Federal push targets record child porn prosecutions in Kansas
The U.S. attorney's office reports 19 federal indictments for child pornography in Kansas this year, nearing a record pace. Two men, ages 21 and 45 from Gardner and Olathe, face counts of possession and distribution, in separate unconnected cases. FEMA confirms Kansas has about 100 tornado safe rooms funded mostly by federal grants.
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Kansas
U.S
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Gardner
Olathe
FEMA
Work Starts on Wichita WWII Memorial
The Wichita Eagle reports work has begun downtown on a World War II monument in Veterans Memorial Park. About $10,000 of the $35,000 goal is raised as organizers push to complete the six foot granite panels and brick walkway by December 7 to mark the Pearl Harbor bombing 70th anniversary.
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Kansas schools receive 3.9 million for tornado safe rooms
Ten Kansas schools and districts will share 3.9 million dollars in FEMA hazard mitigation funds to build tornado safe rooms. The rooms must withstand 250 mph winds and can double as cafeterias libraries or gyms. Recipients include El Dorado Butler County Community College Augusta USD 402 Chapman USD 4738 Wichita Public Schools and Southeast Kansas Education Service Center USD 609.
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Topeka
Kansas
Federal Emergency Management Agency
El Dorado/Butler County Community College
Augusta
Chapman
Wichita Public Schools
Southeast Kansas Education Service Center
Vandals damage Eudora High Stadium prompting closure
Vandals caused about $25,000 in damage to Eudora High School's new stadium prompting the district to close the facility to the public. Superintendent Don Grosdidier said the stadium, opened last fall, will remain shut until cleaning and security improvements are completed. The vandalism targeted the artificial turf, a concession stand wall, and a nearby water tower. The stadium, built with 2007 bond funds costing just under $2 million, had been used for walking and jogging.
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Eudora High School
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Scrap. Residents find new options with recycling
Talbert family started recycling to engage their teens and earn extra money. Scrap metal helped fund their daughter's wedding, and neighbors joined in removing items cluttering property. Mayo recycles poles and pallets to build a milking barn for goats, spending about 200 dollars versus 3000.
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Mayo
Soldiers Honor Sacrifice Tour Visits Kansas Towns
The duo toured Kansas towns including Hutchinson Larned Garden City and Dodge City meeting locals and sharing experiences from their route through the Prairie Spirit Trail. They received keys to the city and Ottawa cups in a warm reception and planned to visit a fallen Marine’s memorial. They emphasized honoring all who have served and thanked local supporters.
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Ottawa
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Lauri
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Kansas
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Franklin County
Hutchinson
Larned
Garden City
Dodge City
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Scott Wasser
Lance Cpl
Christopher Wasser
Iraq
Wasser
Williams
Valor
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