No more killer bee quarantines in Texas
In Texas, restrictions on moving commercial bees were lifted as Africanized honey bees spread to most counties. Experts say the killer bee threat was overstated, noting natural migration rather than quarantine failures, with 11 deaths since 1990 but many stings and limited lethal risk.
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Lubbock
Texas
Bill Baxter
Texas Apiary Inspection Service
New Mexico
California
Nevada
Arizona
Baxter
Paul Jackson
Jackson
Texas Honey Bee Identification Lab
College Station
City provides safe block party support in Ottawa
City Hall offers block party kits and free barricades for residents. People can write their own letter or pick up a kit. the city will supply barricades and retrieve them after the event. The only rule is to keep a driving lane for emergencies, with police notified of upcoming block parties.
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City Hall
S. Hickory St
Ottawa Herald
Spencer
Haney
Ottawa
Dennis Butler
Main Street
Legislature debates expanding gambling to fund education
Lawmakers clash over new revenue aimed at education and budget stability. Supporters praise potential tourist and Kansan revenue retention while noting moral and tribal concerns. Proposals include Little Casino imposing 24 to 39 percent state take, with sites in Wyandotte Crawford Cherokee Dodge Junction Wichita counties, and Big Casino requiring further approval.
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John Wratil
R-Leawood
Missouri
Oklahoma
Jim Barone
D-Frontenac
Sebelius
Sen
Roger Reitz
Manhattan
Wyandotte County
Crawford
Cherokee County
Kansas Lottery
Dodge City
Junction City
Wichi
Wyandotte
Kickapoo
Kansas
School reconfiguration option eyed for Pomona Appanoose
A committee discusses reconfiguring Pomona and Appanoose campuses including a K-2 school at Pomona and a 3-8 school at Appanoose, with Williamsburg high students shifting. The plan could save about 80 000 for activities, 25 000 for junior highs, and 150 000 by reducing staff, though tradeoffs exist.
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Milliken
West Franklin USD 287 study backs three district options
A six month study by the West Franklin Facility Study Committee recommends three configurations for USD 287 schools. Options include an Is proposal, a single Pomona high school plan, a Williamsburg kindergarten through eighth grade, a Pomona kindergarten through second grade, an Appanoose grade eight plan, and a new district wide facility for about 900 students.
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West Franklin
Pomona
Williamsburg
Appanoose
Involving Everyone at Block Parties With Bounce Arounds
Gerken markets two inflatables 13 by 13 feet for 100 dollars and 26 by 26 feet for 125 dollars at his Paola rental store. Ottawa resident Barbara Mesik recalls fading block parties and neighborhood ties while urging themes and shared contributions to rebuild community, noting the aim to foster trust among families and safety for children.
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Gerken
Paola
Barbara Mesik
Ottawa
Third Street
Mesik
Scott
Block Party Planning Tips for a Successful Neighborhood Event
Plan a neighborhood block party by polling neighbors, picking a day, forming committees for invitations and food, and spreading the word. Obtain city permits, choose a shady spot, host a barbecue or potluck, invite lawn chairs, organize kids games, and use driveways for emergency access. Take lots of photos.
Last Don Massino sentenced in New York to life
Joseph Massino the New York Mafia figure known as the last old guard and later a top informant was sentenced to life in prison for his role in eight mob murders He received two life terms after admitting ordering the killing of Bonanno captain Gerlando Sciascia and waived appeal on seven other slayings.
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New York
Joseph Massino
Massino
Bonanno
Gerlando “George
Canada
Sciascia
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