Wyandotte County backs education as crime tool
Wyandotte County officials including Sheriff Don Ash District Attorney Jerry Gorman and jail administrator Jeffrey Fewell endorsed a plan to invest 75 billion over 10 years in a high quality state federal early childhood education program to reduce crime and incarceration costs. A Fight Crime Invest in Kids report says such programs save money and raise graduation rates while most inmates lack a high school diploma.
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Shootings in Wichita and Winfield Leave Trail of Casualties
In Wichita one man died and six were injured after a shooting near bars early Sunday. Victims were taken to Via Christie Hospital St. Francis, with ages 25 to 26. In Winfield a train struck and killed a man near the Walnut Valley Festival at the fairgrounds around 4 am Saturday, the victim over 18 with age not released as the investigation continues.
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Road pool blamed on resurfaced K-10 near Eu dora
Eu dora business owner Strimple reports a puddle forming in the left eastbound lane of K-10 east of Winchester Road near Eu dora Baptist Church after the 2011 resurfacing. He asked KDOT six months ago and awaits an inspection planned for next week to fix the issue and prevent hydroplaning risks for smaller vehicles.
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Kansas charter school debate hinges on real charter status
A Kansas discussion on charter schools weighs whether district run programs qualify as true charters. Critics say many are district led, limiting independence. Advocates argue real charter models boost competition and school performance, with legislation to expand the program failing in committees this session.
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Voyager signals from beyond the solar system
NASA and private groups track Voyager 1 as it enters interstellar space becoming the first man made object to cross the boundary. Armstrong notes the craft’s data and the listening network enable this milestone and sustain ongoing study of outer space for humanity.
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