Zimmerman faces murder charge in Trayvon Martin case
The Sanford courtroom appearance marked George Zimmerman’s first on a murder charge in the shooting of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin. Prosecutors say Zimmerman followed Martin after being told not to by a police dispatcher, contradicting his claim that Martin attacked him. The affidavit cites a 911 cry identified by Martin’s mother and notes Zimmerman’s disregard of dispatch instructions. A bail hearing is eyed for April 20 with arraignment set for May 29. Ms. Recksiedler oversees the case, as Florida’s stand your ground law looms over possible outcomes.
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O’mara
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Miami
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Sanford
Kansas overhauls Medicaid with KanCare plan and agency shifts
Officials push KanCare to bring disabled and elderly into managed care. Five out of state bidders compete for three statewide contracts as Shawnee County urges reconsideration. Reorganization shifts mental health and developmental disability oversight to the Department on Aging and Disability Services, while SRS becomes the Department of Children and Families.
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Department of Children and Families
Phyllis Gilmore
Colyer
GCHS to test dropout warning system and new building
GCHS unveils an early dropout warning system alongside a brand new school and expanded tech. Superintendent Mireles notes 90 percent proficient state scores but cites graduation rate as a thorn, detailing multi-pronged efforts including iPads and enhanced security to tackle attrition.
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Mireles
YMCA receives 3500 grant for women’s health program
The YMCA will run a Mind and Bodywise Fitness Women in Motion program for up to 30 women per class funded by a $3,500 Women of Purpose Fund grant. The endowment, now 62 founders strong, aims to empower area women while addressing diabetes cancer and heart disease through annual grants.
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Southwest Kansas
Shea Sinclair
Women of Purpose Fund
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Sinclair
E. Walnut Sr
Pat LeClerc
Women of Purpose Endowment
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WKCF
Activtrax
Centers For Disease Control and Prevention
CDC
Kansas
Kansas Department of Health and Environment
KDHE
Burn ban eased by Garden City fire officials
Shelton and county commissioners lifted the burn ban after reviewing weather prospects. The ban could return if conditions dry, and fire crews will renew checks to ensure burns meet state rules. Residents may light recreational fires but should stay cautious and call the Garden City Fire Department with questions.
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