Citizens warned about disaster relief fraud scam risks
The FBI and DOJ urge vigilance against postdisaster relief fraud. The National Center for Disaster Fraud operates 24/7 with 20 agencies involved to centralize reports of scams. Contact NCDF by phone or email, or report suspicious emails to the FBI IC3 portal.
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Emergency planning committee meet rescheduled in Finney County
The Emergency Planning Committee meeting has been rescheduledto 1:30 pm on April 19 at the Finney EOC located in the basement of the Finney County Law Enforcement Center at 304 NV Ninth St. The March 23 session is canceled.
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Fire damages Wichita mosque lead rebuild in phases
Four months after a Halloween fire caused about 130000 in damage to the Islamic Association of Mic Kansas mosque reconstruction has begun in phases. Donna Sitaai, a mosque spokeswoman, says community donations have raised about 100000 for the first phase as Muslims traditionally avoid mortgages. Fire officials say federal investigators are still analyzing evidence.
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Senate approves antifreeze resolution in animal safety push
The Senate unanimously backed a resolution urging bittering additives in antifreeze after Valley Center child Aaron Goash mourned Nikko who died January from sweet tasting poison. The session could not advance new law, while KU offers Wim College summer camp for adults June 4 to 7 at Lawrence with arts science math and humanities courses taught by campus faculty.
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Abortion Bill Stalled in Kansas House Committee
The measure, tied to banning taxpayer funding for abortions and denying state employees the right to perform abortions, could impact University of Kansas Medical Center obstetrics gynecology residents. Critics warn loss of training could affect accreditation. the bill remains in the House Federal and State Affairs Committee with debate delayed.
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Palmer ends tenure at Lee Richardson Zoo Friends group
Pabnet Palmer, the first full time director of the Friends of Lee Richardson Zoo, departs in May after guiding Cat Canyon fundraising from 500000 to over 900000. She credits volunteers donors and local foundations for success while planning a seamless transition as Cat Canyon advances for big cats and public safety remains priority.
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Greensburg near halfway mark in green rebuild effort
Greensburg has rebuilt about halfway after the 2007 tornado, using disaster relief funds and donations to erect environmentally friendly buildings. A National Renewable Energy Laboratory study shows 12 major public and private buildings saving about $200,000 yearly in energy costs, with savings between 50 and 75 percent. Local firms like PEC GLMV and Lawkingdon helped, and Mayor Bob Dixson promotes Greensburg as a living laboratory for post disaster rebuilding.
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KDOT Online Auction Opens With 560 Surplus Items
Kansas Department of Transportation launches Purple Wave Auction listing 560 plus assets statewide including backhoes tractors pickups dumps and compressors. Items are displayed at Hutchinson Garden City Ulysses Salina Topeka Narion and Chanute with bidding closing at 10 am Tuesday. Bidders may view photos read descriptions and explore inspection opportunities on purplewave com and final prices are published after the sale. Jerrod Westfahl notes transparency builds bidding confidence.
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