Federal judge sides with Sierra Club over Kansas coal plant
U.S. District Judge Emmett Sullivan ruled for the Sierra Club in a suit against the Rural Utilities Service alleging the agency must conduct an environmental study and hold hearings before Sunflower Electric Power can add coal fired capacity at Holcomb. The decision delays the project amid ongoing sealed material.
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Ten candidates seek four USD 457 Board seats in forum
Ten candidates for four positions on the USD 457 Board of Education spoke on state funding cuts and the federal No Child Left Behind mandate. They discussed attendance boundaries tied to Garden City's new 92.5 million high school opening in 2012 at a Garden City Telegram sponsored forum in City Commission Chambers.
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Garden City High School band to fund new anthem premiere
The GCHS Band receives a 1000 grant from Garden City Public Schools Foundation and additional gifts totaling about 1500 plus 500 from The Garden City Telegram to commission a school anthem for the new high school opening in fall 2012. Band Director Ryan Elliott says the premiere will honor the district and community.
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Kansans Budget Fight Advances as Lawmakers Break for Spring
Kansas legislators approve divergent 14 billion plans in the Senate and House and set final budget talks for after spring break. The House bill spends about 6 billion in current revenues with near 80 million in reserves, while the Senate saves about 8 million. A March revenue report shows a 19.4 million shortfall, prompting calls for savings. House Speaker Mike O’Neal warns of negative direction and stresses a healthy ending balance amid revenue uncertainty.
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Garden City High Swim Team Cheer at YMCA
Garden City High School swim team members cheer on teammates from the poolside at the Garden City Family YMCA. The brief photo caption notes more details on Page B1.
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Weather forecast for tonight and Saturday
Tonight mostly clear with a low around 40. Saturday brings sunny skies and a breezy day with a high near 82 and a low around 47. Details on page A8.
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