Weekend Weather Outlook with Storm Chances
Tonight breezy with a 60 percent chance of storms and lows in the mid 50s. Sunday brings a 70 percent chance of rain and a high near 60. Sunday night has a 40 percent rain chance with lows in the mid 40s. Monday will be sunny with highs in the upper 60s. Weather page 12.
Lincoln Elementary Career Day features local professionals
Undersheriff Kevin Kimball and Ransom Memorial Hospital staff spoke to Lincoln Elementary students on Career Day. Francine Carmack, Hair Salon Capelli owner, cut principal Ron Brummett's hair in a lighthearted showcase as students giggled. Kimball explained sheriff operations and answered a student question about being shot at.
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Herald
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Francine Carmack
Susan Ward
Ransom Memorial Hospital
Lincoln Elementary
Carmack
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Ron Brummett
Ron Bishop
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Budget cuts hit Missouri colleges and state workers
Gov. Holden announced major reductions across higher education and state programs to close a 230 million shortfall for the 2003 fiscal year. About 6,000 state employees will go two days without pay. nursing homes, social services, and job training funding will be delayed, amid tense Capitol sessions and GOP opposition over emergency savings use.
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Bob Holden
Holden
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Graves plans $300 million cut to Kansas budget
Gov. Bill Graves warned of a $300 million reduction in the next Kansas budget, asserting lawmakers will not pass needed tax increases. The $4.4 billion FY2003 package would still run $290 million in the red, prompting potential cuts to education and prison and camp closings despite earlier votes and ongoing negotiations.
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Graves
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Tax and budget clash stalls in Kansas House
As lawmakers mark the 100th day, a tax package remains blocked. Democrats push for higher brackets on earners over 110000 to balance a 750 million deficit, while arch conservatives warn against new taxes. Governor Graves and legislators call for movement but no progress yet.
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D-Leavenworth
Pomona Head Start expands with new fall classes
Pomona will start a Head Start program this fall for 20 three and four year olds in the West Franklin district. Richard Jackson of ECEAN cites fresh $100,000 grants as the key to launching. classes run 8:00 a.m. to 1:15 p.m., five days weekly, beginning August 20 with about 10 current enrollees and space secured at the middle school.
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Eeack County
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