Roundup Reservoir roadwork begins Monday on K-156
Improvements along Kansas Highway 156 near Horse Thief Reservoir at Jetmore will move the K 156 RS 283 RS 255 intersection west to improve sight distance and add right turn lanes. Affects access from County Road 50 with turning lanes for both directions. Completion expected by end of June. contact Calvin Carter or Dale Luedke for details.
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Horse Thief Reservoir
Jetmore
Kansas Department of Transportation
County Road 50
Calvin Carter
Kdot Southwest
Dale Luedke
Jennie Wilson Elementary Odyssey Team Takes Third at State
The Jennie Wilson Elementary School Odyssey of the Mind Team placed third in Division I at the state tournament on March 27 in Manhattan. They tackled Food Court Problem No. 5 a humorous piece where a food item accuses another of being unhealthy and defends their performance. Only first and second place advance to worlds. the team qualified by winning regional competition on February 27 in Holcomb.
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Jennie Wilson Elementary School
Odyssey of the Mind
Manhattan
Holcomb
Zoo sells exotic compost Saturday at Lee Richardson Zoo
Lee Richardson Zoo offers premium exotic compost from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, produced from manure, food waste and bedding from elephants to bison. Available bagged or by the bobcat scoop, prices are 5 dollars per 45 pounds, 10 dollars per 90 pounds, and 25 dollars per scoop, with proceeds benefiting the zoo. Garden City Public Schools announce in service days and no school for students Friday and Monday, district offices remain open, classes resume April 6.
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Lee Richardson Zoo
Zoo
Finnup Drive
Garden City
Kansas Senate panel endorses $8.2B transport plan
A Senate Transportation Committee backed an $8.2 billion Kansas transportation program to fund highway rail airport and transit projects over 10 years. The plan would raise the state sales tax and vehicle fees and issue $1.7 billion in bonds amid a $467 million budget shortfall. Proponents argue jobs and economic stimulus, while critics urge tax alternatives and caution on timing. Senate debate and final action remain uncertain.
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Topeka
Kansas
Senate
Transportation Committee
Steve Morris
Hugoton
Dwayne Umbarger
Thayer
Reader’s Digest
Mark Parkinson
Les Donovan
Wichita
Donovan
Pat Apple
Louisburg
House
House Appropriations Committee
Kevin Yoder
Yoder
Overland Park
Derek Schmidt
Garden City Announces 2010 Spring Cleanup For Homes
Garden City launches a free residential pickup program from Monday to April 16 to remove large items. Eight collection areas divide the city with specific dates and rules for curbside piles. Call 276-1270 by April 15 for missed pickups and note items must follow strict prohibitions and separations.
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Garden City
Kansas Avenue
Mary Street
Fleming Street
Main Street
Main
Fleming Streets
Taylor Avenue
Department of Public Works
Complaint against Kansas House speaker dismissed
A bipartisan Kansas House committee dismissed a misconduct complaint by Democrats against Republican Speaker Mike O Neal. The panel ruled he complied with law and rules by filing a lawsuit against the state over agency fee takings and protesting in writing. O Neal will continue to represent his clients.
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Topeka
Kansas
O’neal
Hutchinson
House
Paul Davis
Davis
Lawrence
Kansas lawmakers push to tighten late term abortion limits
In Topeka lawmakers vote to bar late term clinics, with a bill allowing suits against doctors and higher reporting requirements for pregnancies after 21 weeks. GOP majorities lack the two thirds to override a potential veto by Governor Parkinson, an abortion rights supporter. The measure aims to deter clinics like George Tiller’s Wichita facility.
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Topeka
Kansas
Mark Parkinson
House
Senate
Parkinson
George Tiller
Wichita
Kari Ann Rinker
National Organization
Women’s State
Mary Kay Culp
Kansans For Life
Tiller
U.S
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South City Limits
Fulton Street
Center Street
Jennie Barker
Prairie Wind
Center Streets
Taylor Street
Campbell Street
West City Limits
Finney County
Brad Nading
Kenny Becker
B Street
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