Kansas Governor Signs Five Bills In 2014 Session
Gov. Sam Brownback signed five bills into law on Monday, bringing the session total to six new laws. The package covers party affiliation limits, insurer liquidation priorities, an emergency riverfront boat ramp easement, 911 council changes, and victim notification reforms. Local lawmakers Reps. Blaine Finch and Kevin Jones and Sen. Caryn Tyson supported the measures.
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Jenkins Attacks Obamacare Extension as Signups Continue
U.S. Rep. Lynn Jenkins denounces a extended deadline for health care enrollment via healthcare.gov as the Obama administration extends the open enrollment period under an honor system. The White House aims to enroll 6 million Americans. healthcare.gov drew 1 million visitors on Monday and over 5 million total have enrolled.
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Daily Report Hospital Notes and Local Arrests
Admissions include Patricia Carey Gary Davis and Hollie New all from Ottawa. Births report a baby girl 9 pounds 7 ounces to Hollie New and Robert Kuiken of Ottawa. Sheriff and police arrests detail Dustin Johnson Curtis Cavender Travis Bishop Jeremiah Stanley Shana Gorton John Hernandez and others in Ottawa. Thefts list losses from Riley Road and John Brown Road. Accidents note non injury crash on Elm Street and thefts from storage and a vehicle break in.
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South Hickory Street
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North Mulberry Street
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Wellsville Police Activity and Fire Department Calls
Police reports list suspicious activity on East Sixth Street and traffic issues on Walnut Street and West Fifth Street plus a non-injury accident. A sheriff's deputy investigated a structure fire on Rock Creek Road. Fire department notes include authorized controlled burning on North Birch Street and East Logan Street, a smoke detector activation on Oak Street with no fire, and five medical calls attended Monday and Tuesday.
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Board debates bus policy on large band instruments
Central Heights district faces questions over allowing large band instruments on buses. Transportation director Kyle Maule says district follows a rule seen in nearby districts: instruments may ride if small enough to fit under seats or held by students, or if there is an empty seat and room permits. If buses are full, large instruments cannot displace a student.
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Central Heights Board Shifts Funds and Approves Bleacher Shade
The Central Heights school board 6-0 moved about 30000 dollars for iPads from capital outlay to general budget and approved a blue shade for new gym bleachers. They discussed seating changes, disability seats, and bus policy clarity as principals received one year extensions while officials weigh space and liability.
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