Kansan honors WWII POW with eight medals after 46 years
Hepler native John Clif ford Sapp, a WWII prisoner of war who served with Company C, 23rd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Division, is finally awarded eight medals including the Bronze Star and European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign medal. Local postmaster Rhonda Kmiec spearheaded the drive, contacting senators and Army officials to obtain the long-delayed recognition for his service and endurance. The ceremony in southeast Kansas is slated for May 31.
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Moths invade Kansas in seasonal wave across state
In Kansas the army cutworm moths or millers have swarmed from Dodge City to Wichita. Kansas State Extension entomologist Leroy Brooks says the three to five week infestation arises from migrating larvae and urges simple controls like soap-water traps or a swatted approach as moths pack into cracks and threaten livelihoods.
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Water official takes KU post in Topeka
Joseph Harkins resigns after nine years as Kansas Water Office director to lead KU Capitol Complex in Topeka. Stephen Hurst named successor. both appointments effective June 18. Hurst, a research attorney and policy planner for the Water Office since 1983, will earn $60,000 annually.
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Bank sues senator and son over loan default in Kansas
Kaw Valley Bank of Kansas City Kansas sues state Sen. Gus Bogina and his son Augie Bogina and Cap pelletti Browne Properties in Johnson County District Court. The suit alleges mortgage default and unpaid taxes on Lenexa property totaling 49 562 dollars due in December. Foreclosure is sought on the security property.
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