Lawrence fossil hunter says bones may crown state fossil
Alan Detrich returned from a Montana dig with plaster-cast triceratops bones he calls potentially worth millions and capable of redefining paleontology. He claims to have found more than half a triceratops skeleton, along with a tyrannosaurus rex tooth and femur. He plans years of prep, museum display, and aims to push Kansas to adopt a state fossil.
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Lawrence
Detrich
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County votes to trim tax hike funding economic open space
Thellman and Commissioner Gaughan shift to 350000 each for economic development and open space from 500000, while Flory pushes 100000 for development and none for open space. They back a 69 million budget with merit pay, sales tax offsets, and key hires like a Bert Nash psychiatrist and a new DUI prosecutor, amid criticism that core services suffer.
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Mike Gaughan
Craig Weinaug
Jim Flory
Gaughan
Flory
Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center
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Tonganoxie mayor Kept in Spotlight Over E Mail Controversy
Tonganoxie mayor Vestal faced criticism after emails showed nude images and sexist messages on his city computer. The council approved funding for an answering service, with disputes over contract renewal and potential conflicts of interest amid calls for his removal.
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Crook
Tonganoxie
Danny Ruff
Olathe
Vestal
Kenny Carpenter
James C. Conway
J&m Answering Service
Mike Yanez
Yanez
Mike Kelly
Council
Ice
Tom Putthoff
Putthoff
Tonganoxie Mirror Contact Note
Tonganoxie Mirror reporter Elwyn Jones can be reached at 913 845 2222.
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Mark Fagan
Tonganoxie Mirror
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