Franklin County shines at state fair livestock and crafts
Melody Newland of Wellsville showed the champion Hampshire ewe at the Kansas State Fair and earned reserve champions in Missouri and Illinois this year. She is a Palmyra 4-H member in Douglas County. Kelly Stinebaugh of Williamsburg won a purple ribbon for a crocheted sleeveless sweater and belongs to Burg Go-Getters 4-H Club as a Williamsburg High School junior. Laura Suther of Ottawa won cookies, a vest, and foods demonstration awards, plus an afghan in crochet. she is with Burg GorGesters and exhibited for the first time at the state fair.
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Weskan High adapts as cheerleaders sit out season
In Weskan Kansas a tiny school of 39 sports students skips cheerleaders this fall. Gloria Robinson notes fewer participants yet fall sports still draw fan energy. Pep club members rotate front row cheers at the first two football games, keeping school spirit alive.
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Judge rejects Simpson bid to toss charges in O J case
Los Angeles AP Judge Lance Ito rejects defense bid to dismiss the two murder charges against O J Simpson and learns prosecutors say Simpson's secretary destroyed a document authorities sought. Prosecutors outline a theory on the June 12 killings while Ito notes no warrant issue for estate entry.
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State gets $1 million from drug stamp law
Kansas collects nearly $1 million in back drug taxes from about 1 200 people under a 1987 drug stamp tax. The program aims at illegal drugs with penalties up to five years in prison and a $10 000 fine for nonpayment.
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World Bank warns if trend continues cities will host over half world by 2020
The World Bank says unchecked urban growth could endanger resources, development, and the environment. In a report issued at a conference of about 900 urban leaders, big cities are expanding by about a million people weekly, risking strain on infrastructure and ecosystems.
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