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Newspaper
Garden City Telegram
Location
Garden City, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 2005
Page
3
A 21 year old man was arrested in Wichita on suspicion of aggravated battery and traffic charges after speeding away during a traffic stop. An officer fired a shot as he was dragged for about two blocks when the coat got caught on the suspect’s vehicle. The officer was treated for scrapes and a minor head injury and released.
Voters in Sumner County approve an advisory measure 4842 to 2838 in favor of a destination casino linked to the competing Sedgwick County proposal. Harvey County also backed a casino last week, while Marion County mail ballots are due Thursday. The proposal aims for a $300 million destination resort near Park City, with Iowa Tribe involvement. Lawmakers may weigh gambling bills when they reconvene.
In Topeka Kansas judge allows 15 year old James Raymond Roberts Watkins to seek a rare juvenile court jury trial for voluntary manslaughter in the July death of Ronald Miller 50. Trial set for January 31. Judges note rarity of juvenile jury trials and discuss the teen's age and mental state.
In Finney County District Court Ernesto Corpus Jr. is accused of raping a 24 year old former Garden City woman after a May 29 2004 party. His defense said the sex was consensual while the accuser testified she was forced and assaulted by him and two uncharged men. The trial proceeds with witnesses including Jo Birney and Fernando Morales detailing events at a Third Street residence near the Grain Bin after hours.
Dodge City and Ford County commissions approved a one-time 275000 grant from the sales tax fund to Boot Hill Museum to retire debt and cover operations. Five city officials backed the plan, while one county commissioner opposed though later supportive, amid calls for a long-term funding strategy and audit requirements.
A 10 year old boy charged with the April 24 Humboldt murder of Robert D. Hamlin 43 is ruled not competent for trial. Judge Creitz ordered continued confinement at a locked facility pending involuntary commitment proceedings. The case stems from the boy firing a 20 gauge shotgun at his father while the family watched TV.
In Wichita, 788 SPEEA represented engineers voted 184 to 69 to accept a three year contract, a deal akin to the rejected four year offer. SPEEA director Charles Bofferding said engineers were ready to move on, and Boeing expressed pleasure at the region leading agreement.
State Board of Education faced questions about Corkins qualifications and salary at Hutchinson High School. Corkins defends his background and skill set while supporters note salary is high but tied to precedent. critics cite vouchers and charter school push as contentious.
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