Holcomb woman in fair condition after Gray County crash
A Holcomb woman remained in fair condition at a Wichita hospital after a Friday afternoon crash on U.S. 50 about 13 miles east of the Finney Gray line. Miranda Taylor, 16, was driving a Dodge when it struck a Ford driven by Michael Volker, 40, of Ingalls who pulled onto US 50 from County Road 13. Linda Taylor, 48, Miranda’s mother, was treated and released or transferred. Volker remained on scene. The cause is under investigation.
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Holcomb
Wichita
Gray County
Bill Kramer
Finney
U.S. Highway 50
Miranda Taylor
Kramer
Michael Volker
Ingalls
County 13
US 50
Volker
Taylor
Miss Southern Kansas Pageant Set for October 2
The Miss Southern Kansas board invites applications for the October 2 Greensburg pageant. It serves as a preliminary for Miss Kansas and Miss America, open to unmarried college women aged 17 to 24 who have resided in Kansas for at least six months and have good moral character. No entry fee. Contact Jean McKinney at 612 Spruce, Greensburg, KS 67054 or dmckinney netks.net.
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Miss Southern Kansas Board of Directors
Greensburg
Jean McKinney
Spruce
Dmckinney
Netks
Wheat harvest slowed by rain as Kansas crop ripens fast
Kansas farmers brought in 40 percent of winter wheat despite heavy showers. Wheat conditions were 24 percent very poor or poor, 27 percent fair, 25 percent good, 3 percent excellent. Ninety two percent of wheat is ripe, well ahead of last year and the 5 year average. Corn and sorghum show mixed conditions with most planted figures around 87 to 90 percent for corn and sorghum respectively. Soybeans largely planted with 90 percent.
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Wichita
Kansas Agricultural Statistics Service
Kansas
Circle Ranch Appraisal Sets Stage for Major Kansas Purchase
Wichita AP says a $3.2 million appraisal for the Circle Ranch in Edwards County marks a key step in a potential state land buy. The nearly 7000 acre property is about $1 million below the $4.2 million price Hays paid in 1995 to secure groundwater rights for city use.
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Wichita
Kansas
Cheyenne Bottoms
Edwards County
Hays
Lightning Safety Week in Kansas Prompts Warnings
Officials urge vigilance as storms bring frequent lightning. Gov Kathleen Sebelius designates Lightning Safety Week statewide and National Lightning Safety Awareness Week. Finney County Emergency Management Coordinator Dave Jones warns lightning can strike any time, noting spring is a peak danger period.
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Kansas
Kathleen Sebelius
Finney County
Dave Jones
Lightning safety tips and风险 factors explained
Postpone outdoor activities and seek shelter immediately when thunder approaches. Stay low and away from trees and bodies of water, metal, vehicles, motorcycles, and bicycles. Listen for thunder and move indoors if heard. Signs of a storm include dark skies, flashes, and increasing winds. Kansas ranks high for lightning deaths and injuries. since 1959, 61 deaths and about 200 injuries occurred in the state.
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Jennifer Bitterling
National Weather Service
Dodge City
Jones
Kansas
Ritterling
United States
Sebelius seeks 450 million transfer to cover bills
Governor Kathleen Sebelius plans to ask legislative leaders for permission to move 450 million dollars into the state general fund on July 1 the start of fiscal year 2005 and reverse the transfer by June 30. The Finance Council will review the plan as cash flow concerns persist until the economy strengthens with bipartisan support noted by House Speaker Mays and Senate Minority Leader Hensley.
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Topeka
Kathleen Sebelius
Sebelius
State Finance Council
Doug Mays
R-Topeka
Senate
Anthony Hensley
D-Topeka
Kansas Internal Borrowing Ties Budget to Cash Flow
Kansas uses a $4.7 billion general fund for schools and services, with timing gaps between revenue and big bills. Deputy budget director Louis Chabira says internal borrowing helps cover low points, aided by designated fees and grants. The total state budget runs about $10.3 billion as lawmakers face sluggish revenues.
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Kansas
Louis Chabira
Mays
Judge sets July hearing on unaffiliated voters in GOP primary
Shawnee County Judge Charles Andrews scheduled a July 6 hearing to decide if unaffiliated voters may participate in the Republican primary. The case follows Andrews’ brief order restricting unaffiliateds from the Aug 3 election, amid disputes over party control of primary rules.
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Topeka
Shawnee
Charles Andrews
Andrews
Susan Estes
4Th Congressional District
GOP
Dennis Jones
Ron Thornburgh
Jones
Kent Vincent
Estes
Kansas
Secretary of State
Thornburgh
Democrats
Fluctuating local building totals mirror slow big projects
Finney County and Garden City report mixed May and year to date construction figures. Garden City May output reached 644 116 dollars, Finney County 281 500. Low large project activity noted, with several houses and townhouses recorded. May totals remain well below 2003 and 2002 levels, while year to date shows a drop from past peak years. Local official Kent Hamlin cites lack of major projects as the main cause.
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Finney County
Garden City
Holcomb
Kent Hamlin
Home Depot
St. Catherine Hospital
Switchgrass Ave
Cloverleaf Road
Amy St
Sharen
Sharyn
Finney County commission reviews 2005 budget requests
Finney County commissioners reviewed three 2005 budget requests from the Finney County Economic Development Corp SDSI and Russell Child Development Center. Garden City officials push for funding levels, noting job creation and economic activity while cautioning about past payroll losses. Also approved a Cox cable franchise for unincorporated areas an appraisal contract and a rodeo musical event at the fairgrounds with tentative July dates.
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Finney County Commissioners
Finney County Economic Development Corp
Southwest Developmental Services Inc
Russell Child Development Center
Harold Orosco
Garden City
FCEDC
ConAgra
Meyer
Mark Hinde
Sharon Hixson
SDS
ACDC
Cox Communications
Finney County
McCully & Associates
Finney County Fairgrounds
Angie Clark
Rodeo Musical
Rodeo Musical Promotions, Inc
Ramon Herrera-Mora
Omaha
Neb
Fairgrounds
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Saffell Library
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