Wind fueled grass fire scorches 57 square miles in Stanton County
A wind driven wildfire near Manter Dam burned about 57 square miles of mostly farm ground and CRP grass in Stanton County. No injuries were reported as crews from eight departments plus aid from Colorado counties battled the flames before the fire was controlled around 10 p.m. Tuesday. Volunteer firefighters and local farmers helped disc land to stop the spread while Red Cross provided food and drink. The cause remains under investigation.
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Elizabeth Taylor Dies At 79 In Los Angeles
Film icon Elizabeth Taylor died at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles at age 79 while surrounded by her four children. Publicist Sally Morrison confirmed congestive heart failure after about six weeks in hospital. Her son Michael Wilding praised her as extraordinary and enduring in a statement reflecting on her life and legacy.
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Smoking ban bill extends to Kansas state casinos
The Kansas House gave first-round approval to a bill extending the 2010 statewide smoking ban to include state owned casinos. It would cover the Dodge City casino and those approved for Wyandotte and Sumner counties, with final House action planned for Wednesday before moving to the Senate. Supporters say the measure aligns casino rules with private businesses to improve indoor air quality in casinos and other government buildings.
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Pfeifer to Run Again for Holcomb School Board
Michael Pfeifer enters the Holcomb USD 363 Board race after community encouragement. He previously served on the Holcomb Board from 2001 to 2009, returning to seek a learning experience that benefits the district.
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House Debates Plan to Cut Public Pensions in Kansas
AP reports the Kansas House weighs a bill that would lower future retirement benefits for teachers and state workers as a solution to KPERS funding gaps. The Senate votes on a separate pension bill that would raise employee contributions while boosting the state's annual contribution by 23 million dollars, addressing a projected 7.7 billion dollar long-term gap.
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Weather Forecast Tonight and Thursday Outlook
Tonight mostly clear with a low of 27. Thursday looks sunny and windy with a high of 62 and a low of 33. Details on page Ag.
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