IBP workers raise funds for relief efforts at Finney plant
IBP employees at the Finney County beef plant raised over 2900 for emergency relief in New York and Washington DC. Donations go to the Red Cross and families of fallen firefighters and police. Tyson Foods will match part of the contribution. Paul Karkaianen, IBP assistant vice president, praises the staff for supporting those affected.
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IBP
Finney County
New York
Washington, D.C
American Red Cross
Tyson Foods
Paul Karkaianen
Garden City Band Boosters Meet Monday Evening
Garden City High School Band Boosters plan a meeting Monday at 7 p.m. in the high school band room to discuss activities and support for the band program.
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Garden City High School
Bar Association Offers Free Legal Aids to Reservists
Kansas Bar Association provides free drafts of simple wills and durable powers of attorney for reservists activated by the New York and Washington terror attacks. Local KBA member attorneys participate. eligible reservists must show call-up documentation. Contact numbers: Schultz 620 276 3728 or KBA 785 234 5690.
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Kansas Bar Association
New York
Washington, D.C
Gerald Schultz
Garden City
KBA
Schultz
KC officer shoots and kills man in disturbance
Kansas City Kansas police say an 18 year old man attacked an officer with a knife during a domestic disturbance. After pepper spray and commands to drop the knife, the suspect lunged and was shot by an officer. He died later at a hospital. no officers were hurt. The officer was placed on administrative leave.
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Kansas City, Kan
Kansas City
Kan
Wichita crime rate dip after national terrorist attacks
Wichita police report a modest drop in index crimes on September 11, the day of the attacks, suggesting a short term effect linked to the national tragedy. Deputy Chief Stephen Cole notes factors may contribute beyond the event, with a decline from 81 to 55 crimes compared to the prior Tuesday.
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Wichita
New York City
Washington
Pennsylvania
Stephen Cole
Cole
Kansas warns bioterror risk to livestock industry
Kansas officials warn that heavy concentration of cattle in Kansas makes the state a prime target for bioterrorism. USDA and state leaders cite foot-and-mouth risk, biosecurity gaps, and calls for stricter movement controls and facility vigilance across feedlots and slaughter operations.
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Wichita
Kansas
Kevin Warner
U.S. Department of Agriculture
United States
Great Britain
George Teagarden
Mal Health
Britain
USDA
Warner
Teagarden
World Trade Center
Pentagon
Dusty Turner
Topeka
Kansas Agriculture Legislative Committee
Turner
Liberal
Kansas Department of Health and Environment
Environmental Protection Agency
US Senate Armed Services Committee
Texas
Tom Sim
Kansas Department of Agriculture
134th Air Control Squadron Activated From Kansas Guard
The 134th Air Control Squadron based at McConnell Air Force Base in Wichita is activated for national response to terrorist attacks. The 127-member unit will provide radar imagery for ground operations and support NORAD and CENTCOM, with orders for up to 24 months of active duty.
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Wichita
134Th Air Control Squadron
Kansas Air National Guard
McConnell Air Force Base
Hans Neidhardt
184Th
North American Aerospace Defense Command
U.S. Central Command
Activa
134Th
Kansas National Guard
World Trade Center
Pentagon
Neidharadt
Air National Guard
McConnell
22Nd Air Refueling Wing
Lower gas prices expected this winter in Kansas
WICHITA AP Kansas consumers who heat with natural gas may see 30 to 40 percent lower costs this winter as Kansas Gas Service stockpiled gas and used price-capping contracts. Company officials say last year's volatility was avoided and bills won't reflect summer prices.
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Wichita
Kansas
Kansas Gas Service
Bill Eliason
Steve Johnson
Riley seeks another GOP nomination for insurance chief
Riley, 36, the 1998 GOP nominee for Kansas insurance commissioner from Wichita, plans to run again to boost market competition as several companies retreat from Kansas. He owns Kansas Long-Term Care Specialists and will face a crowded GOP field including Rep. Bob Tomlinson and Sen. Sandy Praeger. No Democrat has emerged. incumbent Kathleen Sebelius pursues governor.
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Topeka
Bryan Riley
Wichita
Kansas
Riley
House
Senate
Bob Tomlinson
Roeland Park
Sandy Praeger
Lawrence
GOP
Kathleen Sebelius
Dan Martinez
Sebelius
Ron Todd
Kansas dentists struggle with zero budget for oral health
Kansas faces severe budget cuts hindering dental health efforts. Ottawa officials say nurses can only refer and perform visual checks as dentists willing to see Medicaid patients are scarce. Legislators cut 200000 earmarked for an oral health program, while advocates push for a dental office to attract funds and improve access for the poor.
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Topeka
Kansas
Ottawa
Barbara Conus
Franklin County Health Department
Conus
Melvin Neufeld
R-Ingells
Kansas Department of Health and Environment
United Methodist Ministries
Kansas Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services
Gibson
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Sid Warner
Barbara Gibson
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Centers For Disease Control
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