Gizmo McCracken Brings Comedy To BBC PRCA Rodeo
Gizmo McCracken returns to the Garden City rodeo during Beef Empire Days after a decade with no Garden City appearance. He tours PRCA rodeos with wife Janice, home schooled their kids, and performs nightly with musical acts and ostrich jokes. The rodeo starts at 7 tonight and tomorrow, with info at gizmomccracken.com.
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Personal crisis reports surge among U S troops in war years
U S forces report 154 active duty personal crisis incidents in the first half of the year, outpacing combat deaths in Afghanistan and signaling a rising toll from war induced stress. Officials cite combat exposure PTSD and financial problems, while leaders push mental health support amid stigma and ongoing deployments.
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Teens texting while driving linked to fatalities and jail terms
A CDC survey of over 15 000 high school students finds teen texting while driving remains common and risky, with many teens blaming nonmoving scenarios. Experts cite delayed reactions and lane swerves. Missouri and Massachusetts have jailed teens for fatal crashes.
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Sheriff Bascue Seeks Higher Budget for Inmate Needs and Fuel
Finney County sheriff David Bascue requests a larger budget to cover raises and increases in operating costs. After salaries, the department shows 556,810 for operating expenses with 375,000 set aside for inmate feeding and transport. Inmate populations fluctuate from 110 to 94, raising potential medical and food costs and forcing budget adjustments. County commissioners will decide in coming months.
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Kansas Arts Funding Delayed Until 2013 Under Brownback
Kansas will not have an arts commission or matching funds until the new fiscal year beginning July 1. An 11 member advisory board will be appointed after legislative action, guiding arts groups to apply for money and seek matching funds. The NEA and Mid-America Arts Alliance funding was halted last year due to governor vetoes.
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