Memorial races mark Labor Day weekend in Garden City
Memorial race weekend events in Garden City include the Fallen Racers Memorial at Airport Raceway with purses over 7000 dollars. Open Class through Junior Sprints race daily from 2 p.m. gates, 6 p.m. drivers meeting, 6:30 hot laps, 7 p.m. races. Admission 15 dollars adults, 8 dollars ages 6 to 12, under 5 free. pit passes 20 dollars. Also BLM horse and burro adoptions at Finney County Fairgrounds noon to 6 p.m. Friday and 8 to 10 a.m. Saturday, adoption 125 dollars. Pierceville school reunion at Piercev ille Federated Church 9 a.m. onwards with meals and memorabilia sharing.
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Pierceville Federated Church
Wagher Hall
Garden City Airport Raceway
Green initiative brings new electric pickups to FHSU
Fort Hays State University has added two electric pickups for campus use to haul equipment and check on projects. The vehicles run on electricity, last about 30 miles per charge, and are charged on campus. Officials cite reduced gas use, wind-powered electricity, and potential long term fuel savings as motivations for the shift toward renewable energy.
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Museum exhibits explore flood past and settlement lore
The Finney County Historical Museum presents Under Water documenting the Arkansas River flood that began June 17, 19 summers ago, with two deaths and about 3.25 million dollars in damage. A second exhibit Come to Kansas portrays Garden City’s early settlement promotion and student interpretations.
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Kobach refuses release of tax returns after rival’s disclosure
Democratic opponent Jean Schodorf released three years of tax returns showing income of 136,098 with 72,000 from salary and 38,000 in capital gains. Kris Kobach rejected the request as intrusive while presiding over a State Elections Board meeting. He argued tax returns are not needed for the secretary of state role and warned about public scrutiny of personal finances. Schodorf accused Kobach of hypocrisy and urged verification of his claimed work hours, calling for transparency.
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Finney County rolls out Civic Ready alert system for residents
The county unveils an alert system to boost weather and hazard preparedness. Residents can sign up via finneycounty.org and customize alerts with KCEM’s Gilbert Valerio noting options for tailored notifications. Construction at Main Street and nearby intersections proceeds with lane shifts and phased reopenings, while the 88th Garden City Fiesta invites community chili and menudo competition with cash prize and tasting tickets.
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