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Staff Report
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02:49 p.m., June 4, 2009 Updated 03:27 p.m.
- Emergency crews responded Thursday afternoon to a possible hazardous materials call in Eudora.
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By Staff Report
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June 4, 2009
- Topeka — The U.S. Department of Education announced it has released $301 million for Kansas schools under the federal economic stimulus program.
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By Karrey Britt
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June 4, 2009
- The Kansas Department of Health and Environment announced Thursday morning that a case of swine flu has been confirmed in a Leavenworth County child.
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By Scott Rothschild
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June 4, 2009
- Topeka — Legislative leaders are considering a review of the Kansas Statehouse renovation project in light of sky-rocketing costs.
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By Alex Harrington
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June 4, 2009
- Expect 5-15 minute delays heading from Lawrence to Topeka this morning.
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By Jimmy Gillispie
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June 4, 2009
- WICHITA — Less than one second separated Connor Wright from two gold medals here Saturday.
Instead of Class 4A state championships, the Baldwin High School senior left the state track and field meet with two school records and a smile.
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By Jimmy Gillispie
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June 4, 2009
- WICHITA — Baldwin High School sophomore Allison Howard saved her best toss of the weekend here for last.
After two flights of the discus, Howard sat in third place with her mark of 119-feet-5. Before her final attempt, she slipped down to fifth place.
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By Jimmy Gillispie
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June 4, 2009
- WICHITA — For the first time since 2005, the Baldwin High School girls’ track and field team left here with no state champions.
However, the Bulldogs did return home Saturday with several personal records, 11 Class 4A medals, a pair of runner-up finishes and one school record.
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June 4, 2009
- Name: Barbara Pressgrove
Occupation: Retired school librarian
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By Christine Metz
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June 4, 2009
- John Brown, with a wool black coat, wild gray bread and sharp-shooting rifle in hand, stood amongst a grove of trees Saturday afternoon and told the story of the Battle of Black Jack.
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By Jeff Myrick
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June 4, 2009
- A young couple came to the Baldwin City Police Station last week with an odd problem. They needed a key to handcuffs.
“He stayed in the car. She came in and was obviously embarrassed,” said Police Chief Mike McKenna.
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By Jeff Myrick
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June 4, 2009
- Baldwin City Council members cleaned up a voting glitch and started the process to allow sale and discharge of fireworks on July 1 at Monday’s meeting.
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By Jimmy Gillispie
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June 4, 2009
- Baldwin School District employees may finally have some good news regarding health insurance.
On Monday night, the Baldwin School Board unanimously approved Greenbush Health as its insurance provider for the 2009-2010 school year.
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By Shaun Hittle
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June 4, 2009
- “They’re two, they’re four, they’re six, they’re eight … ”
So goes the theme song for the popular storybook character Thomas the Tank.
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By Jimmy Gillispie
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June 4, 2009
- WICHITA — Although it wasn’t what they were hoping for, the BHS boys’ 3,200-meter relay team left here satisfied with its performance.
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By Jimmy Gillispie
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June 4, 2009
- WICHITA — A pair of Bulldogs earned individual medals here over the weekend, one of which was his first.
Sophomore Tony Weiss improved from his seventh-place finish in 2008 in the 3,200-meter run Friday evening.
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June 4, 2009
- Sen. Tom Holland, top right, of Baldwin City, just completed his first session as a Kansas state senator.
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By Jeff Myrick
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June 4, 2009
- Work by Baldwin City Police School Resource Officer Kim Springer brought her an honor at Monday’s city council meeting – the 2009 Distinguished Service Award.
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June 4, 2009
- We were thrilled when we heard Baldwin City Police Cpl. Kim Springer had been chosen by the Douglas County Crime Stoppers as its first-ever winner of the Distinguished Service Award.
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By Jimmy Gillispie
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June 4, 2009
- Baldwin City’s ‘lotatorium’ is soon to be filled with visions of chocolate and Oompa Loompas.
One golden ticket and Charlie Bucket will be headed to a magic land of sweets. He will travel to his candy paradise with his grandfather and adventures will ensue.
