Missing $10 Million Embezzled From Parsons Pittsburg Credit Union
Court filings show about $10 million in non member deposits disappeared from Parsons Pittsburg Credit Union, triggering conservatorship and liquidation in March. An ex employee and spouse face scrutiny. FBI and NCUA investigations reveal casino gambling and misdirected funds. Golden Plains Credit Union assumed operations to oversee finances, noting challenges of small staff in dual control.
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Golden Plains
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Soldiers set to get advanced degrees
Military officers from the United States and eight other countries will earn master’s degrees in military arts and sciences this week at Fort Leavenworth. A 10 month program wraps with a Thursday ceremony for 132 graduates, including 12 international officers. The cohort holds ranks of lieutenant colonel or colonel or civilian equivalents.
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Brad Neuenswander
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Man Drowns After Boat Capsizes at Tuttle Creek Lake
A 25 year old man died when a 10 foot fishing boat capsized near the mouth of Tuttle Cove on Tuttle Creek Lake near Manhattan. Two other passengers, a man and a woman, were rescued and treated, with one fisherman locating the body using sonar after 10:25 p.m. Sunday.
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Powerball win touches 2 million in Kansas drawing
Northeast Kansas officials say a 2 million dollar Powerball ticket was sold in the region during the weekend drawing. The ticket matched the first five numbers 23 32 39 47 49 with Powerball 22 and used the Power Play option to double to 2 million. No ticket matched all numbers. Wednesday's estimated jackpot stands at 114 million.
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Topeka
Kansas
Northeast Kansas
National Baseball Congress assets to transfer to nonprofit
Wichita officials plan to move the National Baseball Congress assets to a new nonprofit foundation. The Wichita Eagle says city staff will seek authorization from the Wichita City Council to proceed with the transfer.
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Police Probe Cause of Fatal Truck Blast in Salina Park
Salina police investigate a fatal explosion in the cab of a pickup at a city park near a sand volleyball court. The blast around 12:30 p.m. left a man badly injured. he died about two hours later at a hospital. Police Capt. Mike is leading the inquiry.
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Church to Launch Free Teacher Supply Store in Wichita
Grace Point Church in Wichita plans a nonprofit free store, Project Teacher, to supply classroom items donated by individuals and companies. The aim is to help teachers cut personal spending, which ranges from 600 to 1500 dollars yearly, by providing free classroom materials for the next school year. Inspired by Schoolhouse Supplies in Portland, the effort cites 430000 dollars in supplies distributed in 2010 2011.
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Grace Point Church
Terry Johnson
Project Teacher
Schoolhouse Supplies
Portland
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Family seeks tolerable food for Kansas baby with esophagitis
The Flory family of northeast Kansas seeks foods Maehlee Her can tolerate after a rare eosinophilic esophagitis diagnosed at a Missouri hospital. She currently eats squash while doctors test new foods through endoscopy. Elecare medical food costs strain the family's finances.
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Renewable energy mandates survive in Kansas and Missouri
Kansas lawmakers narrowly blocked a repeal measure as energy mandates face fierce national debate. AFP spent over $300,000 to push repeal while wind groups contributed about $60,000. Kansas ranks sixth in wind electricity, with lease payments totaling about $8 million yearly to landowners. Rep Ryckman lauds wind for district.
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Kansas Senior Consumer Alliance
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