Roberts warns against lawsuit over Kansas water standards
US Senator Pat Roberts opposes a potential federal lawsuit by Sierra Club and Kansas Natural Resource Council to force EPA water standards. He argues state and federal officials can resolve differences. Critics say the standards burden communities with costs while EPA says expenses are minimal. The groups threaten legal action if standards not in effect by December 3.
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EPA proposes water rules for Kansas lakes and streams
AP notes EPA plan would expand KDHE oversight to privately owned waters including farm ponds and require reclassification of 164 lakes and 1292 streams from secondary to primary. Rules would curb antidegradation, require measured flows, and tighten endosulfin limits in drinking water.
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Bell seeks delay in area code change plan
Southwestern Bell asks Kansas regulators to delay the 620 area code rollout set to start permissive dialing January 1. The plan splits Wichita from the rest of the state, with 316 remaining in Wichita and 620 covering other areas. Bell cites holiday staffing and notification challenges, plus more time before 316 prefixes exhaust, as reasons to reconsider the schedule.
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Southern Kansas Telehone
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Harvey
Sedgwick
Cowley
Reno
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Augusta
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Newton
Haysville
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Kansas urged to boost funding for emergency mental health care
A Kansas legislative task force heard that emergency mental health care remains inadequate but could improve with more funding. Laura Holland said many patients rely on Medicaid or lack insurance, with inpatient units limited to Medicaid and uninsured patients. Mary Ellen Conlee urged increased state funding, noting the governor’s $100 million for Menninger and seeking similar support for mental health. Menninger plans to move to Houston to affiliate with Baylor and Methodist Health Care System.
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Via Christi Regional Medical Center
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Houston
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Methodist Health Care System
Teens in custody over Knob Noster teachers plot
Police say two 12-year-olds at Knob Noster Middle School conspired to kill teachers. They were arrested with a knife before class, no injuries occurred, and a detention hearing is set. Several other youths are implicated as investigators continue.
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Pete Greene
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