Wildfires in Kansas Under Control Amid Disaster Efforts
Officials say grass fires have scorched over 700 000 acres but fires are under control as of Friday. Kansas agencies coordinate with the federal government for aid while Sen. Pat Roberts meets VP Pence to push USDA support. Gov. Brownback issues disaster order to speed hay and feed transport for relief.
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Scott City USD 466 eyes facility upgrades and gym complex
Scott City USD 466 is exploring a multi-building renovation plan with architect Gib son Mancini Carmichael and Nelson to modernize elementary and middle schools, the administration building, and high school football field while aiming for a potential 15 million dollar bond without tax mill levy increase. Enrollment has risen to 1,016, the district’s first surpassing 1,000 since the early 2000s, and planning remains preliminary with cost estimates under review.
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Kansas falls short of Brownback job growth goal
Kansas remains far below Gov. Sam Brownback's pledge of 25 000 private sector jobs per year in his second term. January 2016 to January 2017 showed a net loss of 12 400 private sector jobs since his inauguration, leaving the state about 37 600 jobs behind pace.
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