Area resident recalls neighbors lost in Washington landslide
Ed Elmer, a longtime area resident, watches the March 22 Oso landslide unfold from his Washington state home. He mourns neighbors and his childhood house while reflecting on the disaster that killed 30 and left more than a dozen missing, marking Washington's worst since Mount St Helens.
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Kansas House approves schools finance bill with tenure repeal
After weekend debates Republicans pass a public schools funding measure at the Kansas Legislature. The bill, while boosting school funds, repeals teacher tenure rights and offers indirect public financing for private and parochial schools. Hundreds of teachers voiced opposition as the measure advanced to the Senate.
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Bank robber used taxi to flee to Omaha
Kansas City man Antonio Porter Gaitan, 35, walked into Trusty Credit Union at 3400 West Sixth Street and demanded cash at 11:12 a.m. on Saturday, did not display a weapon, left in a black taxi van after the teller complied, with no injuries reported. Police say he was later arrested after taking a cab to Omaha, Nebraska.
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Summit at Haskell aims to inspire Indigenous empowerment
A Haskell Indian Nations University student helps organize the Indigenous Empowerment Summit hoping to spark broader inspiration. The event, described on Page 3A, showcases community leadership, culture, and future prospects for Indigenous students.
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