Edith Scheuerman School Aims for 21st Century Distinction
Edith Scheuerman School near Garden City advances in the 21st Century School of Distinction partnership category with strong ties to local bank Apple bee's Lee Richardson Zoo and RSVP. Inspectors from Blue Ribbon Schools praised its reciprocal partnerships and real life learning experiences.
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Applebee’s
Lee Richardson Zoo
Almos
Edith Scheuerman
Bob the Tiger
Cindy Popp
Lara Clark
Garden City
Clark
Popp
Georgia
North Carolina
Lubbock
Texas
New Orleans
KDHE Warns West Nile Virus Risks Across Kansas
KDHE officials urge vigilance as West Nile virus poses human and horse health threats. Vaccines exist for horses with two-dose regimens and boosters. humans rely on prevention such as avoiding mosquitoes, sealing screens, and using DEET. Experts note past outbreaks, the importance of public awareness, and seasonal spikes centered in September.
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Ludek Zurek
Kansas State University Medical-Veterinary
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Kansas
Fort Dodge
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Kinney family runs busy shaved ice stand in heat wave
The Kinney family operates a thriving shaved ice stand named WAMS with Rolanda Kinney, her husband, and children Steven Megan Whitney and 12-year-old Aydan pitching in. They serve up treats like Jayhawk and Tahitian Treat to crowds of up to 200 daily. With warm weather expected to continue, business should stay strong as the heat eases next week.
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Rolanda Kinney
WAMS
Steven
Megan
Whitney
Aydan
Kinneys
National Weather Service
United States
Reiter
Weather Service
Dodge City
Derick Cruz
Popejoy declines re election hits Hamilton County sheriff race
Popejoy announces she will not seek re election as Hamilton County sheriff citing disillusionment with office management. She recalls unexpected path from deputy to appointee in 1999 and 2000 victory, notes budget constraints and standout cases like Colmenero and Fisher, with support from surrounding sheriffs.
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Hamilton County
Sheriff’s Office
Kansas
Hamilton County Attorney’s Office
Garden City
Republican Party
Hand of God
Mike Keating
David Long
GCCC
FHSU
Colmenero
Coolidge
Manuel Colmenero
Craig Fisher
Fisher
Bethanie
Kearny County
Jim Jarboe
Kansas Sheriff’s Association
Janet Harrington
Elk County
Jarboe
Senate debates school finance bill in partisan stalemate
Senators argued over a bipartisan House plan during the wrap up session, with Gov. Sebelius urging compromise. Key figures including Sen. David Adkins and Rep. Paul Davis called for revisions and new revenue sources while the chamber remains divided on higher taxes and long term funding.
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Senate
Adkins
Dispatch
Kathleen Sebelius
Sebelius
Associated Press
Paul Davis
D-Lawrence
House Coalition
Coalition
Davis
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