Ralph Ostmeyer Faces Campaign Call Even During Field Work
While tending to agricultural duties, Ralph Ostmeyer finds politics intruding as supporters press for his candidacy. Ostmeyer weighs public service options amid farm tasks and community expectations.
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Weather Briefan: Tonight Mostly Clear With Light Wind
Local forecast calls for mostly clear skies tonight with minimal cloud cover. Lows near 60 degrees, southeast winds 5 to 10 mph. HDN salutes Mark Pfannenstiel. contact Wakeney Contact at (785) 628-1081 or (800) 657-6017 or fax (785) 628-8186 for details.
Regents approve tougher KU admissions and tuition hike
The Kansas Board of Regents approved higher entry standards for KU freshmen starting fall 2016 with automatic admission for those earning at least a B average and committee review for others. Tuition across the six universities and KU Medical Center will rise by up to 6.9 percent to generate about $31 million annually to offset rising costs, with the largest increase for new out of state undergraduates.
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Kansas public colleges raise tuition for 2012 fall term
A Topeka report lists undergraduate tuition increases across Kansas universities for the fall 2012 semester. Highlights include Fort Hays State University residents paying 1625 per semester, KU standard 4000, KU compact 4395, KU out-of-state 10421, Wichita State 2603, Pittsburg State 2193, Kansas State 3659, KSU Salina 3476, and Emporia State 2051, with varied percentage bumps for in state and out of state students.
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Wheat crops endure drought as Briggs harvests near finish
Joss Briggs of Utica marvels at the tenacious wheat crop after a 75 day drought as he waits for a mechanic to fix his John Deere combine on the last field. The field, once grass in the Conservation Reserve Program, lies near Monument Rocks in southwest Gove County and marks a recent crop conversion by the Briggs family.
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Health benefits lingering in Hays school contract talks
Negotiators from Hays-NEA and Hays USD 489 Board of Education remain split over phasing out the district health insurance for early retirees under KPERS rules. A two year choice window to switch to a 403(b) plan is debated, with cost neutrality and service requirements at issue. The contract also covers HMS schedule language and an early release days for student assessment and professional development.
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