Christmas tree pickup schedule set for Garden City
Garden City residents can place undecorated Christmas trees on the curb Jan 2 5 for free pickup by the Street and Parks Departments. Flocked trees won’t be collected. trees may also be left at Forest Park Lake Wildlife Habitat for recycling into mulch. Call 271-1574 for details.
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Girard double homicide ends when gunman kills himself
In Girard, Crawford County, a man identified as Bradley J. Shaffer shot his estranged wife Andrea R. Shaffer at a southeast Kansas, then killed himself in a car outside a convenience store. Witnesses said the couple argued as Andrea tried to leave, and a bystander recoiled when confronted with a revolver. Andrea Shaffer, who lived in Frontenac and worked in Girard, had filed for divorce on November 6.
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Body found in Ness City home cellar investigated
Ness City authorities investigate a man in his 20s found dead in a cellar on December 15. Ness County Attorney Larry Tittel says identity is believed known but not confirmed, with autopsy indicating asphyxiation. The death is considered suspicious but not yet ruled a homicide.
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Fort Riley welcomes 200 soldiers from Kuwait return
About 200 soldiers from Task Force 2nd Battalion 70th Armor Regiment returned to Fort Riley on Thursday after a Kuwait assignment that included joint training with Kuwaiti and US air and naval units and security operations. About 1,200 were sent to Kuwait in August with 850 returning earlier this week. all but about 10 are expected back by Christmas Day.
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Garden City CCC Closed Over Holidays
Garden City Community College will be closed from December 15 through January 1 and will reopen on January 2.
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Christmas weekend to bring freezing drizzle and cold Kansas
Oats TOPEKA AP reports a mix of freezing drizzle snow and extreme cold across Kansas. Overnight temperatures fall below zero while western areas may see highs near 50 Friday and readings drop to 10 to 20 on Christmas Day. The National Weather Service cautions central and eastern Kansas face freezing drizzle with a slight chance of light snow in the far northeast. Road condition hotline 1-800-585-7623.
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Moran Presses Graves Cabinet Bid as Transportation Secretary
Congressman Jerry Moran advocates Gov. Bill Graves for a Bush cabinet post, urging a transportation secretary slot. Moran, on the House Transportation Committee, seeks Cheney's backing with Rep. Roy Blunt's help while Graves tours aviation, rail and trucking lobbying. Graves, Kansan governor-elect potential, says he would consider a Cabinet job.
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Carnahan family sues over governor's death in crash
The Mel Carnahan and Roger Carnahan death suits name Cessna Textron Parker Hannifin Sigma Tek Aeroflite. Plaintiffs allege a failed vacuum pump and manifold from Airborne Air and Fuel Products caused loss of artificial horizon and control, amid stormy weather and ongoing NTSB probe.
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Wyandotte sheriff orders 100 prisoner transfer
Wyandotte County sheriff approves transferring 100 prisoners from the jail due to guard shortages. The move follows a Wednesday hearing before U.S. District Judge Dale E. Saffels in Topeka. The jail runs with about 90 deputies, 40 short of authorization, and some posts remain vacant as deputies work long shifts. A follow up hearing is set in three months to review progress and jail operation control.
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Ex-cop charged with eight burglaries in Hutchinson
Randall Ray Sprinkle a 47 year old former Hutchinson police sergeant faces eight counts of burglary in Reno County District Court. He allegedly hit a radio station and an auto store two months before resigning in 1999. Investigators report stolen power tools cameras and electronics found at his home and storage sheds.
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Weather outlook for Garden City weekend forecast
Tonight mostly clear with a low near 20 and a northwest wind 10 to 20 mph. Saturday partly cloudy with a high near 40 and a north wind 5 to 15 mph. Saturday night partly cloudy with a low in the teens. Sunday clouds increase with a high between 25 and 35. Jenner Storms.
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BC Grain Prices At Garden City Co op
Grain prices in British Columbia at the Garden City Co op are listed with varying rates for barley canola and wheat. Prices reflect current market conditions and regional supply factors as reported by the cooperative.
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Dow Jones at 10,593 Up 107 Point Gain Today
Edward Jones & Co reports the Dow Jones average at 10,593.00, rising 107.31 points from this morning's opening price as trading continues.
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