Knight pledges full support for schools in Kansas
Republican running mates Bob Knight and Kent Glasscock campaign on education funding. Glasscock says no cuts to school funding and potential tax increases if needed. They critique rival plans, urge reform of the school funding formula, align Quality Performance Accreditation with federal standards, and push multi year funding and measurable student outcomes amid budget pressures.
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Ottawa
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Wichita
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Manhattan
Theft report and police arrests in Richmond area
Theft of a four wheeler occurred between midnight and 8 a.m. Wednesday in Richmond with loss undetermined. Arrests include Nina Sitlington age 20 from Lawrence for driving while suspended, bond $300. James Knepp age 41 from Fruit Heights Utah for DUI, held on $500 bond. Benjamin Mastel age 22 from 623 N Poplar for battery and criminal damage to property, bond $250. Also theft of $300 reported on N Main. ambulance calls for medical emergencies in E 11th and Poplar districts.
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Lawrence
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James Keith Knepp
Fruit Heights
Utah
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Benjamin Frances Mastel
N. Poplar
N. Main
Stolen Cadillac Fire Suspect Escape From Olathe Lot
Franklin County Sheriff and Olathe police probe a burglary at a car dealer on 2300 block of FE Logan. Between 8 and 11:30 p.m. tires and rims were stolen from a 2001 Chevrolet Blazer and a door lock and steering column were damaged on a 1986 Blazer. A 1988 white Cadillac was stolen, driven through back lot fencing, later found in Olathe at 151 Street and 169 Highway on fire. Call Crime Stoppers at 1-888-311-TIPS for tips with rewards up to $1,000.
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Carnival worker waives right to preliminary hearing
Tyrell Lee Tate, a Jayhawkder Days carnival worker, waived his right to a preliminary hearing in a case charging attempted aggravated indecent liberties with a child and aggravated indecent solicitation. Attorney Forrest Lowry said Tate might plead. Arraignment with Judge Thomas Sachse is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. Aug. 19. Tate worked for American Beauty Shows and the carnival was to appear at Jayhawker Days in June. Pride Turpin, carnival owner, pulled the event from Williamsburg after word of possible problems from the victim’s family.
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Tyrell Lee Tate
Forrest Lowry
Tate
Thomas Sachse
Jayhawker Days
Pride Turpin
Williamsburg
Kerr Campaign Meets Voters in Ottawa Aug 6 Polls
Gubernatorial candidate Dave Kerr and his Republican team visited Ottawa to meet voters and reinforce campaign goals. Attendees included David Adkins, Sandy Praeger, and Lynn Jenkins as they urged turnout for the primary while Kerr dismissed a Mason Dixon poll showing him trailing Wichita Mayor Bob Knight by 14 points.
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Sandy Praeger
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Wichita
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Mason Dixon Polling
Washington D.C
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Johnson County
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Mason
Laurie Sisk
Vern Chesbro
Marylynn Gollier
Peggy Seevers
Jon's
Cappucino
Anderson County Fair opens with mud run and ends with 5K race
Garnett Kansas hosts the Anderson County Fair starting with a mud run at 6 30 p m Saturday at North Lake Park and ending with a 5K run at 7 a m August 10. The week features parade at 7 p m Wednesday, Rhythm Ride concert, swine and beef shows, Kiddie events, and a goat and dairy show with livestock judging and sale.
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Boy hailed as hero for dialing 911 for mom
Overland Park authorities call 5-year-old Austin a hero after he dialed 911 when his mother Holly Bible fainted at home. Dispatcher said he stayed on the line as help was dispatched. Bible recovered, later released, epilepsy diagnosed last year. 911 Heroes medal may be awarded at a Johnson County Commission meeting next month.
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