Kansas counties weigh consolidating sheriff and city police
The Salina Journal notes possible consolidation of county sheriffs with major city police in Kansas counties. Cloud County officials consider one agency instead of separate sheriff and Concordia Police Department units. Tax impact uncertain, but cooperation could reassure taxpayers that money is well spent.
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Kansas
Riley County
Lincoln County
Cloud County
Concordia
Saline County
Salina
Ring Return Rule Irks Kansas Court Critics Say
The Kansas Supreme Court held that except in rare cases a woman must return an engagement ring if the wedding ends. A Wichita commodities broker gave $9,000 ring to his fianc e and sought its return after breaking the engagement a year later. The piece argues the ruling reflects a lack of moral backbone and scapegoating in modern times.
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Kansas Supreme Court
Wichita
Cracked Classifieds Bring Laughs and Oddities
A collection of zany classifieds from city newspapers includes illiteracy help ads, free pickup auto repairs, teasing canaries, headless illusion hints, turkey dinners, damp humor on desks, and odd job lines. Notable items poke fun at services, toys, pets, and household chores with a playful edge.
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Jerry Didde
Didde
Jay Leno
Herald
Disney boycotts spark wide culture clash
Kathleen Parker critiques boycotts of Disney by religious groups over perceived sexist depictions in The Little Mermaid. She mocks the premise, notes other organizations weigh in, and questions gender role messaging for both girls and boys while inviting reader views.
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Isney
Southern Baptist Convention
Southern Methodists
Disney
America
Ariel
Paula Govers
Rail trail opposition voices rise over property rights
Dale E. Anderson of the National Association of Reversionary Owner thanks supporters and media for opposing rail trails. He criticizes government takings, calls for investigation of the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks, and urges legislators to protect private property rights amid the dispute over land use for trail projects.
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Central Kansas Conservancy
Serenata Farm
School of Equestrian Arts Inc
Kansas Horse Council
Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks
Kansas
Dale E. Anderson
National Association of
Garnett
Nice Man Returns Wallet at Wendy's in Ottawa
Louise Russell of Eureka shares gratitude for a stranger who found and returned her billfold at a Wendy's in Ottawa on July 17. She did not learn his name but honors his honesty and expresses appreciation, later adding $25 to the offering plate in gratitude.
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Wendy’s
Ottawa
Eureka
Louise Russell
Sunflower State Games Girls Team Thanks Coaches
The Sunflower State Games softball girls team, coached by Gary Wadkins Gary Sheffield and Mike Miller, thanks 14 players Kelli Wadkins Melisa Miller Katie Sheffield Jayme Vance Sara Ball Liz Gibson Sarah Callahan Tara Oconnor Michelle Robertson Nicole Ferris Tara Boswell Ann Lewis Julie Macan Cori Harris for their time effort and lessons over the past two years.
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Gary Wadkins
Gary Sheffield
Mike Miller
Kelli Wadkins
Melisa Miller
Katie Sheffield
Jayme Vance
Sara Ball
Liz Gibson
Sarah Callahan
Tara O'Connor
Michelle Robertson
Nicole Ferris
Tara Boswell
Ann Lewis
Julie Macan
Cori Harris
Sunflower State Games
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