Budget shortfall swells to 345 million in Kansas forecast
State revenue outlook darkens as budget director Shawn Sullivan and lawmakers project a shortfall exceeding 345 million for the current year, a 5.5 percent revenue drop. For the next year, forecast deficits rise by more than 582 million, complicating Gov. Sam Brownback and the Legislature ahead of January hearings. Democrats react with anger as plans to delay budget actions are discussed.
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Sanchez pleads no contest to second-degree murder
Felix Sanchez aged 19, of Finney County, pleaded no contest to second-degree murder in the May 15 shooting death of Richard Raymond Lyons. He faced first-degree murder charges and counts of soliciting murder, aggravated battery, and witness intimidation. A plea agreement led to the dismissal of a pending preliminary hearing on those three extra charges.
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Burnfin Changing the Face of Education
Rebecca Becca Burnfin, finalist for the Crystal Apple Teacher Recognition Program, mentors students through voting registration and mock election prep. She teaches science social studies and writing and emphasizes advocacy and hands on, facilitator style instruction. The Crystal Apple Awards banquet is set for 6 p.m. November 17 at the Clarion Inn with tickets $25 at the chamber office or online.
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Retired Col Manfred A Rietsch speaks on opportunity
Retired Col Manfred A. Rietsch, a decorated Marine, spoke at Garden City Community College on the Marine Corps birthday. Sponsored by the Marine Corps Veterans of Western Kansas, he shared his immigrant journey from Germany to Minnesota, two full-time jobs in high school, and lessons on seizing opportunity through risk and persistence.
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Weather Today Sees Cooler Air And Sunshine
Today features sunny skies with a cooler high of 57 degrees and a low of 25. Saturday stays sunny with a high near 57 and a low around 30.
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