Kansas to join suit over federal listing of lesser prairie chicken
Governor Sam Brownback announced Kansas will join a federal lawsuit against the U S Fish and Wildlife Service over designating the lesser prairie chicken as threatened. He called it federal overreach that could trigger new rules despite a five state conservation plan. Attorney General Schmidt will file as a plaintiff with Oklahoma before rules are issued, as officials warn of potential impacts on landowners and industries like agriculture, oil and wind energy. Wildlife officials say the five state plan avoids further regulation. details of new rules remain unknown until the service finalizes the designation.
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Sam Brownback
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Derek Schmidt
Oklahoma
Brownback
Fish and Wildlife Service
Robin Jennison
Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism
Brant Laue
Jennison
Laue
Fish and Wildlife
Kansas extends state test window due to glitches
Persistent computer problems with the new state tests lead Kansas officials to push the testing period two more weeks ending May 16 for reading, math, and science. About 58,000 units completed by midweek as districts wrestle with delays, with Wichita delaying sections until further notice.
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State Board of Education
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Wichita
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Neuenswanders
Cox announces channel changes for Dodge City and Garden City
Cox Communications and Cox Business reveal updates to the Dodge City and Garden City lineups. Telemundo KSNG DT2 will require Latino Pak or El Mix after April 29 2014 and move from channel 3 to a new tier. Telemundo KSGN DT2 shifts from channel 37 to channel 12 under TV Starter.
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Dodge City
Garden City
Telemundo
Dodge
Court rules alcohol smell alone cannot justify police search
Kansas Supreme Court overturned Robert Stevenson’s conviction for meth possession after ruling that the strong odor of alcohol from his vehicle did not justify a warrantless search. Officers found meth and paraphernalia in a 2001 Chevrolet Blazer after stopping him for a late turn signal. The justices said the smell could originate anywhere in the car and open alcohol containers may legally be stored in the trunk or behind a back seat. The decision contrasted alcohol with marijuana laws, where smell can indicate illegal activity.
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Kansas Supreme Court
Robert Stevenson
Sedgwick County
Stevenson
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