Archive for Wednesday, July 8, 2009

Also from July 8

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Polls

How much of the Michael Jackson memorial service coverage did you watch?

Response Percent
None. He’s no Thriller to me.
 
 60%
Less than an hour. I couldn’t take much more.
 
 23%
As much as I could, although not all of it.
 
 12%
From wire-to-wire. I couldn’t get enough coverage.
 
 4%
Total 115
Videos

Lead stories

4:54 a.m.
Gov. Parkinson’s plan means additional cuts for USD 204
By Melissa Treolo
July 2, 2009
Gov. Mark Parkinson announced on Thursday his plan to cut 2 percent from both state and public schools.
6:00 a.m.
Library moves collection to new, larger collection
By Melissa Treolo
July 2, 2009
A long-standing dream will soon come to fruition.

All stories

Schools to see $1 million decrease in state aid
By Melissa Treolo
July 8, 2009
For the USD 204 in Bonner Springs and Edwardsville, the new round of state budget cuts will mean an additional $200,000 in cuts in general state aid to be added onto a decrease in the 2009-2010 fiscal year already totaling more than $1 million.
Wyandotte County to change vehicle registration guidelines
County to change vehicle registration guidelines
By George Diepenbrock
July 8, 2009
It’s a good idea to make sure you have your driver’s license on your annual trip to the treasurer’s office to renew your vehicle registration.
Lenexa Police seek help in solving armed robbery
Dispatch Staff Reports
July 8, 2009
The Lenexa Police Department is seeking the public’s help in solving an armed robbery that occurred shortly after 8:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Fuel Trip, 8500 Quivira Road.
Commuter forecast for July 8, 2009
By Alex Harrington
July 8, 2009
Expect minor delays on the morning commute. Also watch for temperatures to get up near 90 degrees as the day moves along.
Musician to mark 50 years behind organ
By Caroline Boyer
July 8, 2009
Playing an organ is, in a way, a dying art form.
Local resident’s book examines state of education system
By David Oakes
July 8, 2009
With 15 years of teaching experience, Malinda Daniel has seen enough of public schools to know that there’s room for improvement with constantly changing socio-cultural trends.
County 4-H’ers bring home ’09 Spring Fare awards
Staff Reports
July 8, 2009
Leavenworth County 4-H youth presented the results of their 4-H project work during the recent 4-H Spring Fare.