NRA calls for armed security in schools
The NRA urged arming all American schools with guns and police officers after the Connecticut school shootings. Wayne LaPierre said the only thing that stops a bad guy with a gun is a good guy with a gun, as lawmakers weigh concessions and a broad gun-control debate heats up under President Obama.
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Shooting shines light on mental health issues
After the Newtown school shooting the debate centers on mental health. Ric Dalke of the Area Mental Health Center, serving 13 southwest Kansas counties, warns against automatically equating violence with mental illness while noting many with emotional disorders are not violent. See Mental health, Page A5.
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Nativity Scenes Pop Up Across Garden City Churches
Garden City homes glow with hand crafted nativity displays many handed down through generations. A notable tradition features olive bark carvings from Bethlehem, showcased by visitors at First Christian Church for viewing.
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Powell defeats Morris in state Senate GOP primary
Powell, Republican of Garden City, edged out incumbent Steve Morris 4,969 to 4,635 in a marquee Aug. 7 primary for State Senate District 39. The result marked a broader conservative shift in Kansas politics as moderates faced repeated defeats amid tensions with Gov. Brownback’s agenda.
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Weather Forecast Today and Sunday Sunny Split
Today expect mostly sunny skies with a high near 50 and a low around 14 degrees. Sunday will be sunny again with a high near 43 and a low about 20, with further details on page A8.
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