Liberal man dies after deputy stop investigated
Garden City police probe death of Ralph Fletcher 44 after a Finney County deputy stopped him near 6 p.m. on Tuesday over suspected drug activity. A search of his vehicle yielded nothing. he later suffered a seizure at 1603 St John St Apt B and died at St Catherine Hospital. Detectives have warrants for Fletcher's vehicle and the apartment as the death is investigated as possibly cocaine induced.
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Mike Utz
Utz
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St. John St
Creation, evolution seminars in Scott City
The Scott City Church of Christ hosts a weekend series by Dr. Bert Thompson of Apologetics Press on creation versus evolution. Sessions cover scientific and biblical perspectives at the Scott City Fairgrounds and church buildings, with free public attendance and times Friday through Sunday.
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Southwest
Kansas
Bert Thompson
Apologetics Press
Southern Christian University
Montgomery
Ala
God
Scott City
N. Fairground Road
Church of Christ
Cedar St
Farm Bureau President to Speak at Kansas Breakfast
Kansas Farm Bureau President Steve Baccus will speak at the Farmer/Rancher Appreciation Breakfast on March 22 at the Kearny County 4-H Building. The event runs from 7 a.m. with Baccus speaking at 8:30 about the 2007 Farm Bill as the bureau aims to shape its parameters. The program is free and open only to Kearny County farmers and ranchers.
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Kearny County
Voter Registration Deadline Approaches in April Election
The April 5 election requires voters to register if they moved or changed names since last voting or are new to the state. Registrations are accepted at Finney County Clerk's Office 311 N Ninth St Garden City at Garden City Admin Center 301 N Eighth St and Holcomb City Offices 200 N Lynch.
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N. Eighth St
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Holcomb City
N. Lynch
Senate advances child passenger safety bill in Kansas
The Kansas Senate advanced House Bill 2109 requiring minors to wear seat belts or ride in booster seats and allowing police to stop under-18 drivers not buckled. The bill includes a booster seat rule for ages 4 to 8 under 80 pounds, with a proposed $60 fine. Proponents cite teen crash risks. opponents raise mandates and enforcement concerns. The session marks day 65 of 90, with related debates on abortion clinic regulation and anti-discrimination expands.
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Louisburg
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R-Olathe
Phil Journey
Haysville
Journey
Kansas
Mark Taddiken
R-Clifton
Taddiken
Kansas SafeKids Coalition
Cindy D’ercole
Kansas Action For Children
Police warn of scams hit southwest Kansas residents
Garden City police warn buyers beware of Nigeria based scam ploys after three local losses. Evelyn Scheer cashed counterfeit $950 money orders totaling 3900 dollars while planning to help a Nigerian caller. Aaron Shoemaker and Arlan Hapes faced fake money orders and lottery schemes. Police investigate with agencies in California.
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Garden City
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Utz
Evelyn Scheer
U.S
Scheer
Nigeria
Ulysses
Aaron Shoemaker
Shoemaker
Yahoo! Messenger
Arlan Hapes
Hapes
UPS
California
FHSU President Warns of Tuition Hike Amid Budget Move
Fort Hays State University president Edward H. Hammond warned a 15 percent tuition increase could follow if the Kansas House budget plan stands. He criticized proposed cuts to regent universities and diversion of funds to K-12 mandates, calling the move shortsighted and inequitable. Reginald L. Pugh, Kansas Board of Regents president, joined in concerns over the funding shifts.
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Washburn University
Regent Universities
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House
Board of Regents
House Appropriations Committee
Republicans vow to fund K-12 without taxes in dispute
Education official Hammond argues House Republicans will not raise taxes to fund K-12 after a Supreme Court ruling. He says the policy shifts burden to higher education, forcing Fort Hays State University to raise tuition and housing costs. Senate proposal mirrors governor, with Fort Hays eyeing 5 percent tuition rise. House and Senate votes set for Thursday and Friday, then conference committee before the governor.
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FHSU
Senate
Ways and Means
Fort Hays
House
Soldier returns home from Iraq reserves report
A returning soldier describes life on base in Iraq and Kuwait. He details water supply logistics, storage tanks, and shower and dining facilities. He notes Internet cafes and telephones, civilian comforts, upcoming food outlets, and a 24 000 person base. He praises training Iraqi soldiers and hopes for troop drawdown in 5 to 10 years. The story closes with a family’s relief and faith.
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Youthville
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