Kansas House approves $13.8 billion budget plan
Kansas House approved a $13.8 billion state budget with deep education cuts but no tax increases. The 69-55 vote came after a 28-11 Senate approval. The plan aims to erase a near $500 million shortfall and create a $50 million cushion by June 30, 2012, with no tax hikes. Leaders urged broader cuts and governor line-item veto authority.
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Man Bound Over For Trial In Garden City Stabbing
Garden City man Fred Schmidt Jr aged 31 bound over for trial on second degree murder in the March 29 stabbing death of Jeffrey Nichols 25 whose body was found in the 1800 block of Easter Street. Schmidt also faces drug charge claims involving hydrocodone Alprazolam and a drug transaction tool. Arraignment set for May 26. Police say Schmidt sought treatment for stab wounds after a fight at Nichols residence.
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Ulysses City Backtracks On Newspaper Switch Plan
Ulysses city officials reconsider their bid to name The Garden City Telegram the official outlet for hearings and notices after a 3-2 April vote. City Clerk Dana Cotherman says the move failed for procedural reasons and the town will stay with The Ulysses News. Council member John Battin, who supported the Telegram switch, cites desire for more balanced local coverage.
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Cotherman
Ulysses Council
John Battin
Battin
Pakistan bombers strike as retaliation over bin Laden raid
In Shabqadar near Peshawar a pair of Taliban bombers attacked paramilitary recruits leaving a training center. The attack killed about 80 people, claimed by al Qaida linked militants who said the assault was a response to the May raid that killed Osama bin Laden and blamed Pakistan's military for not stopping the U S incursion. The incident underscored Islamist violence in Pakistan and rising U S Pakistan tensions over harboring bin Laden.
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Weather forecast for tonight and Saturday breezy and chilly
A breezy, chilly night with a low around 38 degrees is forecast. Saturday offers partial sunshine and continued breezy conditions with a high near 62 and a low around 38. Details are on page A8.
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