Police urge Garden City school safety drive
Garden City residents head back to class as the police remind motorists of speeding and school zone penalties, red light bus violations, and yielding to pedestrians. Separate fines apply for child restraint violations while tips urge vigilant driving near schools and safe drop off practices.
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Sheriff’s Office Faces Budget Cut in 2010 Finney County
Finney County commissioners approved a 2010 budget of 5.5 million for the sheriff’s office, trimming the request by 195,282 while the overall budget rises 192,679 from 2009. Sheriff Kevin Bascue cited tough economics as he freezes two vacant jail positions and reduces overtime and benefits to preserve pay for performance.
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Garden City police win grant to boost safety with tech upgrades
Garden City police receive a 100400 grant from the 2009 BJA Recovery Act to install 29 strobe emitters at signals to speed traffic stops and pursue quicker response. The package includes Tip 411 text alerts, dash radar units, onboard cameras for cars and motorcycles, and two police bicycles for neighborhood patrols. Hawkins cites improved safety and crime prevention as the aim amid city area concerns between Kansas Avenue and Taylor Avenue.
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Session opens amid debate over detainee transfer to Fort Leavenworth
A new session of the Army Command and General Staff College begins at Fort Leavenworth as debate continues on moving Guantanamo Bay detainees to Kansas. Rep. Leonard Boswell and House Armed Services Chairman Ike Skelton urge careful review and express concerns about legality and costs of any transfer.
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Health director warns of rise in flu numbers in Kansas
State Health Director Jason Eberhart-Phillips warns doctors hospitals and health officials across Kansas that H1N1 cases are likely to rise in the coming months. KDHE and CDC say stay home 24 hours after fever ends. sanitize hands and avoid touching face. 281 swine flu cases in 46 counties with 23 hospitalizations and one death reported. children account for over half.
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