Wind-fueled blaze prompts disaster declaration and mutual aid
No injuries reported as a wind driven fire spread from farmland to include sheds and some homes. Firefighters from 26 volunteers fought the blaze aided by shifting winds up to 40 mph. The fire crossed U S 160 threatening Manter and Johnson City before being contained. A red flag warning was issued for Stanton County with Gov. Brownback declaring a State of Disaster Emergency.
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Sam Brownback
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Pfeifer USD 363 School Board Candidate Seeks Reelect
Pfeifer, a self employed farmer with Pfeifer Farms, runs unopposed for position 7 in Holcomb area elections. He notes school funding as the primary issue, explains state income decisions and the budget process, and urges Holcomb residents to vote on April 5.
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Holcomb
Film icon Elizabeth Taylor dies at 79
Hollywood legend Elizabeth Taylor, a screen icon from child star to sup erstar and survivor, died aged 79. Her career spanned National Velvet to Cleopatra and Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf, with a life marked by marriages, medical battles, and enduring public fascination.
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Kansas lawmakers weigh pension cuts for teachers and workers
Kansas House and Senate plans seek to increase KPERS funding while reducing pension credits. House proposes 20 percent lower credit for service after July 1 2018 and a $10 million annual boost from the state. Senate advocates stronger state contributions and higher employee rates. About 131,500 current workers would see rate increases, with 20,000 newer hires facing options on cost of living adjustments versus higher contributions. Public employee groups press for sustained funding to KPERS.
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House advances changes to smoking ban in Kansas
The Kansas House approved amendments to the smoking ban amid debate over exemptions for private businesses. Republicans argued to curb government overreach while supporters warned the compromise could undermine public health, noting projected revenue losses of about 16 million dollars.
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Charlotte O’hara
Overland Park
Tom Burroughs
Kansas City
Burroughs
House Committee On Health and Human Services
State Division of Budget
Kansas
Mark Parkinson
Senate
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