Blue Valley approves record 104 million bond package
Blue Valley School District voters approve a 104.2 million bond plan, the largest in Kansas history, financing six new schools and upgrades. A second 8.3 million portion funds two high school pools and boosts the technology program. Voter turnout was about 64 percent.
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Johnson County
Olathe
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Kansas Department of Education
Wichita Farm Wins 1994 Environmental Stewardship Award
The Smith Cattle Co. of Wichita earns the National Cattlemen’s Association 1994 Environmental Stewardship Award at Reno Nevada. The family operation spans Kansas Colorado and Montana with cattle farming feedlots and ranching. Tim Taylor of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service lauds the Smiths as a model for conservation.
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Reno
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Mark Smith
Smith Cattle
Kansas
Colorado
Montana
Tim Taylor
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Topeka Senate backs stamp for Charles Curtis vice president
The Kansas Senate passed a resolution urging a postage stamp memorialize Topeka native Charles Curtis, a Kansa tribe member who served as Shawnee County attorney, in Congress, and as U.S. senator before becoming vice president in 1929.
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Kansas Senate
Topeka
Charles Curtis
Herbert Hoover
Curtis
North Topeka
Shawnee County
U.S. House of Representatives
U.S. Senate
Oswego County settles discrimination suit for 12500 dollars
A Labette County discrimination and harassment case was settled for 12500 with the county and its insurer paying 6250 each and attorney fees of 1500 plus a 2500 deductible. The county admitted no liability. Commissioner Lonie Addis declined to comment on guilt.
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Labette County
Pat Robison
Lonie Addis
Commission
Robison
Addis
Joe Renfro
Barney Pontious
Kansas Civil Rights Commission
Federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Richard Loffswold Jr
Senate debates relief bill shielding locals from unfunded mandates
The Kansas Senate advanced a measure to shield local governments from state and federal mandates that promise services without money. Supporters say exemptions would curb mandate costs, while opponents warn it could nullify tax limits. The bill would require compensation for added expenses and involve affected communities in negotiations.
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Parkinson
Dick Rock
Arkansas City
Senate
League of Kansas Municipalities
Kansas Association of Counties
Skeletons Found After Kansas City Creek Flooding
Relief workers found a skull and partial remains in the northwest Wyandotte County area near Connor Creek after summer floods receded. Police spokesman Bill Sanders said the skull with teeth and dental work may help identify the victim.
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Kansas City, Kan
Wyandotte County
Connor Creek
Bill Sanders
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