Rumors of possible school shooting prompt police and district checks
Garden City police say no credible information supports rumors of a planned shooting at the high school. An arrest Friday of Kyle Wagner in the 900 block of North Fourth Street sparked alerts. officers say a .22 rifle had been dropped at a residence and two suspects were involved but no weapon at the scene. USD 457 heightened vigilance with staff extra patrols and a notification to parents.
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Kansas geologists map aquifer to gauge rising water levels
The Kansas Geological Survey plans a three to five year project funded by a 221 000 USGS grant to map aquifer characteristics in Reno Harvey McPherson Morris Jefferson and Atchison counties. Surface to 3-D subsurface mapping will address water quantity and quality concerns amid growth and infrastructure expansion. Public access will be provided via the KGS website.
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Morris
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Atchison
Wichita
Kansas Geological Survey
Morris County
Flint Hills
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Immunization program boosts child vaccination in state
Neighbors note that the immunization project helps families who often miss follow ups. KDHE confirms nearly double vaccination rates for children in Health Connect Kansas Healthwave programs since 2003. UMMAM offers free or reduced vaccines, aiding timely immunization, with caregivers praising lower costs and continued follow ups for their children.
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Ortman
Health Connect
Kansas
Michael Parsons
Parsons
UMMAM
Castillo
Pricilla
Lawmakers discuss taxes with local residents in Kansas
Legislators met residents to discuss tax options as a 2010 state budget near 5.2 billion dollars, with needed cuts of about 100 million. Educators and health providers urged tax increases while area business owners opposed them, favoring higher charges on alcohol tobacco and liquor. A separate plan would tax utility bills and churches to raise about 150 million. The next chamber session and tax talks were scheduled for mid April at Wheatland's Conference Center.
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Whitham
Kansas House
Hayzlett
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