Kansas senator Roger Reitz wins national arts leadership award
Kansas Senator Roger Reitz of Manhattan received the 2011 Public Leadership in the Arts Award from the National Conference of State Legislatures and Americans for the Arts. He opposed Governor Brownback's order dissolving the Kansas Arts Commission, helped secure 689000 in funding before a line item veto, and earned praise for bipartisan support and advocacy for arts education.
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Sunflower plant fights political and legal scrutiny grows
The Sunflower nuclear or energy project in western Kansas faces a four year battle with health department actions, court disputes, and public debate over jobs and environmental impact. KCHE regulators, Sunflower executives, and activists clash overInterpretations of Kansas law and permit reviews while Colorado utilities gain electricity. Todd True of Earthjustice doubts the permit will survive judicial scrutiny.
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Family mourns Lone Star Lake swimmer Nick Owens
Douglas County authorities call two Lone Star Lake drownings this summer tragic. Witnesses said Nick Owens struggled in deeper water after entering from the dock in the designated swimming area. Family fundraiser set up. officials review lake rules and enforcement to prevent future incidents.
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City to test for sewer gas with smoke checks
Gilliland says homeowners bear fixing costs while utility crews answer questions in neighborhoods. Smoke tests aim to locate stormwater intrusion raising sewer plant load. crews operate 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. with notices left on homes. City reporter Chad Lawhorn contact provided.
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Brookside nursing home adopts home like units and new tech
Brookside restructures 70 unit facility into three neighborhoods Cottonwood Lane Lilac Lane and Evergreen Plaza with own dining living and kitchen areas and switches to computerized care planning to tailor resident needs. Occupancy has risen to near full with a waiting list as staff praise patient centered upgrades and improved morale. Residents like Doris Marshall and long time worker Gerri Steele highlight better routines and happier mood since changes.
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