Hundreds flee Jackson Hole forest fire outskirts
A wildfire near Jackson Hole forced about 400 residents from their mountain homes on Wednesday with another run expected as winds rise. Firefighters fought to hold the line on a ridge amid light fuel and red flag conditions while investigators searched for the ignition point. No structures damaged and no injuries reported as residents returned briefly to retrieve belongings.
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Jackson Hole
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Joe Colwell
Tom Bloodworth
Crescent H Guest Ranch
Bloodworth
Forest Service
Glickman May Run Against Roberts for Kansas Senate
Former ag secretary Glickman hints at a Senate bid against Sen. Roberts. Roberts reports 546,159 in campaign funds this month. six month totals reach 431,890 and 687,193 in the six year cycle. GOP allies call Roberts strong. Glickman’s post USDA career includes lobbying and teaching roles.
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Senate
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Thompson
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Wichita
Newt Gingrich
Congress
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Todd Tiahrt
USDA
Washington
Akin, Gump, Strauss, Hauer & Feld
Wichita State University
Dennis Moore
Moore
Kansas
Finney County Growth Surges Beyond County Neighbors
Finney County's population rose from 18,947 in 1980 to 40,523 in 2000, outpacing Ford and Seward counties. Property valuations climbed from 114.7 million in 1980 to 357 million in 2000, while local tax receipts nearly tripled from 14.6 million to 40.5 million. Garden City and Holcomb expanded tax bases as sales and property taxes support city services.
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Kansas
Seward
Ford Counties
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Seward County
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Finney
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Garden City
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Sedgwick
Holcomb
Holcomb Council Sets Budget Hearing and Water Plan
Holcomb City Council schedules public budget hearing for August 8 and approves a 30 day trial with Finney County Rural Water District No. 1. Holcomb will supply 12 million gallons to the district over a year, replacing the prior unused 2 million gallon annually contract. The water cost totals 18000. The council also approves a 17000 sewer pipe purchase from Salina Supply Co. to finish Sunnyside Addition drainage. Next meeting 7 PM August 8 at Holcomb Fire Station.
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Holcomb
Salina Supply Co
Sunnyside
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Judge seeks replacements for 25th District vacancy
Gerald Schultz, secretary of the nominating commission, notes strong applicant quality as 13 seek to replace retired Judge Stephen Nyswonger. Six lawyers and six non lawyers comprise the nominating panel. Governor has 30 days to name a judge. magis trate or lawyer nominees have different start timelines.
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Gerald Schultz
Commission
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Quint
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Syracuse
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Scott City
John Shirley
Gene Gaede
Garden City
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