Four candidates vie in Haskell County magistrate race
In the 26th Judicial District a Republican primary on Tuesday decides who fills Haskell County Position 2. Four contenders DeAnn Ricketts Steven Santala Robert Smitherman and Joseph Welsh seek the seat after Judge Tommy Webb retired February 19. With no Democratic candidate the winner likely takes the office amid questions over gubernatorial appointment authority and a pending Supreme Court ruling.
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26Th Judicial District
Haskell County
DeAnn Ricketts
Steven Santala
Robert Smitherman
Joseph Welsh
Tommy Webb
Quilt display earns blue ribbon at Finney County Fair
Five judges evaluated 49 quilts in the 4 H building with designs from holiday and sports themes to Wizard of Oz motifs. Anne Strasser won blue for a year themed piece learned in The Quilted Crow classes. Judges praised talent and potential for state honors.
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Charlotte McCart
McCart
Dorothy
Toto
Glinda the Good Witch
Anne Strasser
Pam Ruff
Lois Swonger
Finney County Fair
Primary election guide Who's on the ballot
A brief notice directs readers to page A7 for a roundup of candidates. It points to a forthcoming guide listing who appears on the ballot and which races are covered. The item highlights electoral information and reader navigation.
Kansas Supreme Court: 90 day rule for judicial appointments not mandatory
The Kansas Supreme Court ruled that Governor Sam Brownback was not required to fill a judicial vacancy within 90 days. Justice Carol Beier stated the 90 day limit is directory, making appointment timing discretionary. The ruling came after Brownback deferred to voters in Haskell County for the August 2 primary.
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Sam Brownback
Webb
Brownback
Supreme Court
Kansas Supreme Court
Southwest Kansas
Topeka
Carol Beier
Tommy Webb
Haskell
Bradley Ambrosier
Linda P Gilmore
Clinton B. Peterson
Kansas
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