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Audit finds university fiscally responsible
Friday, Nov. 20, 10:41 a.m. by
Emporia State University and the administration of President Michael Lane were found to be fiscally responsible in a management review released Thursday by the Kansas Board of Regents. Read story.
Clean Sweep
Friday, Nov. 20, 10:39 a.m. by Bobbi Mlynar
Olpe students earn first prizes in state essay contest Read story.
Not Trester
Friday, Nov. 20, 10:38 a.m. by
Dickinson County Sheriff Gareth Hoffman has released the name of a man whose body was found Tuesday afternoon by a hunter outside Chapman. Read story.
Teachers reach tentative agreement
Friday, Nov. 20, 10:36 a.m. by Bobbi Mlynar
Representatives of teachers and the school board and administrators came to a tentative agreement on compensation Thursday evening, with the help of Patrick L. Dunn of the Kansas City office of the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service. Read story.
More than aides
Friday, Nov. 20, 8:32 a.m. by
What? Newman Regional Health wants to reduce LPN (licensed practical nurse) status to aide (tech) status? Read story.
Don’t change
Friday, Nov. 20, 8:31 a.m. by
Is Newman Regional Health trying to become another Mayo Clinic? Read story.
Mammogram Advice
Friday, Nov. 20, 8:29 a.m. by
AS A 15-YEAR survivor of breast cancer, I read with great concern the article, “New Mammogram Advice Raises Questions, Concerns” in the Tuesday paper. I am very aware of the controversy which surrounds the question of when women should begin having routine screening mammograms; however, according to the article, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, a government panel of doctors and scientists responsible for the new screening recommendations, not only stated that women should not start getting routine mammograms until age 50, but that women shouldn’t be taught to do breast self-exams because they “do no good.” Read story.
Friday Thoughts
Friday, Nov. 20, 8:28 a.m. by
Friday Thoughts is a light-hearted commentary. Read story.
Pats on the Back
Friday, Nov. 20, 8:27 a.m. by Chris Walker
EDITOR’S NOTE: Each Friday, The Gazette salutes those who make Emporia and the surrounding area a better place to live and work. The following folks deserve a pat on the back ... Read story.
Focus on the reason
Friday, Nov. 20, 7:11 a.m. by Rev. Kelley J. Lackey II, St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church
Sunday Sermon Read story.
Mediator brings IBB team to agreement
Thursday, Nov. 19, 8 p.m. by Bobbi Mlynar
Teachers' contract must be ratified by ENEA and school board. Read story.
Pitt State ends Hornet volleyball's season
Thursday, Nov. 19, 7:02 p.m. by C.J. Moore
Shepard has 19 kills final game Read story.
Preserve to host holiday events
Thursday, Nov. 19, 2:55 p.m. by Brandy Nance
The Tallgrass National Prairie Preserve will be full of holiday cheer with an abundance of activities and decorations for the holidays. Read story.