Judge to rule on Banda marijuana defense in court
A Finney County judge will decide if Shona Banda may use medicinal cannabis as part of her defense in a Garden City case. Banda faces charges including endangering a child and drug distribution near a school after police found marijuana and paraphernalia in her home in 2015.
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Amtrak officials praise Southwest Chief improvements in Garden City stop
Amtrak President Joe Boardman joined BNSF leaders and Kansas officials on a brief Garden City whistle stop along the Southwest Chief corridor. The trip highlighted TIGER grant funded track upgrades from Newton to Colorado, with Garden City and La Junta joining in $8.3 million in matching funds toward a $125 million project to preserve passenger and freight service along the route.
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Matt Pose
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Janet Doll
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Chris Law
Matt Allen
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Dodge City
Hutchinson
KDOT
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Small Kansas districts cope with teaching shortage
In southwest Kansas, districts like Syracuse USD 494 report filling nearly all teaching roles for 2016 17 despite national shortages. High schools use long term substitutes and online classes, while some rely on retirees or uncertified hires. Pay gaps and rural isolation hinder recruitment, and state funding priorities are blamed for ongoing challenges.
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Kenny Bridges
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