Boo at the Zoo fundraiser fuels Cat Canyon habitat drive
Thousands attend Boo at the Zoo as FOLRZ volunteers and local sponsors host trick or treat trails with dairy tastings and dental outreach. Lifesaving Lifesmiles promotes tooth brushing, while United Methodist Mexican American Ministries hands out toothbrushes. EMS runs a haunted graveyard exhibit as donations push toward a 1 million Cat Canyon goal. funds close in on the $83,400 remaining.
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Garden City
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From pre-med to agribusiness advocate at OSU
Southwest Kansas native Jenny Gillespie shifted from pre-med to agribusiness, interned at the USDA, and now studies agricultural communication at Oklahoma State University. She researches beef producers use of social media, collaborates with Certified Angus Beef, and prepares for a November thesis defense while promoting beef through endurance athletics and online outreach.
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Southwest Kansas
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Murray defense to present case in Michael Jackson trial
In Los Angeles the Conrad Murray involuntary manslaughter trial nears a new phase as defense lawyers plan to counter weeks of testimony by arguing Michael Jackson caused his own death. They will call experts to challenge prosecution witnesses who say Murray was reckless in administering a powerful anesthetic to aid Jackson's sleep. The start of the defense case remains uncertain.
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USD 457 weighs budget changes and eligibility at board retreat
USD 457 board debates budget gaps and a new local option sales tax to fund schools. officials discuss eliminating state caps on local option property taxes while preserving funding for special education. A voucher proposal seems unlikely. They seek stricter high school eligibility rules for athletics with study halls and tutoring.
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Dodge City
Martin Segovia
Dodge City High School
Hopkins
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Cruz
Fleming St
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