Drought Watch Hits Kansas Counties As Weather Brings Storm Risk
Franklin County and several other northeast Kansas counties are under a drought watch as farmers report stressed pastures and wheat crops. Forecasters predict Tuesday mostly sunny with a 20 percent thunderstorm chance and a high near 81, with cooler upper 60s on Wednesday and mid 70s to low 70s later in the week. Reservoir levels at Pomona Lake sit at 974.29 feet but are not alarming yet.
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Higher abuse reports mask unclear trends in 2004 data
Experts caution that rising numbers of child abuse and neglect reports in 2004 reflect more reporting and awareness, not necessarily a surge in incidents. SRS supervisor Laura Harris notes 117 cases in foster care or reunification, while dual domestic violence units and law enforcement involvement may boost counts. Teens’ violent deaths declined from 100.7 to 48.4 per 100,000 since 2001, though weapons appear more in juvenile crime.
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Political battle over private prisons tied to Jessica's Law
Lawmakers debate bundling private prisons with Jessica's Law in a Senate driven push to lock up sex offenders. House Speaker Doug Mays expresses philosophical opposition to private prisons, while Senate leaders argue the bundle could win tough penalties and justify more prison beds.
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