VA Topeka hospital ED may reopen this month
The Colmery-O'Neil VA Medical Center in Topeka could reopen its emergency department by month end after a temporary shutdown since January 2014 due to staffing. Officials say five full time emergency physicians exist with a sixth joining in July as Dr Fatima Khan becomes ED chief.
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Tax hike likely as counties face budget shortfalls
In Ellis and Grant counties oil price declines threaten a 2 million dollar shortfall and valuation drops. Officials consider using the Oil and Gas Depletion Trust Fund but fear weakening funds for a one year fix. Some residents support higher taxes to preserve services while many fear hardship.
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Tariffs Approved with Simplified Rate Plan
The Topeka Capital-Journal notes tariffs were approved under a simplified process that avoids public hearings required for a general rate increase. No groups opposed the tariff amount.
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Man sentenced for dog expert s slaying
Darrell Lee Broxton of Kansas City Missouri received 667 months for the December 2012 slaying of Peter Belmont a renowned Kansas City Kansas dog breeder and Afghan hound expert. He was convicted of intentional second degree murder burglary and two theft counts with prior parole in 2012.
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New Wichita airport terminal to open
A new $160 million terminal at Wichita Eisenhower National Airport will open June 3 with the first plane departing at 5 a.m. and arriving about 9 45 a.m. The old terminal closes after the last flight on June 2. a $40 million parking garage and rental car center open May 27 funded by federal grants and airport revenue.
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Fort Hays to offer its first doctoral degree this fall
Fort Hays State University will begin its first doctoral program in September, offering a Doctor of Nursing Practice through the Department of Nursing. Dean Jeff Briggs says it is a clinical doctorate, replacing the existing family nurse practitioner track in the master’s program. recipients will continue in similar roles as family nurse practitioners and physician assistants. The Kansas Board of Regents approved the plan.
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Westar Energy to raise rates for environmental costs
Kansas regulators approve a 10.8 million increase to Westar Energy environmental cost recovery rider, boosting total to about 68.6 million. The typical customer will pay roughly 4.07 more per year for 12 upgrades at Jeffrey Energy Center, six at Lawrence Energy Center, and one each at Tecumseh, Gordon Evans, and a Colwich gas plant.
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