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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 2000
Page
10
In 1860 a scorching midsummer blast sent Fort Scott temperatures to 115 degrees. The record notes a hot spell amid a sweltering season with extreme heat readings.
Former Shawnee County Sheriff officials William Huffmier and Dave Reser had charges for misdemeanor theft dismissed by District Judge Thomas Conklin. He ruled the evidence lockers were abandoned by the county as scrap when taken in June 1999 during room relocation at Forbes Field.
Robert Walker, 65, a United Van Lines driver, was found dead Thursday in his truck at a Russell gas station. Police and officials traced his disappearance after United Van Lines requested authorities search for him, noting he had reported a break in Russell on July 4 and did not check in again. The report mentions a state authority with a five-member board created to finance capital projects and improve access to long-term financing for agencies, subdivisions, and nonprofits. Brier was appointed Friday to succeed Ken Frahm, who resigned to return to farming in Colby.
Gov. Bill Graves tapped Jack Brier 54 a former secretary of state to lead the Kansas Development Finance Authority Brier who heads Brier Development Co previously served as secretary of state from 1978 to 1987 and at one time was Graves boss
Secretary of State Ron Thornburgh announced that advance voting for the Aug 1 primary elections starts Wednesday, highlighting that everyone of voting age should be able to cast a ballot either in advance or on Election Day. Election officers in the 105 counties were set to begin processing ballots.
Kansas counties will mail advance voting ballots on Wednesday with in person advance voting starting the same day in some areas. Voters must return mailed ballots before polls close and in person voting ends July 31 noon. The 1995 law lets Kansans vote by mail or in person at the county election office without illness or absence excuses.
In Hutchinson mid May to end June visitors faced a 1 percent motel bed tax hike not aligned with state law. The Kansas Department of Revenue says guests are owed refunds and the city will not refund directly. motels will issue credits and supply documentation for Revenue Dept. adjustments. State law requires a 30 day gap before collection and a new fiscal quarter start. the delay stalls collection past the summer season and the state fair.
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