Finney's Daughter Considers Kansas State Treasurer Run
Sally Finney, 44, of Olathe and daughter of the late Gov. Joan Finney, has named a campaign treasurer and may run for state treasurer. She plans a decision next week and cites a family tradition of public service. Joan Finney served as treasurer for 16 years before becoming governor in 1990.
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Sally Finney
Joan Finney
Finney
Olathe
Kansas Public Health Association
Kansas bans cockfighting effective July first
Topeka AP Kansas will join most states by outlawing cockfighting with a new law that makes it a misdemeanor to cause or train birds to fight. Punishments include up to one year in jail and a $10000 fine. Gov Graves signed the measure last week amid Humane Society praise.
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Topeka
Kansas
Bill Graves
Humane Society of the
United States
Louisiana
New Mexico
Oklahoma
Lawrence designates pesticide free parks in start
In Lawrence three city parks totaling more than 12 acres are designated pesticide free. Environmentalists praise the move as a start and say more parks may follow. Kaw Valley Greens member Terry Shistar welcomes expansion, while city horticulture supervisor Crystal Miles notes low pesticide use but efforts to reduce it further.
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Lawrence
Terry Shistar
Kaw Valley Greens
Crystal Miles
Chance of storms enters state forecast
Windy conditions sweep across Kansas with a persistent chance of thunderstorms through the week end. An eastern wind advisory remains in effect into Wednesday evening as central and eastern Kansas face storms tonight and Thursday. Highs reach upper 60s to upper 70s, with lows from the 40s in the northwest to the 60s in the southeast.
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Topeka
Kansas
National Weather Service
Correction Policy Emphasized by The Garden City Telegram
The Garden City Telegram states its policy to correct errors and invites readers to call 275-8500 if they notice any error in the Telegram. The notice underscores the newspaper’s commitment to accuracy and reader contact.
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Garden City
Weather program in western Kansas seeks funds via asset sales
Ground Water Management District No 1 votes to sell three airplanes and radar gear to back the Western Kansas Weather Modification program amid a $173,000 cut from the Kansas Water Office. Keith Lebbins warns the program may end by July without about $215,000.
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Scott City
al le Doux
Lebbin
Kansas
le Deaux
WKWMP
Stockton Water Commission
Remote sensing urged to aid Kansas agriculture and safety
Kansas researchers urged increased federal funding and regional centers to expand satellite remote sensing for agriculture, drought and flood tracking, bioterror response, and weather forecasting. They cited wheat yield estimates at 34.5 bushels per acre and noted data affordability for states and counties.
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Congressional
House Subcommittee On Space and Aeronautics
University of Kansas Medical Center
Ed Martinko
Kansas Biological Survey
University
Martinko
Congress
Kevin Price
The
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Price
Ronald Birk
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
U.S
Dennis Moore
D-Kan
USD 482 to sell Lincoln Primary site to Foundation
USD 482 voted 5-1 to sell Lincoln Primary School and 10.3 acres to Lane County Senior Living Foundation for 40000 dollars. The district will retain the early childhood building and use proceeds for capital projects. The project costs are estimated at 1.6 million with loans repayable.
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Dighton
Dighton Usd
Lincoln Primary School
Lane County Senior Living Foundation
Bill Taldo
Lincoln Primary
Department of Aging
Taldo
Angie Lawrence
Lawrence
Sterling bans Rottweilers and pit bulls in new ordinance
Sterling plans to outlaw Rottweilers and pit bulls within city limits effective this week as part of a broader dog control law. The unanimous commission vote follows a neighborly bite incident involving two sisters aged 3 and 11, with penalties up to 1000 dollars fine or six months jail for owners of dangerous dogs. Municipal court action can designate a dog as potentially dangerous and impose confinement or muzzle requirements during proceedings.
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Sterling
Kansas
Lee Sankey
Sankey
Scott Bush
Overland Park
Nickerson
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