March for Babies Planned for Saturday at Lee Richardson Zoo
The March for Babies fundraiser by the March of Dimes returns Saturday at Lee Richardson Zoo in Garden City. Registration opens at 9 a.m. for a 10 a.m. two mile march, part of a nationwide effort to aid babies and research.
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Lee Richardson Zoo
Finnup Drive
WalkAmerica
March of Dimes
Garden City
Kansas
Tew Kansas
Marchforbabies
Garden City Tree Rebate Program Continues Through Fall
Garden Citys Tree Rebate Program remains open for eligible property owners until November. Applications must be filed before purchasing and rebates cover half the price up to 50 per tree on a first come basis. Trees must meet size and species requirements and be planted on private property.
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Garden City
Parks Department
Garden City Park and Tree Board
N. Eighth St
S. 10Th St
Ageier
Garden-Cityorg
Tribune owners discuss town future at Monday meeting
About 20 business owners managers and residents gathered in Tribune to brainstorm ways to improve life in town. They planned future community conversations with the Unified Government Transition Team and suggested ideas such as more restaurants a BMX track better child care and job opportunities.
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Tribune
Christy Hopkins
Hopkins
Unified Government
John Peterson
Sign Emporium
Peterson
Wichita
Jonathan Liu
Liu
Lynn Wineinger
Kansas lawmakers split on $700 billion bailout plan
Kansas delegates divided as four of the state's House members opposed the $700 billion rescue bill while Rep. Dennis Moore supported the measure. The plan failed 228-205 amid concerns over timing, protection for taxpayers, and the plan's ability to address root causes of the mortgage crisis.
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Washington
Kansas
Dennis Moore
Lenexa
House
Nancy Boyda
Topeka
Todd Tiahrt
Wichita
Jerry Moran
Boyda
Lynn Jenkins
Bogda
Jenkins
Moran
Wall Street
Moore
New York Stock Exchange
Dow
Kansans ranked high in conscientiousness in new study
The University of Cambridge study places Kansas fifth in America for conscientiousness, with strong scores in religion, tradition, and practicality. It notes Kansas also ranks toward the top in extroversion and agreeableness, while scoring lower in neuroticism and openness, reflecting a grounded, community oriented culture.
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Wichita
Kansas
America
University of Cambridge
England
New Mexico
North Carolina
Georgia
Utah
Oklahoma
Nebraska
Hawaii
Maine
Alaska
Jason Rentfrow
Cambridge
Louisiana
Rentfrow
Midwest
Northeast
Jim Gray
Ellsworth
Rice County
KU EPA reach agreement on hazardous waste violations
The University of Kansas and the Environmental Protection Agency settled alleged improper handling of hazardous wastes in 301 labs on the Lawrence campus. KU will pay 39,431 in penalties and spend at least 41,585 on a two year project to improve compliance and reduce waste.
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Topeka
University of Kansas
Environmental Protection Agency
Lawrence
Don Steeples
EPA
Region 7
Chris Whitley
University
Jack Martin
Burt Hall
Malott Hall
McCollum Laboratories
Haworth Hall
Dyche Hall
Museum of Natural History
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