Western Kansas districts urged to delay emergency school aid
Gov. Brownback administration advises 17 of the 23 districts seeking emergency state aid to apply next year. Budget shortfalls and a $70 million revenue gap prompt the stance as superintendents prepare for a State Finance Council meeting. Lakin USD 215 superintendent Mike Ward plans to attend to advocate in person. Rep. Russ Jennings supports keeping the trip.
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Salvation Army invites Christmas assistance applications
The Salvation Army begins taking Christmas assistance applications at 216 N Ninth St for families with children up to 14. The Angel Tree program lists age appropriate gift tags hung on trees at participating stores. Donors buy gifts and deliver them to the Salvation Army to support recipients’ children.
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Area Chambers dine with state legislators
Kansas lawmakers at a Southwest Kansas Chambers dinner discussed water conservation and legalizing marijuana. Rep. Russ Jennings urged strict water use penalties and farmer support for conservation, while Rep. John Doll backed medical marijuana but opposed recreational use. Facing federal law, they noted enforcement gaps and potential statewide impacts.
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Weather snapshot with sun and clouds across weekend
Partly cloudy today with a high of 60 and a low of 29. Saturday will be sunny with a high of 56 and a low of 33.
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