Aging Kansas gas pipelines raise safety concerns
Kansas faces aging natural gas transmission lines with 1 death, 5 injuries, and over 15 million dollars in damage since 2002. A 2006 20 inch line near Mound Valley caused the lone fatality. State inspectors stress replacement plans though they cannot force full piping upgrades, relying on federal oversight for interstate lines and data-driven decisions for intrastate pipes.
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House panel opens ethics debate in Kansas House
House Democrats push for ethics rule changes after investigation of House Speaker Mike O Neal. The Rules and Journal Committee plans to review proposed reforms next month as lawmakers seek to prevent conflicts of interest and restore public trust in state government.
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Ex-priest waives fight to extradition in Texas sex charges
Ex-priest John M. Fiala 51 waived the right to contest extradition in Douglas County District Court. He is wanted in Edwards County Texas on four counts of sex crimes against children. Federal and local authorities arrested him last week in the 800 block of East 11th Street. Fiala has a Kansas City area history with priest assignments including Shawnee and Holton. He was removed from the priesthood in 2008 amid Texas allegations. The judge said he would likely be moved to Texas in about two weeks.
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City approves late night food carts and plans private property parking
City commissioners approved late night parking for food carts in downtown and other areas but rejected strict enforcement concerns. They directed staff to draft an ordinance to ease locating food trucks on private property such as retailer parking lots.
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Fewer schools fail to show individual student progress
Board of Education Chair Janet Waugh notes many schools are increasing student achievement yet not attaining adequate yearly progress. Lawrence district and several schools did not reach progress goals, while Superintendent Rick Doll says larger districts struggle due to more subgroups. He urges federal law changes in reauthorization to better measure individual outcomes.
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