Burglary Intercepted At Lee Richardson Zoo Operations Building
Garden City police interrupted a burglary in progress at 3:21 a.m. after spotting a car near Finnup Park and a subject inside the Lee Richardson Zoo operations building. Officers searched the location but found no one. Suspect fled after breaking a window to enter and ransacking the office. leads are being pursued. Call 276-1300 or Crimestoppers at 275-7807 with information.
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Lee Richardson Zoo to Close for Ice and Branches
The Lee Richardson Zoo will be closed today due to icy conditions and fallen tree branches. It plans to reopen Saturday and will be closed again Monday for Christmas and January 1 for New Year’s, operating 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. otherwise.
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Brownback Promotes Conservative Values in SC Visit
In Greer South Carolina Sam Brownback pitched his conservative platform opposing abortion and gay marriage as a distinguishing factor for his 2008 Republican presidential bid. He urged confidence in South Carolina's pivotal role in picking the nominee while recalling a 1996 comeback victory. He also cited rival Frank Keating's recent SC visit. In Wichita a man with six bullets in his pocket was sentenced to 19 years seven months for firearm related convictions. Baker appeals the ruling and defends the sentence as draconian noting his lengthy criminal history.
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Kansas
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White House
Oklahoma
Frank Keating
South Carolina
Bob Dole
Wichita (Ap
Wichita
James E. Baker
U.S. District Court
John Henderson
Baker
U.S
Eric Melgren
Kline ethics case faces hearing before Johnson County tag
Attorney for Phill Kline says ethics allegations in his bid for re election lack merit and a $5000 fine option hinges on improper use of state computers. The ethics commission set a January 17 hearing nine days after he leaves to become Johnson County district attorney, a transition that has drawn political criticism.
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Johnson County
Electrical fire damages Garden City home. quick action saves family
A Garden City family escaped injury after an electrical attic fire caused about 5000 in structural damage. Maintenance man Tom Unruh spotted a power outage and smoke, prompting a quick call to the fire department. Fire crews ventilated the attic, contained the blaze, and 42 minutes later the site was secured. The family was relocated to nearby rental property. no injuries were reported.
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Jullian Ritz
First St
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Burgess
Ritz
Tom Unruh
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Sarah
Allen Shelton
Shelton
Sebelius Maps Kansas Inaugural Tour Stops at Garden City
Gov. Kathleen Sebelius will headline a bipartisan inaugural event in Garden City from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Fiesta Courtyard as the second stop in a four district celebration. The event titled Best of Kansas showcases regional flavors with entertainment from Latin dancers to the Irsik Family Band and features attendees including Lt. Governor Parkinson and Attorney General-elect Morrison.
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Kathleen Sebelius
Garden City
Kansas
Sebelius
Redhsas
Sandy Praeger
Lynn Jenkins
Scott Allegrucci
Irsik
Kansas National Guard
Jan Kennedy
Wichita
Topeka
Overland Park
Beavers Family Breeds Pheasants for Preserves near Garden City
Vern Beavers and son Brian operate Beavers' Game Farm in Gray County east of Garden City. They breed Chinese ringneck pheasants for hunting preserves, raising 67,000 birds this season and shipping by 22 weeks. Birds mature in 16-foot pens after hatch from mid March eggs. The project supports hunting access across Colorado Utah Wyoming Kansas Texas and beyond.
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Gray County
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