GCHS Dropsout Rate Falls Under Five Percent
Superintendent Milt Pippenger notes districtwide efforts like after school tutoring and extended school year programs are aiding dropout reductions at Garden City High School. Graduation rate remains tougher, hovering around 51 to 52 percent for the class of 2001, with improvements expected but influenced by transient workers and socio economic factors.
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State Courts Brace for Cutbacks Amid Budget Strains
Keefover Saline County Judge Daniel Hebert warns furloughs would hurt staff morale and recruiting as hiring delays raise workloads. Court offices cut hours to 8:30 am to 4 pm, with temporary workers already reduced by a third. Legislators blame Gov Graves vetoes for budget holes. Brown argues cuts aim to prevent bigger shortfalls and protect public service.
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EPA probes Seaboard hog sites over water contamination
EPA investigating pollution from Seaboard hog operations as Oklahoma officials report potential nitrate contamination in drinking water. Health risks include blue baby syndrome. several nearby families, including a pregnant woman, may be affected. State officials vow to pursue EPA recommended actions.
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Gas prices drop sharply across local stations
Local fuel prices fell about 15 cents almost overnight, surprising motorists and catching retailers off guard. Prices in the area ranged from $1.65 to $1.66, with the Mirastar station near Wal Mart at 3101 E Kansas Ave offering $1.63 as the best deal.
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McVeigh halts appeals and awaits execution
Timothy McVeigh halted all further appeals and said he is prepared to die by lethal injection Monday morning for the Oklahoma City bombing. The decision came after a three judge panel rejected his delay bid, moving toward execution at Terre Haute prison, with victims reacting mixed and some seeking more disclosure.
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Lieberman Eyes 2004 Run as He Repositions in Senate
Six months after a narrow loss Lieberman reestablishes a centrist stance in the Senate while hinting at a 2004 White House bid. He formed a PAC to aid fellow Democrats, travels to key states, and balances gun control and entertainment regulation with criticism of Bush energy policy.
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Bush daughter pleads no contest in Austin case
Barbara Bush, 19, pleaded no contest to an underage drinking count from a May incident at Chuy's in Austin. Jenna Bush pleaded innocent to misrepresenting her age to buy a margarita with another’s ID. Barbara received probation and eight hours of community service.
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