy pickup near Satanta's park Monday night. She escaped, was checked at hospitals, and lab results from the Kansas Bureau of Investigation are pending. A vehicle description and partial suspect details were released as leads point toward Liberal. Call the sheriff or Crime Stoppers with information. a reward is offered.
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Farmland seeks sale of Coffeyville refinery and fertilizer plant
Farmland Industries negotiates sale of its Coffeyville Kansas oil refinery and fertilizer plant to Pegasus II LLP a Connecticut based group. Pegasus filed a sealed offer with the US Bankruptcy Court for 45 days while terms are evaluated and a sales agreement negotiated. Farmland would cover up to 300000 of Pegasus costs due to environmental and marketing challenges amid its bankruptcy and asset sales.
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GCCC adopts new accreditation path AQIP
Garden City Community College will use the Academic Quality Improvement Program as an alternative to traditional reaccreditation with North Central Association. Plans include a Chicago forum this fall, collaboration with seven peers, and projects on communication, development education, and governance reform.
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Fort Hays State University
Tabor College
Cowley County
Fort Scott
Hutchinson
Independence Community Colleges
Dighton weekend heats up with cruise-in concert scenes
Chelle Anderson invites all car makers to the Lane County Cruise-In at Dighton City Park from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. with a 1955 Ford Crown Victoria and a 1930 Model A among entries, plus a first burn out contest and a five stop poker run. Nearby Backyard Bash features three live bands Bliss Alternative Misconceptions and Bad Mojo with free admission on the west side. Other area events include Scott City Beefiesta, a Festival of Praise concert, Garden City bands, a summer theatre, a farmers market, and an ADA celebration at Garden City Community College with information fair, supper, and dance.
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