Perry Lake boating vs Corps water releases debate
Boat owners at Perry Lake fear a repeat of past floods as the U S Army Corps of Engineers faces releases to aid Missouri River navigation. The conflict between recreation and industrial watercraft releases will be discussed at a 6 30 p m meeting in Kansas City Kansas with boaters corps leaders and state officials present. Earl Lewis of the Kansas Water Office hopes to resolve the issue noting downstream benefits are limited.
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Richard Gwin
Journal-World
Perry Lake
Scott Carter
Topeka
USS. Army Corps of Engineers
Missouri River
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Jworld.com
Bruce Liese
Perry Yacht Club
Lawrence
Corps
Missouri
Wyandotte County Fairgrounds
Kansas City
Kan
Earl Lewis
The
Kansas Water Office
Lewis
Short runway blamed in crash
Associated Press writer Jeffrey McMurray reports a crash blamed on a short runway. The article notes rescue responders at the scene and initial investigations by aviation authorities. Authorities will review weather and pilot factors to determine cause and preventive steps.
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Jeffrey McMurray
Associated Press
Fatal Comair Flight 5191 crash near Lexington runway mixup
In the minutes after Comair Flight 5191 crashed at Blue Grass Airport 50 aboard died as pilot took off from a 3500 foot short runway not used for commercial flights. A Lexington cop removed the first officer under flames. Victims included a newlywed couple, a Habitat for Humanity official, a Florida man, and a University of Kentucky official.
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Lexington
Comair
Bryan Jared
U.S
Blue Grass
National Transportation Safety Board
Debbie Hersman
Habitat For Humanity International
Florida
University of Kentucky
A Lightning Rod for Auditors in Kansas Medicaid
Ten years after Kansas welfare officials embraced Virginia firm Maximus for Medicaid cash, the state now faces clawbacks and audits. Maximus consultants helped Kansas pull in $26 million in 1996, with millions more later, but Medicaid is reclaiming funds and officials warn of financial impact. The piece notes past reliance on Maximus and signals ongoing scrutiny.
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Maximus
Kansas
Department of Social
Medicaid
Cicadas Sing Louder This Summer Across KU Areas
The article reports a notably louder cicada chorus this season, with KU biologist Michael Greenfield noting the year’s amplified din as a signal of late summer activity. Neighbors report nights filled with buzzing as cicadas emerge, drawing attention from residents and scientists alike.
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Kansas University
Michael Greenfield
Topeka Health Club Eyes New Location Tuesday
Local health club owner based in Topeka plans to open a new facility in the area. Details on exact site and timetable remain to be announced as discussions continue with potential partners and city officials.
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