Fire inspection planned over NACO blaze concerns in Garden City
Kansas labor department to inspect former NACO Industries site after union claims of mishandled July fire and firefighter illness due to equipment gaps. KDOL will assess safety with two consultants while Garden City prepares for possible findings on department readiness and health impacts.
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Agencies urge residents to be prepared in winter storm
Local agencies urge residents to be prepared as a winter storm crosses southwest Kansas. Power crews work Thursday and Friday to restore about 4900 meters while forecasts show a cold front moving in Thursday night and potential ice or snow for Saturday night and Sunday. National Weather Service forecaster Ray Burgert notes the system has slowed but strengthened, making exact totals uncertain.
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Leoti residents map future Wichita County growth plan
About 120 to 130 Leoti and Wichita County residents gathered for a town hall at Leon's community building to outline priorities for future development. They discussed schools privatized assisted living and aims to boost the tax base by attracting new businesses while maintaining existing ones as they revisit Rural Resource Team recommendations.
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Kansas lawmakers push immigration bills in Topeka
Kansas House Republicans announced a slate targeting illegal immigrants and fake documents with harsher hiring penalties and new tax and language measures while Senate leaders favor a measured study. Leaders cite federal inaction as prompting state action amid national debates on immigration and document trafficking. Demonstrations by immigrant rights groups have occurred in Topeka and other cities over reform calls.
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City moves toward smoking ban at zoo
Garden City moves to expand its smoking ban to Lee Richardson Zoo and city parks. City Attorney to amend the ordinance to cover all zoo property except a staff area. The ban applies 50 feet from entrances where smoking is prohibited and already covers restaurants bars and public seating.
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Lee Richardson Zoo
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