Kansas unemployment dips to 3.8 percent in May
The Kansas Department of Human Resources reports May unemployment at 3.8 percent, down from 3.9 in April, signaling a modest gain in the state economy. In major metros the rate eased slightly, with Franklin County at 4.5 percent (up from 4.3) and Anderson County at 3.9 percent (down from 4.4).
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Topeka
Kan
Kansas
Department of Human Resources
Franklin County
Anderson County
Edgerton teen charged in Overland Park killing during robbery
John Michael Manard 17, previously convicted felon, faced in Johnson County District Court with first degree felony murder and aggravated robbery in the June 13 killing of Donald England 45 outside a hair salon. Bond set at 500000. Police say another suspect, 18, not yet charged, aided escape before a later standoff. England was waiting in his car when accosted by two men. one wielded a large caliber semiautomatic handgun.
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Olathe
Kan
Edgerton
Overland Park
John Michael Manard
Johnson County
Manard
Donald England
Two arrested after cross burning in Augusta yard
In Augusta Kansas police detained a 20 year old man and a 16 year old boy after a search of the man’s apartment. Officials weigh if race was a factor in the June 17 cross set in the yard of a black family. Joe Anderson reported the incident.
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Augusta
Kan
David Pate
Pate
Joe Anderson
Tuition hike eyed by Kansas Board of Regents
The Kansas Board of Regents may approve a 3.5 percent tuition increase for all six state universities and related centers, to take effect in fall 1997. Regent Robert Talkington said the rise aligns with inflation. The board will also elect a new chairman and set top official salaries.
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Topeka
Kan
Kansas Board of Regents
Robert V. Talkington
Iola
John Hiebert
Lawrence
University of Kansas Medical Center
Kansas State University Veterinary Medical Center
KSU
Salina College of Technology
Bomb strikes U S military complex in Saudi Arabia leaves many dead
A massive truck bomb hit the U S Dhahran area killing at least 19 Americans and injuring hundreds. Saudi and U S officials reported conflicting tallies with Saudis citing 386 injured and 149 Saudis among them. Rescue teams with bulldozers cleared debris while President Clinton and Secretary of State Christopher responded with investigations and condolences. A $2.7 million reward was offered for information leading to arrests.
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Persian Gulf
Oklahoma City
United States
Clinton
White House
Mike McCurry
FBI
Kingdom
Warren Christopher
Dhahran
Al-Khobar
Saudi Arabia
Riyadh
Wheat harvest in Franklin County praised as excellent
Dawn Bennett reports Adrian Derousseau Ottawa Co op general manager says harvest quality is excellent with a bushel price of 5.61 while Darren Hibdon notes average yields and high variability weed pressure, winds and heat hindering cutting as farmers plan sprays in Franklin County fields north of Ottawa.
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Dawn
Darren Hibdon
Hibdon
Franklin County
Ottawa Co-op
Derousseau
Justices rule VMI must admit women or lose funding
The Supreme Court, in a 7-1 decision, holds Virginia Military Institute must admit women or forfeit state support, ruling its separate program for women fails to provide equal education. The Citadel faces a similar mandate as the court upholds equal protection. Justice Ginsburg states admitting capable women would enhance the institution and the nation.
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Supreme Court Today
Virginia Military Institute
Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Citadel
South Carolina
Shannon Faulkner
VMI
High
Ginsburg
Study finds poor hit hardest by state taxes in most states
A Citizens for Tax Justice study shows the poorest 20 percent pay 12.5 percent of income in state and local taxes while the richest 1 percent pay 7.9 percent, highlighting regressive systems in ten states labeled Terrible 10 and contrasting with four least regressive states Delaware California Montana and Vermont. The author notes sales tax reliance worsens federal tax deductibility.
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Citizens For Tax Justice
Washington
Michael P. Ettlinger
Florida
Texas
South
Dakota
Tennessee
Louisiana
Pennsylvania
Illinois
Alabama
Michigan
Delaware
California
Montana
Vermont
Random Acts of Kindness potluck invites attendees
All Random Acts of Kindness participants are invited to a potluck dinner at Forest Park at 6 p.m. Monday July 29 hosted by the Random Acts committee. RSVP to Bud Taylor at 242-8821 or 242-4448. Nominated by Brenda Kelley of Waverly.
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Forest Park
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