Republicans open hearings on Waco siege findings
National news reports congressional Republicans opening hearings into the Branch Davidians siege in Texas to probe why excessive force was used at the Waco compound. Democrats warned against turning the inquiry into a show trial while noting David Koresh and 86 followers died in the 1993 raid.
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House votes to ban abortion coverage in federal plans
The House approved a 235 to 188 vote to reimpose a decade-old ban on abortions in civil servants health plans, limiting coverage to save life of mother, as part of a 23.2 billion spending bill. The Senate has not yet acted.
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Region Jesse probe to lab
KEARNEY MO AP The last bones of a man buried under Jesse James head stone were removed from a northwest Missouri gravesite. Excavations yielded skull rib cage arms and teeth and leg bones were taken as DNA tests aim to link remains to James descendants.
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State Tiger cubs born at zoo
Endangered Siberian tiger triplets born at Lee Richardson Zoo in Garden City, Kansas, about a month earlier than expected. Keeper Jeff Bullock says he miscounted the gestation time. the cubs weigh about 3 pounds and have not opened their eyes. Sex of the litter unknown. The birth represents nearly 3 percent of Siberian tigers in North America available for breeding.
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Kansas utility staff urge rejecting five gas contracts
PEKA Kansas staff tell regulators consumers will pay more for natural gas under five contracts between a Lenexa pipeline company and Western Resources Inc. They fault Western for hasty imprudent signing and for not seeking bids from other pipelines. One staffer accuses Western of wishing consumers pay settling costs from a lawsuit with Kansas Pipeline.
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Aviation and Dodson International Parts Inc move in distinct paths
Aviation plans a move to begin in August and become operational, while Dodson International Parts Inc is also moving but through a completely different approach.
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Counties Back Bailout For Kansas Association Of Counties
Kansas county commissioners from 66 counties meeting in Wichita endorsed a bailout of the Kansas Association of Counties amid near bankruptcy. They promised to provide more tax money if needed, with Sedgwick and other large counties paying more. The KAC board then cut staff to four, named Anne Spiess acting director, and contracted with the League of Kansas Municipalities for a financial plan.
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John Torbert
Nevada
Ottawa and Franklin County Sales Tax(Sturdy Growth)
Ottawa and Franklin County show strong sales tax gains per Kansas Department of Revenue. May receipts reach 63,852 in Ottawa and 225,338 in Franklin County, with fiscal year totals up about 20 percent and 17 percent respectively. Pomona Wellsville Williamsburg also post notable gains through May.
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Richmond Talent Shines At Local Fair Youth Show
A Richmond talent show at the Richmond Free Fair drew about 100 viewers as singers dancers and musicians performed. Eight to eighteen year olds led the acts including Severina Kimball Bryanni Baker Shawna Parsons Darcy Anderson Pete Heiniger Court ney Pruner Ashley Dunbar Jamie Anderson and sisters Suzanne and Amanda Domnanish who played violin solos.
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Williamsburg
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Jamie Anderson
Livestock winners announced at Richmond Free Fair
ANCO News Service reports the 71st Richmond Free Fair closed with judging of swine sheep and dairy cattle. Winners include Stephanie Chandler for a swine plaque, Susan Chandler grand champion gift, Alaine Peine cross bred grand market hog, Jeff Peine reserve, and top showman Jeremy Topp in sheep. Market lamb winner Erica Culson is noted.
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Renae Young
Casey Thompson
Randy Thompson
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