Budget cuts planned to fix 170 million shortfall
Gov. Sam Brownback and top Republicans say they will cut spending rather than raise taxes as Kansas faces a 170 million shortfall for the new fiscal year. Brownback to unveil a deficit plan in the second week of January as the 2016 session starts, with efficiency gains sought and tax code changes avoided. The governor cites a 4 percent statewide unemployment rate as proof of tax cuts’ boost, while aviation remains slow. A Garden City move highlights a new aspirant in law enforcement.
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New GCPD officer seeks change in career path
Michael Maresh reports Tamarah Butterfield, after 18 months with the El Paso County Sheriff's Office in Colorado and a move to southwest Kansas with her husband Todd, was hired by the Garden City Police Department. She researched GCPD and applied, drawn by its appeal and fit for her duties. Butterfield says she wanted to work for GCPD and liked what they offered.
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Neighbors spotlight local police officer on service and identity
Butterfield says policing requires a distinct personality and that gender is no longer a barrier. After 30 years in Colorado she relocated with her husband to be closer to family in the area, while her own relatives remain in Hays as neighbors praise area service.
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Holiday shopping in Garden City amid last minute rush
Shoppers flock to downtown Garden City as Christmas nears. Jessica Gallegos Leyva says she spent about $1,000 this year to cover a large family, while her sister Carmen notes much of it went to her. Jeri Neuman similarly spends on knick knacks and home decor at small-town shops downtown.
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