Nexsun ICM sign LOI for Grant County ethanol plant
Nexsun Ethanol LLC and ICM Inc of Colwich signed a letter of intent to design and construct an ethanol plant two miles west of Ulysses Kansas off Highway 160 with start of construction likely in late 2008, aiming for 40 million gallons of ethanol and 30 million gallons of biodiesel annually and 54 direct jobs.
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Nexsun Ethanol, LLC
ICM Inc
Colwich
Grant County
Ulysses
U.S. Highway 160
Nexsun
ICM
Thomas Kent
Justin Lee
Tabor College Concert Choir to Present "But We See Jesus"
The Tabor College Concert Choir from Hillsboro will perform the program "But We See Jesus" at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday in the Garden Valley Retirement Village chapel. Part of the 2007 spring tour, the program features traditional and spiritual selections. Dr. Brad Vogel, former Garden City resident and associate professor, directs the choir.
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Tabor College
Hillsboro
Jesus
Chapel of
Garden Valley
Scott City stalls water rate increase plan on study
Scott City council tabled a graduated water rate proposal aimed at high usage to conserve water and ensure equity. Councilmen Steve Schmitt and Terry Faurot will review further data before any vote, with new rates set to affect higher-end users more. The plan, discussed at a January special meeting, would modify charges beyond 2,500 gallons, targeting users from 2,500 to 10,000 gallons up to 60,000 plus for higher tiers. The next discussion is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. April 2.
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Scott City
Steve Schmitt
Terry Faurot
Schmitt
Faurot
Lons
Citizens Academy to teach public about federal justice system
U S Attorney Eric Melgren announced a pilot Citizens Academy in Wichita beginning April 9 at Wichita State University. The free four session program runs weekly through April 30 with 24 openings and aims to educate community members on the federal justice system topics from terrorism to white collar crime taught by federal and local agency representatives.
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Wichita
Eric Melgren
Melgren
U.S. Attorney’s Citizens Academy
Kansas
Wichita State University
School of Community Affairs
Michael Birzer
US Attorney’s Office
US Attorney’s Office; the Regional Community Policing Training Institute
FBI
The
Drug Enforcement Administration
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives
Immigration and Customs Enforcement
Secret Service
Usdoj.gov
Usao
Garden City man faces aggravated battery charges after beating
A Garden City man was arrested after a 2:42 a.m. attack on Justin Wilson at his North Main Street home. Jordan Adams and two others allegedly pounded on the door, with Adams fleeing after arrest. Allen Deel confronted the trio and was struck. he later required hospital care for a concussion and head injuries. Adams faced multiple charges including aggravated battery and DUI, with additional counts for February assaults. Deel was moved to Via Christi in Wichita due to head trauma complications.
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Garden Village Liquor
E. US
Highway 50
Garden City
Mike Utz
Utz
East U.S. Highway 50
Eliazar Garcia
Hillcrest
Manuel Ayala
E. Santa Fe St
Garcia Or Ayala
Police Department
Wichita
North Main Street
Justin Wilson
Jordan Adams
Johnson St
Wilson
Allen Deel
Main Street
Deel
Adams
North Ninth Street
St. Catherine Hospital
Via Christi Regional Medical Center
Free speech clash over anti war bumper sticker
In Topeka a legislative staffer Ashley Holm faced scrutiny after a profane anti war bumper sticker on her car sparked debate among lawmakers and the governor over free speech limits. Gov Sebelius urged not to lose her job while others urged caution due to a nonpolitical role for the Research Department.
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Topeka
Statehouse
Ashley Holm
Legislative Research Department
Holm
Senate
Derek Schmidt
Schmidt
Alan Conroy
Conroy
Kathleen Sebelius
Sebelius
Sebelius signs tax relief bill for Kansas businesses
Gov. Kathleen Sebelius signed a measure providing 175 million dollars in tax relief to Kansas businesses over two years. The plan cuts payments to finance unemployment benefits by about 40 percent for many firms. The bill also includes a mass layoff provision and language on English as the official state language, with final action pending in the House.
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Sebelius
Topeka
Kathleen Sebelius
GOP
House
Senate
State Board of Regents
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Stan Gas
Natali Rubio
Gonzalo Rubio
Finnup Park
Ray Merrick
R-Stilwell
Merrick
Department of Labor
Jim Garner
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