Former waitress sentenced for salsa poisoning at Mi Ranchito
Yini De La Torre pleaded guilty to poisoning salsa at Mi Ranchito in Lenexa by adding a toxic pesticide twice. She received 87 months in federal prison after admitting her husband pressured her. Illnesses affected 12 diners on August 11, 2009 and 36 patrons on August 30, 2009. Prosecutors say sales across six Mi Ranchito restaurants fell about $250,000 in the two months after the poisonings.
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Group OKs closing center for disabled in Topeka
A Kansas House committee approved Gov. Sam Brownback’s plan to close the Kansas Neurological Institute in Topeka and relocate 156 residents to community living areas over two years. The move aims to save about 659000 dollars while funding for transition and services should follow the residents.
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Manhattan passes discrimination rule in anti bias move
Manhattan officials approved an ordinance adding sexual orientation and a new gender identity definition to the city anti discrimination policy by a 3 2 vote drawing testimony for and against the measure. Kansas City doctor sentenced after plead guilty in Lyme disease scam case. Nine lines of summary follow not applicable.
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Moran urges rethinking spending and health policy
Moran questions how health care costs are funded and warns against mandatory insurance. He argues Medicaid and Medicare must cover service costs to keep providers afloat, critiques No Child Left Behind rules on teaching, praises teachers, and calls for broader government planning to curb spending while supporting small businesses. He asks if politicians who avoid spending are acceptable. He says all budget areas should be examined.
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Curry: County votes on jail funding and fund transfers
Commissioner Ed Taylor criticizes past requests as reasonable and vows better future communication among Curry officials. Steve Harris urges keeping all officials informed while Colt Waymire emphasizes budget realities and available cash. Don Stottemire notes carryover funds affect jail equipment. Shari Perry cites end-of-year totals. the Sheriff's Fund around 533000 funds drug enforcement and a replacement vehicle. Taylor and Curry foresee stronger interaction as part of the new sheriff's learning process.
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Colt Waymire
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Shari Perry
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Cold Weather Warns Franklin County Calves Face Chill
Local farmers brace for extreme cold with zero degree risks to newborn calves. Hibdon advises frequent checks during spring calving two to three weeks away with shelter from wind essential. Sheriff reports occasional neglect calls but rarely seizes animals as officials urge owners to improve care.
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