Profiling the People Who Make the Region Special Continues
A local profile series highlights residents whose work strengthens the community. The ongoing feature names individuals, tracks their contributions, and situates them within regional networks and key institutions.
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HDN
Navy's New Battleship Like Sci Fi Ship Unveiled
Navy unveils a futuristic battleship described as sci fi like, with officials citing advanced design and capabilities. Past defense leaders review the project as Hanoi reaches a deal to open more area for a mission amid ongoing security concerns.
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Navy
REACH
Mia Searcu Pase
TomiGut Weather Summary Improves Soon
The forecast shows mostly clear conditions with lows in the mid 60s and highs in the lower 90s. Tuesday brings sun and climbing clouds, followed by mostly sunny Wednesday with near 90 degree highs. Thunderstorm chances rise through the week with mid 60s overnight lows.
Hdn salutes Jerry Staats Plainville contact info
Local note honors Jerry Staats with a Plainville salute. Contact options include phone numbers (785) 628-1061 or (800) 657-6017 and a fax line (785) 628-8186 for public inquiries.
Kansas school funding case heads to three judge trial
The 54 districts file a 2010 lawsuit accusing Kansas of failing to keep funding at suitable education levels. The trial in Shawnee County is to last up to three weeks before a three judge panel. Attorneys include John Robb and Alan Rupe for plaintiffs and Arthur Chalmers for the state.
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John Milburn
Associated Press
Topeka
Kansas
Shawnee County
Northwest Kansas
Hays
Rawlins County
Norton
Palco
Plainville
Graham County
Kansas Supreme Court
Terry Bullock
Franklin Theis
Robert Fleming
Jack Burr
John Robb
Newton
Alan Rupe
Wichita
Arthur Chalmers
Ellis High students stitch history quilts fundraiser expands
Retired Ellis High English teacher Karen Madorin coordinates a project to create three quilts for fundraisers. Veterans, railroads, and Historic Fort Hays themes will be featured with photos from students' research. Proceeds benefit Ellis Public Library and Ellis Railroad Museum.
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Diane Gasper-O'Brien
Dailynews
Karen Madorin
Ellis High School
EHS
Madorin
Ellis High
U.S
VFW
Ellis
Fort Hays
Hays
Madonin
Wyoming
Breanne Nilhas
Gail Kuehl
McDonald’s
Russell
WaKeeney
Colby
Ellis Public Library
Railroad Museum
Wisconsin recall vote questions and answers overview
Wisconsin recall questions and answers cover how the effort began on February 11 2011 when Scott Walker proposed cuts and bargaining changes, the rarity of recalls for governors with two prior successful recalls, public opinion polls showing 51 percent support, and about 62 million dollars spent by candidates and outside groups including Walker at 29 million and Barrett around 4 million.
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Scott Bauer
Associated Press
Wisconsin
Scott Walker
Walker
California
Gray Davis
North Dakota
Lynn
Frazier
Marquette University Law School
Barack Obama
Tom Barrett
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