Dodge City reverses aid plan for Garden City jet service
Dodge City officials vote 4-1 to retain local air service while backing Garden City's bid for regional jet service to Dallas via American Eagle. The commission will ask the DOT to adjust funding and subsidies, potentially shifting four daily Denver flights down to three to aid Garden City's access to EAS funds.
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Garden City
Dodge City
Dallas
American Eagle
Ken Strobel
Strobel
Dodge City Commission
DOT
Denver
Energy debate Sunflower critics file court brief
Opponents of Sunflower Electric Power Corp flagship coal plant in southwest Kansas filed a brief with the Kansas Supreme Court to block construction. Earthjustice and Sierra Club argue the KDHE permit failed to meet Clean Air Act requirements including enforceable NOx and SO2 limits, use of best available control technology, and public participation. The state approved the permit in December ahead of stricter federal rules.
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Topeka
Kansas
Kansas Supreme Court
Earthjustice
Sierra Club
Kansas Department of Health and Environment
Sunflower Electric Power Corp
Topeka Capital Journal
Eighth annual hot air balloon show postponed
Eighth annual Garden City Hot Air Balloon Classic delayed due to extreme heat and drought in southwest Kansas. The event at Finney County Fairgrounds, scheduled for August 26 to 28, was postponed after forecasts became clearer. Lynn Schoonover of the Finney County Convention and Tourism Bureau confirmed the decision.
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Garden City
Finney County Fairgrounds
Lynn Schoonover
Finney County
First day of school starts at USD 457 Garfield
Smiling, semi chaotic opening marks the new term as Garfield Elementary School welcomes kindergartners Manuel and third grader Jocelyn. Principal Willis Pracht notes the yearly chaos is normal and fun. A half day orientation is held for kindergartners through fifth grade and new students, with the full day set for Wednesday.
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Juan Arzate
Mia Zapien
Brittney Burciaga
Lydia Martinez
Katie Haines
Garfield
USC 457
USC
Willis Pracht
Norma Santoya
Manuel
Jocelyn
Garden City
Garfield Early Childhood Center
Garfield Elementary School
Emily Slemp
Sarah Dumler
Joe Gonzales
Manuel Gonzales
Joe
Alta Brown
Fence plan resumes at Garden City airport
Garden City Regional Airport moves forward with an 865000 federal project to build a 10 foot fence around the runway. FAA funding covers 864519 with 5 percent locally, plus a buried skirt to stop digging animals, possible start within a month.
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Garden City
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Agency
FAA
City Aviation
Rachelle Powell
Powell
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