Dodge City man killed in farm equipment accident
A Dodge City man, Lorren W. Perkins, 39, was killed while working under a swather in a Pawnee County farm field near Larned. His co worker found him and CPR was attempted. investigators say Perkins likely did not engage a safety latch before entering the machine.
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Perkins
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Man dies after river accident at Coffeyville dam
Coffeyville man Gary L. Smith 20 died from injuries after attempting to cross Verdigris River dam by walking with a small boat tied to him. He was swept over the dam Sunday. wife on shore. Sheriff deputy, police and fire crews responded, lifting him to hospital then to Tulsa where he died Monday.
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SRS review shows Kansas progress in privatized foster care
Kansas progress in privatized foster care and adoption services since 1995 is noted in a state review. Officials highlight strengths such as data collection, staff training, and 85 percent of 3748 foster children placed in family homes while acknowledging remaining work to improve data accessibility and usability for providers.
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Topeka
Kansas
Janet Schalansky
Social and Rehabilitation Services
Utility firm defends change of control plan in KS review
Western Resources faces a public defense of its change of control agreement as regulators review a merger plan with Public Service Company of New Mexico. The plan would pay top executives if they lose jobs amid restructuring, sparking questions from CURB about potential payouts reaching $100 million. Regulators opened hearings Tuesday and expect to conclude Friday.
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Wichita
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Kansas Census Shows Same-Sex Couples Across Counties
Census data show 3973 same-sex partner households in Kansas in 2000, up 514 percent from 1990, with 1888 male and 2085 female couples. Urban areas host most pairs, rural areas rising. Lawrence calls its anti discrimination ordinance a model city for gay residents.
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Dave Greenbaum
Vermont
University of Kansas
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Gay and Lesbian Task Force
Washington
Ellen DeGeneres
University of Kansas Political Science
Donald Haider- Markel
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