Kansas House approves 14.1 billion budget plan
The Kansas House narrowly approves a 14.1 billion spending plan cutting overall appropriations by about 600 million, while boosting K12 school aid by 29 million and adding 5 million for mental health centers. It also includes a prohibition on state employees participating in abortions and extends a food stamp ineligibility rule for children of illegal immigrants.
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R-Topeka
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Don Hineman
R-Dighton
KDOT
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Kansas Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services
Fire destroys barn and equipment in Anderson County
Ratliff reports a fire in the back of a metal barn sparked by electrical malfunction. Five area fire stations battled the blaze in Garnett and nearby towns, with two Bobcat front-end loaders and about 27000 dollars of hay and equipment lost. Damages were not yet estimated.
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Harris
Westphalia
Welda
Lane
Anderson County
Burnett Burn Center
University of Kansas Hospital
Rainbow
Community figure Sink links work, sport, and service
Sink reflects on a 34 year Hallmark career ending in 2000 and retirement opening civic and sports roles. He coached baseball 17 years and served as a youth wrestling board member, lodge officer, and Eagle and Elk member while supporting local events and veteran causes. He remains active with car shows and vehicle restorations, and later joined ORC as facilities manager in 2006.
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Hallmark
Ottawa
Eagle’s and
Elk’s Lodges
Link
ORC
Sink named director of ORC after interim tenure
The Franklin County ORC board appointed Sink as the new director after he served as interim leader since Therron Dieckmann's suspension in October. He oversees the budget and staff while aiming to enhance ORC facilities, including the Orlis Cox Sports Complex, with emphasis on appealing, well maintained grounds and a positive visitor experience as local residents rally to get involved.
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ORC
Therron Dieckmann
The
Linda Spencer
Link
Orlis Cox
Beech St
Franklin County
Debbie
Christmas Homecoming Sparks Townwide Joy in Drug Store Scene
In a memoir style scene, a boy named Bobby witnesses his mother reunite Ruthie, neighbors cheer in the street, and a town celebrate as good news spreads. Tommy and Nub face family losses and school life unfolds with friends, letters from abroad, and a Christmas homecoming promise.
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Nub
Carl
Collins
Bobby
Andrew Sisters
Jimmy Rogers
Truman
Ruthie
Ben Rhodes
Papa
Collins’ Place
Mr. Collins
Lela Ann
Buddy
England
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