Leave a Legacy race honors Laura with cross Kansan tribute
Wolf rode 450 miles across Kansas from Garden City to Overland Park to honor Laura Kleysteuber. Laura's parents Joe and Sandy Badgett joined the event, with Joe running the 5K. The Leave a Legacy Foundation, formerly Laura's Legacy, funds cancer research and prevention in southwest Kansas, purchasing medical equipment and supporting patients at St. Catherine Hospital Cancer Center. Sponsors can contribute at Legacy 1500, Hope 750, Inspiration 250, or Endurance 100 levels.
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Judge uses experiences to educate youth at South Middle School
Judge Webb met with students at South Middle School and noted the shift in juvenile docket origins to include West Middle School. He cited the LUNCH program and his Korea memories as drivers of empathy and guidance. Webb shared his life trajectory from trauma in Korea to a career as district magistrate, stressing forgiveness and personal responsibility. He plans to step down in January 2013 to travel and speak, visiting family in Kansas and continuing outreach.
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DOJ cuts 81 immigration prosecutors in Southwest cases
The Justice Department ends temporary funding for 81 immigrant prosecutions as fiscal year ends. Disney and 12 others lose federal posts while 68 are reassigned within DOJ. TRAC notes immigration prosecutions rose under Obama. experts warn border states may feel impact as remaining staff handle broader duties. Disney, who filed 50 immigration cases in four months, leaves to become county prosecutor in Riley County.
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Gas storage in Kansas goes uninspected
The Kansas Corporation Commission regulates only 12 billion cubic feet of gas, far less than interstate storage capacity. The Boehm field in Morton County holds 12.7 billion cubic feet, sparking fears of undetected leaks. Richard Wheatley of Colorado Interstate Gas defends safety and says inspections suffice. Bill Knox recalls Hutchinson explosions and urges regular checks, while Northern Natural Gas cautions on inspections.
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