Governor Brownback Apologizes to Native Tribes in Kansas
Kansas Governor Sam Brownback issued a proclamation apologizing to American Indian tribes once on Kansas land, citing a history of deception in past dealings. The ceremony marks Kansas 150 years of statehood with a day of remembrance, repentance, and a call to reconciliation and mutual trust with tribal nations.
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Topeka
Kansas
Sam Brownback
Brownback
U.S
Garden City High and GCCC students join Exploration Day activities
Garden City High School student Arlinda Salazar learns salon techniques from Garden City Community College cosmetology design team member Kendall Knobbe during Exploration Day. In another activity, Ana Laura Ontiveros and Melanie Espino race down a hallway pushing Evelyn Chavez and Ashleigh Harrington as staff check oxygen levels before and after a nursing and allied health session. Ontiveros and Chavez are from Garden City. Espino and Harrington hail from Minneola.
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Garden City High School
Arlinda Salazar
Garden City Community College Cosmetology
Kendall Knobbe
GCCC
Ana Laura Ontiveros
Melanie Espino
Penka Building
Evelyn Chavez
Ashleigh Harrington
Ontiveros
Chavez
Garden City
Espino and
Harrington
Minneola
Obama declares US a Pacific power in Australia speech
President Obama told the Australian Parliament the United States will expand its Asia Pacific role and deter threats while cutting defense spending. He announced up to 2500 Marines and aircraft would be sent to northern Australia to bolster allies and protect American interests as China pushes back.
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Canberra
Australia
China
Barack Obama
U.S
Asia-Pacific
United States
Pacific
Beijing
Obama
U S advances against child sex abuse amid scandal
Despite Penn State scandal, national reports show child sexual abuse incidents dropping by over half since 1992 and a 388 percent decrease from 1993 to 2006. Police action, public awareness, abuser treatment, and screening improve protections though tens of thousands remain abused yearly.
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New York
Penn State
United States
Vox takes practical approach to math education final six finalist profile
Shanna Vox, a seven year district veteran and Abe Hubert Middle School math teacher, is one of six finalists for the Crystal Apple Award in Finney County. The profile notes her emphasis on applying math to real life, her career path, and her plans while highlighting fellow finalists and tonight’s dinner at the Clarion Inn.
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Shanna Vox
Vox
Abe Hubert
Garden City High School
Abe Hubert Middle School
Finney County
C.A.R.E
Garden City Area
Rob Fabin
Kenneth Henderson
Kerri Steelman
Buffalo Jones
Amanda Hawkins
Charles O. Stones Intermediate
Dawn Riggs
Summer Miller
Clarion Inn
Vou
Emporia State University
Newman University
John Vox
Angel
Elizabeth Reta
Reta
Weather forecast promises sunshine and mild warmth
Today will be sunny and breezy with a high near 56 and a low around 27. Friday brings mostly sunny pleasant conditions with a high near 67 and a low about 35. Details on page Ag.
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