Two Brothers Arrested on Marijuana Possession Charges
Garden City police along with the Finney County Drug Task Force arrested Endres Facio-Escobedo and Jesus-Facio Escobedo after a tip led to a home search on Farmland Road. Police recovered 2.5 pounds of marijuana with a street value of about 3900 dollars and seized drug paraphernalia. Both suspects are jailed on charges of possession with intent to distribute and related offenses.
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Barton expands to offer men’s and women’s soccer
Barton County Community College trustees vote unanimously to start men’s and women’s soccer in the 2001-2002 year to attract Hispanic and Asian students from central and southwest Kansas. Board member Jean Cavanaugh says education opens opportunities for kids whose parents long worked in local industries.
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No contest plea in Topeka shooting death
Dorene Priscilla Brown 41 pleaded no contest to involuntary manslaughter in the death of Ricky F Gladney 35 found with three gunshot wounds in a Topeka street last Christmas. Originally charged with first degree murder, Brown surrendered in July after a six month manhunt by Shawnee County authorities.
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Three more charged in Atchison killing
Three men from Atchison and Kansas City were charged with murder in the death of Kurt Boldridge, 38, found dead March 24. They are jailed on 500000 bonds. Boldridge’s wife Lisa faces first degree murder charges with a 1 million bond. Rex Lane did not detail each suspect’s role.
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Garden City Telegram invites error corrections policy notice
The Garden City Telegram states its policy to correct errors and requests readers to call 275-8500 if they notice any in the publication. This notice emphasizes accountability and restoration of accuracy for readers and staff.
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Snow expected to blanket eastern Kansas Wednesday
After two days of frigid weather, a heavy snow warning covers southeast Kansas with up to 7 inches possible, while a snow advisory extends across central and northeast Kansas for up to 4 inches. School officials planned pre-dawn decisions on closures as the heaviest Monday snow reached 3.5 inches at Lovewell Reservoir in Jewell County.
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Regulators urged to probe Kansas gas price surge
Kansas utility regulators face calls from the Citizens Utility Ratepayers Board to investigate why natural gas hit a record high as freezing weather drove prices. KGS says it locked in contracts. officials warn of broader heating bill impacts while market forces, not prudence, are blamed by critics.
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Holiday blood drive struggle in Garden City and area
The American Red Cross warns Christmas season strains blood supplies. Judy Stewart notes higher demand and lower donations due to cold, flu, shopping, and travel. Drives at Knights of Columbus and Garden City High School aimed to boost units but fell short. Knights volunteers adapted, targeting 250 unit goal with about 200 collected. Additional drives planned with Garden City High School, while safety screenings continue. For setups call Jeff Snead at (316) 268-0836.
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Weather outlook for Garden City
Tonight partly cloudy with a low around 15. South wind 5 to 15 mph. Thursday partly sunny with a high 35 to 40 and a south wind 5 to 15 mph. Thursday night partly cloudy with a low 15 to 25. Friday partly cloudy with a high in the 40s.
Grain Prices at Garden City Co op
Grain prices at Garden City Co op show current bids for wheat corn and soybeans. Market activity stabilized with steady futures as local farmers prepare shipments and storage decisions.
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Building boom in November in Finney County
Finney County issued 24 building permits in November with a total estimated value of 2,451,000 led by PerforMix Nutrition Systems in Nanpa, Idaho, constructing a 2 million gallon molasses storage tank and related facilities. Garden City and Holcomb saw roofing dominate activity, plus new homes and residential projects. Kent Hamlin noted slower big-project activity versus 1999, while hail damage work from 1999 continued into next spring.
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Buffalo Jones Ave
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Dow Jones rises to 10843.40 as market gains
Edward Jones & Co reports the Dow Jones average at 10843.40, up 75.18 from this morning's opening price, indicating a positive trading session. The advance reflects investor optimism across major sectors and suggests continued market momentum into the afternoon.
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