Juvenile jury trial right sparks Kansas debate in Finney County
Kansas court rules a judge cannot determine a juvenile right to a jury trial. Finney County case involving Marina Guardiola moves to bench or jury trial, illustrating broader questions on speedy trial rights and jury composition for youths. Spokesman Keefover says the ruling affects appeals and pending cases, while officials discuss funding and rehabilitation aims in the juvenile system.
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Office of Judicial Administration
Finney County
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Garden City
John Wheeler
State Supreme Court
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Supreme Court
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U.S. Supreme Court
County Commission
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Russ Jennings
Kansas Juvenile Justice Authority
County valuation rises slight as exemptions ease impact
Valuation increases modestly with exemptions granted by the Legislature softening personal property losses. Oil and gas values fell due to the 2007 ice storm. Final numbers expected mid July. Local colleges, cities, and districts project mill levy changes and plan budgets with modest gains and staff raises under tight finances.
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Carol Ballantyne
College Board of Trustees
Ballantyne
Federal deficit threatens state highway funds and jobs
Transportation officials warn a looming deficit could wipe out federal highway funding and endanger up to 485,000 construction jobs nationwide. Reno County officials fear loss would delay K-61 and other projects. senators propose an $8 billion replenishment, but aviation-transport bills stall in the Senate.
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Harvest under way in central Kansas as storms loom
Kansas Wheat reports harvest near Salina with progress lagging in eastern and western regions. Rain threatens grain quality, lowering test weights from about 61 to 58 pounds per bushel. By Sunday 15 percent of Fowler wheat had been harvested at 30 to 50 bushels per acre.
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Salina
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