Rape suspect arrested in Lakin motel case
A 19-year-old Lakin man, Juan Morales, was taken into custody in Liberal after police linked him to an alleged rape of a 13-year-old girl at the Ken Ark Motel in Lakin. The incident involved two other minors, alcohol suspected, and emerged after Morales was stopped in Liberal as two runaways from Garden City were traced.
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Roundup St Dominic Parish Spaghetti Dinner Set Sunday
St Dominic Parish hosts an annual all you can eat spaghetti dinner in the school gym from 11 30 a m to 6 p m. Tickets are 4 per person under age 4 free. Pies, games, bingo, cake walk, ring toss and Jumpin Jubilation Jars add fun. Raffle tickets sold by students with top prize a 1200 cash draw.
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Florence Wilson Elementary hosts family fun night Thursday
Florence Wilson Elementary invites students and parents to a 6 to 9 p.m. event at 1709 Labrador Street. Games and food booths will be available with no admission, though tickets must be purchased to play the games.
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Telegram asks readers to report errors by phone
The Garden City Telegram invites readers to call 275-8500 to report any errors found in its journalism, reinforcing the paper's commitment to accuracy and prompt corrections.
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Wet Kansas forecast with mixed precipitation ahead
The National Weather Service warns of wet conditions across much of Kansas this week. Tonight features partly cloudy skies with a chance of rain sleet freezing rain or snow from northwest to southeast and lows in the upper 20s to upper 30s. Wednesday brings cloudy skies with a rain chance and highs from the mid 30s northwest to the upper 50s southeast. Snow is possible northwest Wednesday night with rain or snow north central and southwest and rain and thunderstorms east and south central. Road condition hotline 1 800 585 7623.
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Car thief hits mailboxes and pole during pursuit
Garden City police hunt a male suspect after a 1993 Ford Explorer was warmed up and stolen on Monday. The car sped away from an officer, struck a mailbox and a telephone pole, destroyed a fence, then the suspect fled on Briar Hill Street. Damages total about 3300 dollars, and the victim fears the suspect may still be at large.
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Garden City captain Wojdylak under internal probe
Garden City Police Captain Stan Wojdylak remains on paid suspension as an internal affairs inquiry proceeds. No statements were made on whether a for sale sign indicates changes, and city officials expect an executive session and possible severance discussions at the February 13 commission meeting.
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How judges picked could channel a change in Kansas
The Senate Judiciary Committee discussed a proposed constitutional amendment to make all district judgeships appointive. Currently counties may elect judges or use appointment. Supporters argue for political neutrality in selection, while opponents say elections keep accountability to voters. If adoption fails, counties may revert to elections.
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Wichita
Budget tensions as EMS overspending prompts belt tightening
Finney County Commissioners discussed EMS overspending for 2000 tied to a Mary Street building move. Director Bob Prewitt warned the 2001 budget could be strained, urging cuts or delaying an ambulance purchase, while stating the utilities cost issue must be addressed.
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Wednesday Weather Outlook for Garden City
Tonight cloudy with a low near 30 and a brisk southeast wind 15 to 20 mph gusty. Wednesday remains cloudy and windy with a 30 percent rain chance, high in the mid 40s, south wind 20 to 30 mph gusty. Thunder storms expected with active conditions.
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Weather record for Garden City area date
Record low and high temperatures for this date are noted with 80 as the high and 57 as the low last year. Precipitation totals to date are 1.23 inches this year, with last year’s figure not stated. Data supplied by Southwest Kansas Center.
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Market Grain Prices and Dow Jones Rise Noted
Edward Jones and Co. reported the Dow Jones average at 11 026 40, up 60 59 from this morning's opening market price. Market grain prices at Garden City Co Op are included in the market snapshot.
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