Kansans Blood Helps Train Crash Victims
Salina reports the Central Plains Division of the Red Cross sent 81 units of blood to southern California after a commuter train crash killed at least 10 and injured more than 180. Mortimer, donor recruitment representative, notes Kansas and Northern Oklahoma hospitals rely on local donations. The tragedy is hoped to spur further giving.
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Fire claims rural woman in second tragedy this week
A rural woman died in a fire continuing from page 1, marking the second fatal incident of the week. Earlier, 10 year old Tyler Welborn of Rantoul was badly burned while attempting to pour gasoline on a twig fire near his babysitter's home. he remains in critical condition at Shriner's Hospital in Cincinnati.
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Kansas hunting permit plan shifts to zones debate
Hunters sought statewide archery permits but landowners faced uncertainty. Lawmakers consider a zone system to improve permit odds. Don Myers chairs hearings as Republicans seek a possible repeal and compromise amid commercial and residential interests.
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Tymeson
House Wildlife, Parks and Tourism Committee
Don Myers
Derby
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Butter takes plea bargain in sex case
Butter agrees to a plea, posting bond of $250,000 and waiving any bond reduction before sentencing. Depending on record, the conviction could yield 11 to 34 months in prison with probation likely. He must undergo a sex offender evaluation and register after sentencing.
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Rice sworn as secretary of state in Bush second term
Rice becomes the first black woman to hold the post as Senate confirms her 85-13. Hadley holds the Bible during the swearing in, with Bush set for a Friday ceremony at the State Department. Senate debate cited disagreements over Iraq policy amid a helicopter crash in bad weather killing 31 U.S. service members.
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California
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Kansas Crop Report Reveals Weak Wheat Output in 2004
The 2004 crop season saw hay production at 7.9 million tons up 880000 from 2003 while statewide yields rose, western Kansas seeing declines due to late rain. Wheat output fell sharply to 314.5 million bushels, down 34 percent from 2008, as late moisture limited gains.
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Ken Jameson
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