Federal prosecutor highlights anti sex trafficking efforts in Kan
An assis tant U S attorney, a pioneer in using anti trafficking laws against sex trade customers, outlined training methods for Missouri and Kansas. A pilot task force from St Louis to western Kansas will be based in Kansas City. Cordes spoke at Wichita’s Protect Our Children Conference about Operation Guardian Angel and the shift toward treating female victims as victims, not criminals. She noted cases can take years but yield rehab and recovery for survivors.
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Court rules land in Kansas cannot be used for tribal casino
A federal appeals court ruled the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma cannot use a 35 acre tract near La Cygne Lake in Miami County for a casino. The 10th Circuit affirmed Interior Department decisions that the land cannot be donated or claimed for gambling despite prior rulings. The tribe, based in Miami Oklahoma, migrated generations ago and faced a long legal battle over its dormant land.
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Miami
Okla
Archers invited for Special Hunt at Clinton Lake parks
The U S Army Corps of Engineers invites applications for its annual Special Archery Hunt in November and December at Bloomington and Rockhaven parks near Lawrence to control deer. Applications due September 29. randomly selected hunters will join a partner, carry a corps permit, and follow state laws. Contact Samantha Walker at (816)389-3583 or samantha.n.walker@usace.army.mil for details.
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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Bloomington
Rockhaven
Lawrence
Samantha Walker
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Samantha
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Usace
Workshop teaches quail habitat in Kansas outreach
The Kansas Department of Wildlife Parks and Tourism invites private landowners to a free public workshop in Lawrence on October 11 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Dreher Family 4-H building to discuss improving upland bird habitats including bobwhite quail and other grassland species. Brad Rueschhoff can provide details at 785-273-6740 or brad.rueschhoff ksoutdoors.com.
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Wakarusa River Valley Heritage Museum Fundraiser and Barbecue
The Wakarusa River Valley Heritage Museum hosts two events at Bloomington East Park Clinton Lake this month. On Sept 10 at 7 p.m. a fundraiser features live music by the Wakarusa River Valley Band with Clifford Downing, ice cream and desserts, and a $10 suggested donation. On Sept 24 at 5:30 p.m. a whole hog barbecue with potluck sides, lemonade, iced tea, potluck desserts, and music by the band, at the same location, with a $10 suggested donation.
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Clinton Lake
Wakarusa River Valley Band
Clifford Downing
Free preschool development screenings offered by appointment
Parents of preschoolers are urged to use free screenings available by appointment on two upcoming Wednesdays September 14 and October 12 at Kennedy School 1605 Davis Road across Harper Street from the Douglas County 4-H Fairgrounds. Contact Edie Boehle or Morgan Carter for scheduling and information.
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Douglas County
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Eboehle
Morgan Carter
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Nebraska governor urges Obama to deny Keystone XL permit
Nebraska Governor Dave Heineman urged President Obama and Secretary Clinton to deny the Keystone XL pipeline permit over fears it would threaten the Ogallala aquifer that supplies drinking water to about 2 million Nebraskans and seven other states. Heineman, while supporting some pipelines, criticized the route crossing the aquifer and urged action amid protests and divided views among officials and business groups.
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South Dakota
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Oklahoma
Texas
Gulf Coast
TransCanada
Washington, D.C
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White House
Terry Cunha
Cunha
Rick Perry
Brian Schweitzer
North America
Kansas agency lands $300 thousand health grant
Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius announced 40 million in federal grants to strengthen the public health infrastructure nationwide, funded largely by the Affordable Care Act. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment receives 300000, with program support from the CDC under the National Public Health Improvement Initiative.
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Kathleen Sebelius
Kansas
Centers For Disease Control and Prevention
CDC
NPHII
NPHI
Hhs.gov
Douglas County fund seeks projects from Elizabeth Schultz grant
The Douglas County Community Foundation invites applications for funding from the Elizabeth Schultz Environmental Fund. Deadline is Oct. 3. Grants support local efforts in science culture education aesthetics or economic development. An information session is Sept. 7 at 4 p.m. in the Gallery Room of Lawrence Public Library. The fund, established in 2005 by KU professor Elizabeth Schultz, has awarded over $120,000. Visit dccfoundation.org for details.
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Elizabeth Schultz
Kansas University
Dccfoundation.org
Lawrence district offers free preschool developmental screenings
Lawrence School District provides free developmental screenings for three to five year olds through Lawrence Early Childhood Special Services. The tests assess walking, talking, hearing, vision, thinking and social skills to identify needs and plan supports for preschoolers.
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