Zoo hosts free summer story hour for kids Sundays
The Lee Richardson Zoo Education Division invites children to a free Summer Storytime at 2:30 p.m. Sundays in the Finnup Center for Conservation Education, with staff reading a book and linking animal facts. The center opens noon to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays for viewing animals and displays, with contact Kathy Sexson or Andrea Smith at 276-1250 for more information.
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Lee Richardson Zoo Education Division
Finnup Center For Conservation Education
Zoo Education
Kathy Sexson
Andrea Smith
Sergeant testifies in his own defense at double murder trial
Fort Riley AP Sergeant Aaron Stanley 23 of Bismarck North Carolina testifies he shot to defend himself after fellow soldiers Werner and Hymer arrived at his Clay Center farmhouse. He recounts Hymer fired first and Werner threatened Colvin during a struggle over a knife.
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Fort Riley
Aaron Stanley
Bismarck
N.C
Matthew Werner
Oxnard
Calif
Spe
Christopher D. Hymer
Nevada
Stanley
Hymer
Iraq
Eric Colvin
Papillion, Neb
Colvin
Werner
Panel urges removal of Saline judge for online pornography
A seven member panel of the Commission on Judicial Qualifications in Topeka recommends Saline County District Judge George Robertson be removed for viewing Internet pornography on his office computer. Five panelists found conduct violated canons on impropriety and the court's integrity. The panel ruled Robertson’s evidence at a Topeka hearing insufficient to offset findings. The recommendation moves to the Kansas Supreme Court for final decision.
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Topeka
Saline County
George Robertson
Commission On Judicial Qualifications
Robertson
Kansas Supreme Court
Caution urged in work zones amid fatality risk
Kansas Highway Patrol and KDOT warn drivers to slow for work zones after 12 fatal crashes in 2003 and 417 injuries. In Topeka a southbound car hit a lit KDOT truck, killing a worker. past fatalities include 1995 near Syracuse and 1987 in Seoni. Officials stress reflective gear, clear signage, and strict flagger rules.
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Kansas Highway Patrol
John Eichkorn
Eichkorn
Kansas Department of Transportation
Topeka
KDOT
Kansas
Kirk Hutchinson
Syracuse
Garden City
Hutchinson
Seoni
Frank Hipp
Hipp
Freeman leaves Siena Medical Clinic after four years
Pediatrician Julie Freeman departs St. Catherine Hospital's Siena Medical Clinic to move to Springfield Missouri with her husband and their 3 year old daughter Emily. She cites family, fishing industry ties, and closer relatives as key factors. The clinic prepares to hire a replacement while noting Freeman cared for roughly 4500 visits annually across about 1600 patients.
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Julie Freeman
St. Catherine Hospital
Freeman
Springfield
Lance
Emily
Garden Medical Clinic
Siena Medical Clinic
University of Kansas Medical School
Garden City
Court declines to create alcohol liability precedent
Kansas high court refused to reinstate a civil suit against alcohol sellers after a drunk driver killed Felicia Bland. The decision cited no dram shop statute and stated liability for vendors in such cases involves complex public policy for the Legislature to decide. The 0.15 BAC driver faced involuntary manslaughter charges and mixed testimony on drinking locations.
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Topeka
Supreme Court
Lawrence
University of Kansas
Douglas County
Jack A. Murphy
Kansas
Kay McFarland
Felicia A. Bland
Sean M. Scott
Kansas 10
Bland
Scott
Phi Gamma Delta
Locals gear up for summer vacations by car and plane
Local travelers plan road trips and flights as summer arrives. Travelers like Billie Cartmill note visits to Ireland, Hawaii, and Alaska cruises, while Chris Del Pino observes rising gas prices haven’t boosted flying. Nicole Lobmeyer from Garden City says her family will drive to Denver at month end.
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Ireland
Hawaii
Billie Cartmill
New West Travel Agency
Garden City
Chris del Pino
East Wichita
Nicole Lobmeyer
Denver
Lobmeyer
Travelers forgetful moments and changing travel rules
Hotels report odd lost items from a ferret to a stray retainer and underwear, with 90 day return policies and costly shipping at owners’ expense. Travel bookings vary between Internet sites and agencies, while new passport rules tighten for Caribbean to Canada trips with staged dates through 2007.
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Zoo
KHP
Apac Kansas Inc. Shears Division
Ing
Wichita
James Zauche
Zauche
St. Catherine
Siena
Brad Nading
Siena Medical Center
Kristen Roderick Kroderick
Gctelegram
Jeff Salyer
Wheatlands Motel
Cartmill
Kay Deegan
Red Baron Best Western
Deegan
Della Brandenburger
AmericInn
Brandenburger
Salyer
Wheatlands
del Pino
Expedia.com
Travel.com
Travelocity.com
Caribbean
Bermuda
Central
South America
Mexico
Canada
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