Morris regains stance amid Cruz email controversy in Garden City
In Garden City, Morris defends her anti immigration views after an e mail from Mayor Cruz surfaces denying he ever claimed to be an illegal immigrant. She calls the incident disturbing but vows to turn the other cheek while urging respectful citizen action in the immigration debate.
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City, Home Depot seek compromise on 80 mile rule
City officials and Home Depot are negotiating a compromise over an 80 mile stipulation. City staff and commissioners express concerns while Bob Halloran hopes a final agreement is ready for Tuesday. The panel weighs zoning changes, land layout, annexation of almost 3 acres, and development terms as Jim Wharton opposes incentives.
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Interstate 70 clear from Topeka to border despite winter
Kansas officials report I 70 is clear from Topeka to the Colorado line after months of work. Funding questions loom as the $13 billion Comprehensive Transportation Program faces a budget gap and potential cuts. Future highway work depends on legislative actions and weather.
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Morris cancels book tour after picket threats in Kansas
Author Morris, planning a national tour for January, scrapped a Garden City signing after threats and signage disputes with Hastings manager Kevin Grubb and Mayor Tim Cruz. Garden City stores faced warnings of aggressive calls while Dodge City events proceeded smoothly. Hays saw mixed, non threatening reactions.
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Budget pressures force cuts across Garden City city budget
City officials warn of rising costs and reduced state transfers shrinking the general fund to about 150000. Hitz says departments may face up to 10 percent cuts as health insurance and other costs climb, while the city weighs service reductions and a potential lawsuit over revenue sharing losses.
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Couple Dies In Crash. Church Helped Husband Heal
In a fatal auto crash, a Holcomb couple died while the wife battled cancer. The obituary notes Katherine Liedtke helped Max find faith at The Church of the Nazarene in Garden City. Survivors include Marshall Liedtke, Chantell Freeman, Todd and Tyson DeMint, and Katherine Liedtke's parents Clarence and Rosa Liedtke Middle ton. Funeral details for Max Liedtke pending.
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