Kepley Re-Elected Chairman of Wheat Association
The American White Wheat Producers Association elected officers at a Rexford board meeting. Larry Kepley of Ulysses was re-elected as chairman, continuing a tenure since 1997. The cooperative serves white wheat growers across the Great Plains and has used a patented Identity Assured quality process. Nasser Inc sponsors the chamber breakfast at Wheat Lands Center, with details for reservations.
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American White Wheat Producers Association
AWWPA
Rexford
Larry Kepley
Ulysses
Awwpas
Great Plains
Garden City Area
Kansas Senate advances drug offender treatment bill
The Kansas Senate approved a bill 26 to 14 to keep some nonviolent drug offenders out of prison and into court ordered treatment with state covering up to 9.2 million for next year. Supporters say it frees prison space for violent criminals while critics warn of public risk and staffing needs. The measure moved to the House after altering initial provisions to avoid announcing potential release of about 300 inmates.
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Topeka
Senate
House
Kansas
Derek Schmidt
Students pulled over during fake robbery
Hutchinson AP report says high school journalism students filming a mock robbery using a water pistol were pulled over by police and forced to the ground in a felony car stop. Bystanders reported a man with a gun, while officials note it was a curriculum reenactment gone awry.
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Hutchinson
Dave Higdon
Hutchinson High School
Ronn Boehm
Hutchinson Ymca
Higdon
Kevin Kneisley
Senators weigh reorg of state Board of Education
A Senate Education Committee in Topeka weighs proposals to reorganize the State Board of Education to curb partisan politics. Divided over size and method, members consider appointive boards, constitutional amendments, and limiting duties, with a governor appointment plan seen as expanding executive influence across Kansas 303 school districts.
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Topeka
Senate
State Board of Education
Senate Education Committee
Board of Education
Kansas
Christine Downey
D-Newton
Jay Emler
R Lindsborg
John Wratil
Rleawood
Kansas soldiers to receive goodie bags from armory drive
Community members at 405 S. Main St. gathered to pack and mail sweets and toiletries to more than 110 soldiers of the 1-161st battalion stationed at Fort Riley, McConnell Air Force Base, and Forbes Field. The annual effort supports families during Operation Noble Eagle activated since September.
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Kansas National Guard
1- 161St
Fort Riley
Manhattan
McConnell Air Force Base
Wichita
Forbes Field
Topeka
S. Main St
Lisa Taylor
Garden City
Taylor
Philippines
Anthony Lago
Becky Kuntzelman
Kansas plan to study hospital closures in state system
The House budget committee approved a request to study the impact of closing five state hospitals in Parsons, Larned, Topeka, Kansas City, and Osawatomie over the next year. The study would involve families of clients and community representatives to assess effects on care and jobs, possibly starting this summer.
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Topeka
House
Kansas
Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services
Parsons
Larned
Kansas City
Osawatomie
Winfield
Budget Committee
Rocky Nichols
D-Topeka
Cold weather bill touted to aid Kansans with utilities
Salina food bank administrator says changes to the cold weather rule would help Kansans behind on bills. House Bill 2186 would empower agencies to negotiate payment plans while adding a three strikes provision for disconnection. Opponents warn 10,000 homes could lose heat. supporters argue for distinguishing can't pay from won't pay and earlier intervention.
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Topeka
Salina
Kathleen Jackson
Senate Utilities Committee
Kansas Corporation Commission
Jackson
Kansas
Niki Christopher
Citizens’ Utility Ratepayer Board
Christopher
Salina Emergency Aid
Foodbank
Investors bring sweet corn plant to Ulysses
West Industries buys Monsanto closed sorghum seed plant in Ulysses and plans a packing plant for sweet corn. Renovations start March 31 with processing to begin by July on a 30 to 40 mile radius. Harvest runs July to fall, with Goldman Hayden buying and distributing nationwide.
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Ulysses
Kansas
West Industries
Monsanto Co
Greg Spelter
Grant County Implement
Soelter
Chicago Board of Trade
Spelter
Goldman Hayden
Dallas Produce Marketing Company
United States
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Kepley
Wheat Association
Nature's Way
Nature’s Way Health Foods
Kansas Plaza
Darlene Hopkins
Rockvale
Colo
Mull
State Board
Dwayne Umbarger
R-Thayer
Bruce Wyatt
Senate Committee
Wyatt
National Guard
Kuntzelman
Eldon Kuntzelman
Germany
Sarah Thys
Gelaney Thys
Kansas National Guard Armory
Shannon Thys
Deborah Johnson
Geary Health Council
Junction City
Deb Marquess
Salvation Army
Michael Klein
AARP
State Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services
Kansas Catholic Conference
Monsanto
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