State parks funding sparks debate in Kansas budget talks
Key negotiator Rep. Brenda Landwehr, Wichita, pushes for half price park admissions starting 2007 while citing enforcement and safety. The deal includes 4.75 million more for parks operations and maintains free rangers oversight, amid broader spending measures across aging, disabled services, health care, and infrastructure.
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Great Bend
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Statehouse
Hayden nominated to head CIA amid surveillance debate
Nation reports Air Force general Michael Hayden could lead the CIA for under a year as senior officials discuss the nomination. Critics warn the debate may focus on domestic surveillance programs, while supporters highlight his independence and experience at the NSA and as deputy DNI.
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National Security Agency
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Rmaine
Defense
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Sig
Pentagon
Senate
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Specter
Fox
Peter Hoekstra
R-Mich
House Intelligence Committee
Hoekstra
CBS
Executive Branch
Congress
Saxby Chambliss
Georgia
Joseph Biden
Del
Defense Department
Bush
Hailstorm reported with scattered damage in Haskell County
Finch said seven tenths to one inch of rain fell northeast of Sublette and north of Holcomb. Holcomb saw half an inch, with N winds and no hail. Garden City reports possible hail damage with calls to insurers and glass shops. прогноз shows more storms possible near sunset and a 30 percent chance of showers Tuesday afternoon.
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Sublette
Holcomb
Haskell County
Holcomb City
State Farm
Cynthia L. Warden
Garden City
Tyla Fitzsimmons
Gary’s Glass Service
Fitzsimmons
Kathy Kinney
Kinney Glass Inc
Kinney
Traditions Malt Shop Preserves 50s Vibe in Garden City
Petru s, longtime owner of Traditions, maintains an old-school malt shop atmosphere that serves as a living museum of Garden City. He notes the space aims to evoke memories from the 1950s and 60s, offering a simple, congenial retreat while reflecting on life after a leukemia bout.
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Petrus
Garden City
Neighbors Find Comfort in Local Restaurant Life
Petrus says the restaurant reshapes his view of life and priorities. He values the social role of the business, noting it is his comfort zone, offering chance to be with people, share laughs, and feel part of life beyond profits.
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