Unclear weather forecast with mixed rain risk and temps
A few showers and thunderstorms may linger this morning with partly cloudy skies in the afternoon. Lows around 55, highs near 60. North winds 12 to 24 mph. Ultraviolet radiation risk not specified.
Trego Sheriff Resigns Amid KBI Probe
Wakeeney Kansas Curt Bender resigns as Trego County sheriff after it became public that the Kansas Bureau of Investigation is probing him. The KBI inquiry details remain undisclosed and authorities searched his home March 25. Bender says he is innocent and confident he will be vindicated. Chad Mann to handle duties as Undersheriff. replacement to be chosen by the Democratic Party and Sebelius.
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The report shows hazy conditions with patches of sun and intermittent light rain. Forecast indicates partly cloudy skies with a mix of sun and showers, unclear timing, and variable visibility.
Drug-sentencing bill clears Senate heads to Sebelius
Kansas Senate on a 27-13 vote approved a bill to place some simple drug possession offenders into community based treatment rather than prison. The measure would require pre placement evaluations by court services and DOC oversight, with funding concerns and automatic prison time if treatment fails twice. State cost is estimated at 9 million dollars next year.
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Health Midwest pact mirrors original offer in Kansas split
Kansas Attorney General Phill Kline and Health Midwest fought over proceeds from Health Midwest sale to HCA Inc. A tentative plan proposed a Kansas and Missouri foundation split of 20 and 80 percent, with local control. The Feb. 13 settlement added Kansas Legislature member selection to the Kansas foundation board.
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