Unemployment rate holds steady in Kansas in September
TOPEKA AP Kansas jobless rate stayed at 6.7 percent for September with the seasonally adjusted figure, while the state added 7,800 jobs over the past year. Labor Secretary Karin Brownlee noted fewer unemployment claims and an improving economy, as the labor force grew by 7,000 people signaling more people seeking work.
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Governor touts Kansas agriculture mission
Governor Sam Brownback promotes a Kansas agriculture mission after a trip to Russia and Kazakhstan. He cites interest in improved cattle herds and live cattle exports from Kansas and other states. Agriculture Secretary Dale Rodman notes demand for Kansas wheat products and farming equipment, with a follow-up mission planned for February.
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Judge refuses to lower bond for former deputy
KINGMAN AP A judge keeps the bond at 1 million for ex Sedgwick County sheriff deputy Brett Seacat accused of killing his wife Vashti Seacat and arson at their Kingman Kansas home He faces first degree murder aggravated arson and two counts of endangering a child His preliminary hearing is set for November 29 Vashti filed for divorce 16 days before her death.
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Kansas bank sues credit union over name
Intrust Bank of Wichita with 45 branches in Kansas Oklahoma and Arkansas files federal trademark infringement suit against Entrust Financial Credit Union based in Richmond Virginia. Intrust seeks to cancel the trademark block advertising use and destroy all marketing materials. Entrust’s Susan Adams says the bank is confused and notes Entrust operates a single Richmond location serving church and Christian organization members.
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Kansas eases abortion clinic rules in Kansas City area
Kansas officials issue permanent abortion clinic regulations taking effect November 14. The rules loosen some room size and temperature specs while retaining core provisions including hospital privilege requirements within 30 miles and access to patient records for state review. Critics say changes remain inadequate and keep legal challenges alive.
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New York
GCCC Receives $10,000 Grant From Mexican Consulate
Garden City Community College accepted a $10,000 grant from the Mexican Consulate for scholarships aiding students who want to pursue associate degrees through EduKan. Justiniano Menchaca and Dee Wigner attended the campus ceremony, highlighting support for Spanish language focused online education and GED pathways.
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Kansas regents boost university chiefs salaries nationwide gaps closed
The Kansas Board of Regents approved 1.8 percent cost of living raises for all six university leaders with larger market increases for Fort Hays State Kansas State and Pittsburg State presidents. Kirk Schulz Steve Scott Ed Hammond Bernadette Gray-Little and Don Beggs receive heftier pay bumps. Emporia State’s figure pending new president. One Regent opposed funding method, urging state funds not tuition or private sources.
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Wichita State
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