Big Pool Reopens After Pump Troubles In Garden City
Garden City Big Pool was closed much of Monday due to a power outage on Friday that disrupted water circulation and a pump failure after Saturday's storm lowered chlorine levels. Officials said six to eight hours of circulation were needed, with reopening expected for Monday evening swimming lessons and normal hours for the public.
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Garden City man faces multiple felony counts after burglary
Dalton Shad Pister, 19, was arrested after allegedly breaking into a residence on East U.S. Highway 50 and threatening residents with an airsoft gun. Authorities say he demanded money from two people, then later abducted a driver and pointed a handgun at him. He remains jailed on a $100,000 bond.
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E. U.S. Highway 50
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Finney County
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Tax law changes in Kansas eyed by KU expert
A University of Kansas tax law professor says Kansas income tax reform signed by Gov. Brownback could favor the wealthy, shrink revenue, and invite taxpayers to restructure as LLCs or partnerships to dodge taxes. He notes supply side aims and questions the broader impact, with officials defending boosts for small business investment and rural growth.
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Probe into Brownback mansion dinners winds down
Shawnee County District Attorney Chad Taylor has finished interviews with legislators and is now talking to Gov. Sam Brownback's staff in a probe into possible violations of the Kansas Open Meetings Act over seven dinners at Cedar Crest. The dinners drew 54 House members across seven events, with 43 seeking legal help from the state AG's office. the inquiry began after a Capital-Journal and Kansas Press Association complaint.
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Topeka Capital-Journal
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Attorney General’s
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House
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Michael Smith
May Sees Nationwide Tornado Toll Reach Record Low
May brought the lowest tornado tally in 60 years with an estimated 110 nationwide and no deaths, though Kansas and nearby Tornado Alley remained active. Meteorologists cite warmer spring temperatures, reduced deep shear, and an earlier northward jet stream as factors, while April also ran below average.
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National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
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