Kansas court orders more school funding action by April
Kansas Supreme Court rules state must spend more on public schools to meet constitutional duties. It does not specify the amount but demands legislative action by April 12 or the court will impose steps. The ruling notes increased funding will be required, while funding alone may not fix constitutional finance.
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Cherryville musket tradition to continue after fatal accident
An 18-year-old, Matthew K. Shook, was killed when a vintage black powder musket exploded during Cherryville New Year celebrations. Town officials say the 200-year-old rite will continue as safety reviews are considered, with no move to end the event.
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Adoptees gain access to birth certificates
In Concord New Hampshire six adults adopted as children lined up to obtain copies of their original birth certificates under a new law that took effect New Year’s Day. Among them was a state lawmaker who was adopted. Jack Ferns of London 53 sought his father’s name but it was not listed. Researchers paid 12 dollars and filed a request form to access records for births in New Hampshire.
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N.H
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New Hampshire
Officials propose museum at Sing Sing prison
Westchester County seeks to open a Sing Sing Historic Prison Museum highlighting the original cellblock and a walkway above the walls. County Executive Spa no urges Empire State Development Corp funding to attract tourism and boost Hudson River economic development, aiming to rival Alcatraz.
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Westchester
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Albany
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San Francisco Bay
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New York City
Five shot to death in Kansas City to start 2005
Kansas City began 2005 with five people shot to death over 30 hours. Two more victims were seriously wounded. New Year’s Day and Sunday yielded three more fatalities. Last year’s homicide total was 91, down from 93 in 2003.
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Five indicted in arsons at Hunters Brooke housing development
In Greenbelt Maryland five men Aaron Speed Patrick Walsh Jeremy Parady Michael Everhart and Roy McCann were indicted on federal arson conspiracy and aiding and abetting charges for December fires that destroyed ten homes and damaged sixteen more in the Hunters Brooke upscale development with estimated damages of ten million dollars.
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Washington
Hunters Brooke
U.S
Allen Loucks
Aaron Speed
Patrick Walsh
Jeremy Parady
Michael Everhart
Roy McCann
Homeowner officials locked in turf war on Marco Island
Marco Island residents clash as Ed Ehlen, owner of a flooring company, installed artificial turf at his new four million dollar home seeking an environmentally friendly lawn. Officials in the Gulf Coast city of about 15,000 year round residents face disputes over the turf installation and its impact.
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Marco Island
Fla
Ed Ehlen
Gulf Coast
Man berates Burger King staff over fries incident
Gregg Luttman, 22, allegedly cursed at workers after being told fries were out at the DuBois Pennsylvania Burger King drive-thru. He then returned to his pickup, as workers reported he nearly struck them with his truck while an obscene gesture was made. Police provided details.
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Grandmother Cleared in Federal Kidnapping Case
Kelley Jean Lodmell was found not guilty by reason of insanity on federal kidnapping charges for allegedly snatching 19 month old Acacia Bishop and drowning her in a river. She still faces state kidnapping and murder charges in Idaho. The insanity ruling was issued by a federal judge in Salt Lake City.
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Boise
Idaho
Kelley Jean Lodmell
Salt Lake City
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