Wheat yields dip as Western crops face losses in freeze
A Western Kansas wheat survey reports a 23 percent drop from 2005, with last year yielding 32 bushels per acre. Early hopes of up to 500 million bushels faded after an Easter weekend freeze. Damage was concentrated in five or six counties, especially central Kansas north of Wichita, while Northwest fields reached 60 plus bushels and rust appeared in southern districts.
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KH student arrested amid unfounded solicitation rumors
Police said a KH student was arrested for alleged solicitation but the claims were unfounded, USD 457 officials reported. Public information officer Roy Cessna noted the threats tied to Gonzales were not connected. A parent letter explained the unfounded hit list rumors and Gonzales’ arrest, the second such case in a week after a Gertrude Walker Elementary student faced similar charges.
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Lawmaker seeks to stop VA bonuses over backlog
Rep. John Hall proposes legislation to halt this year's bonuses for senior Veterans Affairs officials until disability claims backlog is under 100,000. The AP reports bonuses up to 33000 dollars, with 2007 bonuses totaling over 3.8 million amid a backlog of 400000 to over 600000 claims and average delays of 177 days.
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Rural opportunity zones eyed for Kansas growth funds
Governor invites discussion on opportunity zones while lawmakers debate funding a Rural Opportunity Office. Senate support grows for rural development, shared tax revenue bills, and a Kansas Rural Policy Authority, with emphasis on wind power, ethanol, and supporting existing programs like the Small Business Development Center to boost rural economies.
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Kansas lawmaker backs limits on illegal immigrants and voter proof
Kansas lawmakers pursue tougher rules on illegal immigration and voter eligibility amid a national trend. Sen Tim Huelskamp would require citizenship proof for first time voters and a photo ID at polls. A public benefits bill and a tuition repeal for undocumented graduates failed to advance this session. Rep Lance Kinzer plans separate bills next year to improve odds, noting immigration remains a key issue.
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