EPA urged to block Kansas coal plant permit action
Environmentalists pressed EPA regional administrator Karl Brooks to veto a December air quality permit for Sunflower Electric Power Corp outside Holcomb Finney County. Earthjustice on behalf of Sierra Club says the permit violates federal clean air laws and seeks government order to revise or block construction. legal challenges continue with Kansas Supreme Court involvement.
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Rebels Push Back Libyan Regime At Oil Port
Rebels repelled a Libyan regime attack on the Brega oil port, as shells fell into the Mediterranean and a warplane hit a beach where fighters charged dunes. At least five killed. Gaddafi loyalists briefly recaptured facilities before surrendering to opposition militias at a university campus. NATO plans consider no fly zone.
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City seeks more time on armory decision in Garden City
Garden City commissioners heard proposals for the empty 405 S. Main St. armory building and decided they need more time to consider options. Representatives from groups including the American Legion presented plans as four formal proposals and two purchase offers were reviewed. The armory, built in 1958 and valued at 369270, was deeded to the city after the National Guard closure was announced in 2009.
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Myers to speak at Garden City chamber banquet
Gen. Richard B. Myers, retired chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, will address Garden City Area Chamber of Commerce at the annual banquet on Thursday. The event includes a Sponsor's Only Reception at 6 15 p m in Samy's Spirit and Steakhouse and a program at 7 p m with a Boy Scouts of America flag ceremony and Neely Wasinger singing The Star Spangled Banner. About 50 60 local businesses and 400 leaders are expected. Myers discusses experiences from 9 11 and his 40 plus years in the Air Force.
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