Education drives budget talks at Kansas legislative coffee
Kansas lawmakers and local leaders gathered for a legislative coffee in Garden City to discuss tax exemptions, education funding, and economic development. Participants stressed education as essential, with Powell and Morris defending K-12 and university funding, and Scouts questioning gun rights protections amid state policies.
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Larry Powell
Garden City
KPERS
Kansas Public Employee Retirement System
Morris
University of Kansas
Kansas State University
Wichita
State University
Ryckman
Chris Law
Boy Scouts
Randle
Scott Dunagan
Dunagan
U.S
Kansas
National Rifle Association
Al-Qaida Turns to Kidnapping for Cash After Bin Laden Death
U S officials say al Qaida core in Pakistan has shifted toward kidnapping for ransom as funding tightens after Osama bin Laden's death. Affiliates have abducted diplomats, tourists and merchants, with ransoms potentially reaching millions. Washington seeks to disrupt donors, fundraisers, and facilitators while reviewing bin Laden’s files for financial leads.
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Washington
al- Qaida
Pakistan
U.S
Osama bin Laden
bin Laden
al-Qaida
CIA
Treasury Department
FBI
Persian Gulf
David Cohen
Cohen
Scott Hellstein
U.S. Military Academy
Combating Terrorism Center
Bin
Laden
North Africa
Matthieu Guidere
Court system aims to improve efficiency after chief justice’s death
Court officials report budget constraints and a hiring freeze since December 2008, with 75 to 80 positions left vacant. Nuss notes that despite the downturn, courts still handle sex crime cases, injuries, and breaches of contract, underscoring ongoing demand for justice.
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Robert Davis
Nuss
Sullivan to lead Kansas band at Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade
Sullivan, a GCHS saxophonist and state standout, will perform with 185 musicians under Dr Jon Woods of Ohio State and Dr Richard Good of Auburn University in a parade from Central Park to Macy’s Herald Square. Fundraising aims to cover $1429 for airfare and NY accommodations, aided by family backing and fellow students.
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Jon Woods
Ohio State University
Auburn University
Richard Good
Greg Lagola
Cadets Drum Corp of
Pennsylvania
Sullivan
New York
C&d
World On Wheels Amusement Center
Wichita State
Ashton Anderson
WSU
New York City
Carnegie Hall
Jace
Taylor Sullivan
GCHS
Weekend storms trigger power cuts and crop damage
In Lane County storms knocked out power to Dighton overnight before restoration the next day. Hamilton County saw hail and crop damage with wheat losses reported. NWS logs show little ground moisture this month and forecasts call for scattered storms today with highs near 84 and upcoming sunny, hot days through Thursday.
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Lane County
Karen Barnett
Hamilton County
Sharon Schmidt
Schmidt
NWS
Garden City
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GCCC
Student & Community Services Center
Gcccks.edu
Garden City Community College
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