Local hazing policy debate across districts and off campus
Hazing incidents raise questions about school jurisdiction when off school grounds and outside hours. Districts differ on enforcement and policy applicability, with Hugoton and Garden City maintaining written rules while others lack explicit hazing language. School leaders urge case by case discipline and policy revision to deter future acts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugoton
Fred Hagman
HHS
Ray Harvey
Harvey
Garden City
Burr
Dighton Usd 482
Timken
Dighton
Banks study to revamp river project evaluated by officials
Banks plan a joint study to revamp a river project with city and Finney County. Neither side commits cash or labor upfront. The 18 month study will inform decisions by city, county, and federal authorities, with maintenance costs estimated at 50000 per year if pursued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeff Whitham
Finney County
Quiet Labor Day at Cedar Bluff Park Amid Funding Struggles
Park official Steven s notes drought and reduced state funding strain Cedar Bluff as labor day crowds linger in tents and campers. He reveals plans to close 15 under used campsites and remove a shower house to save costs, warning that fee hikes may follow if funding dries up. Dennis and Tonda Smith from Garden City enjoy the weekend with granddaughter Annabelle McLendon, while Terry Morris at the Beach House reports a short but steady season after a spring fire. Local families savor lakeside revelry as developers consider belt tightening and park closures to balance budgets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stevens
Cedar Bluff
Dennis
Tonda Smith
Garden City
Scott Park
Annabelle McLendon
Dennis Smith
D&d Builders
Terry Morris
Morris
G. W. Pierce
Pierce
Monument Rocks
Kansas State Park
Jamming session draws crowd at center monthly event
A Fort Dodge musical circle showcases old time fiddling and bluegrass with Grubbs and Mable Haskell leading a social jam. Veterans like Fred Voelker and Dorman Diller recall long histories while lamenting the lack of younger players and concern for the group's future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grubbs
Sul
Lawrence Welk
Haskell
Earl Haskell
Dodge City
Fred Voelker
Fort Dodge
Kansas Highway
Voelker
Allie Voelker
Dorman Diller
Theresia
Dillers
Arkansas
Theresia Diller
Education Debate Reignites Kansas Immigrant Schooling Question
Kansas debate centers on public education for immigrant children after a 1982 Supreme Court ruling. Berra links rising immigrant figures to concerns over undocumented students while supporters argue education boosts taxpaying families and future labor strength. David Ray of FAIR opposes funding for deportable aliens.
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Fexise and Educational Fund
Antonio
Berra
Supreme Court
Kansas
Morris
United States
David Ray
Federation For American Immigration Reform
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