Finney County officials resist mill levy hike
Finney County commissioners Monday signaled no mill levy increase and urged agencies to operate with level funding. Agency leaders warned budgets are tight and services must be protected, noting a rising burden from state revenue declines. Deanna Berry of Russell Child Development Center cited a 25 percent rise in children served with steady staff, urging continued county support.
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Kansas Sees Unusually Tornado-Free May Start
Kansas endures a remarkable lull in tornadoes with zero events in the first two weeks of May the first time since 1990s. National Weather Service forecaster Chance Hayes cites atypical atmospheric patterns and La Nina as partial factors while noting severe drought in the far southwest heightens fire risk and crop losses. The state normally averages over 15 tornadoes in early May and over 43 from January to May.
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One Shot Raid: Bin Laden Mission Deepens Mystery
U S officials briefed to describe the Pakistan raid on Osama bin Laden as a one shot operation that nearly failed. Helicopter trouble forced planners to abandon stealth entry and rush the ground floor. The encounter occurred in a hallway outside bin Laden’s bedroom as three SEALs moved in.
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Governor signs abortion clinic regulations
Kansas will require annual unannounced inspections of abortion clinics with new health and safety rules and bars telemedicine dispensing of abortion drugs. The law, signed by Gov. Sam Brownback, takes effect July 1 and faces concern from abortion rights supporters about potential clinic closures.
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