Battle of the Bands draws in a crowd
Fans and locals attended a live music event with varied tastes. Keith Collins and Toni Douglass said they enjoy different genres, while Amanda Berends watched her boyfriend Dean perform. Security guard Luke Freeman noted the night’s pleasant mood as visitors, including Kami Arnold, Sandy Brown, and Mike Kennedy, sought evening entertainment during a motel stay.
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Keith Collins
Toni Douglass
Mark
Amanda Berends
Dean
Luke Freeman
Kami Arnold
Sandy Brown
Mike Kennedy
Tt Beats
Court rules KDOL not immune to Rehabilitation Act suit
The 10th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals rejected Kansas Department of Labor immunity under the Eleventh Amendment in a case filed by Kathleen Arbogast. Arbogast, who has asthma, alleged discrimination and retaliation after fragrance-related work environment issues and a 2011 firing. The ruling allows her suit to proceed in federal court.
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10Th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
Kansas Department of Labor
Department
Kathleen Arbogast
Workers Compensation Division
KDOL
Arbogast
Secretary of Labor
Karin Brownlee
U.S. District Court For
District of Kansas
State Agency
10Th Circuit
District Court
Kansas
Circuit Court
Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services
Ms. Arbogast
Kansas dairy production expands with surging output in 2014
Kansas milk production rose sharply to 3.1 billion pounds in 2014, up 181 percent since 1994 and 6.1 percent from the previous year, with 325 dairies and 148000 cows. A Kansas Department of Agriculture release cites expanding herds, higher per cow yields, and in-state dairy investment as fuels for growth amid water and aquifer concerns. Stephanie Eckroat of the Kansas Dairy Association notes continued opportunity but cautions on water availability and future growth.
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Kansas
Kansas Department of Agriculture
Stephanie Eckroat
Kansas Dairy Association and Commission
Eckroat
Department of Agriculture
Ogallala
Kansas Highway Patrol seeks to bolster trooper ranks
Gov Brownback and state officials push to strengthen the Kansas Highway Patrol as staffing remains tight. projections show a 5 percent growth in police and detectives from 2012 to 2022, well below the 11 percent for all occupations, with rural coverage and local agency support lagging. the DROP retirement option, part of a broader pension bill signed in, aims to retain workers into 2020 before possible extension.
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US Bureau of Labor Statistics
Winters
Highway Patrol
House Committee
KPERS
Alan Conroy
Mark Bruce
Steve Kearney
Kansas Troopers Association
Barthol named new Finney County Extension ag agent
Barthol, a longtime agriculture enthusiast with hog show success, has been appointed the Finney County Extension ag agent. Her farm upbringing taught hard work and hands on knowledge, qualities colleagues say will help her serve the community and solve problems.
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Katelyn Barthol
Finney County Extension Office
Colorado man injured in wreck west of Lakin
A Granada man was injured in a two vehicle crash Saturday afternoon about 10 miles west of Lakin in Kearny County. Joanna Ramon, 18, of Garden City, crossed the center line on U S Highway 50 and hit an eastbound Dodge Stratus driven by Antonio Olague, 23. Olague was hurt and transported to Kearny County Hospital. Ramon and a 15 year old passenger were uninjured. All occupants wore seat belts per the Kansas Highway Patrol.
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Kearney
Highway Patrol Training Center
Winters
Granada
Colo
Lakin
Kansas Highway Patrol
Joanna Ramon
Garden City
Antonio Olague
Olague
Kearny County Hospital
Ramon
Gisselle Leyva
KHP
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