Families seek life term for Nemechek at parole hearing
Three families linked by a grisly 30 year old series of murders urged the Kansas Parole Board to keep Francis Donald Nemechek in prison for life. Joined by investigators and prosecutors, they spoke during an emotional session as each shared impact and urged continued confinement.
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Francis Donald Nemechek
Nemechek
Kansas Parole Board
Steven Hausler
Hays Daily News
Ginger Ludwig
Robert Sanders
Debbie Kelly
Hays Public Library
Betty Baker
Wind Farm Advocate Urges Effort To Win Support
Pete Ferrell urged supporters of the Iberdrola wind project near Hays to win hearts and minds before the Ellis County Commission votes on a conditional use permit. The Spain-based company plans a 150 megawatt farm partly on Ferrell’s Butler County ranch, with residents hesitant about the project.
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Pete Ferrell
Ellis County
Iberdrala
Hays
Ferrell
Butler County
Peta Ferrell
Ferrel Ranch
Najee
Haute
Farmers hit fields for wheat harvest in Ellis County
Ellis County farmers began harvesting wheat with patches in Hays and near the city. The Geist and Lang families reported first yields amid mixed prospects, wind and hail damage, and last season’s low results. If weather holds, crews anticipate finishing in five to six days. The crop shows resilience from winter moisture despite disease and storms.
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Ellis County
Hays
Geist
13Th
Canterbury
Lang
Lloyd Lang
18Th Street
Langs
Dale Geist
Canterbury Field
Combine
Wet spring sparks wildlife, mosquitoes, and mold rise in Kansas
Wet spring drives snakes and skunks toward homes while mosquitoes and ticks proliferate. Health officials warn of increased West Nile risk and mold allergies, with West Nile season peaking late July to September._authorities_note_: Stephen Grindel cautions that more mosquitos mean higher West Nile and encephalitis risk.
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Kansas
Wichita
Stephen Grindel
Baltimore Police Run Short Of Navy Uniform Pants
Baltimore police are out of sizes 36 and 38 for their navy blue officer pants. An emergency order will supply the shortages as 240 new hires join the force. Union head cites a patrol initiative as a contributing factor.
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Baltimore
Troy Harris
Paul Blair
Tornado Season Prompts renewed awareness of nature's fury
Tornado season draws attention to the power and danger of severe weather as communities brace for possible outbreaks. Meteorologists warn residents to review safety plans and stay informed through official channels amid ongoing seasonal activity.
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